Bishop Vance Oldes joins us on The Good Word! Bishop Oldes is best known for his viral videos on Instagram and TikTok where he roller skates, dances and does skits! He's amassed more than a million followers on social media!Bishop Oldes is a husband, father, and preacher. He says he was called to preach at 10 years old and now he’s reaching people around the world via his viral social media videos!He has a message and a word for his critics but most importantly his journey of recovery and redemption.Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sunday at 10am and Sunday on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm!
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Viral sensation Bishop Vance Oldes joins The Good Word

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Most of you know her from hit reality TV show Love & Marriage DC.

Erana Tyler wears many hats including wife, mother, entrepreneur and woman of faith. In an interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she talks about it all including her early journey as a single mother and teenage mother!

Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and at 4pm and 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul.


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Reality TV star Erana Tyler

FOX 5 DC Anchor and Host of "The Marissa Mitchell Show" joins us on The Good Word! The Marissa Mitchell Show debuted on FOX 5, February 2nd and 11am and airs Monday through Friday at 11am.
Marissa joins FOX 5's Tisha Lewis to discuss her new show, the power of faith and the importance of family.
Marissa also shares more about her unwavering belief in her dreams and her favorite interview! Plus, life changing advice and the power of leaning into God's will for your life.
Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm.
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Marissa Mitchell talks new show & the power of faith

Chef by day! Minister and gospel musician by night! JoNate Leak joins us on The Good Word and shares how he pursues his passion in the kitchen and the pews. JoNate is a chef. He is also an ordained minister and gospel musician who created and spearheaded Sounds and Spirits DC. He says it’s the longest running open mic event in the Washington, DC area.JoNate also shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis about his chance encounter with the late gospel powerhouse Richard Smallwood.Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand 10am on Fox Local Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul Sundays!
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Chef and gospel musician JoNate Leak

Celebrity Life Coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack joins us on The Good Word!  She shares how to help women turn their pain into purpose and profit using her H.E.A.L. Framework.  Dr. Chi Quita Mack is a licensed social worker, and she focuses her work on women, especially highly successful women who are navigating trauma, depression, imposter syndrome and more.

Dr. Mack says, "I teach women now how to take their story and turn it into a profit."

She shared step-by-step with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis how to achieve success internally, personally and professionally and shares how her faith impacted her work with women.

"I help women turn their pain into profit through my H.E.A.L. Framework.  That's honesty, expression, awareness and light... hard work looks like therapy," said Dr. Mack.

Dr. Mack says the top challenge many women are navigating is feeling unworthy.  She hopes to change that!

Dr. Mack is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and says she has helped women nationwide including celebrities, politicians and even other life coaches!

Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm Eastern.
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Turning pain into profit with celebrity life coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack

LaChelle Johnson is the author of “Rise Rich” and she joins us on The Good Word! She shares how she stepped out on faith and now lives a debt free life! Johnson says she went from no money to ‘mo money and debt free in one year. She shares how she and her family became debt free and more strategies on how she leaned into her faith to transform her finances.

Johnson says, “Instead of living check to check, we should live choice to choice,” and shares how to make financial decisions that align with your goals.

Johnson is married with three children and lives in Maryland.Watch on demand on Fox Local at 10am on Sundays and on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm.


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Author LaChelle Johnson shares her debt-free journey

Kellie Williams joins us on The Good Word! Actress, author and producer Kellie Williams shares the moments behind the scenes on hit sit-com Family Matters that prompted her to lean into her faith.

Plus, her hot take on comedians poking fun of church and her reaction to former castmates "messing up." 

Kellie Williams also discusses her new book "Triple Threat" with DMV roots. The book spotlights Williams' beginnings at Howard University's children's theater.

Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm.
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Actress, Author and Producer Kellie Williams

JJ Hairston joins us on The Good Word! He is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Pastor of The Gathering Place in Washington, DC. For the first time, Hairston shares his reaction to comedian Druski's skit mocking mega church pastors. Hairston tells The Good Word's Tisha Lewis he thought it was funny!

"I think Druski is a genius in his presentation, but what he did is not new. Martin Lawrence has done parody of church... what happens on social media becomes reality before it's reality," said Hairston.

Watch on demand on Fox Local and YouTube Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm Eastern and 4:30pm Eastern!
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Singer, songwriter and Pastor JJ Hairston joins The Good Word

The new Youth Pastor at Grace Church VA David Grier joins us on The Good Word! He was officially installed as a Youth Pastor on December 31st 2025 at the church's Watch Night Service on New Year's Eve. Pastor David is also a husband and a soon to be father!

At a time when church attendance is struggling, at 26 years old, he’s connecting with young people and young adults, all while following in his father Grace Church VA's Bishop Derek Grier's footsteps in ministry.

Watch on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local and coming soon on Fox Soul!


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The Good Word with Tisha Lewis: Youth Pastor David Grier

Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities and that’s not all!She says she was misdiagnosed.She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey.Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges.She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.On demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am Eastern!And coming soon on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm Eastern!
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Breast cancer survivor raising awareness about healthcare disparities

Emmy-nominated actress, comedian and author Kym Whitley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Kym shares how she found her faith in college as a student at Fisk University. In a sit-down interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she says “fear will hold you back from who you are supposed to be,” no matter your faith. Kym is in the Washington, DC area hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET and BET Her.  This year’s honorees include Pastor Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and cultural icon David Banner and artist, activist and community leader Janice Bryant Howroyd. Kym talks comedy, gospel comedy, faith and entertainment and the important of family and friendship including her friendship with talk show host Sherri Shepherd.
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Kym Whitley talks gospel comedy, faith, family and friendship

“It was a calling,” says Reverend Dr. Sandra K. James, the newly appointed and first female Pastor of First Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Pastor James joins us this week on The Good Word series and shares her vision, calling and message moving forward while making history as the first female Pastor of the 158 year old church. Pastor James is also a veteran and tells FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she received her “calling” to preach while serving in the military in the deserts of Arizona.

Pastor James official installation ceremony takes place Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00pm at First Mount Zion Baptist Church on Dumfries Road in Dumfries, Virginia. 


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Reverend Dr. Sandra K. James shares her “calling” to preach while serving in the military

“I apologized to them.”



Former stripper turned pastor turned politician Monica Gary returns to The Good Word series this week for an exclusive interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis, discussing a domestic violence charge against her, stemming from an argument she had with her husband two weeks ago. 



Gary says one of her children called police. She says she apologized to her children and says there was no physical violence.



Gary says she is now in therapy and raising awareness about mental health, unresolved trauma and transparency and vulnerability in politics. Gary is planning to run for Senate in 2027. She currently sits on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.



She is married with 7 children. Her husband was present off camera during our interview.
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Monica Gary discusses domestic violence charge against her | EXCLUSIVE

Actress and Author Edwina Findley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Edwina is a Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts graduate and got her start on BET's Teen Summit and The Wire before going on to act in hit shows including The Residence based in Washington, DC, Fear of The Walking Dead and movies. She most recently wrote her newest book THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU! She discussed the book with Oprah and shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis how her faith fueled and manifested her dreams.



Edwina will receive the President’s Award at the 24th Annual Power of A Dream Gala at the Duke Ellington School of The Performing Arts.  She will receive the award for her creative excellence and faith-driven mission to inspire purpose and personal growth worldwide.
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The Good Word: Edwina Findley

Cynthia and James Greene discuss love, marriage, dating, relationships, social media and more!
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The Good Word | Cynthia and James Greene

Music artist and social media queen Dionne Warwick joins us on The Good Word series this Sunday at 10am on Fox Local! She tells FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis why she defended Baby Face after a red carpet reporter was dismissive to him at The Grammy’s. Plus, she says she would tell President Trump to “Get a grip,” if she met with him 1-on-1 and her plans to call him and visit the White House if his first 100 days are a success. Warwick is also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of We Are The World musical and movement which raised money and funds to address world hunger.
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Dionne Warwick | The Good Word

Dr. Nakia Wright returns to The Good Word Series to continue her conversation with FOX 5 DC’s Tisha Lewis on how to navigate 2025 amid crises occurring across the country including the Los Angeles wildfires . She also shares step-by-step how to accomplish your goals, “find your tribe” and navigate adversity, trauma and challenges. Dr. Wright is the author of “The Promise Is Still In Tact” and the First Lady at The Gathering at Forestville Church.
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Dr. Nakia Wright Part 2 | The Good Word

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell gave the benediction at President Donald Trump's inauguration, in which he thanked God for the incoming Trump administration and prayed "that America would begin to dream again."

Sewell says Trump spoke to him after the prayer, and said "You are special, you are amazing."
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Pastor Lorenzo Sewell | The Good Word

Happy Birthday to singer Tyrese Gibson, ringing in the New Year with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis!

Tyrese joins The Good Word series with an exclusive first look at his Beautiful Pain album cover, new candle line and navigating faith, life and love.
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Tyrese Gibson | The Good Word

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