Singer Gloria Gaynor joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word! Gaynor is best known for her iconic song “I Will Survive.” Now, she is singing gospel music and was just nominated for two Grammy Awards this week for her album “Testimony.” She talks about Kanye West’s Sunday Services, working with Yolanda Adams and the trend toward gospel music. Join us!

Former stripper turned pastor Monica Gary returns to THE GOOD WORD!  Monica is now the author of Jesus, Friends of Strippers now on Amazon.  On THE GOOD WORD podcast she shares her unconventional advice on how to unplug and be present this holiday season.  She also shares how she went from hopelessness to hope.  Gary spent years working in strip clubs in Washington, DC where she says she engaged in illicit activity including drugs and sex.  Her story also includes surviving a physically, emotionally and mentally abusive relationship.  She is now a mother of six children, married to a Marine and shares how she overcome adversity. Monica says her faith saved her but she also has advice for those without faith.  She pastors New Wine Community Church in Stafford, VA.  Subscribe!

Nigerian born gospel singer Aniebiet Jumbo joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Jumbo calls DC home now and shares his thoughts on Kanye West’s Sunday service, how his faith healed him, plus — the No. 1 thing you can do to fuel your faith. Join us!

Dr. Shakina Dunbar Rawlings FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. She’s transforming the lives of girls across Northern Virginia through her youth mentoring program Jireh’s Place. Her curriculum is being used in schools to tackle cyberbullying, social media dependency and low self-esteem. Plus, she shares the incredible success story that keeps her going! Rawlings is also the senior pastor at Kingdom Fellowship Church in Alexandria. Join us!

Gavata Smith is back on The Good Word podcast to discuss faith and forgiveness. Plus, she shares how to forgive someone who isn’t sorry! Smith discusses how Tyler Perry inspires her daily and her book on overcoming drug addiction “Get Yourself Together First.” Join us!

Certified Financial Planner Jason Howell joins Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Howell is the author of “Joy of Financial Planning” and a professor at American University. Howell talks about money and shares the most important strategy for transforming your finances. Howell is based in Northern Virginia and discusses how faith-based communities can do more to educate the community on financial health. Join us!

Two-time breast cancer survivor Tanja Thompson joins Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Thompson shares how her faith fueled her recovery. Plus, how she’s helping others through her foundation Breast Cancer Moves and her new book “What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting Breast Cancer.” Join us!

Inspirational singer Cvrter joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word.  The Florida native now calls the District home and describes his music as inspirational with a twist that includes gospel, rock and “trap.” We discuss the controversy surrounding Grammy-award winning rapper Kanye West’s “Sunday Service” at Howard University. Cvrter also shares how his faith influences his music, plus his message to aspiring artists. Cvrter’s new album “The Awakening” is coming soon, but his single “Amazing” is out now. Join us!

Pastor Darin Poullard joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Poullard’s congregation has been hit hard by breast cancer so they’re creating Baskets of Hope filled with necessities to help ease the fight. He also debunks an “idea of individualism” and says we all need somebody! Join us!

Terry Williams, a former federal worker who started his own business during the last shut down, joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word. Williams, who was born and raised in DC, never went back to work for the government after founding Shea Butter Like Whoa. Williams shares how his faith helped him follow his passion and how you can too. Join us!