Choosing Joy
Episodes
Jemele Hill & Ian Wallace on Detroit Holidays, Love, Traditions & Their Funniest Christmas Stories | Holiday AF
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Media trailblazer Jemele Hill and her fiancé Ian Wallace join Holiday AF for a warm, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation with host...
Elton Anderson on Travel, Detroit Roots & His Wildest Holiday Confessions | Holiday AF
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer, filmmaker, and world-traveling creative Elton Anderson joins Holiday AF for a hilarious, heartfelt, and joy-filled conversation wit...
MAJOR. on Houston Holidays, Big Family Traditions, Love, Faith & His Most Joyful Christmas Memories | Holiday AF
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter, and actor MAJOR. — the voice behind the global hit “Why I Love You” — takes the Holiday AF couch for a dee...
Trevor Jackson on Indiana Winters, Family Traditions & His Funniest Holiday Moments | Holiday AF
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, singer, dancer, and all-around multi-hyphenate Trevor Jackson joins Holiday AF for a joyful, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation with ho...
Logan Browning on Family Traditions, Holiday Joy, Dear White People & Her Funniest Christmas Stories | Holiday AF
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and activist Logan Browning joins Holiday AF for an inspiring, heartfelt, and joy-filled conversation with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Willi...
KevOnStage on Hilarious Holiday Struggles, Parenting, Faith & His Funniest Christmas Memories | Holiday AF
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, entrepreneur, and cultural favorite KevOnStage sits down with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. for a wildly funny and surpr...
Copy of Bresha Webb on Holiday Traditions, Family Joy & Her Funniest Christmas Moments | Holiday AF
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, comedian, and all-around powerhouse Bresha Webb joins Holiday AF for a wildly entertaining and heartwarming conversation about family tr...
Ser’Darius Blain on Miami Holidays, Caribbean Traditions, Jumanji & His Funniest Christmas Stories | Holiday AF
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Ser’Darius Blain, known for his breakout role in the Jumanji franchise, joins Holiday AF for a warm, funny, and inspiring conversatio...
Will Catlett on Cold-Weather Christmases, Fatherhood, Acting Breakthroughs & Holiday Joy | Holiday AF
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer, and director Will Catlett joins Holiday AF for a soulful, funny, and uplifting conversation with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and ...
Michele Weaver on Denver Snow, NBC Stardom, Family Traditions & Her Funniest Holiday Memories | Holiday AF
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, writer, and rising NBC star Michele Weaver joins hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. for a warm, funny, and joy-filled conversation ...
KevOnStage on Hilarious Holiday Struggles, Parenting, Faith & His Funniest Christmas Memories | Holiday AF
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, entrepreneur, and cultural favorite KevOnStage sits down with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. for a wildly funny and surpr...
Tye White on London Holidays, Marriage, Greenleaf Memories & His Funniest Christmas Traditions | Holiday AF
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Tye White, known for his role as Kevin Satterlee on Greenleaf and his recent work on Chicago Fire, joins Holiday AF for a funny, heartfelt,...
Bresha Webb on Holiday Traditions, Family Joy & Her Funniest Christmas Moments | Holiday AF
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, comedian, and all-around powerhouse Bresha Webb joins Holiday AF for a wildly entertaining and heartwarming conversation about family tr...
Elise Osafo (@eltheegg) on Creativity, Courage, and Choosing Joy in Real Life
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator, beauty enthusiast, and multihyphenate creative Elise Osafo (@eltheegg) joins Deborah Joy Winans Williams for her first-ever podcast i...
Forgiveness, Family & Freedom: Deborah Joy Winans Williams on Letting Go for Joy
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness sounds simple… until life asks you to practice it with real people and real pain. In this heartfelt solo episode of Choosing Joy, D...
Bresha Webb on Motherhood, Faith, and the Miracle That Changed Her Life
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, comedian, and new mom Bresha Webb joins host Deborah Joy Winans Williams for a deeply personal and joy-filled conversation about marriage, mo...
Ryan Michelle Bathé on Marriage, Motherhood & Making Room for Grace | Choosing Joy Podcast
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply honest and joy-filled episode of Choosing Joy, host Deborah Joy Winans Williams welcomes actress, producer, and mother Ryan Michelle Ba...
ThatChickAngel Interview | How Faith and Laughter Shaped ThatChickAngel’s Journey
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance being a wife, mom of four, content creator, comedian, and actress — all while keeping your joy? In this hilarious and heartfe...
Gabourey Sidibe Interview | Confidence, Colorism & Creating Joy in Hollywood | Choosing Joy Podcast
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this radiant episode of Choosing Joy, host Deborah Joy Winans Williams sits down with the one and only Gabourey Sidibe—award-winning actress,...
Deborah Kerr Winans Interview | Joy Honors Her Mother’s Legacy While Navigating Alzheimer’s With Faith & Love
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate and profoundly moving episode of Choosing Joy, host Deborah Joy Winans Williams sits down with her mother, Deborah Kerr Winans, to sh...
Deborah Joy Winans Williams on Choosing Joy for Real—Not Just Performing It | Choosing Joy
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does choosing joy really mean when you’re living through pain, pressure, or exhaustion? In this deeply personal solo episode, Choosing Joy ...
Gia Peppers Interview | Healing, Grief, & Owning Her Power | Choosing Joy
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your purpose feels too heavy to carry? When the grief, burnout, or self-doubt start whispering louder than your confidence?In this h...
ROE Interview | Trusting the Journey, Embracing Her Sound & Thriving in Her Skin | Choosing Joy
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to thrive in your skin—not just as an artist, but as a woman, a mother, and a soul who’s lived many lives before the world even ...
Abby Phillip Interview | Grace, Grit & Letting Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect | Choosing Joy
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CNN anchor and political correspondent Abby Phillip joins Deborah Joy Winans Williams on Choosing Joy for an unfiltered and deeply human conversation ...
Tabitha Brown Interview | Obedience, Motherhood, and Trusting God’s Timing | Choosing Joy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and joy-filled episode of Choosing Joy, beloved actress, author, and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown joins Deborah Joy Winans Williams fo...
Merle Dandridge Interview |Forgiveness, Greenleaf, and Living Fully | Choosing Joy Podcast
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you forgive what feels unforgivable? How do you reclaim parts of yourself the world told you to hide? In this powerful and emotional episode of...
Jemele Hill Interview | Finding Her Voice and Setting Boundaries | Choosing Joy
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find joy when life has handed you pain, trauma, and public scrutiny? In this powerful episode of Choosing Joy, award-winning journalist, au...
Novi Brown Interview | Hollywood Healing & Living in Her Purpose | Choosing Joy
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to choose joy in a world full of pressure, expectations, and setbacks? Actress and producer Novi Brown, best known for her br...
Choosing Joy with Deborah Joy Winans Williams | A Journey to Peace, Purpose & Possibility
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Choosing Joy, a heart-forward podcast hosted by the radiant Deborah Joy Winans Williams. Every day brings new challenges—but also new cha...