T.D. Jakes is a real estate mogul, New York Times bestselling author, pioneering CEO and entrepreneur, global humanitarian, and a devoted philanthropist who serves communities worldwide. As the founder of T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC, he continues to impact the global marketplace positively and stimulate wealth development. His multimedia entertainment empire spans film, television, radio, music, books, and an award-winning music label. His films include “Miracles From Heaven” and the made-for-TV movie “Faith Under Fire,” and his latest book, “Don’t Drop the Mic: The Power of Your Words Can Change the World,” unlocked the code for how to make your voice matter. Named “America’s Best Preacher” by Time Magazine, Jakes is CEO and founder of T.D. Jakes Ministries and senior pastor of The Potter’s House, which has a passionate international audience. He reaches tens of thousands through conferences such as Woman, Thou Art Loosed! and the International Leadership Summit, a standard-bearer for ecclesial learning and professional development. Denzel Washington is a groundbreaking actor, director, and producer. His unforgettable performances have garnered him two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, a Tony Award, and countless others. He received his first Oscar for the historical war drama “Glory” and his second for the crime thriller “Training Day.” This year, he’s nominated yet again for “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” He won a Tony for his performance in August Wilson’s “Fences.”

you just came back from the oscars and

congratulations and hats off of kudos

and all of that but i got to ask you

right now

pastor washington

you stepped in the middle of world war

iii we were looking at ukraine and it

happened on the oscars

when will who i love

smack chris who i love

you came in as a senior statesman into

that century

don’t let me tell you about it you tell

me what happened

what happened what happened

to

these these these icons these

these legends

got into a fight in front of the world

what happened god know it wasn’t a fight

it was just one person slapping the

taste out of the other one’s mouth

well

there’s a saying when the devil ignores

you

then you know you’re doing something

wrong

wait a minute i’m not done now

you know the devil goes oh no leave him

alone he’s my favorite right right here

conversely

when the devil comes at you

maybe it’s because you’re trying to do

something right

and

for whatever reason

the devil got a hold of

that of that circumstance

that that night

and

fortunately there were people there not

just me but others in the gap tyler

perry

came right immediately right over there

with me and and

some prayers you know

keep it keep it

i want to say what what we talked about

but um

there but for the grace of god go any of

us yeah you know who are we to to to

condemn

you know

i i i don’t know

all the ins and outs of this situation

but uh

i know the only solution was prayer

the way i saw it the way i