The Preachers' Wives: Meagan Good Covers UPSCALE + EEW President Dianna Hobbs Covers WOMEN OF STANDARD
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 5:26PM 
Article By Olita Watts/EEW Magazine Staff
Think Like a Man actress, Meagan Good, makes it no secret that she loves God, her new husband DeVon, and her freedom to be herself. The preacher’s wife, who is covering the August 2012 issue of UPSCALE Magazine, gets candid regarding her feelings about being typecast on and off screen. Plus, EEW Magazine President & CEO, Dianna Hobbs, is covering the August 2012 issue of Women of Standard Magazine.
When most of us think about women who marry pastors, ministers, and leaders of faith, a specific “type” comes to mind. Among the list of expectations is that the woman be dressed modestly, with her sexuality toned down at all times. But Good, who is very vocal and passionate about her faith, sees no contradiction in flaunting her curves and representing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—even though she gets stereotyped because of her overt sexiness.
(Courtesy of Upscale Magazine) Christian Actress Meagan Good graces the August 2012 cover of Upscale MagazineInterestingly, Good’s vixen image sometimes complicates the fulfillment of her role as a minister’s wife, as well as the pursuit of specific Hollywood roles she desires to land. The actress vented to UPSCALE Magazine saying, "There were a couple times where the director said 'We really like you, but you're a little bit too sexy.' And I'm like, 'Well, what do I need to do? Wear a turtleneck? You know, loose-fitting clothes?' And they're like ‘Nah, it's just something that you give off.’"
What she “gives off” turns some people off, but in Meagan Good’s heart of hearts, she believes that the impressions others have of her are rooted in their own prejudgment based on her history. “I believe that people, when they have a preconceived notion of who you are, and things you've done in the past, sometimes they forget that as an actor you're able to shut off whatever you need to shut off, and you're able to turn on whatever you need to turn on.”
Good is a professional.
Changing her persona to land an acting gig is easy. But when it comes to Mrs. DeVon Franklin’s real life and the decisions she makes about what is right and wrong for her, she’s not changing to appease people. For her, sticking to her convictions despite what critics feel about it is what it means to be truly powerful.
“My definition of power is being able to move, and live, and do the things that you aspire to do and that you believe are part of your purpose to do, without letting other people's opinions or judgments manipulate your direction,” explains Good.
Her focus is on growing in her faith, living out her purpose, and being an awesome wife to the “sexy” man she adores. “To me there's nothing sexier than a man that loves the Lord. I can't imagine anything more attractive,” she tells the magazine. “And then, we just get each other, we don't judge each other. He understands me.”
When it comes to building a happy union, that sense of togetherness is also important to EEW Magazine President & CEO, Dianna Hobbs, who has been married to a preacher for 14 years, and is covering Women of Standard Magazine this month.
(Courtesy of Women of Standard Magazine) Christian CEO & recording artist Dianna Hobbs graces the August 2012 cover of Women of Standard Magazine
The successful entrepreneur, wife, and mother of four, believes that guarding the marital relationship against outside forces that come to undermine the unity of a couple is critical. “I tell people all the time the ‘other stuff’ in life: business, work, finances, family members, and other things, often come in and tear our relationships apart because we don’t keep things balanced and in perspective,” says Hobbs, Founder of Empowering Everyday Women Ministries. “Love first! Make sure your friendship is solid, grow together and allow God to work on the both of you.”
Sound advice indeed.
Women of Standard Magazine featuring Dianna Hobbs and Upscale Magazine featuring Meagan Good are both available now.
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Reader Comments (23)
Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. Period.
I think Meagan Good is a beautiful young lady but she should cover up a little more.
Both ladies look beautiful on the cover! Congratulations to you both and keep doing the will of God.
There are a few people that I love in the entertainment industry and Meagan Good is one of them. Her spirit is humble and her heart is pure. WE have to give people a chance. Christians can be so judgemental and harsh. God is not pleased with that at all.
Beautiful black women representing for Jesus! What are we complaining about? I mean, really.
I find it very funny that religious people caught up in their dogma can turn a blind eye to Creflo beating his daughter, Eddie molesting boys, Jamal cheating on his wife and zone in on Meagan's outfit??? She waited until marriage to have sex! What do you want from the woman??? So hypocritcal. I just can't take it!
All I see is gorgeousness one covered up, the other not but who's complaining? I agree with @Tricia. Both women are repping for God. Get over yourselves.
Can you see Meagan's heart? Until you can you don't know what's in it. And I guess that will be NEVER because only God can do that.
Love Dianna Hobbs! How do I get this magazine???
It's easy to point the finger at Meagan Good and say burn her at the stake because her dress is more low cut than we are comfortable with but is God pleased with that sort of judgmentalistm and criticism? I don't think so.
Meagan Good looks great! Dianna as the Publisher of Women of Standard Magazine I tell you it was truly a pleasure speaking with you. You are truly a jewel & I pray that our paths cross in the future! As a young woman in the Lord with a magazine that will be 1 year old in October, I am truly empowered by your strength, integrity, your faith as well as your stance in the Kingdom of God. Thank you for being you AUTHENTICALLY!
I wonder. What would Jesus say about Meagan's outfit? Oh! He already spoke on it. He said, "You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Matthew 7:5
When I was in the world 10 years ago I wasn't seeing women of faith on covers of magazines. There weren't as many wonderful ways to reach the world with the Gospel!! Now that we have them lets not tear down the beautiful women spreading God's love. Both Mrs. Dianna Hobbs and Mrs. Meagan Good-Franklin are lovely women. Let's support God's chosen ladies!!
didn't grow up in church so all these rules are new for me. i think we should LOVE people where they are. i love meagan good. she is beautiful and succesfful. i feel the same way about dianna hobbs she is beautiful and successful and we should be happy for them. they are doing good for themselves and for god don't TEAR THEM DOWN.
It's not about being judgmental. Whatever happened to MODESTY?????? That's in the Bible! Look at Ms. Dianna Hobbs and look at Ms. Meagan Good. You can still be beautiful and not show everthing!!!
LOOK. Im not saying her heart isnt right but people she needs to put some CLOTHES on! OK. There i said. Yes GOd will take you where you are, And more then our clothes He wants us SAVED,
but the minute you go REPRESENTING HIM that is something different, Girls look up to her and you are lying to them if you misrepresent GOD in saying its OK to look like a HARLOT it is NOT ok. OKay?. so dont go rebuking me cause you dont want to hear the truth #boom. YOu can be compassionate but dont go LYING to people.
its funny that the title says "meagen wants to be known for her ability and not her looks" WELL put some clothes on! She has not been taught properly and its sad that she is not covered, we show tell our younger daughters how to be Godly women, she;s been abused by the culture and sin. i mean look at DIANNA's pic, like Benita said she is COVERED UP. YOU only need one man to see your goods not the whole world.
but i mean you can be covered in black from head to toe and her heart be far from GOD so i mean i think GOD looks at that but that dont change the clothes issue.
I'd rather see Meagan representing Christ in Hollywood than deal with hateful so-called Christians in the pews every Sunday and Tuesday (in turtle-necks). I'm sick of people, judging a sister (not just Meagan) over something as trivial as a dress. I'm sure she would never step in a church with that dress on. Heck, if I were doing a high fashion shot like this one, I'd probably wear the same thing...and that wouldn't make me any less of a Christian or send me straight to hell. BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT!!!
@Nesha our girls get mad when we tell them the truth, but when some man degrades us for showing off our bodies or puts us down for not being the perfect size we wanna cry foul(it is foul but) the truth is difficult, but ...He who the Lord ***LOVES*** HE chastens..its not my daughter but if it was i would tell her the same thing. We deserve more, and treat your body the way GOD would God loves us we dont have to prove anything HE accepts us as we are warts and all. God never judges us, but to speak the truth in LOVE.
I think that this is not about anyone "judging" Meagan Good. Is there anything wrong with asking her to be more modest?????? It's not really that hard. Put the boobs away. All that skin is not necessary. I think insecure women feel pressure to put it all out there. Somebody needs to tell her the truth and it's not hate, jealousy, or judgementalism. It's just the truth. And news flash if you want people to stop looking at you like a vixen or sex symblo then stop acting like one!