January 18, 2023 was an amazing historic day as we celebrated the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller in the state of Maryland. Russell shares his thoughts on this day while reflecting on his relationship with his friend Wes and his hopeful optimism for the Moore-Miller administration. Russell remembers his uncle Reginald F. Lewis as the following day, January 19th marked 30 years since his passing. He also shares about his ancestors as Russell pounders the 30 year...

On January 11, 2023 Russell gave a brief address to the students, faculty, and staff at his alma mater, Georgetown Prep. This year's theme at Prep is Hope. Russell draws from Romans 5 and shares a bit of his reflections on his time at prep, referencing Prep as his beloved community in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King. Russell challenges the Prep community to make perseverance its identity and to leverage character in seeking their vocation. In doing this he says we can achieve our mission...

In December 2021,  Russell interviewed his father Jean Fugett Jr. on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In a brief but wide ranging lecture, Jean shares his perspective on being Black in America, history, education, his ancestors, and his hopes for the world his grandchildren will inherit. This episode is dedicated to his grandchildren- August Russell, Paige Mariah, Axel William, and Natalie Josephine. 

On February 15th, 2022, Russell shared his family story to the 900 students of Joseph R. Fugett Middle School in West Chester, PA. Joseph R. Fugett is Russell's namesake and great grandfather. Russell tells the story of his great grandfather 6 times over, Henry Bakeman, a free Black man who fought in American Revolutionary War. He tells his great great and great grandfather's stories as well as those of his grandfather Jean S. Fugett Sr., father Jean S. Fugett Jr, and Uncle Reginald F. Lewis.  

Russell and his family share their memories of Gen. Colin Powell. First, Russell shares his story of two times he missed out on meeting General Powell. Then Russell's cousin Marcus Fugett shares his story of meeting the General at a party in New York with he and Russell's uncle Reginald F. Lewis. To conclude, Russell's father Jean Fugett Jr. tells the his story of a meeting he had with General Powell at the Pentagon as he prepared to fly to Paris to take the helm as the new CEO of Beatrice...

Russell takes us through Ezekiel 37:1-14 and the story of The Valley of Dry Bones. What are you believing for in 2022? God gives us authority to pray over the dry bones of whatever we have believed for and bring it back to life if our heart and spirit are aligned with Him. This short message will encourage you and get you ready for the new year.

Recorded Nov. 17, Russell interviews his brother Adam Jones just before he began play for the Orix Buffalos in the Japan Series- the equivalent of Major League Baseball's World Series. In this conversation they talk about the grind of the baseball season and lifestyle. They also talk a little about parenting and try to get outside the baseball box in getting Adam's thoughts on Leadership, Legacy, and Love. For those of you who've heard Adam before, this interview might be a little different....

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the launch of ESPN's PTI, Russell shares how his life intersected with the shows hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. Russell tells the story of how his dad ended up at the Washington Post where he would mentor a college intern named Mike Wilbon. For Russell, the Washington Post sports section featuring Tony and Mike was a must read growing up in the late 80s and 90s. Russell met Tony when he interned as a high school senior at WTEM sports talk...

Russell gives us a word on encouragement and how to be encouraged. He talks a little bit about growth mindset- the modern version of encouraging yourself. Then he goes into 3 steps for how we are to stay encouraged and maintain a peace and joy that surpasses our understanding and is greater than "happiness" and other fleeting emotions. Russell concludes by emphasizing how a relationship with God and how being in community with others can bring you full circle to a lifestyle of being...

Ayanda Noma of Fano Ministries (https://fanoministries.co.za/) interviews Russell for their Entrepreneurship Corner (awareness), Train and Networking circle.  As part of the Entrepreneurship circle, our interview was one of many recorded conversations with entrepreneurs in South Africa and abroad.  The conversation was to focus on the journey from idea to business but this convo was a bit different.   Learn more about Russell at www.RussellFugett.com Follow Russell @RussellFugett across...

Welcome Back! After 9 months away, Russell is back to share more about his journey from 2020 through the first 8 months of 2021. He discusses the 3 elements of health he has leaned into, how he is praying bigger for the season ahead- for his marriage, family, and for Jumla Network where his business energy's have now been pivoted. He shares how he's over come the darkness of the winter months to find hope putting Christ first ahead of his entrepreneurial journey.  Please subscribe and share...

YOLO! You Only Live Once...at least that's how many proceeded with their Thanksgiving plans. Russell uses a cute antidote from a conversation with his daughter to illustrate how Americans interpret COVID risk. He shares his thoughts on Americans selfish attitude and inability to delay gratification to avoid the virus and to lessen the burden on our front-line healthcare workers. Russell concludes by talking a little about his recent media project: Necessary Trouble Show...

Russell predicts a Blue Wave for this election. He also reminds us the wave will crash on the rocks of voter suppression, voter intimidation, and attempted litigation as our current President attempts to bully his way to a 2nd term. These effort and the spirit and intent behind them will not end on election day or in 2020 even if we have a new President. Russell shares his perspective on whats ahead in this decade as the large, organized, progressive, and diverse Gen Z & Millennial's grow...

In this episode, Russell offers a hopeful lament on the state of our American Democracy as we begin to head to the polls. Click here to join a 40-Day Fast & Prayer for a Free, Fair, and Safe 2020 Election and for Our Nation. https://www.turnoutsunday.com/40-day-fast To listen to episodes of "The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis" go here: https://sojo.net/media/gallery/soul-nation-jim-wallis

Good Word Digital is back! After 7 years in business, Good Word is focusing on loving its customers and its community. This renewed focus is based on the value of radical generosity. In this new season, we’re returning to our initial mission of helping you get out the good word. Take a listen to find out how!

Russell discusses some of the civic challenges that he sees in America that will prevent it from beginning again. In reference to the new book by Dr. Eddie Glaude by the same title as this episode, Russell discusses how America can move forward to transform and rid itself of "the lie" that white lives matter more than the lives of all others. Russell too is beginning again. He shares how he is moving into a new season of his entrepreneurial journey in community and in a spirit of love and...

In this #PowerCast, Russell reads his latest blog, a letter to the President, Trustee's, and Faculty at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Russell is a 2001 graduate of Trinity where, as a student leader, he helped lead a protest to demand more resources for students of color. 2 of the demands made over 20 years ago were not addressed and are again being demanded by the students of the Umoja Coalition of Trinity College. You can read & follow Russell's blog at...

An open letter to my white neighbors in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. A reading of Russell's blog which can be found at https://medium.com/@russellfugett/resist-the-temptation-to-criminalize-and-dehumanize-black-people-d59f8dc65aca

June 12th marks the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S. states. Today, Russell interviews Paige Robnett and Eric Barnes who are holding a virtual zoom wedding in celebration of Loving Day. In honor of Loving Day, if you are able, the newly weds ask that you donate time or money to support 2 causes: #BlackLivesMatter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate Focus Hope...

This episode is dedicated in the memory of: #AhmaudArbery #BreonnaTaylor #GeorgeFloyd #ManuelEllis

Rev. John Clark Mayden, Jr. joins Russell to discuss his new book, "Prayer: The Most Reliable Wireless Communication." Book Description: "In today's world of instant communication, any problems with cellular service or Wi-Fi access can be a major disruption to one's day. But there is one kind of communication that is always reliable and never disrupts: prayer. In Prayer: The Most Reliable Wireless Communication, Rev. John Clark Mayden, Jr. compares today's technology to communicating with...

Russell thinks he got it. COVID. Under control. Figured out. America. There are so many things we are all trying to figure it out during this season of pandemic. Many of these are not new and disproportionately impact the poor, women, and black & brown people. Russell unpacks a few things that he is working through and wants you to be encouraged as you work to do the same. This episode is dedicated to #AhmaudArbery. Follow Russell @RussellFugett on IG, FB, & Twitter.

Larry & Steffan discuss the work they are doing to meet the needs of people in Baltimore and Capetown during this season of COVID. They share with us the practical ways in which they are working while also sharing how God is moving in and through their lives as they meet the growing needs of the people in their communities. God is using this season and things are shifting as a number of new realities emerge. As you listen, you'll learn that the heart of God is the same for all of us no...

Russell's dad, Jean Fugett Jr., joins the show from Arizona. Russell & Jean discuss the state of our nation and the future of sports in this season of Coronavirus. Jean gives us his thoughts on when sports might be able to return and he's not optimistic for 2020. They discuss Sports as a microcosm of where we are as a global society and how we can look back to better understand our history so we can learn and be even better as we go forward.