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 (www.NecessaryTroubleShow.com). Please leave a rating & subscribe. Follow Russell @RussellFugett on IG, Twitter, & FB.

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22. YOLO Thanksgiving

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 and as the GOP's white evangelical base shrinks. For more from Russell on the election check out: www.necessarytroubleshow.com Works Cited for this episode: Why Joe Biden is Going to Win: https://kendallkaut.substack.com/p/why-joe-biden-is-going-to-win ‎The Bakari Sellers Podcast: Ronald Brownstein on What's Going to Happen on Election Night: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301?i=1000496912256 The Raw Desperation of the Republican Party: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/raw-desperation-republican-party/616904/

21. Election Day: A Blue Wave Crashing on The Rocks

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

20. Where are we (Christian) America?

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!

19. The Relaunch of Good Word Digital

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 generosity . The episode concludes with a short encouraging song from a very special guest! Connect with Russell at www.RussellFugett.com

18. Beginning Again

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 https://medium.com/@russellfugett Follow Russell via www.RussellFugett.com and @RussellFugett across social media.

17. An Open Letter to Trinity College #PowerCast

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

16. Resist The Temptation to Criminalize and Dehumanize Black People #PowerCast

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 which combats racism, poverty, and injustice in Detroit: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/focus-hope/paige-robnett-eric-barnes Follow & Like @RussellFugett on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

15. A Loving Day Wedding: An Interview with Paige Robnett & Eric Barnes

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

14. A Republic If We Can Keep It: A Message to White America

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 God. This book will show you the importance of keeping the "air waves" clear to connecting with the God Who cares more about you than any other connection you'll ever make." You can purchase Rev. Mayden's book at Amazon.com: https://rb.gy/o8sart

13. On Prayer: An Interview with Rev. John Mayden Jr.

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.

12. I Think I got it...

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 matter where you live, work, and serve. Iron is sharpening iron on this episode. We know you'll be encouraged! You can support and learn more about Hillsong South Africa at https://hillsong.com/southafrica/ You can support and learn more about i5City at https://i5city.com/bethechurch/

11. Being the Hands and Feet of Christ: An interview with Steffan Van der Male of Hillsong South Africa and Larry Mack of i5City

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.

10. Sports with Family: The Return of Fugett Squared. An interview with my dad.

Russell shares his post Easter Sunday thoughts on the state of the American economy. In this context, Russell looks to 1 Corinthians 4:8 and makes a call for humility. In the context of the war analogy in regards to the coronavirus and us being "in this together", Russell ponders how we can truly become a society that leaves no one behind.

9. A Call to Humility in the Season of Coronavirus

Russell interviews his mother, Anne, to discuss where we are now from a spiritual and historical perspective. They discuss what lies ahead for the country and the world and how the church, people of faith, and each of us should respond.

8. Perspectives on this season of Coronavirus: A talk with Mom

A serial entrepreneur, project management professional (PMP), and 5th generation business owner, Russell shares insights on business, faith, and life. He'll also feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who will share they're insights and perspectives on leadership, legacy, and love and where these topics intersect with business, our culture, and humanity. After each episode, Russell wants you to Be Encouraged!

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