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!

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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.

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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 which combats racism, poverty, and injustice in Detroit:

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/focus-hope/paige-robnett-eric-barnes

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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 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

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.

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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!

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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.

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.