Russell Jones Speaks

In this episode of Russell Jones Speaks, I sit down with Tim Wadsworth,  Pastor of Student Ministries at North Hills Church in Taylors, SC. With  17 years in vocational ministry, Tim shares powerful insights on the  real challenges facing kids ages 10–17 — both in Christian homes and  non-religious families — and how parents can walk with them through it.   ### Key Topics:...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Russell Jones Speaks, where we explore the big issues that matter to parents, grandparents, and kids—health, fitness, discipline, faith, and more. In this special episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my friend Russ Testo, the legendary Physique Artist Extraordinaire and one of the most iconic figures in natural bodybuilding history. Russ began competing in the late 1970s as a...

🎙️ In This Episode: My guest today is Caprice Scott—a life coach, minister, and faith coach  who helps people heal through mind renewal and deepening their  relationship with Jesus. After years of battling autoimmune disease and  chronic illness, Caprice was left bedridden, hopeless, and  overwhelmed—until she had a life-changing revelation: God wanted her  well.   In...

In This Episode:  Dr. John Pietila—known to many as Dr. J—is a Chiropractic Neurologist, a  Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology, and one of only  a few specialists worldwide in his field.   A former collegiate decathlete and sports doctor for the Italian  National Soccer Team during the 2014 World Cup, Dr. Pietila brings a  unique perspective to inj...

My guest today is Cathy Helin from Bearcat Coaching. With a background that includes being a star collegiate athlete, basketball coach, entrepreneur, and a mother, Cathy brings a rich tapestry of experiences to her coaching. This diversity allows her to connect with teens on multiple levels, understanding their struggles not just academically or athletically, but also on a personal and family leve...

In today’s inspiring episode, Russell Jones speaks with Jenn Schleyer,  co-founder of Middle Mountain Farmstead, about the bold choice she and  her husband Zach made to leave behind the noise of modern life — and  rediscover meaning through farming, family, and faith in White Sulphur  Springs, West Virginia.  Zach, a veteran, and Jenn, a former physical therapist, now live...

In this powerful episode, Russell Jones sits down with Devin Schubert —  internationally acclaimed coach, speaker, international best-selling  author, and award-winning entrepreneur — to dive into his extraordinary  journey of overcoming personal and professional adversity.  From being selected out of over 100,000 applicants to appear on two  reality TV shows for entrepren...

In this unforgettable episode, Russell Jones interviews the  extraordinary Rich Ruffalo — a blind teacher, coach, athlete, and  nationally acclaimed motivational speaker who proves that true vision  comes from within.  Despite losing his sight, Rich has earned multiple gold medals, been  named both National Teacher of the Year and National Coach of the Year,  and touc...

Peter Hubbard has been serving as the Teaching Pastor at North Hills Church since 1992. He is married to Karen, and they have four adult children, two daughters-in-law, and 3 grands! He has two Master’s Degrees and has earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. God’s purpose and grace continue to energize Peter to preach through the Scriptures,...

Almost 20 years ago I met someone who has been instrumental in changing the trajectory of not only my health and my family’s health but he has also changed mindsets. I’ve been blessed to have 2 people in my life who have continually modeled the question ‘what is humanly possible?’ And have demonstrated to me how I can apply that in my life. That approach to life is not limited to only physical thi...

Today’s podcast is going to be a bit different. I’d like to take you  through what a ‘live’, in-person presentation would be like. I hope you  will enjoy it on many levels.  So here we go-- 2 big questions will be answered: What do you do when the worst possible thing happens in your life? and How do you deal with real fear?   I provide all out support, encouragement & wisd...

Suzanne Brown & her husband Rex have been married since 1989 and have 7 children. Homeschooling since 1995, they live on a small farm in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Suzanne has degrees in education from Furman University and taught several years in the public school setting until their children were born. She is the Founder and  Executive Director of the Upstate Homeschool Co-op which...

For over 30 years, Jon Pritikin has traveled the world motivating & inspiring people of all ages by using feats of strength as a platform to share his ‘never give up story’. In England, Jon broke & set 2 world records for rolling up frying pans with his bare hands, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records book. Having overcome a multitude of obstacles & challenges, and proving wron...

Today I’m releasing my 7th Russell Jones Speaks Podcast to the world!   With the 2024 Summer Olympics almost here,we have an Olympic medalist,  speaker, author, & executive coach. Paul Kingsman is a sought-after  expert on how to be Distraction-Proof.   Paul knows the importance of keeping focused in life’s split seconds  first hand: he trained for 13 years, to swim a...

She fits too many things in her schedule and loves to travel and every spring she hoards batches of fresh homemade strawberry jam.   And she is a homeschool teacher who helped create Meadowlark Collective.  Her business is owning & editing a local community publication called Travelers Rest Here. When she moved to Travelers Rest, South Carolina 17 years ago, Lacey first researched th...

My guest is Garry Ingraham- Executive Director of the Love & Truth Network In an attempt to better understand what is going on in this world I hardly recognize, I stumbled into an event my church hosts a couple of times a year. It was an ‘open to the greater community’ LGBTQ forum. My idea was to sit in the back & see what the conversation was about. I was drawn in by Garry’s compelling st...

At 4 years old the doctors told David DeNotaris and his parents that over the next few years he would become Totally Blind. It’s an amazing story about how his Dad & Mom reacted to the news and how they trained their son to become a Possibility Thinker. Along the way David became a world champion powerlifter, led the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Office of Vocational Rehabilita...

Inspiration- Motivation-Action!  It includes 1 Big Idea that you can use- but it expires in 24-48 hours from when you hear it! Dr. Rob Gilbert is a leading expert on peak performance. As a professor at Montclair State University (NJ) for the last 34 years, he has researched the mental secrets of the world's greatest athletes, winningest coaches, highest-earning salespeople and top students. H...

cancer mindset, grandma, medicine today My guest today is Helene Neville- arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. What she accomplished back in 2010 got my attention- running a full 26 2/10 mile marathon every day… for 93 days in a row… from the Pacific Ocean in California to the Atlantic Ocean in Florida… taking the southern route across the US… in the summertime… at age 49... after su...

Lin Jones on WHY we're talking about what we're talking about! From perspectives (based on experience) regarding Food to getting through Tragedy to being able to Adapt.  I think today’s conversation will give everyone a big dose of HOPE… all things ultimately work out. Lin Jones' resume is long and impressive. From registered nurse to co-owner & head chef in a restaurant to a full time Mo...