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What does civic engagement look like for a Kingdom Man? In this episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Keith Wolaridge takes a deeper look at voting, elections, leadership, and the responsibility men carry beyond the walls of the church. This isn't about telling you who to vote for—it's about understanding why your voice, your research, your presence, and your participation matter. Keith breaks down the importance of being informed, thinking strategically about the issues impacting our families and communities, and recognizing civic engagement as another space where leadership is required. Because Kingdom Men don't just talk about change. They pray, prepare, participate, and lead. Whether it's at home, in business, in ministry, or in the community, the question remains: Are you paying attention to the decisions shaping the territory God has entrusted to you? Kingdom Men of Action is creating space in Kern County for men of faith, business, leadership and vision to connect, grow and create opportunities that strengthen families and communities. And the conversation doesn't end with the episode. Join Kingdom Men of Action for the 2nd Annual Kingdom Men of Action Conference on Saturday, November 14, from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, where men will come together for brotherhood, honest conversation, growth and connection. Somebody needs what you survived. And you may need what another brother has learned. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ "Five Pillars": https://www.fivepillars.me/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

Introducing Sovereignty, Data and Code: Who's in Control? from The Next Five. Follow the show: The Next Five Throughout history, statecraft was defined by borders, battlelines, and territory. In the 20th century, global power shifted to financial capital and energy reserves. Today, with the digital revolution well underway, does real authority now belong to those who control our data and code? And what does sovereignty now mean in a fast changing AI landscape? Back in the day it used to mean keeping data in a local server room. But today, frontier AI models are advancing at pace, some argue at a speed we can’t control and regulatory lines are being redrawn across the world to try and keep up. Governments and boardrooms now face a fundamental question: who’s controlling who? And what can we do about it? Joining host Tom Parker is Charlie Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO of Everpure, Sana Khareghani, Chief Strategy Officer at Era4, Professor of Practice in AI at King’s College London, AI Policy Lead for Responsible AI UK and Former Head of UK Government Office for Artificial Intelligence and Clare Schramm Fergus, Managing Director, Transaction Banking Technology Platforms, Lloyds Banking Group and Board Member of OpenUK. Sources: FT Resources, Wired, TAIDE, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, UK GOV Sovereign AI Fund, Politico This content is paid for by Everpure and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times' Commercial Department. The views and claims expressed are those of the guests alone and have not been independently verified by The Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Featuring Darius G. Riggins, M.Ed. | Hosted by Dr. Traco Matthews & Dr. Keith Wolaridge Every man learned manhood from somewhere. A father. A pastor. A coach. A mentor. The streets. Success. Failure. Faith. Or, for some men, nobody at all. In this powerful episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Keith Wolaridge sits down with educator, husband, father, faith leader and community advocate Darius G. Riggins, M.Ed. for a real conversation about what Black and Brown men inherit, what we have to unlearn, and what one generation of men owes the next. This conversation is for the man building a business, raising a family, walking in faith, searching for purpose, mentoring somebody behind him—or realizing he needs brothers around him too. Because strong men were never meant to build alone. Listen. Grow your faith. Find your brothers. Build your vision. Then reach back and bring another man with you. Kingdom Men of Action is creating space in Kern County for men of faith, business, leadership and vision to connect, grow and create opportunities that strengthen families and communities. And the conversation doesn't end with the episode. Join Kingdom Men of Action for the 2nd Annual Kingdom Men of Action Conference on Saturday, November 14, from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, where men will come together for brotherhood, honest conversation, growth and connection. Somebody needs what you survived. And you may need what another brother has learned. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ "Five Pillars": https://www.fivepillars.me/ Instagram: @kingdommoa Darius G. Riggins, M.Ed.  https://www.facebook.com/darius.g.riggins/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darius-riggins-151622

Men will change the oil, check the tires, handle the business, provide for the family and make sure everybody else is good, but ask when they last went to the doctor and suddenly nobody remembers the year. In this episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Keith Wolaridge and Dr. Traco Matthews sit down with Dr. Hugh Beatty for a funny, honest and much-needed conversation about men, health, faith and why taking care of yourself is part of taking care of the people who depend on you. Dr. Beatty brings the perspective of a physician, entrepreneur and Black man serving the Bakersfield community as the brothers unpack the conversations men often avoid: preventive care, listening to your body, overcoming fear around the doctor's office, and the connection between physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. This episode is a reminder that stewarding your health is part of stewarding your purpose. Your family doesn't just need you providing. They need you present. Plus, hear why these conversations are leading into the 2nd Annual Kingdom Men of Action Conference on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM—a gathering created to help men strengthen their faith, health, relationships, leadership and brotherhood. Make the appointment. Have the conversation. Take care of the man everybody else is counting on. Kingdom Men of Action: Building stronger men to build stronger communities. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ "Five Pillars": https://www.fivepillars.me/ Instagram: @kingdommoa Dr. Hugh Beatty, M.D. / "The Wellness Doc" website: https://www.hughbeatty.com/ phone: 661-395-0315 instagram: @docnbak "Five Pillars of Health: Do You Want To Be Well?" https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Dr-Hugh-Beatty-ebook/dp/B0GL6XKP9X

Talent may open the door, but faith, character and preparation help a young man walk through it with purpose. In this episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Keith Wolaridge sits down with DeJon Jernagin of California Recruits for an honest and practical conversation about navigating today's college recruiting landscape. Drawing from four decades of experience, DeJon explains how recruiting has evolved, what star rankings really mean and how student-athletes can earn the attention of coaches and recruiters. The conversation explores what college programs evaluate beyond game statistics, including size, speed, athletic measurements, academics and social media presence. DeJon also discusses the importance of attending the right camps, receiving an honest assessment of an athlete's abilities and developing a recruiting plan early. For Black families guiding young men through this process, the episode offers an important reminder: the goal is bigger than recognition, a scholarship or a famous logo. Recruiting should help a young man find an environment where he can develop academically, athletically, spiritually and personally. DeJon also clarifies the difference between a prospect and a recruit, recruiting letters and legitimate offers, and preparation versus what he calls "Parental Recruiting Anxiety." Whether your student-athlete is beginning the journey or working to gain serious attention, this conversation offers families a clearer path forward—one grounded in faith, informed decisions and long-term purpose. Because the journey is about more than becoming a successful athlete. It is about helping a young man understand who he is, whose he is and what he is being prepared to become. It is not where an athlete starts—it is where he finishes. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ "Five Pillars": https://www.fivepillars.me/ Instagram: @kingdommoa DeJon Jernagin of California Recruits website: https://ca-recruits.com/ phone: 323-335-6359

A faith-centered conversation about what happens when a man reaches a season where he doesn't have an obvious answer. We'll explore doubt, endurance, surrender, and finding direction when life doesn't make sense. Goal for the episode: Give men permission to be honest about uncertainty while showing them that faith does not require pretending to have everything figured out. Contingency: Pastor Roland can also serve as the virtual backup for Dr. Traco if Dr. Traco is unable to participate virtually. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ "Five Pillars": https://www.fivepillars.me/ Instagram: @kingdommoa Pastor Roland website: https://compassionsquare.org/ phone: 661-325-4407 facebook: Compassion_Christian_Center YouTube: @CompassionChristian Quiet Time: A guide to experiencing the LORD in a personal and powerful way

A national conversation about violence, power, insecurity and the cycles men pass from one generation to the next. The goal is to understand what sits beneath violence while helping young and grown men develop healthier relationships with money, respect, ambition, identity and power.   We don't have to kill a man's hunger for success, money, power or respect. We have to give that hunger direction and help men heal what may be driving it.   For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ "Five Pillars": https://www.fivepillars.me/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

What happens when a generation of young men is carrying pain they were never taught how to talk about? On this episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Keith Wolaridge sits down with DeJon Jernagin of the Man Up Foundation for a real conversation about fatherhood, mentorship, responsibility, and reaching our young men before the streets, silence, or hurt get to them first. DeJon shares how losing 12 friends before the age of 18 shaped his calling to pour back into young men and create the kind of guidance, accountability, and safe space so many of our boys are searching for. The brothers also get personal about their relationships with their own fathers and the power of finally hearing the words, "I'm proud of you." From learning how to communicate what hurts to developing courage, integrity, confidence, and a willingness to work, this conversation challenges men to remember that our boys don't just need another program, they need men willing to be present. Because in the Kingdom, manning up isn't about pretending nothing hurts; it's about doing the work, healing what needs to be healed, and making sure the generation behind us doesn't have to figure manhood out alone. For more information:  The Man Up Foundation: https://themanupfoundation.org/ email: [email protected] phone: 661-751-8885 Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

Life doesn't ask permission before it changes. A career ends. A promotion comes unexpectedly. A marriage enters a new season. Children grow up. Our bodies change. Financial pressures mount. Every man will face moments that require him to pivot. Join Dr. Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge for a timely conversation about navigating life's biggest transitions with faith, resilience, and purpose.  Through four powerful pillars—Professional, Relationships & Family, Physical Health, and Emotional Well-Being—they explore how Kingdom men can lead with confidence when life doesn't go according to plan.This episode offers practical wisdom from men who have successfully navigated career changes, personal setbacks, leadership challenges, and seasons of uncertainty.  Together, they discuss how to embrace change instead of resisting it, and how every transition can become an opportunity for growth. After you've listened, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with Dr. Keith and Dr. Traco by sharing the biggest pivot you've experienced. Join the conversation on KMOA's social media, share this episode with another brother, and continue building stronger men, stronger families, and stronger communities.Because every pivot is an opportunity—not to become someone different, but to become more of the man God created you to be. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

As another school year begins, Kingdom Men of Action invites every man, not just students, to ask an important question: Am I still teachable? Join Dr. Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge as they sit down with special guest Bryson Gholston for an honest conversation about what it truly means to remain teachable as a Kingdom man. Whether you're pursuing higher education, graduate school, military service, trade school, entrepreneurship, ministry, or simply striving to become a better husband, father, leader, or disciple, this episode will challenge you to embrace a mindset of lifelong growth. Together, they explore why knowledge opens doors, wisdom helps you walk through them, and character determines how far you'll go. The goal of this conversation is to encourage every man to invest in his greatest asset, not simply his career, but his calling. Because Kingdom men never graduate from growth. After you've listened, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with Dr. Keith and Dr. Traco by sharing the biggest lesson that challenged or encouraged you, a book that's helped shape your leadership, or a skill you're committed to mastering this year. Your story may inspire another brother to keep learning, keep growing, and keep becoming the man God has called him to be. Because class is always in session, and the greatest investment you'll ever make is in becoming the man God created you to be. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

Anger, Pressure, Responsibility & the Strength to Take Your Life Back Anger is rarely the whole story. Sometimes it's disappointment. Sometimes it's financial pressure. Sometimes it's fear, exhaustion, grief, or carrying responsibilities that no one else sees. And sometimes, what shows up as anger is really a cry for help. Join Dr. Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge, for one of the most honest and necessary conversations From Brother to Brother has had yet. Together, they unpack what lies beneath anger, the weight men silently carry, the importance of personal responsibility, and how healthy brotherhood can change the trajectory of a man's life. This episode isn't about teaching men to suppress their emotions—it's about helping them understand them. Through real conversation, practical insight, and biblical wisdom, the hosts explore how taking ownership, strengthening relationships, and showing up for one another can transform not only individual men, but families and communities as well. Whether you're navigating the pressures of marriage, fatherhood, finances, singleness, leadership, or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to ask one powerful question: What's really making me angry—and what am I going to do about it? After you've listened, we want to hear from you. Connect with Dr. Keith and Dr. Traco by sharing the biggest takeaway from this episode, the lesson that challenged you most, or how you've learned to navigate anger in a healthy way. Join the conversation by commenting on KMOA's social media, sharing this episode with another brother, or attending an upcoming Kingdom Men of Action gathering. Because healing begins when honesty replaces silence, and strong men don't carry life's burdens alone. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

You worked hard to build it. Now make sure the people you love are protected by it. Building the dream is only half the responsibility. The other half is protecting it. In this powerful episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Pastor Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge welcome financial professional and KMOA Executive Team Member Devonne Edwards, and State Farm Insurance Agent for a conversation about wealth, preparation, stewardship, and legacy. Devonne breaks down the difference between making money and building lasting wealth, why successful people can still be financially unprepared, and the essential conversations every husband, father, entrepreneur, and family should have before an unexpected moment arrives. This isn't a conversation rooted in fear—it's about wisdom, love, leadership, and protecting what you prayed for. From financial planning and family protection to Kingdom stewardship and generational impact, this episode is filled with practical gems every man can use. If everything you built were tested tomorrow, would your family have a plan? Press play and learn how to protect the dream, the people connected to it, and the legacy you were called to leave. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ Instagram: @kingdommoa

A strong marriage isn't built by avoiding hard seasons, it's built by choosing each other through them. What does it really mean to be a loving, present husband when marriage gets hard? In this honest and faith-centered episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Pastor Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge sit down with KMOA Executive Board Member, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment Organization (CEO), Vic Hinojos to discuss marriage, accountability, perseverance, and the daily decision to keep choosing your spouse. Together, they explore the difference between merely staying married and building a healthy marriage, why financial provision cannot replace emotional presence, and how husbands can listen, apologize, support their wives, and remain engaged during difficult seasons. Vic shares meaningful lessons from his own journey, while the hosts challenge men to examine how their wives experience their love when no one else is watching. This conversation is for husbands, future husbands, and any man who believes strong families begin with healthy, intentional love. Press play and discover why presence may be one of the greatest gifts a husband can give. Continue your leadership journey with Dr. Keith Wolaridge's book and additional resources available on his website. Invest in your growth, strengthen your leadership, and discover practical tools designed to help you become the man God has called you to be. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/

Real leadership isn't just knowing when to step up—it's having the wisdom to know when it's time to step away. What does real leadership look like when the next right move is letting go? In this powerful episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Pastor Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge unpack the character, courage, discipline, and discernment required to lead well. They explore why every opportunity is not a lifelong assignment, how to recognize when something no longer serves your purpose, and why walking away can sometimes be one of the strongest leadership decisions you make. Our hosts drop practical gems, share honest perspectives, and make important announcements you won't want to miss. If you're navigating leadership, business, ministry, relationships, or a major transition, this conversation is for you. Press play and discover why your next level may require the courage to release what you've outgrown. Continue your leadership journey with Dr. Keith Wolaridge's book and additional resources available on his website. Invest in your growth, strengthen your leadership, and discover practical tools designed to help you become the man God has called you to be. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/

The Power of Rest Why Strong Men Need to Stop Surviving and Start Being Restored What if the greatest act of leadership isn't working harder, but learning when to rest? In this powerful episode of From Brother to Brother, hosts Dr. Pastor Traco Matthews and Dr. Keith Wolaridge challenge one of the biggest misconceptions facing men today: that being constantly busy is the same as being productive. Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual weight many men carry as providers, husbands, fathers, business owners, and leaders. From burnout and exhaustion to the pressure of always having to "hold it together," this conversation reminds men that rest is not weakness—it's wisdom. Drawing from biblical principles and personal leadership experiences, Dr. Traco and Dr. Keith discuss how intentional rest strengthens decision-making, protects relationships, and equips men to lead with greater clarity, purpose, and endurance. If you've been running on empty, this episode is your reminder that God never called you to live exhausted; He has called you to lead from a place of health, wholeness, and peace. Continue your leadership journey with Dr. Keith Wolaridge's book and additional resources available on his website. Invest in your growth, strengthen your leadership, and discover practical tools designed to help you become the man God has called you to be. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/