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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

Introducing Hoda Kotb: “Joy’s in us, it’s about unearthing it.” from Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman. Follow the show: Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman Millions of Americans feel like Hoda Kotb is a good friend. She’s an acclaimed journalist and TV pioneer, best known for her years at NBC and the TODAY Show. More recently, she’s turned her focus to joy, stepping into entrepreneurship with her company Joy 101 and launching a new podcast with iHeartPodcasts centered around joy. Born in Oklahoma to Egyptian immigrant parents and raised in West Virginia, Hoda built her career step by step, starting at Greenville News Center 15 in Mississippi and working her way to the top. She has plenty to share about perseverance, hard work, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Plus, she talks about what’s surprised her about podcasting, how she thinks about joy, and what she imagines for the future of news media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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].

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/

Every successful man can point to someone who opened a door, believed in him, or refused to let him quit. This week, Dr. Keith Wolaridge sits down with James Tyson, David McCrary, and Vic Hinojos of the Community Empowerment Organization (CEO) for a conversation about what it really takes to raise the next generation of leaders. This isn't just about youth programs—it's about mentorship, exposure, leadership, and why every child deserves a team of people committed to their future. Together, they unpack: 🔹 Why exposure changes expectations 🔹 The power of mentorship and belonging 🔹 Building leaders—not dependence 🔹 Why no one builds a legacy alone 🔹 How businesses and communities can invest in the next generation One of the biggest takeaways: "Young people don't just need another program—they need someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves." If you've ever had someone pour into your life—or if you're ready to become that person for someone else—this conversation is for you. Because stronger men build stronger families, and stronger families build stronger communities. For more information:  Keith C. Wolaridge: https://keithcwolaridge.net/ CEO Bakersfield: https://communityempowermentonline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceobakersfield/

The greatest athletes in history may have had extraordinary talent—but none of them reached the top by themselves. In this powerful Sports Edition of From Brother to Brother, hosts Dr. Keith C. Wolaridge and Pastor Dr. Traco Matthews explore what championship teams can teach us about manhood, leadership, healing, and brotherhood. From Shaq & Kobe's chemistry, to LeBron & Dwyane Wade's trust, to the World Cup's lesson that every position matters, this conversation goes beyond sports to answer a bigger question: Why do so many men try to win life alone? One unforgettable reminder: "Some men would rather lose alone than win together. That's pride." Whether you're an athlete, father, husband, entrepreneur, mentor, or simply navigating life, this episode will challenge you to rethink what real strength looks like. Because championships aren't won by individuals—they're built by teams. From Brother to Brother is building better men, stronger families, and healthier communities—one conversation at a time. For more information from Dr. Keith C. Wolaridge: www.keithcwolaridge.net and Church of God, Bakersfield: https://churchofgodbakersfield.com/

This Episode is Presnted By: Kingdom Men of Action In Part Two of this Juneteenth special, Dr. Keith Wolaridge and Pastor Dr. Traco Matthews shift the conversation into the real-life pressures Black men navigate every day—from leadership fatigue and emotional suppression to subtle microaggressions, performance pressure, and the expectation to always appear strong. Together, they unpack the realities of carrying responsibility at home, in business, in ministry, and within the community while still trying to protect mental health, identity, and peace. The episode also celebrates Black fatherhood, Black joy, generational wealth, and the intentional work required to leave healthier legacies for the next generation. This conversation is honest, healing, culturally grounded, and deeply necessary—reminding men that vulnerability is not weakness, healing is part of freedom, and brotherhood still matters. From Brother to Brother is a space where we have real conversations, with everyday men about everyday life.

This Episode is Presnted By: Kingdom Men of Action In Part Two, the conversation shifts from inspiration to action as Morgan Clayton joins Dr. Keith Wolaridge and Pastor Dr. Traco Matthews for a live coaching and breakthrough session centered on healing, obedience, discipline, and purpose. Through honest conversation and Kingdom-centered guidance, the men walk through the real emotional weight many men quietly carry—including fear, uncertainty, isolation, depression, and feeling spiritually stuck. This episode offers practical next steps for men who are ready to stop surviving and start moving forward with intention. Together, the hosts challenge listeners to confront what they've been avoiding, release what's been holding them back, and take tangible steps toward healing, accountability, and purpose. This is not just conversation—it's real brotherhood, real coaching, and real transformation in action. From Brother to Brother is a space where we have real conversations, with everyday men about everyday life.