From Brother to Brother

Men know how to survive. We go to work hurt. Lead hurt. Provide hurt. Pray hurt. And when somebody asks how we're doing? "I'm good."

But what happens when the fight is over?

In this episode of From Brother to Brother, Dr. Keith Wolaridge sits down with Chief Lyle Martin for an honest, funny and faith-filled conversation about what happens after adversity. They unpack the difference between surviving and healing, why men often hide behind strength, the armor we carry long after the battle is over, and what it takes to become healthier on the other side.

Because sometimes the strongest thing a man can say isn't "I can handle it."

It's "Brother, I need some help."

And if this conversation hits home, don't stop at the episode. Join us for the 2nd Annual Kingdom Men of Action Conference on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM. Come as you are—not perfect, just present—and get in a room with men committed to stronger faith, healthier brotherhood, greater purpose and becoming better for themselves, their families and their communities.

The struggle may explain part of your story. It doesn't get to write your ending.

Kingdom Men of Action: Building stronger men to build stronger communities.

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

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

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