From Brother to Brother

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

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/