In Episode 23, a lifelong friend of Julian's joins us on the podcast, Arnold Horton Jr. You never know where Arnold might show up these days, he may even show up to a city near you. We were able to track him down for this one of a kind episode about someone who has and does live in the thick of it everyday.

Arnold is one of the most intricate thinkers, articulate speakers, and hard nose entrepreneurs. He is a man of faith who understands what it's like to start from the bottom, achieve at the top, fail in the middle, and win in the end.

Arnold opens his heart to us about his walk through life as a young kid in an education system that spoke nothing but negative affirmations to him. This led him to believe he wasn't good enough or smart enough. He also shares how unhealthy relationships led him down a dark path of destruction, and how he battled through mental and emotional wars to overcome the damaging thoughts.

Through all of this, Arnold has come out on top. Even though he still walks through life learning lessons everyday, the biggest one has been leaning on the Lord to know who he truly is. This allowed him to take the "L's" in life and turn them into beautiful victories. Arnold is somebody you won't grow tired of talking to or listening to. His kind spirit shines through this episode in such a way that makes you want to know him more. He is an example that dreams don't have to die just because of other people's negativity; the only input that matters is from the Lord.

Get out your best speakers and turn up the bass because this one is a hit!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Arnold on Instagram @horton.arnold

In Episode 22, college sweethearts and real-life power couple Bryana and DJ join the podcast to share on their first year of marriage.

Bry and DJ are vulnerable about what it is like navigating life as a Black couple and how deeply they cherish each other. They dive deep into living as a long-distance couple in the first year of marriage. For many, this time in a marriage is a huge learning curve. On top of that, they added exactly 716.9 miles between them literally after saying "I do."

Bry and DJ tell their story of meeting in college, and how beginning as friends led them to create a solid foundation for their future. They each share their individual perspectives on growth in a marriage together, AND how they leave space for each other to thrive individually. They speak on their intentionality in always coming together at the end of each day in ways that respect and fit the needs of one another.

Get out your confetti and air horns to wish this couple a Happy Belated One Year Anniversary as they share wisdom and encouragement in going the distance!

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Bryana on Instagram @bry_hayden and DJ @darnel_j

In Episode 21, Noel Huddleston joins us to share her walk with navigating female friendships.

Noel bring some serious Enneagram 7 energy with her fun-loving, joyful spirit. Think of your favorite female lead in your favorite movie, and that does not even come close to the strength Noel brings day in and day out.

Noel describes the real struggle women have creating and sustaining deep friendships with other women. She talks about the competition and envy that can be so rooted in female friendships. She also shares on the realities of being a Black female in a culture that often overlooks and undervalues people of color.

Noel brings an abundance of experience in leadership, from serving as President of the Black Student Union at Trinity Christian College to leading small groups and becoming a self-made, virtual host for Soul City Church online services.  She also opens up on what life is like as a social worker, sharing the difficulty and heaviness some cases can bring. She is the perfect example of someone who has worked so hard to get to she's at. She has done it all and continues to do even more. You never know where you might see her next, but we do know Noel is someone worth building a friendship with.

Alexa, play Alicia Keys' "This Girl is on Fire!"

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Noel on Instagram @noooeeeellyy

In Episode 20, Chicago based Actor and Writer Dylan Cruz, joins us in studio as our first in person guest!

Dylan brings the studio some life after a crazy time in quarantine. Dylan shares his story about contracting COVID-19 and how he recovered from the virus physically and mentally.

Dylan gives us a back story of growing up in church and what that journey has been in like in the pursuit of acting full time in the city of Chicago. He talks about the ups and downs of the industry and what kind of toll it takes on someone looking for their big break.

He lets us in to his struggles with rejection and how he is overcoming them everyday because in his line of work rejection is a constant but Dylan is loud and clear about how God and his faith are greater than any circumstances or hurdles. Dylan gives us insight into the process of auditions and being called in but to learn that you can't be hard on yourself because most of the time it isn't what you did wrong it 's just about finding your lane and where you are called to fit.

This is a beautiful story that doesn't need a happy ending because in Dylans journey he is always finding joy through the ups and downs on the road to beating rejection.

Get the popcorn ready because it lights, camera, action!

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Dylan on Instagram @iamdylancruz and his photography business @dylancruzvisuals

In Episode 19, Jamie Kohler shares an honest, raw story about the real struggles of addiction.

Jamie talks about growing up in faith and how she took her relationship with God further and deeper as started living on her own. She speaks on how her church, Soul City, became a place where she could be vulnerable with others, and how it became somewhere she would lean into for support when she needed it the most.

Jamie breaks down so many walls to share on the ways her twin brother's struggle with addiction affected her in a way where his pain started to become her own. She speaks on how blinding pain can be, but how God can break through those blinders to offer hope in the darkest places. She holds compassion so beautifully and teaches us all how to keep perspective through the lens of Christ.

Open up your hearts and get ready to hear the journey of Jamie in "When Your Pain is My Pain."

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Jamie on Instagram @jamiekohler_

In Episode 18, a firecracker of a friend joins us. Her name is Caitlin Christy Robb and she is bringing such rawness to the table today.

Caitlin opens up about her personal ride through life up to this point. She speaks truth on how marriage and eventually divorce have shaped her in so many ways. How dating after divorce is a whole new arena for her and using what she has learned the good and the bad to be what now guides her moving forward to find a MAN who knows where his bible is.

She talks about how COVID affected her job status and learning to bounce back right away. She shares her history in competing in pageants and what that meant for her image. She is also an experienced equestrian as if she wasn't already too cool to begin with.

Ultimately, she lets us in on what she is doing to make sure she allows God to always be the anchor and leader in her life. Her relationship with him is far more important to her than giving away more of her heart to anyone who cannot hold it the way the lord does. As she talks about the dating world now she drops some truth bombs that you just want more.

Saddle up and get ready because this is going to be one heck of a "Ride Through Broken Blessings!"

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Caitlin on Instagram @caitlin_christy

In Episode 17, we are joined by Laz Rios, Technical Director at Soul City Church.

Laz's west coast vibes and enneagram 9 "Peacemaker” personality shines through in this conversation about discovering yourself.

Don’t let the chill nature of this one fool you because he is an absolute beast in the best ways possible when it comes to running the front of house at Soul City Church.

Laz covers all the bases in this one from touring with a Christian metal rock band, to taking up power lifting, finding love on IG and building a life and career in Chicago.

He gives an honest look at what it means to jump into each situation and discover yourself through all of the unknowns and the pressure that comes with everyday circumstances.

Kick back and relax as the birds sing and this story sinks in.

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Laz on Instagram @lazleaders

In Episode 16, we are joined by Courtney Kalous, Early Childhood Specialist at Soul City Church.

Courtney brings a simple and authentic approach to showing her vulnerability in this episode. She talks about the experiences in life that have shaped and formed her, one of them being running.

Courtney breaks down how running with the right form means focusing on your own race, and how looking side to side at other people can throw you off. She shares how she has implemented this mindset with her walk in faith, keeping focused on how God is using her uniquely.

Reset from the holiday weekend and get running to this episode!

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Courtney on Instagram @courtney.kalous

In this weeks Thursday BONUS episode, Julian is joined by his very own dad who served as a Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor 10 years in Chicago.

They have an honest conversation about un-forgiveness and the negative side effects it has on individuals. 

He talks about letting the spirit lead you and dying out to your flesh. He encourages that your battle is already won. He urges listeners to give god the glory in spirit and in truth.

He also talks about putting scripture in context and how the scriptures tell a beautiful story!

Join in for this encouraging and fired up word to help you understand your battles are already won and God is in control!

Remember forgiveness will set you free!

Stay Steady Walkin'!

In Episode 14, we are joined by Casey Mulholland, current owner/founder of Kinetic Pro Performance and former Los Angeles Dodger.

Casey shares his story about the realities of being primed as a top 5 round draft pick in Major League Baseball to enduring one of the toughest injuries in the game.

Casey battled setbacks and questioned his purpose, and had to pivot when things didn't go as he thought they would. But he never lost perspective and continued to intentionally seek God's guidance, which would lead him to his unique calling for community and service.

Dust off the old glove and have a ball while you listen to this authentic story about walking with intention.

Stay steady walkin'!



Theme Song: Walk After Falling by Julian R Garcia
Closing song: We're Gonna Get There by Patrick Mayberry

Connect with Casey on Instagram @caseymulholland37 and his website www.kineticprobaseball.com