Solafide Podcast

AJ Morales
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The Solafide Podcast explores faith, purpose, and everyday life through honest conversations, thoughtful insights, and inspiring stories-encouraging listeners to grow spiritually and live out their faith with confidence and authenticity.

  1. Sep 25

    How Japan Went From Samurai to a Modern World Power | Caleb Sanders

    What do samurai, the Black Plague, Star Wars, career counseling, and fatherhood have in common? For Caleb Sanders, they all point back to one idea: the stories we inherit shape how we understand the world—and the people around us. AJ Morales sits down with his friend Caleb Sanders for a wide-ranging conversation about history, storytelling, books, education, parenting, faith, and finding what genuinely interests you. Caleb teaches AP World History and video production while helping students navigate college, careers, trade schools, and life after high school. He explains why he teaches history through themes rather than simply memorizing dates—and why history may not repeat itself, but often rhymes. The conversation dives into Japanese history, the samurai, the Tokugawa Shogunate, the Mongol invasions, the Meiji Restoration, and the historical meaning behind “kamikaze.” They also explore the Black Plague, industrialization, trade, and how the past continues to shape modern culture. But this episode goes far beyond history. AJ and Caleb talk about The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, fantasy and world-building, discovering a love for reading, using pop culture to connect with students, and helping young people find meaningful careers without assuming college is the only path. They also get personal about fatherhood, faith, patience, empathy, communication, apologizing to your kids, and what becoming fathers has taught them about family and grace. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Teaching history through themes• History behind Game of Thrones and fantasy worlds• Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and storytelling• The Black Plague and the spread of disease• Samurai history and the Tokugawa Shogunate• The Mongol invasions and the “divine wind”• The Meiji Restoration and Japan’s modernization• Using pop culture to help students learn• College vs. trade school and finding the right path• Helping students discover meaningful careers• Teaching kids to love reading• Parenting with humility and apologizing to your children• Fatherhood, faith, empathy, and family• Caleb’s Just Another Reader YouTube channel ⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 History, Samurai & the “Divine Wind”01:42 Meet Caleb Sanders03:39 Lord of the Rings, Books & Fantasy06:03 The Rings of Power & Adapting Stories12:36 Becoming a Lifelong Reader16:20 History Inside Fantasy & Game of Thrones19:41 The Black Plague & Disease23:30 Teaching History Thematically25:49 Samurai & the Meiji Restoration29:38 The Tokugawa Shogunate31:03 Mongol Invasions & “Kamikaze”40:38 What Makes a Great Teacher?43:13 Helping Students Find Their Future46:01 Does Everyone Need College?50:32 Fatherhood & Family57:20 Parenting With Humility1:10:04 How Fatherhood Deepened Their Faith1:12:30 Parenthood & Empathy1:14:05 Books, Star Wars & Just Another Reader1:17:50 AJ’s Trip to Germany & Cold War History1:21:06 Where to Follow Caleb 📚 CALEB SANDERSJust Another Reader: https://youtube.com/@Just_Another_ReaderSimply the Sanders: https://youtube.com/@simplythesanders6528Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebsanders/ 🎙️ SOLAFIDE PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solafide.podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Solafide.PodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SOLAFIDE.PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xFzH84I1tZ10ImwWgcrfv Host: AJ Morales If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the podcast, like the episode, and share it with someone who loves history, books, teaching, or parenting. What’s one lesson from history—or from your own childhood—that has changed the way you approach life or parenting today?

    How Japan Went From Samurai to a Modern World Power | Caleb Sanders

  2. Sep 18

    Your Music Isn't Good Because It's Viral | Mission

    What happens when you stop chasing playlists, numbers, and validation—and focus on becoming undeniable? AJ Morales sits down with longtime friend and Christian hip-hop artist Mission for a powerful conversation about faith, music, fatherhood, marriage, work ethic, and the life behind the songs. Mission shares his journey from Greenville, Mississippi to Sacramento, California, and how blues, Southern hip-hop, West Coast music, and the church shaped his sound. He talks about learning to stop imitating his influences, finding his identity as an artist, and creating music that truly sounds like him. They dive into the reality of being an independent artist, why musicians shouldn't build their entire careers around playlists, and what it means to create an audience that comes directly to you. Mission's philosophy is simple: make great music, build something real, handle your business, and become undeniable. Mission also breaks down his creative process with Kenny and Mac, the season behind his album Second Wind, the organic growth of songs like “Yahweh,” “Marvelous,” and “Free,” and why he refuses to release music he doesn't believe in. He also performs “With God I Stand” featuring Scribe during the episode. But this conversation goes far beyond music. Mission opens up about becoming a father young, experiencing homelessness while providing for his family, working jobs while pursuing music, nearly 20 years of relationship and marriage experience, the importance of mentors and accountability, and the role church community has played throughout his life. For Mission, church wasn't simply somewhere he attended—it was sometimes where he found safety, food, community, and a new direction for his life. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Growing up between Greenville, Mississippi and Sacramento• Southern and West Coast influences• Finding your identity instead of copying others• The story behind “All You, None of Me”• Mission's creative process with Kenny and Mac• Performing “With God I Stand” featuring Scribe• The story behind Second Wind• “Yahweh,” “Marvelous,” “Free” and organic growth• Why artists should stop depending on playlists• Becoming undeniable instead of begging for attention• Fatherhood, homelessness, work, and pursuing music• Advice for young fathers and husbands• Nearly 20 years of relationship and marriage lessons• Mentors, accountability, church, and community• Mission & Friends live in Sacramento 🎟️ MISSION & FRIENDSOctober 17 • 6:30 PMSacramento, CaliforniaVictory Outreach South Sacramento Tickets:https://aoynomfoundation.ticketspice.... 🎵 LISTEN TO MISSIONSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02gxa...Apple Music: /mission 🌎 FOLLOW MISSIONInstagram: /missionismusicTikTok: /missionismusicFacebook: /missionismusicYouTube: /@missionismusicHandle: @missionismusic 🎙️ FOLLOW THE SOLAFIDE PODCASTInstagram: /solafide.podcastYouTube: /@solafide.podcastTikTok: /solafide.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xFzH84...@solafide.podcast 🎬 CREDITSHost: AJ MoralesGuest: Mission If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

    Your Music Isn't Good Because It's Viral | Mission

  3. Sep 4

    3 Days with No Service in Amazon Jungle | Fairfield Jonny

    A stolen passport in Brazil, piranha fishing in the Amazon, and climbing a 14,000-foot volcano in Guatemala — Fairfield Jonny has turned a lifetime of wild travel stories into something unexpected: children’s books. AJ Morales sits down with his brother, Fairfield Jonny, to talk about the adventures behind the Where Is Uncle Jon? series, the lessons international travel has taught him, and why documenting these experiences has become a way to leave something meaningful behind for his family. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Surviving three days deep in the Amazon Jungle• Losing a passport while solo traveling through Brazil• How travel changed Jonny’s perspective on money, possessions, and culture• Climbing Acatenango in Guatemala• Turning real-life adventures into the Where Is Uncle Jon? children’s book series 📚 WHERE IS UNCLE JON?Buy Fairfield Jonny’s books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon-Morales/author/B0FJ7QMVH9 🌎 FOLLOW FAIRFIELD JONNYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfieldjonny/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fairfieldjonny 🎙️ FOLLOW SOLIFIED PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solafide.podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Solafide.PodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SOLAFIDE.PODCAST From the Amazon to Patagonia to Guatemala, this episode is about more than travel — it’s about the stories we collect, the perspective we gain, and what we choose to pass on to the next generation.

    3 Days with No Service in Amazon Jungle | Fairfield Jonny

  4. 08/09/2024

    #15 - The Filthy Kids (part two) | Concerts, New Music, Blah Blah Blah | Solafide Podcast

    The Filthy Kids

  5. 07/10/2024

    Miles Minnick Is Coming for the Music Industry

    Miles Minnick is thinking bigger than Christian rap. In this episode of the Solified Podcast, AJ Morales sits down with Miles for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, music, family, business, spiritual warfare, and the opportunities opening up around the Christlike movement. Miles talks about his experiences with sleep paralysis, protecting your spiritual life and marriage, working with Universal Music, growing GloFest, building Christlike Collection, and why he refuses to think small when bigger doors open. He also shares the story behind his Maverick City Music collaboration, the vision for Christlike California, and why he believes Christian artists can impact culture without compromising their faith. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Spiritual warfare, sleep paralysis, and protecting your faith• GloFest, criticism, and reaching people through Christian hip-hop• Universal Music, Goldenvoice, and stepping into bigger opportunities• The growth of Christlike Collection and Christlike California• The Maverick City Music collaboration and the future of Miles’ music 👕 CHRISTLIKE COLLECTIONhttps://christlikecollection.com/ 🌎 FOLLOW MILES MINNICK Website:https://milesminnick.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/miles.minnick/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@milesminnick YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/MilesTyrone Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VEtrxO5KlDXfYGKBI6Ldr Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/miles-minnick/884451677 SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/milesminnick 🎙️ FOLLOW SOLIFIED PODCAST Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/solafide.podcast/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Solafide.Podcast TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@SOLAFIDE.PODCAST If you’re building something God gave you and learning how to stay faithful while the opportunities get bigger, this conversation is worth hearing.

  6. 12/01/2023

    #13 - The Filthy Kids | Starting a Band, Creating Music, Investing in Gear

    The Filthy Kids

  7. 09/29/2023

    #12 - ADAM SHIPP | @sacyouthcenter, Living in Africa, Refugees in America

    https://www.sacyouthcenter.org/

  8. 08/10/2023

    #11 - MOSH PITTT DROPPING! Are Aliens Real? Hollywood is Weird! w/‪@justjonniemusic‬ | Solafide Podcast

    JustJonnie

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The Solafide Podcast explores faith, purpose, and everyday life through honest conversations, thoughtful insights, and inspiring stories-encouraging listeners to grow spiritually and live out their faith with confidence and authenticity.

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  • Creator
    AJ Morales
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AJ Morales
  • Show Website
    Solafide Podcast