Be Bold Podcast

February 26, 2026

EP 1: Looking Our Brother's Killers in the Eyes - and Forgiving Them: Justin and Jeremy Oyler

<p><strong>In this premiere episode of the Be Bold Podcast, twin brothers and hosts, Justin and Jeremy Oyler, sit down to recount the day their lives were turned upside down - the day they learned that their younger brother, John Brandon, had been murdered and robbed.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What followed was a journey through heartbreak, anger, and deep questioning - and ultimately, a decision to live BOLDLY, fueled by Faith in Jesus, Love, and Forgiveness of the two men took their brother from them.</p><p><br></p><p>From the raw reality of loss to the bold moves that have reshaped their lives, this episode offers a deeply honest look at grief, forgiveness, and the power of pursuing your purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Discussion Points:</p><p>· The call that changed everything</p><p>· What it means to live with purpose in the face of pain</p><p>· Processing grief as men of Faith</p><p>· The road to forgiveness</p><p>· Turning tragedy into mission</p><p>· Why you should stop waiting and start living Boldly today</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Be Bold Podcast:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/thebeboldpodcast/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Jeremy:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.oyler/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Justin:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/justin.oyler/</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 If this story moves you, share it with someone who needs hope.</p><p>💬 Leave a comment: we’d love to hear your story.</p><p>🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on Bold Faith, purpose, and real stories.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>START - 01:27 - Setting the tone - recording our first episode and what this room means to us</p><p>01:27 - 00:03:08 - Boldness + mission = momentum - how God can take things further</p><p>03:08 - 04:24 - Dreaming big, building bold - from coffee trucks to 8-bedroom Airbnbs</p><p>04:24 - 06:34 - Where Be Bold began - coffee shop convos, college prayer, reminder from 2017</p><p>06:34 - 07:45 - Redefining boldness - it’s not just courage, it’s also vulnerability and forgiveness</p><p>07:45 - 10:01 - Growing up military, missing the baseball team, and chasing excellence at Auburn</p><p>10:01 - 12:24 - Be Bold Coffee - the viral coffee truck that helped us step into purpose</p><p>12:24 - 15:04 - The long build, the unexpected success, and the team that made it happen</p><p>15:04 - 17:27 - Why we love serving people - and how pain pushed us to do it with purpose</p><p>17:27 - 20:02 - Our mom’s battle with addiction and how school became our escape</p><p>20:02 - 23:05 - The night everything changed - losing our brother, John Brandon</p><p>23:05 - 27:00 - His impact, the candlelight vigil, and remembering who he really was</p><p>27:00 - 29:27 - What happened that night - the robbery, the gunshot, the aftermath</p><p>29:27 - 33:14 - Grieving at our desks, returning to Alabama, and the beginning of the healing</p><p>33:14 - 39:03 - Back to Auburn - a divine encounter, Brandon’s invite, and joining Freedom Group</p><p>39:03 - 42:12 - Walking through freedom - identity, unforgiveness, and hearing God’s voice</p><p>42:12 - 45:04 - The courtroom - looking our brother’s killers in the eyes and choosing forgiveness</p><p>45:04 - 48:00 - What forgiveness really meant - for them, and for us</p><p>48:00 - 51:11 - God’s view of manhood - not macho, but meek, kind, forgiving, and free</p><p>51:11 - 55:07 - If we could speak to them now - what we’d say to the kids who took our brother’s life</p><p>55:07 - 58:36 - This isn’t a podcast about perfection - it’s broken people doing hard things</p><p>58:36 - 62:08 - Carrying JB’s legacy - why we live the way we do and try so many things</p><p>62:08 - 63:15 - Inviting others into boldness - this is only the beginning</p>