Solafide Podcast

About Solafide Podcast

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.

Publisher

AJ Morales

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jan 2021

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   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?

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   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 & FRIENDS October 17 • 6:30 PM Sacramento, California Victory Outreach South Sacramento Tickets: https://aoynomfoundation.ticketspice.... 🎵 LISTEN TO MISSION Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02gxa... Apple Music: /mission 🌎 FOLLOW MISSION Instagram: /missionismusic TikTok: /missionismusic Facebook: /missionismusic YouTube: /@missionismusic Handle: @missionismusic 🎙️ FOLLOW THE SOLAFIDE PODCAST Instagram: /solafide.podcast YouTube: /@solafide.podcast TikTok: /solafide.podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xFzH84... @solafide.podcast 🎬 CREDITS Host: AJ Morales Guest: Mission If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   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 (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon-Morales/author/B0FJ7QMVH9) 🌎 FOLLOW FAIRFIELD JONNY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfieldjonny/ (https://www.instagram.com/fairfieldjonny/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fairfieldjonny (https://www.youtube.com/@fairfieldjonny) 🎙️ FOLLOW SOLIFIED PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solafide.podcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/solafide.podcast/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Solafide.Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Solafide.Podcast) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SOLAFIDE.PODCAST (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.

4. 

   9 Aug 2024

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

   The Filthy Kids discuss concerts and new music in this episode.

5. 

   10 Jul 2024

   #14 - Miles Minnick | Maverick City Music Collab, Jaymanwell, GloFest, ChristLike | Solafide Podcast

   Miles Minnick discusses his Maverick City Music collaboration, Jaymanwell, GloFest, and ChristLike values in this interview on the Solafide Podcast.

6. 

   1 Dec 2023

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

   The Filthy Kids discuss starting a band, creating music, and investing in gear, offering insights into the realities of the music industry.

7. 

   29 Sept 2023

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

   Adam Shipp from the South African Youth Center shares his experiences living in Africa and working with refugees in America in an interview.

8. 

   10 Aug 2023

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

   Jonnie Music discusses the possibility of alien existence and strange aspects of Hollywood culture with the hosts of Solafide Podcast in an interview.

9. 

   4 Aug 2023

   #10 - SUMMER TIME! Alpha Brain, Ignited Summer, Toxic Button Returns! | Solafide Podcast

   Hosts Emilio Sarabia discuss summer activities, explore the cognitive benefits and potential drawbacks of Alpha Brain, and revisit controversial topics in a segment called Toxic Button Returns.

10. 

    25 Jun 2023

    #9- Miles Minnick - Glo Fest 2023, Wild Summer, Coachella Copyright | Solafide Podcast

    Miles Minnick discusses the Coachella copyright claim that inspired Glo Fest and performs three new songs live on the Solafide Podcast.

11. 

    9 Mar 2023

    #8 - Miles Minnick - GLOCHELLA Part II date, New Song "Sober", Sharing Road Stories, Backlash from Viral Post

    Miles Minnick shares GLOCHELLA dates and new song details while discussing his music career and offering advice to aspiring artists in this interview with Emilio Sarabia.

12. 

    29 Jan 2023

    #7 - Sensual Seduction? Bizzle, Pick up lines, myspace | AJ Solafide & Emilio Sarabia | Solafide Podcast

    AJ Solafide and Emilio Sarabia share a funny discussion on pick-up lines and Emilio performs a rap in this interview episode.

13. 

    27 Dec 2022

    #6 - Emilio Sarabia - Reach Records Artist Feature, Old School Video Games, and Crazy Stories

    AJ SOLAFIDE interviews Emilio Sarabia, who discusses his upcoming song "FIRE" featuring a Reach Records artist, recounts stories from the invasion tour, and reminisces about classic video games.

14. 

    26 Oct 2022

    #5 - justjonnie - New Music, Past Bands, Music Production

    AJ SOLAFIDE interviews justjonnie about his upcoming song "16 BIT," previous bands, and the origins of his career in music and production, highlighting his multifaceted talents as an artist and engineer.

15. 

    6 Jul 2022

    #4 - BACK TO PODCASTING! Rough recording but want to remain consistent in uploading

    Host Solafide Podcast interviews rapper and content creator Emilio Sarabia about his work, in an interview episode.

16. 

    7 Apr 2021

    #3 - Miles Minnick & Wande, Steven Crowder Canceled, Coming in Hot VIRAL, Mohammed Anwar

    Emilio Sarabia discusses his work as a rapper and content creator in a conversation with the host of Solafide Podcast in this interview episode.

17. 

    17 Feb 2021

    #2 - New age church, Gina Carano canceled, Aliens and CHH artist picks

    Emilio Sarabia discusses new age churches, Gina Carano's cancellation, aliens, and Christian hip hop artist picks in a conversation with the host of Solafide Podcast.

18. 

    28 Jan 2021

    #1 - Emilio and AJ meet, Honest album release, Mr. Miyagi is Yao Ming, "Lemons" Dropped

    Host AJ interviews rapper and content creator Emilio Sarabia about his album release and creative process.

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• Miles Minnick
• The Filthy Kids
• Adam Shipp
• Jonnie Music
• justjonnie

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