AARON SOLOMON (S3/EP4)

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Brad Warren: Earlier today at the state baseball tournament—well, let’s complain CPA.

Aaron Solomon: Oh, wow.

Brad Warren: You’re like, where is it?

Aaron Solomon: Actually at my sister’s.

Brad Warren: Oh, cool. Providence.

Aaron Solomon: They’re getting to host that classification this year.

Brad Warren: And where is this school again?

Aaron Solomon: Providence, not far from Oakland High School between Locust in Murfreesboro.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: The end. No, I believe Lipscomb jumped out on them early and they won. But Lipscomb is turning around and playing again right now in an elimination game.

Brad Warren: Okay. Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: Their first baseman is a junior, and I know his parents. His mom won a state title in basketball.

Brad Warren: Oh wow, that’s cool. So this gives coach—he just only coached for one year?

Aaron Solomon: Well, not really. But I could. It’s the actual coach now. He’s—Ernie, Ernest’s dad.

Brad Warren: Oh good, that’s cool.

Aaron Solomon: Back in the Sunday it was 6A, and he just came by and dropped off a flower and a handwritten note about healing. Coach June—first year. He didn’t know Sage. It’s good dude. Yeah, he’s a good man.

Brad Warren: Yeah. Back so soon? So this is not at all funny. No, it’s not funny. But we have to. But it is funny. It is. Well, first of all, you have to laugh at everything.

Aaron Solomon: It’s been a couple tough...

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: Honestly.

Brad Warren: Okay, so we’re here several weeks—six weeks, maybe eight—after we shot before. And it hasn’t even aired yet, right? What we shot before. In that eight weeks, your ex-wife tried to put a hit out on you... and your dad died. All in the same kind of tiny time period.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah.

Brad Warren: I had to sit you down and rehash that. First of all, I’m sorry. You’ve had as bad a run as anyone I know. It’s been rough, but actually kind of a great thing in a strange way. It validates for people who didn’t believe that maybe there was something off in this person who’s been attacking you. It’s obvious now.

Aaron Solomon: It’s made it tough to grieve.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: My dad passed away on April 5th. It was a quick, aggressive battle with cancer. That whole period was emotional—his final week especially. We knew it was coming to an end, and we told people, if you want to see him one more time, you need to come now.

Aaron Solomon: We were blessed that he was still aware, able to talk and share stories. That last week was full of emotion. People came by, we had conversations, laughter, tears. He went into hospice Friday afternoon, was joking with staff at 8:00 that night, and he passed away at 5:00 the next day. It was sudden. And then six days later, my ex-wife gets arrested for trying to hire a hitman to kill me.

Aaron Solomon: It’s like—what? I got the call notifying me. I didn’t know it was happening until it happened. I was in shock. I’m just thinking, this can’t even be reality. It’s been a whirlwind since, obviously—so many emotions. Between my dad dying, that happening, and now court appearances, it’s been a lot.

Aaron Solomon: Right now, as we’re taping this, it’s graduation time. My son would be graduating college if he were on track, so all his classmates are graduating right now. And my daughter, who I haven’t spoken to in almost five years, is graduating high school today—tonight.

Aaron Solomon: So all those emotions, the court appearances, it’s been an emotional rollercoaster.

Brad Warren: Yeah. Today has been... tonight will be tough. There’s a lot here. Your ex-wife tried to hire someone to kill you. That person went to TBI, to the authorities, and they had an undercover agent meet with her—and they took her in.

Aaron Solomon: About forty-five minutes, yeah.

Brad Warren: That was played in court, right?

Aaron Solomon: Pretty much in its entirety. It was surreal.

Brad Warren: I’m sure.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah, and that was livestreamed for anyone who wanted to watch.

Brad Warren: The thing that stood out to me is this person—who’s been claiming you killed your son and molested your daughter—was trying to hire a hitman because she believed she’d get money if you were dead. The idea was your daughter would inherit money and she could control it. Is that accurate?

Aaron Solomon: Yeah, that’s what was said on the tape.

Brad Warren: That’s... telling, isn’t it?

Aaron Solomon: I think so.

Brad Warren: It’s so obvious to me, and probably to you too, but unfortunately some people believe whatever they see online. If you spend forty-five minutes talking to someone about killing another person, and the only reason is money... that says everything.

Brad Warren: It really validates what you’ve been saying all along. And you haven’t been out there shouting about this—no “I’m innocent” campaign. You’ve been quiet. That says a lot.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah.

Brad Warren: When you told me this happened—what, the day after or two days after—you sent me the clip. I watched it and thought, “Holy cow.” I called you that night.

Aaron Solomon: It was that night.

Brad Warren: My first feeling was some kind of relief for you. Like, finally—it’s clear who the unstable person in this story is. Do you feel any of that?

Aaron Solomon: I don’t know if “relief” is the right word.

Aaron Solomon: It’s hard to hear. No matter what, the mother of your children—the person you married—talking so easily about wanting you dead... that’s hard to hear.

Aaron Solomon: Having my daughter sitting in the courtroom that day, hearing all of that—it was surreal and hard. My heart hurts for her.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: It’s a lot for her to process. For me, I’ve been through so much that I almost feel numb sometimes. But when it comes to my daughter, that’s when the emotions hit hardest. She’s 18, about to graduate, and she’s lived through things no child should have to.

Aaron Solomon: I’ve had people ask me, “Do you hate her mother?” And the truth is, I don’t. Hate would mean I still give her that power. What I feel is sadness—sadness for what she’s done, and for what it’s done to our children.

Brad Warren: That’s a hard thing to say. Most people wouldn’t get to that place.

Aaron Solomon: I’ve had to. I’ve prayed for peace in my heart, and I’ve prayed for her too. I can’t live my life in bitterness. That’s not what God wants for me.

Brad Warren: I admire that. Because it would be easy to be angry and stay there forever.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah. I’ve had my moments. But every time I start to go down that path, I remember what Grant would want. He had such a big heart. He loved deeply. And if he could see me now, I’d want him to be proud of how I’ve handled this.

Brad Warren: That’s powerful.

Aaron Solomon: I just keep trying to focus on what I can control—my faith, my integrity, how I show up every day. The rest is out of my hands.

Brad Warren: When you and I talked last time, we talked about Grant’s accident, and everything you’ve gone through with that. It feels like it never stops.

Aaron Solomon: It doesn’t. I wake up every day and think about him. I think about my daughter. It’s constant. But over time, I’ve realized grief doesn’t go away—you just learn to carry it differently.

Aaron Solomon: There are days where I laugh and have joy, and there are days when it hits like it’s day one again. That’s grief.

Brad Warren: It really is. I’ve experienced that too. There are days when I feel okay, and then something small—like a song—brings it all back.

Aaron Solomon: Exactly. I can be driving, and a song will come on, and I’ll just lose it. But I’ve learned that those tears are healing. I don’t fight them anymore.

Brad Warren: Yeah, I get that.

Aaron Solomon: You know, when everything first happened—Grant’s death, then the lies online—I wanted to hide. I didn’t want anyone to see me. I felt like I was drowning in shame for something I didn’t even do. But then God started showing me that the truth will always find its way out. It may take time, but it will.

Brad Warren: And it’s happening. Slowly, but it is.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah. People are starting to see the truth. They’re seeing who I am and who she is.

Brad Warren: You’ve stayed so composed through all this. How?

Aaron Solomon: Honestly, faith. There’s no other explanation. God’s the only reason I’m still standing. Every morning, I pray: “Lord, give me the strength to get through today.” Some days that’s all I can do—just get through today.

Brad Warren: I think that’s all any of us can do.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah.

Brad Warren: When you first heard she’d been arrested, what was the first thought in your mind?

Aaron Solomon: Shock. Disbelief. And then sadness. I don’t know that I even processed it fully until days later. It was like déjà vu—another life-altering event, right after losing my dad.

Aaron Solomon: I was sitting there thinking, “How much more can one person take?” But then I thought—God’s still got me here for a reason. Maybe my story can help someone else keep going.

Brad Warren: It absolutely can.

Aaron Solomon: If what I’ve gone through helps even one person hold on to hope, it’s worth it.

Brad Warren: That’s a big statement, man.

Aaron Solomon: I mean it. I wouldn’t wish my life on anyone, but if God can use my pain for something good, then it’s not wasted.

Brad Warren: Amen to that.

Aaron Solomon: When I think back to everything—the accusations, the court battles, losing Grant, not seeing my daughter, now this... I see how God was there in every moment. Even in the worst moments, He was there.

Brad Warren: That’s what keeps us breathing.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah.

Brad Warren: What’s next for you, Aaron?

Aaron Solomon: Healing. Continuing to trust God. I’m still in therapy, I’m still talking to my pastor, and I’m focusing on the people who love me and believe in me. I want to help other parents who’ve been through false accusations or parental alienation. There’s a lot of us out there, and not enough people talking about it.

Brad Warren: You’ve been through hell, but your heart’s still open. That’s incredible.

Aaron Solomon: I don’t want to close it. Grant wouldn’t want that. My daughter doesn’t deserve that. No matter what she’s been told, I love her, and I’ll be here when she’s ready.

Brad Warren: That’s powerful, Aaron. I hope she hears that someday.

Aaron Solomon: Me too.

Brad Warren: We’ve talked about this off camera, but I want to say it here—you’ve shown grace when most people would’ve shown rage.

Aaron Solomon: I’ve had moments of both. (laughs) But I’m trying.

Brad Warren: (smiling) That’s all any of us can do.

Aaron Solomon: Exactly.

Brad Warren: Do you think, when all of this is behind you—when the legal stuff is over, when there’s more distance from the chaos—you’ll ever write a book about all of this?

Aaron Solomon: People have told me that. Honestly, I don’t know yet. Maybe someday. I think when it’s time, God will let me know. Right now, I just want to focus on living, healing, and being ready if my daughter ever wants to talk again.

Brad Warren: That’s the right priority.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah. I’ve learned that if you sit in the pain too long, it consumes you. I have to keep my eyes forward.

Brad Warren: You’ve been on this show before, you know the conversations we have here. The name of the show itself—Good Grief Good God—feels like your story embodies that more than almost anyone I’ve ever met.

Aaron Solomon: I appreciate that. It’s true—grief and faith have been the two constants in my life for the past five years. Some days I question everything, and some days I feel God’s presence so strongly that I know He’s not done with me.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: I think that’s what keeps me grounded. Knowing that the pain has purpose, even if I can’t see it yet.

Brad Warren: What gives you hope right now?

Aaron Solomon: My daughter. The thought of seeing her again one day, hearing her voice, giving her a hug. That’s what keeps me going. And my faith—knowing that this isn’t the end of the story. There’s more to come, and I believe it’ll be good.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: I also have hope because of the people who’ve stood by me. Friends who didn’t walk away, people like you who believed me when others didn’t. That means everything.

Brad Warren: Well, you’ve shown the kind of character that earns that. I’ve said it before—you can’t fake integrity over the long run.

Aaron Solomon: Thank you. That means a lot.

Brad Warren: There’s a moment in every story where truth finally catches up to the lies. It might take months or years, but it always happens.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah. And I think we’re starting to see that now. For years I stayed silent because I believed it wasn’t my place to defend myself publicly. I thought the truth would stand on its own. But the world doesn’t always work that way anymore. Now, I think there’s value in speaking, calmly and truthfully, so people understand what’s real.

Brad Warren: I agree completely.

Aaron Solomon: The problem is, once lies get out there, they spread like wildfire. And people believe what they want to believe.

Brad Warren: Yeah, and the internet never forgets.

Aaron Solomon: Exactly.

Brad Warren: But the people who matter most—the people who truly know you—already know who you are.

Aaron Solomon: That’s true. That’s what I remind myself of when the noise gets loud. My family, my real friends, my pastor—they know the truth. That’s enough for me.

Brad Warren: What’s been the hardest part of this season of life?

Aaron Solomon: Missing my kids. Easily. Losing Grant shattered me, and not having my daughter in my life has been the hardest ongoing pain. It’s like part of me is missing. Every day I wake up and hope she’ll reach out. Every day I pray for that.

Brad Warren: I can’t imagine.

Aaron Solomon: It’s a unique kind of grief—mourning someone who’s still alive.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: But I believe one day that relationship will be restored. I really do. I have to. That’s the only way I can keep going.

Brad Warren: I hope she sees this one day.

Aaron Solomon: Me too. And I hope she knows that nothing she’s done, nothing she’s been told, changes how much I love her.

Brad Warren: You’ve handled this entire thing with unbelievable grace, man. I’ve learned a lot from watching you walk through it.

Aaron Solomon: Thank you, Brad. That means a lot coming from you, because I know what you and Michelle have gone through too. You’ve shown the same grace and faith, even through the loss of your son.

Brad Warren: We’ve talked about this before—grief either destroys you or deepens you. It changes everything about how you see the world.

Aaron Solomon: Absolutely. You learn what really matters. You stop caring about the noise and the nonsense, and you focus on love and truth. That’s it.

Brad Warren: Amen.

Aaron Solomon: There’s a freedom in that.

Brad Warren: Yeah, there is.

Aaron Solomon: I’ve also learned that forgiveness is not a one-time thing. It’s daily. Some days I wake up and think I’ve forgiven everyone involved, and then something reminds me and I have to do it all over again. It’s a process.

Brad Warren: Yeah, it is. It’s never just one prayer or one moment.

Aaron Solomon: No, it’s not. But every time I do it, I feel a little lighter.

Brad Warren: That’s the truth.

Aaron Solomon: You know, I’ve had a lot of time to think about purpose. I don’t know why everything happened the way it did, but I believe there’s purpose in it. Maybe it’s to help others who’ve been through similar pain. Maybe it’s to help someone find faith again.

Brad Warren: You’re already doing that.

Aaron Solomon: I hope so.

Brad Warren: I think you already are helping people. You don’t have to be standing on a stage preaching; just by sitting here, being open, you’re showing others how to survive something that could’ve destroyed them.

Aaron Solomon: I appreciate that. I don’t think of myself as inspirational, but I do hope people see that even when everything falls apart, you can still stand. You can still find peace.

Brad Warren: Yeah. And you can still laugh sometimes.

Aaron Solomon: You have to. Laughter has saved me. There were days I didn’t think I’d ever smile again, and then someone would say something, or I’d remember a story about Grant, and I’d just start laughing through the tears. It’s like medicine for the soul.

Brad Warren: It is. I think we both know that feeling.

Aaron Solomon: Absolutely.

Brad Warren: What do you say to the people who still believe the lies, who still doubt you?

Aaron Solomon: I don’t say anything to them. There was a time I wanted to defend myself, to set the record straight with every person. But the truth is, people will believe what they want to believe. My focus has to be on the people who want to know the truth, who are open to it. The rest—I’ve given that to God.

Brad Warren: That’s hard to do.

Aaron Solomon: It is. But peace comes when you stop trying to control what you can’t.

Brad Warren: Yeah.

Aaron Solomon: I know who I am. The people who matter know who I am. That’s all I need.

Brad Warren: That’s wisdom, man. It really is.

Aaron Solomon: I’ve earned every gray hair on my head. (laughs)

Brad Warren: (laughs) You and me both.

Aaron Solomon: If I could go back and tell myself anything five years ago, it would be, “Hold on. God’s not done yet.”

Brad Warren: That’s beautiful.

Aaron Solomon: There were days when I thought I couldn’t take one more thing. I’d cry out, “God, why me?” And now, I see glimpses of why. Not the full picture yet, but I see how He’s used it to make me stronger, more compassionate, more aware of other people’s pain.

Brad Warren: Yeah. That’s what He does—He redeems the pain.

Aaron Solomon: Exactly. It doesn’t mean it was good or that it should’ve happened, but He can make something good out of it.

Brad Warren: That’s the message of this show, really.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah, it is.

Brad Warren: You know, when you were here last time, it was already one of the most emotional conversations we’ve ever had. To have you back after everything that’s happened—it feels like a continuation, like we’re watching your story unfold in real time.

Aaron Solomon: It does feel like that. It’s been one storm after another, but I keep holding on to that scripture—“Be still, and know that I am God.” I remind myself of that every day.

Brad Warren: That’s my favorite one too.

Aaron Solomon: I think about how Jesus slept through a storm while everyone else panicked. That story reminds me that even when everything around me feels chaotic, I can rest knowing God’s got it under control.

Brad Warren: That’s good, man. Really good.

Aaron Solomon: You know, people ask how I can still believe after everything that’s happened. I tell them—it’s not that my faith survived because everything turned out fine. It survived because God showed up even when it didn’t.

Brad Warren: That’s it. That’s the heart of faith right there.

Aaron Solomon: He’s shown up in the quiet moments, in the people who’ve reached out, in the little signs that remind me Grant’s still with me somehow. That’s where I see God the most.

Brad Warren: I feel that too.

Aaron Solomon: And I think that’s what keeps both of us doing what we do—helping people see that they’re not alone in their grief.

Brad Warren: Exactly. You’re proof that you can walk through hell and still come out believing.

Aaron Solomon: Yeah. You might come out limping, but you come out. (smiles)

Brad Warren: (laughs) That’s right.

Aaron Solomon: I’m just grateful to still be here—to still have breath, to still have a chance to make things right, to be ready if my daughter ever reaches out.

Brad Warren: I hope she does.

Aaron Solomon: Me too. And when she does, I’ll be here with open arms.

Brad Warren: That’s love. That’s faith. That’s grace.

Aaron Solomon: That’s all I can offer.

Brad Warren: Thank you for coming back, Aaron. I know this wasn’t easy to talk about, but it matters. People need to hear it.

Aaron Solomon: Thank you for giving me a safe place to do it. This show—you, Michelle—it’s been part of my healing.

Brad Warren: That means a lot. You’re family here.

Aaron Solomon: Love you guys.

Brad Warren: Love you too, brother.

Aaron Solomon: Thank you.

Brad Warren: All right, man. Until next time.

Aaron Solomon: Until next time.