I Am Youth

Tips to keep to your 2022 goals

It's not too late to write down your goals for 2022. We might be well into the first month of this new year, but there is still value in writing down your goals. It's the best way to stay focused.

14 Jan 2022 27 min

The Huddle: The Pressure Cooker

The Bible tells us that God has a purpose for our lives. In our walk through life do we consider the space God wants us to occupy and how do we know what our purpose is? How can we ensure that we live out the role God has written for…

14 Jan 2022 29 min

What can we expect from Apple and Samsung in 2022

Apple and Samsung have given us some of the most revolutionary tech devices of 2021. Will Apple top their iPhone 13 and MacBook M1 Pro/Max? Will Samsung give us an even better version of the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip 5G?

7 Jan 2022 18 min

The Huddle: Pursuing purpose vs succumbing to pressure

Are we buckling under the pressure of society? Do we value Godʼs process over societyʼs expectations? When are we getting married? Are we really living lives submitted to Godʼs purpose or are we living for ourselves? Letʼs be honest: are we succumbing to the pressure of the world or letting…

7 Jan 2022 29 min

Don't let past failures stop you from dreaming big in 2022

Failure is a very difficult experience to recover from. And when you've failed at something a number of times it's normal to see failure in that area as your unchangeable destiny. How can you overcome the fear of failing in your future endeavours?

3 Jan 2022 28 min

The Huddle: The Weight of Authority - Audio Podcast Bounce

Are we responsible with the words/advice we give those who hold us in high esteem? Great power comes with great responsibility is a phrase most of us know but many of us donʼt live by. People of authority are not just police officers, senior pastors and presidents but we in…

31 Dec 2021 22 min

The Huddle: The Weight of Authority

Are we responsible for the words/advice we give those who hold us in high esteem? Great power comes with great responsibility is a phrase most of us know but many of us donʼt live by. People of authority are not just police officers, senior pastors and presidents but we in…

24 Dec 2021 27 min

Kelitah Kalonda the Huddle: Are you just saved-ish?

The modern society we live in has cultivated a lax approach to our faith. Our generation has a propensity to let God rule over one aspect of their lives: spirituality and every other sphere will be governed by our own volition, however, this is contrary to the life we see…

17 Dec 2021 27 min

The importance of celebrating the goals you accomplished

It's much easier to be hard on ourselves than it is to celebrate our victories. But every victory matters. Take the time to remember and appreciate the challenges you've overcome.

17 Dec 2021 26 min

The Huddle: Male expenditure

Is our modern society making men out to be obsolete? Are we empowering women to the point that females see men as unnecessary. Female empowerment in some ways has become synonymous with male disempowerment and to add insult to injury, men have been told that sharing their emotions is a…

17 Dec 2021 27 min

The Huddle: Blurred Lines with Kelitah Kalonda

Is our generation compromising the faith to fit in with the world? Are we adopting worldly mind frames and making them fit into Christianity so we donʼt have to be inconvenienced by the gospel. OR are we spending so much time being a part of the world that we inadvertently…

10 Dec 2021 19 min

Am I too young to focus on my spending habits?

Financial discipline is, unfortunately, not a skill that we're born with. It is learned from those who have experience in managing their finances responsibly. There is no better time to start learning how to manage your finances than in your youth.

10 Dec 2021 30 min

The opposing opinions of people in the Christian community

Let's talk about Chandler Mooreʼs controversial Wedding Photo post. The point of this episode is not to discuss whether Chandler Moore was in the right or wrong, but to have a discourse over the very opposing opinions of the people of the Christian community writing comments on his post.

3 Dec 2021 28 min

Make time to celebrate family

As important as family can be it is very easy to get so caught up in life and in our pursuit of success that we can neglect those we claim to hold dear. Take the time to celebrate and avail yourself to your family.

3 Dec 2021 27 min

Self-affirmation is the art of saying kind words to yourself

The responsibility to be reminded of your value in life should be on you. You can never trust other people to reaffirm your worth and value. In this conversation between Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit, we take a look at the power of self-affirmation.

26 Nov 2021 27 min

Why Apple users can't charge their iPhones with their laptop chargers

The convenience of being able to charge your smartphone with the same charger that you use to charge your laptop cannot be understated. Unfortunately, iPhone users do not have this luxury due to Apple's insistence on using the lightning charging cable, which is suspected to be for reasons relating to…

26 Nov 2021 17 min

Why Just Timothy matters

Just Timothy is a gospel music artist and songwriter whose main pursuit in music is to just honour God and lead people to Christ. In his single 'Just RIP'D' where he features Eliezer he expresses the deep burden of having lost loved ones to COVID-19 and reminds us to cast…

26 Nov 2021 18 min

Being yourself in a world where identity is a distributed product

In the modern world, identity has become a commodity that is for sale primarily on social media and in our entertainment media. Influencers are arguably the biggest distributors of identity and physical appearance, Hollywood also distributes culture, fashion and identity. In this discussion, we emphasize the importance of knowing who…

19 Nov 2021 29 min

Affordable technology gifts to buy for Christmas 2021

Buying gifts for friends and family can be anxiety-inducing, especially when you already have other things to worry about such as your job responsibilities. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit give some advice on what technology gifts you can buy for your friends and family this festive season.

19 Nov 2021 7 min

When music stops being about the money - Xtended Worship

Xtended worship is a vibrant, passionate and authentic group of creatives gathered in Midrand, South Africa. They have a strong preference for an intimate audience that will allow them to express their deep desire for God. In this interview with Given Illustrative, Jerrard Peace and Mabongi share a vision of…

19 Nov 2021 25 min