I Am Youth

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

Is there such a thing as being too ambitious?

Having ambition is how we express our dissatisfaction with the status quo or with how things are currently. The fear of failure or the lack of believing we are capable of achieving greatness tends to discourage us from desiring more from life. In this discussion, we look at why ambition…

12 Nov 2021 28 min

Smart pet collars with GPS location can save your pet's life

Smart pet collars are devices that are able to track the location of your pet and track their activities. If your pet means a lot to you or someone you know then this is the perfect piece of technology for you.

12 Nov 2021 28 min

A story of God's redemptive power with Thabiso M

Thabiso M. started singing at a very young age, and ever since getting his grandmother's blessing he has grown to do music as a professional gospel artist. In this interview with Given Illustrative, he shares his heartbreaking story of how he lost his parents at a very young age, and…

12 Nov 2021 20 min

Learning in your own language - Ubuhle Christian School

Ubuhle Christian School is a non-profit organisation that improves the quality of life, especially through education, for the orphans and vulnerable children living in disadvantaged farming areas and townships surrounding Bronkhorstspruit. In this interview, we learn about the significance of teaching young children complicated subjects in languages they can understand…

5 Nov 2021 30 min

How can you find your purpose in Life?

Having a revelation of your unique purpose in life will give you direction, determination and most importantly, focus. Jesus gave us all a mission or one could also call it a purpose to love our neighbour as ourselves. Join Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit as they discuss what is…

5 Nov 2021 30 min

The shotgun microphone is becoming important for vloggers

The vlogging culture has grown tremendously. The best gift to get a person who has a habit of vlogging on YouTube, TikTok or Snapchat might be a shotgun mic. Sound quality can be so much more important than video quality, and a shotgun microphone is perfect for getting great audio…

5 Nov 2021 6 min

Hertz just bought 100 000 Tesla vehicles to rent out

Hertz has bought 100000 Tesla vehicles with the intention to establish the worlds first and largest electrical vehicle rental fleet in North America. This was followed by Telsa reaching a market value of over 1 Trillion USD in a matter of days. This begs the question of whether Tesla is…

29 Oct 2021 23 min

Avoiding things that will distract you at school

When you're in high school, it's very tempting to think that you are now old enough to partake in things that are reserved for adults. But it's important to understand that some things will only introduce more responsibility and distractions to you. In this discussion, Given Illustrative and Charl du…

29 Oct 2021 23 min

Painting portraits of human experience with music - Noel Mio

Noel Mio is a young artist who through her music aims to capture the human experience (heartbreak, pain, laughter, love...) while also appreciating and worshipping God for who he is. In this interview with Given Illustrative, she talks about the importance of allowing gospel music to also paint portraits of…

29 Oct 2021 23 min

Entering the Meta

Facebook followed in the footsteps of Google, which changed its company name to Alphabet. One is left to wonder what might be the motive behind this name change.

22 Oct 2021 13 min

Are your school friends a good influence on you?

It is only natural to treasure your friends and to want to protect and care for them. This is why the thought that your school friends might not have your best interest at heart is a difficult thought to process. In this podcast, the I Am team explain how to…

22 Oct 2021 13 min

Keeping your talent authentic and original - Armand Mukenge

Armand Mukenge is a gospel artist who prides himself in making unique music that resonates with people from diverse backgrounds. He is part of ProHorizon, a musical unit with artistic ambition. In this interview with Armand Mukenge and Javan Joshua, we find out how these artists keep their craft authentic…

22 Oct 2021 24 min