I Am Youth

I AM Youth is the go-to platform for today’s young adults. Our content centres around our slogan of Life. Explained. Our primary goal is to infiltrate the spaces young people occupy to help them overcome the challenges they face.
Weekly English South Africa Christianity · Society & Culture
686 Episodes
560 – 580

What are healthy beauty standards for young girls?

Billboards, TV Ads and digital ads are all infamous for portraying beauty standards that are out of reach for the average person. But what happens when impossible beauty standards are imposed on you by the people in your community, your friends and your family? This is the question that Kelitah…
13 Aug 2021 22 min

Making Christianity relevant for young people

Young people are vibrant and love to consume music, sermons, teachings and other forms of media in their own unique way. In this podcast, we discuss both the importance and many ways in which we can make Christian content that young people can resonate with.
6 Aug 2021 22 min

Let's talk about "when entitlement goes viral"

Our desire to receive special treatment often comes alive when we're confident that the internet isn't watching. We direct the worst versions of ourselves towards people who are doing their best to provide for their families (waiters, bus drivers, flight attendants) and we risk being filmed and going viral. Join…
6 Aug 2021 21 min

The story of I Am Youth - Dany Vambili

I Am Youth is a team of creative young people who love to create content that encourages Millennials and Gen Z's and teaches them about positive values and identity. In this interview with Dany Vambili, in celebration of Radio Pulpit's 40th birthday, we share the story of where I Am…
6 Aug 2021 17 min

Will the Tensor chip help Google's Pixel 6 compete with the iPhone 13

The Pixel 6 is Google's upcoming flagship smartphone intended to compete with the latest smartphones from giants like Apple, Samsung and One Plus. But Google has a trick up their sleeve and it's their new Tensor chip said to be launching with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This chip…
6 Aug 2021 20 min

Teaching young boys to be great fathers

Young boys will always be our society's hope for a future with present, caring and loving fathers. There is no benefit to us ignoring the value that young boys can bring to the family dynamic as well-groomed men. The I Am team discusses the ways in which we can teach…
5 Aug 2021 22 min

Could the Steam Deck be worthy competition for the Nintendo Switch?

Steam Deck is a handheld gaming console that was certainly inspired by the success of the Nintendo Switch. The Steam Deck is clearly intended to entice PC gamers to join the world of portable handheld devices. Will this new device take the throne from the Nintendo Switch as the most…
30 Jul 2021 16 min

The 4th Industrial Revolution and its impact on South African youth - Brian Mthembi

Brian Mthembi is a professional organizational performance and business speaker who holds a qualification in Business Psychology. He is passionate about seeing South African entrepreneurs build businesses that endure rapidly changing markets. In this interview, he gives us an understanding of what the 4th Industrial Revolution is and how to…
30 Jul 2021 34 min

Richard Branson beats Jeff Bezos on the race to space

Jeff Bezos, apart from being the wealthiest man in the world, is also known for being the man who built Amazon.com from the ground. Through his private spaceflight company, Blue Origin, he has successfully launched himself and his brother to space and back. But Richard Branson beat him at being…
23 Jul 2021 15 min

Good fathers do exist and should be celebrated

The conversation of irresponsible and absent fathers has become so ubiquitous that we often take for granted that good, reliable and loving fathers actually do exist. In this discussion, Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit talk about good fathers and why it's important to celebrate them.
23 Jul 2021 27 min

Pursuing opportunities beyond the 9-to-5 grind with Azola Mzekandaba

Apart from being a speaker and event mc, Azola Mzekandaba is also a program manager and health strategist in the public health space. He is a man who strives to live an optimized life by using his God-given talents and skills to impact the world positively. In this interview, he…
23 Jul 2021 28 min

Demystifying the world of social entrepreneurship with Ntsiki Mkhize

Ntsiki Mkhize is a Masters graduate in Social innovation, the founder of MentHer, a global mentorship network, and the author of My Hall of Mentors. In this interview with Given Illustrative, Ntsiki demystifies the world of social entrepreneurship and encourages young South Africans to fervently pursue a career that will…
16 Jul 2021 18 min

Why the Bible commands Fathers not to provoke their children to anger

Fathers are responsible for ensuring that their children live up to their potential in all that they aspire to become. In Ephesians 6:4 the Bible commands that fathers should not provoke their children to anger. In this discussion, Charl du Toit and Given Illustrative discuss how disciplining a child as…
16 Jul 2021 30 min

Windows 365 Cloud PC might change computers forever

Windows 365 is Microsoft's new cloud-based offering of the Windows experience that we've all come to know and love. Not to be confused with Microsoft 365, Windows 360 Cloud PC is simply having your entire computer, including the RAM and other features, accessible through the internet. In this podcast, we…
16 Jul 2021 15 min

Why do we wish our mothers a happy father's day?

It has become a common trend for those who have been raised by single women to wish their mothers a happy father's day on social media. This happens every year on Father's Day. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss the negative impact that this trend might have on the…
9 Jul 2021 27 min

Leaving people better than you found them - Dr Muriel Chinoda

After going through an experience where she lost almost all her wealth Dr Muriel Chinoda decided that helping people become better versions of themselves is the best thing she can do with her life. In this interview, she talks about why it's important to not take your mental wellbeing for…
9 Jul 2021 30 min

What does God teach us about fatherhood?

God is the best example that we have of what a good father looks like. The world is full of fathers who have failed and have abandoned their families, but there is a lot that we can learn by observing the way that God shows himself to the best father…
2 Jul 2021 29 min

Tips to lower your electricity usage during winter

Kudzai Chinoda is an electrical engineering graduate with significant experience in the industry. He is an enthusiast when it come to finding ways to not waist electricity in your home. In winter most South Africans pay a lot more on their electricity. In this interview Kudzai shares his tips on…
2 Jul 2021 20 min

What you need to know about the Windows 11 free upgrade

Microsoft recently announced that it will be releasing Windows 11 to the public. This comes as a shock to many tech enthusiasts as the company had declared in the past that Windows 10 would be the last version of windows. Find out how Windows 11 might impact the way you…
25 Jun 2021 7 min
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