Mtu ni Watu - Podcast

Equity and equality. We have all heard of this both terms. Most know they have something to do with fairness regardless of the differences within us. Most companies have embraced the idea of "diversity, equity, and inclusion.". But what exactly do these terms mean for you and how are they different? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...

Are beauty standards realistic? The answer to this question partially lies in the definition of the word “standards”, which in this instance refers to an idea or something used to measure, model or evaluate a norm. Anything is rated by standard in most cases are unrealistic.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Procrastination is the act of delaying and postponing things. People procrastinate for various reasons, sometimes because they are afraid of failing at a task or something they need to accomplish. Procrastination can significantly interfere with our day-to-day life, if not well managed. Although many procrastinators understand their problem and have adapted ways to manage it, procrastination can c...

Genesis 2:24 - Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Marriage is the beginning of the family and is a life-long commitment.  Marriage is more than a physical union; it is also a spiritual and emotional union. Today so many marriages are failing for many reasons.  Marriage takes work, patience, and commitment. In this episo...

Mental health includes our overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health is important at every stage of a human life. Mental health affects how we think, act, and feel. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health has historically been neglected, stigmatized, and hidden as a health need in most African countries. In this d...

Living under constant fear is a serious health problem, both emotional and physical health. In the world today there are millions who are living under constant fear of known and unknown things. Although fear is an instinct that all humans have, some types of fear are dangerous and can invite a host of unwanted health issues, like cardiovascular conditions, gastrointestinal issues and in serious si...

Has anyone called you: Weird, odd, strange, off, or different? How did that feel? Were your feeling hurt? Did you go home and reevaluated yourself and wondered if they were right or wrong? What would you rather be, normal or weird? In this episode we discuss the idea of normal and weird and if there is anything peculiar about the two concepts. Let us know what you think and let’s get the conversat...

Many pre-teens, middle and high schoolers struggle with self-confidence. Confidence is a hard concept to understand. In most cases confidence can be confused with emotions. It is therefore important for parents to have discussions with their children about these issues and to help them understand the differences and the impact confidence can have in their lives. Confidence is believing in yourself...

The basic definition of acceptance is the action and process of being received as adequate or suitable. The word adequate means, barely sufficient. Acceptance is a process and is something we choose and practice daily by acknowledging all the uncomfortable parts of yourself, like our everyday thoughts, our past and emotions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

What is the difference between grace and mercy? These two fundamental concepts can be very difficult to understand and sometimes confusing. But mercy in simple words is withholding a punishment that is deserved, whereas grace encompasses not just withholding the punishment, but also giving a good thing that is not deserved. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Color plays a very important role in the world in that we live in. Some colors can sway our thinking, cause emotional reactions and change how we act towards things and each other. Color can soothe eyes, raise blood pressure, suppress appetite and irritate us. Color is a powerful form of communication.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

Majority of churches in America and the world today are going through a serious state of membership decline, people are leaving church in an alarming rate forcing some churches to close their doors. Is the church wandering in the desert instead of living its purpose? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As people our culture influences the way in which we see the world around us. It could be challenging and also rewarding crossing cultures. Sometimes, the hardest things in a new culture are those that you didn’t expect. But having an open mind, helps you have the best experiences in a new culture.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Most immigrants became familiar with the United States through movies and television shows they watch in the native countries. Perception of America is heavily influenced by media, which tend to over exaggerate things and distort the actual reality of life in the United States. In this discussion we trying to understand, the impact of perception among African immigrants and how perception has affe...

Media has consistently portrayed Africa so negatively despite the many amazing things Africa has to offer. Africa is the second largest continent with a vast mind-blowing landscape. There are incredible beaches, wetlands, mountains and endless open savannahs. Africa has some of the oldest cultures and people whose ways of life has not changed for centuries. The beautiful wildlife places Africa in...

What a rollercoaster 2020's was for the world at large. Despite the millions of lives lost from the pandemic, many people experienced and learned a lot about themselves and their families. In this discussion, I asked my kids about their experiences and what they learned in 2020. I was expecting mostly negative experiences but was surprised they had a lot of great things to talk about the year...

Respect should be reciprocal, what you give is what you get? However, in some culture and households, it is one sided, adults assume they are the only people who deserve respect. In fact, they demand it. But the truth is, being respected helps us grow and teaches us how to be respectful toward others. Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they're different from you...

In my opinion the best definition of "faith" is found in the book of, Hebrews 11: 1 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Although the bibles breaks it down to extend, faith is still one of the hardest concepts to understand in the Bible. Is faith wishful thinking or pretending something will happen without any evidence? In this show w...

Cultural sensitivity is being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong. It is being aware that people are not all the same and recognize that your culture is no better than any other culture.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...

Cultural sensitivity is being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong. It is being aware that people are not all the same and recognize that your culture is no better than any other culture.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...

Growing up in an African household as a girl is different and challenging. Girls are assigned chores and duties to prepare them for marriage in the future. Many African girls are restricted from freely socializing with other people in the community without the presence of a family member. Many girls feel they are forced to grow so fast and miss most of the their childhood growth stages. How do we...

Parenting is hard, with or without a partner. But it is definitely much harder being a single parent. Human beings are resilient and can overcome all kinds of adversity and challenges life throws at them. In this episode we talk to our friend Julie who became a single parent after her husband passed away twelve years ago. She's raised six wonderful children by herself and in the middle of it a...

Continuing the process of healing discussion part two. Inflammation is a necessary part of the physical healing process. What parallels can we make for our emotional and mental healing and how do we know the difference between helpful inflammation and harmful infection?  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are so many perceptions about how to heal the physical body or wound, but when it comes to mental and emotional wounds that we don’t see, society and culture restrict us or sometimes control how the process of healing should work. We are told get over it or let it go and move on. But the real question here is, do we need the healing to move forward in life? Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

It is impossible to with our children everywhere, it is therefore important to teach and train our children how to make good judgement while out there by themselves. Teach them about stranger danger, how to spot them and what do when a stranger approaches them. The Internet can be a great place for resources and learning tool for children. However, internet access can also be extremely dangerous p...