The Time Given Us

As chance would have it, two strangers found themselves roommates in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A year later, they sit down, no longer strangers but friends, to discuss the forces that united them and the perspectives that keep them going. Alex Rhangos is a senior undergraduate student at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. After spending a first year at another school, Alex chose a gap semester tha...

He always knew he had stories to tell. In college, that led him to writing. And then, to acting. But it turns out, the story he was meant to share was not someone else's, but his own. Now, he leads a life rooted in telling his unique story and creating a space for others to do the same. David Garcia is a student and arising mental health professional completing a Masters Degree in Clinical Men...

Going into college, he realized that his newfound freedoms meant he could do whatever he wanted. But that fact also had consequences: the grades slid, the discipline faded, and he found himself face to face with goals but no path to achieve them. Fast forward to senior year, he finds himself with a job lined up after graduation and years of self-growth, actionable habits, and leadership experience...

Born to teenage parents. Father not present in his life. Living in fear of another beating from his mother. The pain endured in childhood became resentment and, with no way out, he turned to self-harm. Xavier Mota is a senior at Belleville High School, New Jersey. This was his childhood -- one that threatened to destroy him and his family. Then, at his lowest point, he found Building Men. Two year...

Four years ago, two friends began their journey together as naive, hopeful college roommates. Now, they find themselves on two continents, separated by a common problem, and implementing two very different solutions. Vitek Sabath is an undergraduate student at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. After spending his first year at Stevens Institute of Technology with his roommate, Vitek realize...

Travel is supposed to be life-changing. But what happens when the journey feels empty and misaligned? In this episode, I share my solo trip to Ushuaia, Argentina — the southernmost city in the world — and the surprising lesson I learned about loneliness, burnout, and the hidden cost of chasing every travel opportunity. This isn’t the side of travel you see on social media. It’s not just about wher...

Después de seis semanas como voluntario en Argentina, encontré algo que llevaba tiempo buscando: mi voz. En este episodio, comparto cómo la experiencia con Mensajeros de la Paz me inspiró a iniciar este podcast, y por qué creo que hablar —con honestidad, vulnerabilidad y propósito— puede cambiar vidas. Bienvenidos a The Time Given Us .

What does it really take to make a difference? In this episode, we explore the heart of volunteerism through stories from those who live it. From Buenos Aires to beyond, hear what it means to serve — and why changing the world starts with earning your place in it.

What would you tell the ones just starting out? In this episode, we hear the one thing that our elders want us to do, spoken from those who’ve seen life from the other side. // ¿Qué les dirías a quienes empiezan? En este episodio, escuchamos lo que nuestros mayores quieren que hagamos, dicho por quienes han visto la vida desde otra perspectiva.

What would you tell the ones just starting out? In this episode, we hear the one thing that our elders want us to do, spoken from those who’ve seen life from the other side.

Una historia personal sobre la memoria, el amor y el envejecimiento — y una reflexión sobre lo que significa cuidar a quienes ya no pueden cuidarse por sí mismos. En un mundo que a menudo olvida a sus mayores, este episodio se pregunta: ¿qué significa seguir siendo humano hasta el final?

A personal story of memory, love, and aging — and a reflection on what it means to care for those who can no longer care for themselves. In a world that often forgets its elders, this episode asks: what does it mean to stay human to the very end?

En este primer episodio, reflexionamos sobre lo que significa vivir con sentido en tiempos inciertos. Sin adornos: solo historias, preguntas y humanidad. Este es el tiempo que se nos ha dado. Usalo bien.

In this first episode, we reflect on what it means to live meaningfully in uncertain times. No fluff—just stories, questions, and humanity. This is the time given us. Use it wisely.

This is where it starts.