YouthVibes

School can be sometimes so overwhelming that it can feel out of your hands and I'm sure many of us have considered dropping out of school. This week on YouthVibes, we are here to let you know that you are not alone and to help you answer the question - Can I drop out of school?. Guests: Mr Samuel Mwanmut and Prof Teresa Nmadu.

Whether you're on the verge of moving out yourself or not at that point yet, this episode delves deep into not just the need for young people to forge their own paths in life, but takes into consideration the timing of said move and what to expect when you do move out. Guests: Mrs Nankwat Kwotbok and Mr Panmun Dadirep.

We're mandated by God Himself to be stewards of all of creation. Are you playing your part? The conversation around our responsibility to all God created: plant, planet, animal and human is often neglected. And it's not because we simply don't care. After all, who willingly contributes to the destruction of their home? It's mainly because we don't care enough. Our show this week delves into the co...

Disciples, disciplining, discipleship. At one point or the other we all have heard one or all of these words and not just in the Matthew 28:18-20 sense. As it turns out, discipleship is not just for the followers of Jesus. On this episode of the Vibe we establish the importance of discipleship and the roles our disciplers play in our lives Guest: Mrs. Comfort Bulus

Picking up from the previous episode, Emmanuelle Ogbole has a conversation with Mrs Ibuebue Namo and Mrs Ayotola Salawu on their experiences and priorities raising children in a world that is absolutely different from the one they grew up in.

In a constantly changing society, the role that mothers play has evolved over the years. While the basics remain the same, different generations take varying approaches to motherhood. Ahead of Mothers' Day this weekend, we sat down with Mrs Ibuebue Namo and Mrs Ayotola Salawu to have a conversation on the evolving role mothers play.

Drug abuse is definitely not on the top of the most common forms of addiction. We live in a world where the tendency to get addicted to almost anything is very easy. Sometimes we notice and other times we don't. On this episode of YouthVibes we discuss the most common forms of addiction and how to curtail them properly. Guests : Nathanael Danbury and Sarah Robinson 

Self-esteem is an overall opinion of yourself — how you feel about your abilities and limitations. When you have healthy self-esteem, you feel good about yourself and see yourself as deserving the respect of others. When you have low self-esteem, you put little value on your opinions and ideas. This week, Dalipa Gwary engaged Steven Umar and Longnan Mwanse. They had fun evaluating the topic, it's...

The importance of the arts and entertainment to society has found new relevance in a generation built around the idea of celebrities. In a world where most celebrities are musicians, how do Christians navigate the catchy tunes that underscore some of the greatest hits in popular culture? Do we simply tune out? And what about people trying to reinvent their playlists? The YouthVibes Team came toget...

Being a medical doctor is the dream of almost every little child while growing up. And as we know, achieving this dream takes a lot of sacrifice, dedication and commitment. This week, we continue one of our series, the Career Series and focus on _the Journey to being a sucessful medical Doctor. Maryanne Sule has a conversation with Gideon Haruna on how he started his journey as a medical doctor an...

The conversation around dressing is as much a generational one as it is a cultural one. The cultural conversation has largely coalesced around the same points, while the generational one is just getting started. Join Dalipa Gwary and Jamil as they discuss the issues cutting through three generations of guests: Barr. Elizabeth Dauda, Mrs Sarah Agaldo and Mr Bamkat Ephraim.

Running a business is hard. But you know that already. Starting up is only part of the story. Building from there requires far more than popular culture makes us believe. The second of our two-part series on employment, this episode considers the importance of collaboration in building up a brand and getting the word out there. Nkami Iwara has a conversation with Usho Baba and Fwangmun Oscar Danla...

The narrative around mental health conversations is typically filled with stigma and shame. We can't let that continue to be normal. We have to do a better job of taking care of ourselves: body, spirit and mind . What does your personality say about your mental health predispositions? What are some of the warning signs that could be helpful pointers for the onset of depression and other mental ill...

Everyone goes through a phase in their lives where they question the faith they've held on to from childhood. The decisions we make in those moments determine the trajectory of our lives and set the stage for the next chapter of our faith journeys. This week on YouthVibes: why do Christians believe the (quite honestly outlandish) claims they hold to? How can we hold on to a God that no one sees or...

Getting gainfully employed these days goes far beyond credentials. Experience in one field or the other is required for even entry-level positions. The first of a two-part series, this episode considers how we can build ourselves up for the workplace and remain relevant despite changing work requirements. Joshua Agbatse asks Jennifer Agaldo about what it means to add value in the workplace. Enjoy...

Growing up as a young man is more challenging than ever. Balancing family, work and relationships along with society's expectations can be overwhelming. Aliyu Banjiram, Panwok Bupwatda and Dzarma Gwary have a conversation on balancing the challenges of being a young man in society with personal hopes and dreams.

How do we connect the truths we've heard about God to practical life? How do we navigate our way through the maze of life?  Listen to the awesome conversation between Tobi Salawu and Nankwat Kwotbok as they tackle these questions and more.

Adulting is not easy, can I get an Amen? More so when you have to add making new friends to the mix. Because at this point everyone else has either been friends since they were babies or they have been family friends since the first generation. Or maybe you are like some of us who got the memo really late and have just noticed that we do need people. This episode is some friends having a conversat...

Why do so many people shun traditional jobs after working for years or even straight out of school and choose the path of the entrepreneur? How do people make a living without a constant salary?  The path of the entrepreneur is one riddled with pitfalls and setbacks as much as it is a rewarding one. Setting your own work hours and being able to go on vacation whenever you want are definitely...

When does life begin? How do women handle pregnancies conceived in rape? How do we handle unwanted pregnancies with parents or partners who might not be ready for the responsibilities? Where does the church come into this messy debate? This week on YouthVibes, we tackle these questions and more surrounding the age-old question of a woman's right to choose.  Guest : Professor Amaka Ocheke, a m...

Friends have an impact on the decisions we make, but so do our favourite social media influencers. The second of the series, this episode looks at how big an impact social media (and movies) has on the lives of young people. Guests: Marvelous Clement, Ovye Namo, David Ocheke and Joy Wazoh.

The first of a two-part series exploring the challenges young people face in their own words. This episode looks at the pressure from friends and how important friendships are in the development of young people. Guests: Marvelous Clement, Ovye Namo, David Ocheke and Joy Wazoh.

An official introduction to the Podcast featuring the Team that puts together an episode every week.

Last week, we considered the place of the 21st Century Church in the development of young people and the nation. This week on YouthVibes, we consider the role of young people in shaping the affairs around them.  Why do we generally not bring up the best of us to serve in leadership positions? Are young people the solution to the leadership crisis? Guest: Benjamin Agaldo , a leader in our comm...

Holistic view on the 21st century Church