The Young God

"Why be an egocentric feminist when you can be the divine feminine?" - Rodney In the second installment of the Fear Women franchise, Rodney holds up a mirror to the modern woman—the woman of the social media age. He argues that their biggest opp is not misogyny or patriarchy... but egocentrism -- a distorted lens where you make womanhood the center of everything. Reality begs to differ.Rodney also points out that social media has eroded the PR and mystique women have benefitted from throughout history. Rodney does not hold back. He concludes the episode by offering the antidote to feminist egocentrism. Brace yourself... And have a happy Women's Day, young goddesses!*Recommended EpisodeFEAR WOMEN. Respectfully (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f8JyPOACe1PjIDdIGg8q1?si=A_r7ynE3TQe5ca0MHo86HA*Follow the podcast on Twitter: @iamtheyounggod Instagram: @theyounggodpod⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

"The most razz thing you can do is act like you're too cool to catch feelings--to fall for someone--to be loved... Allow someone to love you, my sister, you're not an oracle!" - RodneyIn the finale of the Lovers Series, Rodney pens yet another love letter. This time, addressed to those who refuse love -- those without love -- who undervalue love, romance, and companionship. Rodney gets critical about how certain people self-sabotage their love lives and then try to justify their loneliness. He holds non-lovers accountable for how they approach their love lives and throws all the stones from his penthouse.He singles out radical feminism for warping young women's expectations of love and relationships. He also explores the mental illness of being "happy single". Finally, he offers hope and support to those who don't know how to get out of their own way -- and heads-- to build the love life they desire and deserve.*Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

"Are you connected to your partner or are you merely attached to them?" - RodneyEpisode 3 of The Young God's Lover's Series is about how our relationship to loneliness affects the quality of our romantic relationships. Rodney states that 1-in-10 couples are actually enjoying their relationship. In order to make sense of that totally made-up stat, he opens the pandora's box of his unpopular opinions about loneliness, dating, romance, intimacy, sex, situationships, and the mindset that 'cockblocks' true connection from taking place.Once again, Rodney pulls back the curtain of his legendary love life to show how it's done. Use this episode to measure the quality of your relationship and to learn the mindset that enables romance.Follow the podcast on Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpodhttps://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

“Do you know why storms are named after people?” In the second episode of the Lovers' Series, which happens to drop serendipitously on Valentine's Day, Rodney delivers an impassioned love letter to the REAL lovers — a letter to acknowledge the handful of individuals out there who know how to love, who are enjoying a premium love life, and doing the Lord's work creating heaven on earth for the people they love. In his letter, Rodney outlines the criteria for being a real lover. He distinguishes between real lovers, fake lovers, and those at the bottom of the ladder — the non-lovers— those who do not value love at all. He also gives tips and tricks about developing the lover in you and the discernment in identifying a high-quality lover. He even addresses the state of romance in Lagos, Nigeria, when he asks: “Are there any real lovers in Lagos?” This epic episode will show you what real love and real lovers look like. When you're done listening, you will understand why storms are named after people. ⛈️ Follow the podcast on  * Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  * Instagram: @theyounggodpod * ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

"Relationships are not for the faint of heart. You'll think you're a good person until you enter a relationship and fall in love..." - Rodney Episode 1 of the Young God's Lover's Series is about the monsters that lurk in romantic relationships -- that make falling in love scary – that make relationships f**king hard. Monsters like insecurity, fragile egos, power imbalance, jealousy, the fear of heartbreak, and a general misunderstanding of what love is and entails. Along the way, Rodney draws back the curtain on his love life to show how a god slays monsters. Listen, learn, and enjoy! Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

"Anybody's mind can be changed about anything. it's only a matter of whether you know how to." -- Rodney This episode continues where the previous one left off -- the game within the game of communication. Rodney begins with a story about how he convinced a pair of Muslim men against Sharia Law. This story sets the stage for Rodney to shake the table on all the ways we sabotage our conversations with one another. He addresses our inability to read the room and carry each other along. He unpacks human nature so that you can see clearly where people falter. He explains various concepts that make or break our conversations. * Recommended episodes No Sympathy For Winners/The Joys of Being Misunderstood * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

"How can you change the world, if you can't change one person's mind?" - Rodney Communication is key. We all know that. Finding the right keyhole to unlock is where we fall short. Rodney shares his secret to making his ideas more easily digestible for people of different levels of understanding. He reveals the game within the game of communication that separates great communicators from average ones. Listen and learn what it takes to change a mind and inspire a soul. * Recommended episodes Time, Tattoos, and Taking Pressure Off Yourself * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

"The story is only as powerful as the teller... Words aren't enough. You must be someome of wealth, worth and wisdom for your stories to hold weight. " - Rodney.In this episode, Rodney challenges self-proclaimed storytellers to raise their game. He unpacks the true power of storytelling from a variety of angles:•The responsibility of the storyteller •The levels to stories and storytellers •Tips and tricks for better storytelling •Shallow stories vs deep stories •Why he utilizes audio over video •Becoming the story and the storyteller •The difference between a writer and a storyteller, and so much more.If you want to be a storyteller, the kind that influences narratives and changes the culture, this episode is for you. *Recommended episodes•Rodney and The Philosophers Stone: An Introduction to the Perfect Personality https://open.spotify.com/episode/2af21lc49pD2sN166BwHYi?si=15-NgwrmRZG6gmOvyicWrw•The Danger of an Untold Story https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JCD3SornuCLeIe3VCmKG6?si=oLqjWUiCSuyEEgw9pam0oQ*Follow the podcast on •Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  •Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠

“The most fulfilled and sophisticated individuals are powered by their childhood.” Rodney gets personal about his relationship with his inner child. He refers to Nigeria as the Voldemort to his Harry Potter — hence the title. He tries to put words to something that is largely an intuitive experience. He reflects on his childhood and the battles he fought and won to maintain the connection with his inner child. He goes into some detail about how his inner child powers his adult dreams and ambitions. He opens up about how it affects different relationships in his life as well as the precise balancing act between his child and his adult self. This is a rare insight into the inner inner workings of Rodney's psyche and what makes The Young God universe go. If you want to know the possibilities that abound when the child and the adult are in sync, this episode is for you.​The ‘Child' Soldier Who Survived: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l9J0eAcGgE1UWIcVVvv5z​6 Going on 46: The Little Girl Who Survived: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l9J0eAcGgE1UWIcVVvv5zhttps://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

“Who is more foolish— the child afraid of the dark or the man afraid of the light?” This is an episode about how unresolved feelings in childhood affect our adulthood experience. Why do you think this generation of adults hate adulting? People look normal but they're running from the trauma of their childhood while also avoiding the responsibilities of adulthood. They're stuck in a weird limbo. And this all has to do with their relationship with their inner child — the child they once were. Your inner child is very real and critical to everything about you. Rodney goes to great lengths to make his point -- using psychology, analogies, metaphors and scripture. He explores the difference between a dead or alive inner child. He explores how different generations deal with their inner child wounds. He describes how childhood trauma becomes adulthood drama. And finally, he shares techniques for nurturing, healing, and reconnecting with the inner child.*Recommended Episodes​The ‘Child' Soldier who Survived: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l9J0eAcGgE1UWIcVVvv5z​6 Going on 46: The Little Girl Who Survived: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l9J0eAcGgE1UWIcVVvv5zhttps://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

The conversation continues... Tunmise talks about the violence she experienced growing up and how she broke the cycle in her own family. She opens up about her husband and the beautiful children they created together. At the end of the episode, thing take a lighter turn as she answers a series of quick-fire questions about her personal life. Check out Tunmise on Instagram @tunmiseokuku and her podcast ⁠here⁠*Follow the podcast on ​Twitter: @iamtheyounggod ​Instagram: @theyounggodpod​Learn more: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠⁠​DONATE: ⁠https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r⁠

"The [child version of me] is who I go to when I'm lost as an adult... She also helps me raise my children." - Oluwatunmise In this episode, Rodney has an intimate conversation with his friend, Tunmise Kuku, an author, journalist, life coach, and host of a podcast called Mindfully, with Tunmise. At 6 years old she suffered the first sexual violation that would trigger a series of unfortunate events that defined the rest of her life. Through it all, she never lost touch with that 6-year-old girl. At 46 years of age, Tunmise is the little girl that survived. For the first time, she opens up about her life experience in great detail — her relationship with her late parents, the sexual and physical abuse she suffered, and how she exorcised the demons before they overcame her. Hers is a one in a million survival story.An episode about inner child work, trauma, toxic masculinity, motherhood, mental health, passion, purpose, forgiveness, and the invisible hand of God.Check out Tunmise on Instagram @tunmiseokuku and her podcast here*Recommended episodesField of Broken BoysThe Athena Woman IThe Athena Woman IIThe Child Soldier Who Survived*Follow the podcast on ​Twitter: @iamtheyounggod ​Instagram: @theyounggodpod​Learn more: ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠​DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"I'd like the public to know that military people are not monsters. They are highly intelligent." - Captain X.Rodney's conversation with the soldier who found the podcast while fighting insurgency takes a different turn in Side B. The captain took advantage of the opportunity to ask the questions he has always wanted to ask the young god. The conversation concludes with the captain telling a rivetting tale about a military mission that earned him a military commendation and eventual promotion. Listen and enjoy. Join the community: https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

"Your podcast changed my approach to fighting insurgency" - Captain X.A young Nigerian soldier serendipitously found the podcast while fighting insurgency in North East Nigeria. He says listening to the podcast pulled him from the edge of darkness. After months of corresponding via the DMs, Rodney and the recently promoted captain finally meet to have one of the rawest conversations in young god history . Rodney asked all the questions -- about the reality of Nigeria's war on terror, the public's perception of Nigerian soldiers, his love life, his first kill, and so much more. This episode is an exercise in empathy for anyone who has never put themselves in the shoes of a military man. Join the community: https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

"Why is the pressure to 'be the bigger person' always placed on the person who was wronged?"Rodney attempts to make sense of the concept of the bigger person. -- one of the most misunderstood concepts in our culture today. Using scripture, personal anecdotes and a major pop culture event ('The Slap') Rodney makes an impenetrable case for the bigger person -- what it means, how to be it and the rewards for embodying it. In a world where everyone is quick to respond with violence and match energies, being the bigger person is an opportunity to close the gap between yourself and God. Listen and enjoy. Join the community: https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

 "'Trust your feelings!' - but you haven't done the work, you're not at peace, you're not self-aware, you're not emotionally intelligent." Emotions are tricky things. Especially strong ones. If you don't have the requisite mastery of them (emotional intelligence), they will ruin you. They will f*ck you up. Rodney continues his exploration of emotional intelligence as he gives a glimpse into the deep work that goes into developing it intentionally. Through his signature use of analogies, original ideas, and a personal story, Rodney weaves a compelling monologue about all the ways your emotions can work for and against you. * Recommended episodes The Greatest Most Important Skill of All Time: https://youtu.be/ALHP2DwCxyM?si=8A9wo6G6o0VZ5fs3 Earn a PhD in Yourself: * https://linktr.ee/Theyounggodpodcast

"We spend our best years accumulating all the degrees and academic accolades... while neglecting the main subject, the most important degree: knowledge and mastery of self." What if you were more intentional about knowing yourself? Earning a PhD in yourself speaks to this intentionality. Rodney shares his tried and tested 'moves' to earn the highest level of self-knowledge and self-mastery.  These moves fall into two categories: power moves and high-EQ moves. Moves guaranteed to put you in situations that reveal you to you while giving you instant feedback and gratification – from the universe and the people around you. Moves only the 'main characters' make. Listen to see what a PhD in yourself sounds like. * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r Zuma Coffee (Instagram: @zumacoffee_) http://zuma-coffee.com/zar/36

"I'm just keeping the same energy cos if we had won... you would have heard from me. I'm an equal opportunity sh*t-talker." - Rodney We've all heard award acceptance speeches but what about a speech by the person who lost? Ever wonder what they have to say? After being nominated in two categories, the podcast won no awards at this year's APVA awards. In what he calls his 'loser speech', Rodney expresses "the stuff 'losers' often have in their hearts but can't express because they're supposed to be politically correct and gracious in defeat". With no sense of entitlement whatsoever, he describes his truest feelings about not getting Podcast of the Year, the podcasts he lost to, why he thinks he lost, and his feelings about awards in general. An episode about how a god handles his Ls. * Recommended Episodes An Ode to Competition: https://youtu.be/lqB_V2B5I50?si=fxydZX4Q8zHZ2n0j The Audacity of the Underdog: https://youtu.be/Tg2ozHKtXU0?si=SptF4Cg9aEI4u0_K The Ultimate Acceptance Speech: https://youtu.be/VKaxCZm5hls?si=QyFV8ji-HMQs3g_v * https://linktr.ee/Theyounggodpodcast

"Creative block? I can't relate." - Rodney Rodney sat down with Jonathan, the convener of Bloom, for a Q&A session in front of a live audience at the Centre of Art and Creative Talent. In it, he shared his thoughts on a wide number of creativity-related topics like creative block, impostor syndrome, monetization, storytelling, and more.

"Power corrupts even the most well-intentioned leader. But what if it was possible to be a leader who wasn't easily corrupted by power?" This episode explores leadership that is immune to the corruptive qualities of power. Leadership that is a result of the rare trifecta of authority, authenticity, and aura, Leadership that earns both the love of their supporters and the respect of their rivals. Leadership that captures the hearts and minds of their subjects with surgical precision. This is the gold standard of leadership. Rodney goes in-depth about what it takes to earn this level of leadership. He gives examples of leaders both historical and modern who have hacked this level of leadership. He explores human nature and how it affects leadership. * Recommended episodes Peter Obi: A Portrait of the Perfect Presidential Candidate https://youtu.be/xSYWKUxLH9I?si=alf7BeoL44XyHhW8 When Sensible Citizens Discuss Peter Obi: https://youtu.be/veL-ijHbA6A?si=Gv_Hgyb2U-gFe8Db * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"These two qualities give one the power to flow through life like a hot knife through butter. That's some imagery, innit?" Rodney continues his critically acclaimed exploration of the qualities that attract people and opportunities, in the 4th installment of the Irresistible series. In this episode, Rodney focuses on two qualities. They seem like no-brainers but upon closer inspection, there are levels to this. Listen to learn what they are. Rodney believes that if most of our lives are spent interacting with people, it's our responsibility to find the information that will make those interactions as meaningful and as lubricated as possible. This episode offers the sauce and syrup that lubricates both friend and foe. This episode is powered by Zuma Coffee (Instagram: @zumacoffee_) http://zuma-coffee.com/zar/36 LEARN MORE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r * Recommended episodes What Makes a Person Irresistible Part 1: https://youtu.be/j7Z169rknCU?si=_SFzDc80bqrOdVO0 What Makes a Person Irresistible Part 2: https://youtu.be/P3p8kHOGtck?si=W8hieZF9p8ocJs3T What Makes a Person Irresistible Part 3: https://youtu.be/HJ9z_NdqmfM?si=RaOa9dvdLu6ea5t5 The Audacity of the Underdog: https://youtu.be/Tg2ozHKtXU0?si=gPfXkBcbjgr-P7yl

“We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us” The world is changing rapidly, and with the advent of AI, everyone is falling over themselves trying to figure out what skills are necessary for the future. According to Rodney, *bleep* is the most important skill of all time. He calls it the one skill to rule them all. The skill that determines the efficacy of all other skills. It is a skill for all time. With it, every future is secure. If you want to know what this skill is, and how it will serve you and your children forever, listen. This episode is powered by ⁠Zuma Coffee⁠ (Instagram: @zumacoffee_) http://zuma-coffee.com/zar/36 * Recommended Episode Gift + Skills = Entering your Element: https://youtu.be/9hThnStfCsE?si=O1vx5UNfc9IgiQ8Q * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"As long as you can think, see, read, and are sensitive to certain things, you will be creative forever." Imagine you could go wherever you wanted to go creatively. Imagine you had zero limitations on what your mind could conjure up and what you could realistically create. Rodney outlines 6 paths to stay creative forever as practiced by some of the most creative minds that ever lived. This episode is sponsored by ⁠Avo Creative⁠ https://adobe.ly/42iNG2r * Recommended Episodes Taste + Skill: The Antidote to Artificial Intelligence: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sL5X1JpIE4U3bGHPMbAYs?si=HWsewvd9Q9uuOYpinhpnPw * This episode is sponsored by ⁠Avo Creative⁠, https://adobe.ly/42iNG2r ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"Refuse to choose! Integrate all your interests, passions and talents to create multiple streams of income and fulfillment." Do you often feel overwhelmed by your many interests and talents? Rodney puts on his brand strategist hat to show you how to use your multipotentialite nature to your advantage. He believes that your ultimate form and best version lies in the combination of everything you can and love to do. He narrates his approach to building powerful personal brands by finding the balance and flow between every passion and integrating them to become a specialist in that combination of skills. Rodney also talks about the underrated benefits to the brain when we practice different skills simultaneously. This episode is sponsored by ⁠Avo Creative⁠, https://adobe.ly/42iNG2r * Recommended episode Gifts + Skills = Entering your Element: https://youtu.be/9hThnStfCsE?si=6zM2odoRuhXuznPT * Follow the podcast on  ​Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  ​Instagram: @theyounggodpod ​⁠https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ ​DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r 


"A company lives and dies by the mental, emotional, and spiritual makeup of the oga at the top...a lot of ogas are underdeveloped, greedy, shortsighted, and generally unremarkable." This episode addresses a number of things: Many independent-thinking young people opted against 9-5 work because most Nigerian companies don't have the culture to accommodate them. Business is all about making money but if you're going to gather people under a company and expect them to help you make money, you have to create conditions that go beyond money. How to build a culture that gets the job done and attracts brilliant people. The green flags that say a company is a great place to work. Listen and learn about the art of entrepreneurship, and how to do business like a god. * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod MORE: https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast⁠ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

“Figure out what comes easy to you, then go hard at it." This episode is inspired by a conversation with a woman who had ticked off all of society's expectations by age 30 and was now experiencing a pre-life crisis. Rodney muses that much of what constitutes success in life is the consequence of finding the place in relationships, work, and personal commitment that corresponds to your unique personality structure. He speaks of how he navigated the minefields of life and the series of right decisions he made to enter his element. * Follow the podcast on  Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r This episode is sponsored by ⁠Avo Creative⁠: https://adobe.ly/42iNG2r

"I believe that to do great work, we need two fundamental assets: taste and skill. This is true for anything, from art to business." -- Rodney Have you ever thought about 'having taste' as a skill? In a world where AI enables anyone to create anything, taste and discernment become premium; intuition and artistry will be necessary to produce superior art, products, and experiences. Hence, taste as a skill. If you want to win in this brave new world, you must develop and refine your taste, level up your skills in something you already have a good taste for, and combine your existing taste and skills to go stand out. In this episode, you will learn the nuances of taste, the levels of taste, how to develop it, how to build a career immune to AI, and how having good taste is necessary for a generally enjoyable life. Rodney also introduces an original term -- the tastemaster. * Follow the podcast on  • Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  • Instagram: @theyounggodpod • DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r • VOTE: https://awards.apva.africa/voting/ This episode is powered by ⁠Zuma Coffee⁠ (Instagram: @zumacoffee_)

"I've read the book at different phases of my life. And each time, I've been able to discern what to keep and what to leave behind." -Rodney Rodney credits the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene for the fruits he enjoys today. In this episode, he lists the 15 laws he keeps close to his heart and why. He takes this opportunity to question his motives and examine the exact ways the book has helped him navigate his godhood. * Recommended Episodes From Irrelevant to irreplaceable: https://youtu.be/jz_XyCOJJP8?si=6BL3o9Wo_UlPtnhR The King David Dynamic: https://youtu.be/nyuxNxnt8M8?si=GT4RvqZSWcrnptlC Iconic Influences, Imaginary Mentors, and the Conscious Copycat: https://youtu.be/NEUCk4iJ6JY?si=noCOfAZ65VAlMni6 The Audacity of the Underdog (Under God): https://youtu.be/Tg2ozHKtXU0?si=VJWVj7Hz9s6Zv4PE * Follow on Twitter: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod * VOTE: https://awards.apva.africa/voting/ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"Just because... some laws are meant to be broken..." While Rodney credits the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene as a big part of his development, he doesn't act on nor does he agree with every law in the book. In this episode, he lists the 12 laws he breaks and why. * Recommended episode: No Sympathy for Winners: https://youtu.be/oBtpG3nIdDs?si=Uo4GmkOteEtEBt4K The Knowledge of Power is Power: What Men Know that Women Don't: https://youtu.be/dKDNhFEvoK4?si=XsdEwae1piFHGs0T * Follow on  X: @iamtheyounggod  Instagram: @theyounggodpod VOTE: https://awards.apva.africa/voting/ DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"Podcast of the year... I've never been nominated before... which is a surprise. APVA how far?" The Young God has been nominated in two award categories of the African Podcast and Voiceover Awards! The first category is Podcast of the Year. The Second is Society and Culture. PLEASE VOTE: https://awards.apva.africa/voting/ * Recommended Episode The Ultimate Acceptance Speech https://bit.ly/3Cf3ybc DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/sd994x7x5r

"Being an underdog doesn't mean you should think and act like one. Have some audacity." - Rodney Rodney draws from a variety of sources to illustrate how a combination of audacity and humility is the antidote to feelings of being underrated and overlooked. An episode about being underrated, and the audacity to want more for yourself, regardless. Shoutout to the members of The Young God community for lending their voices to this episode! * DONATE https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

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"This is for the tastemakers. For those who trust their tongues and their original thoughts." Listen to the story behind the collaboration between Abuja's premiere podcast and coffee brands as they enter new territory with their 'For the Tastemakers' campaign. Rodney returns to the very beginning and plots a winding path to the present. He answers questions such as: Why the Young god and Zuma Coffee? Where do the brand values intersect? What would make such a collaboration interesting enough to work? What can fans of the podcast and coffee lovers expect going forward? Marketers and Brand strategists will appreciate this masterclass in brand strategy. This episode contains insights that will inspire how you think of brand work in the future. Powered by ⁠Zuma Coffee⁠ (Instagram: @zumacoffee_) https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

"Separation brings appreciation. Excellence and authenticity are that separation." - Rodney. Excellence and authenticity are rare -- two traits that usually exist exclusively. Inspired by a popular dairy-inspired expression, Rodney considers what happens when one is both excellent at what they do and excellent at being themselves -- a lethal combination. That's a god. The episode is chuck full of anecdotes, analogies, and examples that will delight you, make you think, and put you onto new things. Sponsored by Zuma Coffee (IG: @zumacoffee_) * DONATE Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay Reaction https://linktr.ee/theyounggodpodcast

"Misogyny is the original 'original sin'" - Rodney  A short clip from Rodney's conversation with Pastor Igbego where he shares a unique perspective on what happened in the Garden of Eden the creation story taking into account context and human nature. Rodney believes that in order to end all gender wars, we have to re-tell the story of Adam and Eve in a way that shares the blame equally between Adam and Eve.

"I want to be God's friend. I'm pursuing a relationship and intentional in my walk with Him. I want to know God through and beyond the bible." In this nearly 45-minute episode, Rodney goes deep into his bag to craft this mind-opening monologue about spiritual intelligence, what it looks like, and how to develop it. He addresses a variety of things: the difference between religion and spirituality, how atheists are made, how demons are made, the definition of God, those who troll God and misinterpret the Bible, and connects it all to his own journey with God. If you're having a crisis of faith, this is especially for you. Featuring Dave Chapelle, Katt Williams, Tristan Tate, J. Cole, Bruno Mars and Dr. Jordan Peterson. ⁠DONATE⁠ Recommended Episodes We Should All Be Artists True Artists never Die Broke Be Very Careful What You Call Art Bad Religion Flawed Faith: Don't Put God in a Box

"I'm churchless, not Godless. There's a difference. That most Nigerian Christians can't see this in 2024 is quite telling." - Rodney Rodney is not a churchgoer but in this episode, he takes Nigerian Christians to church in defense of Christians who don't go to church. He holds them accountable for being judgemental of non-churchgoers, prioritizing church over charity, and pedestalizing pastors, among other things. He lists the things he appreciates and dislikes about the Nigerian Church. Rodney gives reasons for not attending church while shedding light on his philosophical approach to faith and worship. He also shares a cool story about the first and only time he attended Sunday Service at Koinonia out of curiosity. * PODCAST INTELLIGENCE MASTERCLASS DONATE

"Based on who you've developed yourself into, spirit recognizes spirit" - Pst. Igbego The Young God has featured over 40 diverse individuals in 5 years, 6 seasons, and 244 episodes. But for the first time, on the 11th of April, 2024, a pastor graced the show! She is Pastor Igbego Ogwuche (IG @igbegoogwuche) of Army of God Ministries in Houston, Texas. Rodney and Pastor Igbego are kindred spirits with as many similarities between them as there are differences. The theme of their conversation is Spiritual Intelligence. In this nearly 2-hour episode, Igbego and Rodney exchanged ideas and understanding about the word of God and what God is trying to communicate, across all aspects of life. Enjoy. Sponsored by Zuma Coffee (IG: zumacoffee_) Donate to the young god Podcast Intelligence Masterclass

"I can't teach you how to podcast like me. I can teach you how to podcast like yourself." - Rodney Have you ever thought, "my podcast is lacking. I can do better." But you're not quite sure what better is? Rodney is hosting his first podcast masterclass called The Podcast Intelligence masterclass where he'll show you the game-within-the-game of making a podcast that keeps listeners engaged and coming back -- that sponsors want to put money on.  30 slots 3 days  3 hours per day  May 15 - 18 (via Google Meet)  For more info & to Register

"You don't always need a competitive spirit but you should have skills... knowledge... that gives you an edge." Rodney continues by himself where the previous episode left off. He asks those who deny their competitiveness: Are you naturally non-competitive, or did you LEARN to be non-competitive? In this episode, he debunks myths about competition that have infiltrated our culture; and he makes observations of people's general attitude to competition, their lack of competitive fire, and the reasons for this. This epsiode will challenge your biases about competition, collaboration, and ambition. It will also bring out the ethical competitor in you. FEATURING Lil Wayne, Katt Williams, and Kanye West. Recommended Episodes • We Should All Be Artists • True Artists Never Die Broke • Be Very Careful What You Call Art ⁠DONATE

"I'm not against the concept of competition. I'm just concerned that I don't vibe with it, and yet, I have a craving to be at the top." - Tega Can you get to the top without having a competitive edge? Rodney, Austin, and Tega attempt to answer this question. Competition is a conflicting concept. Some swear by it, while others see no need for it. Three friends, each with different levels of competitive drive, have a high-level conversation about competition on a personal, entrepreneurial, and spiritual level. * Donate

"They saw me walking on water and criticized me for not being able to swim." Rodney uses his birthday to reflect on his experience of being misunderstood: from being bothered by it, to accepting it, navigating it, resisting the pressure to conform, learning to use it to his advantage, and finally, finding joy in it. The episode is a complex curation of personal reflection, If you feel misunderstood, this episode is to show you that you're not alone and will help you understand what is going on. Featuring Nina Simone, Dave Chapelle, Mos Def, Terry Crews, Aisha Attah and Amoge Ndukwe. * DONATE

"If a woman is like the ocean, an emotionally intelligent man is the sailor who can ride the waves." There's more to emotional intelligence than being kind, affectionate and vulnerable. It is a high-level mental process for predicting, avoiding and solving the complexities of a relationship. Modern women wax lyrical about emotionally intelligent men but are they ready for the reality? If you're curious, join Rodney behind the scenes of what being in a relationship with such a man entails. Rodney also explores the difference between low EQ and high EQ men and how both men respond to different situations with their women. He shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a good boyfriend, and what it takes to keep a woman happy long-term. An episode loaded with free game for men and women alike!

"Intelligence isn't just academic or emotional. Even sex requires sense." - Rodney Do you take your pleasure seriously? If you do, this episode is for you. Sex is one of those scary things in our society that everybody loves but still loves to hate. Whenever we talk about being the best version of ourselves, everything else comes up, except sex. It's naught but an afterthought. Rodney uses the opportunity to challenge this mindset. In this episode, he debuts an original idea: sexual intelligence which encourages one to think beyond the bedroom, beyond the physicality of sex, to be thoughtful about the power of pleasure, the gift of sex, and the intelligence it requires. Rodney goes deep-- exploring the nuances of bad sex, good sex, and great sex -- what it means to be a good lover -- a sex god! He believes that if you have a sex life, you have a responsibility to make it as good as it can be and it should positively affect other aspects of your life. The episode also addresses celibacy, orgasms, the sex toy industry, and the overlap between creativity and sex. All for your listening pleasure. This is the YoungGod on demon time! * Recommended Episodes Mean Girls Don't Deserve Orgasms Creativity: The Levels, the Lifestyle & the Fruits

"Therapy helped me unravel my fear, overconfidence, and ego." Thirty is a milestone age, and for most women, it comes with a lot of angst. Mansura, a millennial mother and a creative entrepreneur, waxed lyrical about the benefits of taking therapy in her thirties -- from revealing her blind spots to improving her life experience. For 45 minutes, she goes into the beautiful details of her therapy journey. The conversation culminated in Mansura revealing the most powerful thing her therapist said to her. As he listened to her story, Rodney offered some perspective and a short but meaningful story about his experience with a therapist. * Recommended episodes The Most Powerful Thing My Therapist Said to MeThe 2nd Most Powerful Thing my Therapist said to Me * TYG Whatsapp Community

"... and that's how a mother loves a man into hating women." Rodney makes the bold decision to address the menace of misogyny on Women's/Mother's Day weekend. Misogyny has many different origins but this episode looks at the strain of misogyny that is rooted in a man's relationship with his mother (oedipal misogyny as Rodney calls it). In this episode, Rodney holds up a mirror to men and mothers. He explores the vicious cycle of hurt men hurting women, who in turn hurt men. Rodney also offers a resolution to the tension, some food for thought that will leave you with a better understanding of the conscious and unconscious gender dynamics that influence our daily lives. * Recommended Episodes Confessions of a Deep Woke Womanizer Losing a Mother and Raising a Son Rizz, Romance & Unforgettable Women

"The right woman should SCARE you a little. She should be a little out of your league. Someone you know will force you out of your comfort zone and make you step up." Almost 3 years to the date, on the 6th of March 2021, in honor of Women's Month, the 133rd episode – The Athena Woman – was released. Inspired by the Greek goddess Athena and her exploits, the episode details what it's like when an empowered woman is coupled with an equally empowered man -- the real power couple (not limited to romantic relationships, of course). In a time where dysfunctional and co-dependent relationships are the only things we see, experience, and talk about, the Athena Woman episode gives the listener a glimpse into what it's like being two extraordinary people in a relationship. Part 2 takes this idea several steps further. Featuring Tom Brady, Amal Clooney, Leila Hormozi, James Brown, and the Book of Judges. This episode is dedicated to the Athena women in my life... My respect and admiration will never waiver. * Recommended episode The Athena Woman I

"I saw the angel in the marble, and carved until I set him free." - Michaelangelo There is an art to loving. It's about creating an environment that inspires the 'other' to be the best they can be for you. We are forever obsessed about love but we are just as clueless about how and what it takes to love. The love that saves, sustains, and uplifts. An episode about what happens when someone is loved well. * Recommended episodes How to Not Suck at Love

"Our opinions on these things matter. They translate into thoughts, attitudes, and actions. At the end of the day, you will get the love you deserve." - Rodney. Rodney sets the table of this episode with a peculiar analogy about the layers of a salad: everyone thinks they're the prize, everyone thinks the dating pool is the problem, and everyone thinks their love language is the end all be all. That's a problem! Rodney dared to challenge public opinion on these three aspects of the dating experience. Making a case for how our ideas of these things are directly and indirectly responsible for the less-than-desirable results in your love life. Rodney had A LOT on his mind for this one. He challenges the listener to reconsider the hills they're willing to die on when it comes to relationships.

"Most women play hard to get. This woman played hard to forget!" - Rodney In this episode, Rodney drops intimate details about his approach to wooing women. You'd be surprised about the level of nuance and attention to detail involved. He opens up about his type, what makes the ideal target, the secret to making walls come down, and the one thing that never fails to leave a good impression on women. He also tells a tantalizing tale about one of his most memorable love interests. Rodney goes to great pains to break down what it takes to engineer more meaningful romantic relationships, the kind that makes life worth living. If you've ever wondered what it must be like to be on that romantic rollercoaster with the young god, you're in for a treat. Featuring Katt Williams, James TW, H.E.R, Jason Derulo, and Khalid.

“Relationships are a lot like smuggling. First, find out what the person wants. Then decide if you know how to get it for them. Hence, the talking stage.” - Rodney Why is there so much angst about the talking stage? Why is our generation jaded by the work it takes to get to know people? Rodney may have some answers... AND solutions that can elevate the talking stage for you and your potential partner. Rodney thinks the talking stage is a missed opportunity. He thinks a lot of people enter it with grandiose images of themselves and unrealistic expectations of others. He also thinks people are too distracted, judgemental, and uptight to make the most of their time on the stage. So many thoughts! Listen to learn how to navigate the talking stage like a smuggler. Rodney offers a variety of scenarios, perspectives, and ideas that will challenge your biases and perhaps help you derive more pleasure from your romantic endeavors. * RECOMMENDED EPISODES Relationships Are Like Algebra What Makes a Person Irresistible PART 3