YOUNG, GIFTED & GRATEFUL with J.C. Howard

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YGG is a podcast for Millennials and Young Adults who are gifted, know those gifts have extreme value and are yearning for new ways to cultivate and apply them! YGG is a podcast for those who don't adapt to culture, but you dictate culture! SHOW TOPICS: ALL THINGS CULTURE, GIFTS/TALENTS, FAITH, MOT…

J.C. Howard


    • Mar 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES
    • 4 SEASONS


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    KEEPING IT GANGSTA GONE WRONG!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 90:54


    NEW SEASON ALERT! We open season 4 with a thorough discuss about Ja Morant and why keeping it gangster has gone wrong, but how he will bounce! Also, Chris Rock & Will Smith beef, MJ should be livid, Joel Embiid should be MVP, Jon 'Bones' Jones is BACK and MUCH MORE! #ForTheCulture

    WHAT DO YOU SEE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 54:46


    Roe vs. Wade has caused an uproar, Trump has a challenge for 2024, Dems need a savior, Kyrie & KD done lost it and no Lamar Jackson in top 10 QB's! Plus, what exactly do you see for your life? LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 2 Ep. 7 - THE OFFSEASON - 62022 7.55 AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 49:25


    Dealing with gun legislation, inflation, gas prices, war in Ukraine, the last thing President Biden needed was to fall off a bike! GSW NBA Champs! Curry maybe cracked top 10 all-time list. Klay Thompson did nothing. Drake drops new album and what are you doing in the OFFSEASON!? LOCK IN! #ForTheCuture 

    DO SOMETHING NEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 67:52


    This show includes Uvalde TX and mass shooting thoughts. Who will win NBA playoffs and who has the best album of the year so far? Things not going well for Deshaun Watson and do something new to get a new result! #LockIn #ForTheCulture

    LIFE IS TOO SHORT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 47:07


    A lot going on in the culture! Will Smith goes to India, apparently T.I. is a comedian and the NBA MVP race is closing in. In light of the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins, we reflect on how short life is and how much it should be valued! LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    KEEPING COMPOSURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 62:30


    Prayers for the Ukrainians, new supreme court justice, Men/Women's NCCA March Madness and sports talk. What can Will Smith situation teach us about keeping our composure? Lock in! #ForTheCulture  

    HERstory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 55:56


    Celebrating women's history month, @jchowardSPEAKS gives opinion on top women who have changed the culture and history. Also, Brittney Griner controversy, Westbrook is mad and Scott Hall passes away. LOCK IN! #FoTheCulture

    1st Quarter Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 49:42


    This week @jchowardSPEAKS talks Russian/Ukraine conflict, Africans stuck, NBA All-Star weekend, Drake hurt, Joe Rogan issue, focus for the 1st quarter and MORE! LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    LEAVE A LEGACY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 51:06


    The start of the second season begins with a look at pressing political issues, Janet Jackson doc, NBA is wack. We talk the retirement of of TB12 and how his career inspires others to LEAVE A LEGACY. LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 18 - BYE BYE 21 - 123021 8.56 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 35:46


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're closing out the year with reflection and discussion on current affairs in the culture. LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 17 - T-DAY SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 47:40


    HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Rittenhouse verdict, Justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Ben Simmons has to play, superb NFL season and TOP 5 Holidays of the year. LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    THE POWER OF CANCEL CULTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 49:31


    We open the 16th episode with talks on Astroworld tragedy, Kanye peace request, Covid surging in UK and OBJ w/ the LA Rams. We also talk Harvey Weinstein, Dave Chappelle and THE POWER OF CANCEL CULTURE! Lock in! 

    DON'T BE IRRATIONAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 48:41


    This week on VOC we're talking Infrastructure bill, Kanye drinks champs interview, Jay Z rock & roll HOF, LeBron touches a billion, new albums and making sure you're never irrational! LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 14 - KYRIE vs. VACCINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 52:09


    We open with Fury vs. Wilder III, LeBron lands major deal, Dean Cain has beef with new comic and Adele's new album. Plus, Kyrie vs. Vaccine! Lock in! #ForThe Culture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 13 - POWER OF CANCEL CULTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 46:20


    We kick off this episode celebrating an Eagles win! 18 NBA players arrested, Meek Mill new album, and the power of cancel culture! LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 12 - GET OUT OF THE RUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 53:19


    NBA back and NFL is wild. CLB vs. DONDO talk. Kanye and Kyrie may be related lol. RIP to a legend and deep insight on how to get out of the frustrating moments of life aka a rut. Can't miss this! 

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 11 - MOTIVATION TRANSLATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 45:50


    We open episode 11 with convo on prayers for education, NFL back, RIP Michael K. Williams, DONDO vs. CLB and more! Also, we focus on MOTIVATION & TRANSLATION! How do you take motivation and translate it to manifestation?!?! LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Ep. 10: Discipline Wins Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 58:40


    DISCiPLINE WINS GAMES! The art of discipline is the key to next level success. Lock into the conversation. We also talk Hurricane Ida, Westbrook a Laker, Donda album and much more! #ForTheCulture

    Purpose v. Paycheck

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 51:49


    Ep. 9 we talk NBA Champions, NFL Back, Covid-19 delta and 2021 Olympics. Also, PURPOSE vs. PAYCHECK! #ForTheCulture

    10 Things Successful People Do!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 50:23


    Many want the joys of success, but few are willing to do what it takes to make it happen. This episode we share the TOP 10 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO. We also talk NBA playoffs, the rise of Coco Gauff & dominance of Simone Biles! #LockIn

    VOC Szn 1 Ep. 7 - PROTECT YOUR SANITY - 6621 11.15 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 38:03


    A need conversation about the cultural shift around mental health and protecting it! Naomi Osaka and Kyrie Irving have heightened the convo around star athletes and everyday citizens doing what is necessary to protect peace. We also talk NBA playoffs and a wild conspiracy theory! LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture

    HALFTIME ADJUSTMENTS!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 37:26


    Voice of the Culture is back with new updates and content! This week we discuss summer travels, covid-19 vaccine, voting restrictions and why it is necessary to make HALFTIME ADJUSTMENTS!! Lock in NOW! #ForThe Culture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep 5 - LET GO OF LOSSES - 11521 9.34 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 51:11


    Capitol under siege, Impeachment 2x and Harden to Brooklyn! A loaded episode 5 of VOC! Learn how to let go of losses or watch everything around you decay! HAPPY NEW YEAR! #VoiceOfTheCulture #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 1 Ep 4 - Christmas Traditions - 122120 10.03 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 48:29


    It's Christmas time and many family have unique Christmas traditions! What are some of the traditions your family practices? I share some of my favorites and we also talk CULTURE - violence in hip hop, do you trust the covid vaccine and NBA back! LOCK IN!! #ForTheCulture

    VOC Szn 1 - THIS ISNT OVER - 112520 9.57 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 43:51


    Ep 3 opens with hot topics ranging from HIP HOP gun violence, favorite Thanksgiving dish, NBA moves and Covid vaccine. Also, we talk 2020 (as crazy as it's been) IS NOT OVER! How are you taking advantage of the time that is left? #VOC

    VOC Szn 1 - BYE-DON Electio2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 50:04


    Are you holding on to something that you are overdue in letting go? Well, Donny Trump is - BYE-DON! We talk ELECTION 2020 along with 2020 losses, LA the city of champions and the future of the presidency. Lock in NOW!! #VoiceOfTheCulture

    Ep 1: THE BEST OF TIMES & WORST OF TIMES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 50:04


    Lock into the first episode and season of VOICE OF THE CUTURE podcast! We talk Notorious RBG, Lakers win BIG, Election 2020, life during Covid and a look at line from one of America's most herald authors. #ForTheCulture

    THE REBRAND - Culture of Connivence NO MORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 53:10


    YGG IS REBRANDING! Plus, culture of convenience on hiatus. NBA back - protests - BLM.

    Szn 3 Ep 1: MAMBA MENTALITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 27:05


    The world still sits in SHOCK as we lost Kobe Bean Bryant, one of the greatest athletes of all time (RIP)! We reflect on the life of Kobe and his MAMBA MENTALITY philosophy! We also talk handling grief, Coco Gauff and Super Bowl week. LOCK IN! #ForTheCulture #YGG

    Szn 2 Episode 10 DEFINITION YEAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 38:33


    2019 WRAP UP! We talk DEFINITION YEAR. The work sown this year will define the next decade! Also, Philly Eagles NFC East Champs, Lebron and Serena athletes of the decade and church shooting. LOCK IN! #YGG #ForTheCulture

    Szn 2 Episode 9 Thanksgiving vs Xmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 40:26


    An early gift for everyone! YGG talking THANKSGIVING vs. CHRISTMAS! Which is your fave? We also talk 45 impeached, Lakers & Clippers, also what is the best Christmas album ever? LOCK IN!! #YGG #ForTheCulture

    Szn 2 Episode 8: STAY SCHEMING

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 30:14


    Ep. 8 of Season 2 is pivotal! STAY SCHEMING (strategy and focus)! Strategy is critical to goal achievement...let's work! Also, we get into the impeachment hearings, NBA rocking, Kanye Sunday service, MLK street comes down and more!! LOCK IN!! #YGG #ForTheCulture 

    Szn 2 Episode 7 FORGIVE & FORGET?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 38:14


    FORGIVE & FORGET, huh? That easy? I think not! We talk the Botham Jean case in Dallas, TX and the bizarre behavior that took play in that court room. Worry in the White House, fall forward and more. LOCK IN! #YGG #ForTheCulture

    Szn 2 Episode 6: INTERMITTENT FASTING

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 44:56


    Talking INTERMITTENT FASTING! Does it really work? Will you lose weight? If you want to live, take care of the body! We also talk, Why is KD so mad? What drugs are Antonio Brown on? NFL is back, Rick Ross new book and MORE!! LOCK IN!! #YGG #ForTheCulture

    Szn 2 Episode 5 THE AMERICAN SHOOTOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 39:31


    We're talking mass shootings in America, Rick Ross POM2, Back2School, Student Loan Debt Cancellation and MORE! LOCK IN! #YGG #YoungGiftedGratefulPodcast #PodcastLife #Podcast #ForTheCulture

    Szn 2 Episode 4: SELF-HEALTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 33:54


    We are halfway through 2019...have you had an annual check-up? We talk the importance of holistic health (mind, body, spirit), the value of family and the need for self-inventory! Also, CoCo the Champ, Port of Miami 2, NBA updates and the legend Serena Williams! LOCK IN!! #ForTheCulture #YGG

    Szn 2 Episode 3 Clout Chasing - 7519 9.17 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 44:38


    Episode 3 of season 2 is about CLOUT CHASING! Will you do anything for CLOUT (influence)? Let's discuss!! Also, we talk Kawhi and the champs, down goes Golden State, Nipsey Hussle and the star Kamala Harris! Lock in!! #YGG #ForTheCulture 

    Szn 2 Episode 2: BIG BANK TAKE LITTLE BANK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 46:33


    Episode 2 of the 2nd season talks MONEY and the LOVE of it! Make money, don't let money make you! We also talk Stacey Abrams, Harden for MVP, Meek Mill went platinum, Kirk Franklin the GOAT and MUCH MORE! #LockIn #YGG

    Episode 1: NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES...NEW ME!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 43:00


    Welcome to SEASON 2 of the Young, Gifted & Grateful Podcast! In our first episode of the season we talk NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES & NEW ME - the focus necessary for a successful 2019! We also talk the Gov Shutdown, Meek Mill, Cardi B, the Indigenous March on Washington AND MORE!!! LOCK IN!!! #YGG #ForTheCulture

    Episode 12: VOTE or DIE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 43:21


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    Episode 11: Millennials & Mental Health - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 43:27


    Timely and MUCH NEEDED episode of YGG this week! LOCK IN to Episode 11 MILLENNIALS & MENTAL HEALTH - to discover some of the realities that Young Adults have to manage when it comes to Mental Illness! This is just PART 1!!! This is a conversation we must have and can't ignore! We also mention NIKKI&CARDI, Jeff Kavanaugh and NIKE!! LOCK IN!!! #YGG #ForTHeCulture

    Episode 10: MILLENNIALS, MEDIA & MINISTRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 63:46


    Ya'll have to LOCK IN to Episode 10!! My special guest, Dr. Joshua Mitchell, youth and college pastor of Wheeler Avenue Church, helps us to parse through MILLENNIALS, MEDIA & MINISTRY! If you are a leader seeking to find ways to understand the mentality and movement of millennials, this episode is for you! Don't forget to subscribe and share! Oh, we also talk NFL, Aretha and more! Lock In!! #YGG# #ForTheCulture        

    Episode 9: FRIENEMIES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 40:33


    YGG, You need to lock into Episode 9! Crazy discussion about the impact of FRIENEMIES! Also, we talk ICE & the border crisis. Is Serena the GOAT? Can Lebron resurrect LA!?!? All this and more in episode 9!! Lock In!!! #YGG #ForTheCulture 

    YGG Episode 8: Why Keep Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 48:53


    YGG fam, we're back with an encouraging podcast this week! Ever feel like just giving up and throwing in the towel? Maybe you think you should just jump ship and change course on what you're working on. Well, we're talking about WHY YOU NEED TO KEEP GOING! Lock in and be empowered! #YGG #ForTheCulture

    Episode 7: THE TWO SIDES OF KANYE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 48:53


    YGG FAM, this episode is CRAZY!! We're talking the TWO SIDES OF KANYE!! Also, we pay homage to King James and Meek Mill!! LOCK IN!!! #YGG

    Episode 6: SPACE, The Complicated Necessity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 48:54


    What up YGG Family! Lock into Episode 6! WE discuss the culture, per usual. COACHELLA, MEEK MILL & GUN REFORM! OH!! Most importantly we talk about the importance of every leader having SPACE in their lives! LOCK IN!!! #YGG

    Episode 5: The Power of Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 46:18


    Episode 5 of YGG includes reflections on the culture and we discuss THE POWER OF ENERGY! This is a MUST LISTEN! LOCK IN! #YGG

    YGG Ep. 4 - Committed To Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 38:33


    YGG family, LOCK IN to Episode 4 of Young, Gifted & Grateful! We discuss the Stoneman Douglas Massacre and what it means to be COMMITTED TO CHAOS! Crazy show! LOCK IN!

    Episode 3: The SCIENCE of SOCIAL JUSTICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 53:26


    This weeks episode of YGG gets real!! In honor of black history month, we deal with a topic that is dominating the media and society at large...SOCIAL JUSTICE!  There are more young adults than ever who are concerned the with plights of local national community and want to be involved in the struggle for freedom!  Want to know exactly what social justice is (definition)? How you can the effort?  What models to glean for blueprint to do the work?  Then you need to join leading social activist, Willie Francois III and myself as we engage the dialogue. It's for the culture!!          

    EPISODE 2: NO TIME TO WASTE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 34:41


    EPISODE 2 of YGG is packed with commentary on leadership! Be reminded of the power of your FOCUS! Also, take time to discuss the VALUE OF TIME. Finally, stop apologizing for your ambition! Some people can't take this ride with you. For the culture!      

    YGG Episode 1 - Welcome to YGG!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 38:21


    Lock in YGG Fam! In this episode of YOUNG, GIFTED AND GRATEFUL get to know J.C. Howard and what he's about. Also, you will discover what the podcast is about and how it can benefit your journey! Finally, because we are launching on KING DAY, we must salute the drum major of justice himself, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! We'll re-connect with some of his work! LOCK IN!                     000000B1 000000B2 00003EB7 00003EB7 001FBDD1 001FBDD1 00007ECB 00007ECB 0005FBBC 0005FBBC

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