"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

"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 • The Game within the Game: An Introduction •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 one make it to the top of their profession without a love of competition? A financial analyst, an investment banker and a brand strategist tried 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