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The odd topic, odd or not? Your not so average hosts with your not so average topics. The odd topic is an interactive platform where we talk about the various topics you would want to hear but don't want to talk about, as well as a free space for young people to air out their views with your hosts Twavwa Sichali, Chipupu Kay Kandeke, Glenda Lubuto and Ngenda Kakubo.
We are in the modern era and a lot has changed in the Dating space..Some women aren't afraid to take the initial nerve wrecking first step in showing interest to pursue a potential partner... which comes to today's discussion topic of discussion...Can women make the first move? In this episode Kay and Twavwa discuss their Opinions from a Guys point of view
Welcome to season 2 of the oddtopic. In this episode, Kay and twavwa break down the expectations vs reality of university. As well as what it's like to be a university student in general.
Navigating change is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. Change could be an uncomfortable process and some of our transitions may be hard for us to fit into immediately but on the bright side some of the changes will go through will be essential for our growth. In this episode Glenda Talks about how best to navigate seasons of transition.š„
Sometimes, we may be overwhelmed by uncertainty of life, we can all admit that we are living in hard times with the pandemic and losing friends and family. It's easy to lose sight and not appreciate what's in front of us but if wecan learn to deal with life's uncertainty, each day will be more confident and be able to trust that things will work out for the best according to God's plan. In this episode Twavwa talks about how best we can deal with the uncertainties of Life.
When a relationship is toxic, it stunts your growth and blocks you from growing into your full potential it could be mentally or even physically abusive. The topic of discussion in this episode is how to identify if youre in toxic relationship, how to avoid it and how to fully heal āØ
Are you in love or is it lust? Sometimes itās hard to tell becauseĀ both emotions are often viewed as the same thing. Both create a connection with your partner but some of the questions you need to ask are, Is this long term? is there a sense of security? Is this relationship beyond just physical attraction? is this relationship God centred?. When it comes to lust vs love, there are a few important differences you should know and that's today's episode hosted by Kay and Twavwa.
Fancy cars, flashing outfits, perfect selfies, not forgetting the āRelationship Goalsā. We live in a society that has become so addicted to worshipping celebrities and all the owners of anything good. In this episode of the odd topic, Twavwa and Glenda speak more about Celebrity Worship, the dangers of idolizing people and some solutions if youāve fallen into that trap already.
"Contentment is an attitude that says I will be satisfied with what God has given me" Contentment means to be happy with who you are, where you are and the direction you're heading to. In this episode Kay and Twavwa talk about the importance of being content with what you have, Social media, friendships, practicing gratitude and appreciation of the little things in life.
" Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice" In this episode Glenda and Tony have an open conversation about the road to finding your purpose, how you could love yourself and serve others and What a life of purpose should look like
It's the day of love and you're probably wondering what to do to make her or him feel special āØ, maybe a bouquet of flowers š¹and chocolate for her š« or socks for him š§¦šš¤£š¤£. You could be single and you feel some type of way about it or maybe you feel left out. In This week's episode we talk about what Valentine's day is, What it should look like, Expectations and pressure driven by social media, if it really matters and appropriate Gifts to give your significant other. Hosted by: Glenda Ngenda With special Guests: Brandon (Electrical engineer and Blogger) Christine (Communications Student and Host of the mint Soul) Happy Valentine's Day ā¤ļø
2020 could easily be defined as a year of mixed emotions, I mean we could talk about Losses, our Wins, a deadly virus that made the whole world stop! Quarantine! and deaths in every corner! But it wasn't all bad, 2020 had some amazing moments too it made us slow down for the most part. In this episode Glenda, Twavwa and Kay talk about their biggest lessons of 2020 āØ
Are you really ready to get back in the pre-relationship game? I mean they are good looking with good qualities That's totally fine! but are you mentally and emotionally Ready? Have you healed from your trauma? Have you worked on your toxic traits? In this episode Twavwa and Kay have an open talk about the steps we need to take before committing to another person in our very first episode of 2021! ā¤š„šæš²
In this episode Twavwa talks about the Christian walk or journey of living as a Christian, the challenges we face in our everyday life, the benefits of being saved and the misconceptions of being a Christian. Being a Christian isn't easy but it's worth it, you may be shamed for your faith, you may feel alienated, you may feel like it's not worth it but the greatest treasure is spending eternity with God.
What is toxic masculinity? what are the real attributes of being a man? What is the difference between leadership and dominance? In this episode Kay and Twavwa talk about the effects of toxic masculinity in a social setup, Relationships and family, Jesus as the standard of what a man must be and How to help men who are struggling.
Real growth comes with taking accountability and recognising that sometimes you may be the problem. In this episode we discuss toxic traits, what could be defined as toxic , Biblical References, owing up to our actions and how to identify and handle our own toxic traits, With special Guest Mwitupa! Hosted by: Twavwa
In this episode of the odd topic we talk about music, life, dreams and ambitions with special guest singer and songwriter Ngosa.
What is addiction?When you can stop and you dont want to and when you want to stop but cant.. that's addiction, The intial thought when we hear the word addiction is drugs or alchohol but it's more complex than that, In this episode Ngenda and Twavwa outline the causes of addiction, effects on a personal level and how we can deal our addictions.
Do you feel distant from God? Or like you have a fire that doesnāt burn so bright for Him anymore?
The Christian walk can have some great mountain highs, but it also has some valleys lows, when we feel far from God, and off-track with life.
In this episode, Glenda shares some things that could help you Get back on track with God when you have fallen away or become distant.
Being Godly in an ungodly world. How can we do this? Your peers influence your life whether you realize it or not; you either learn from them or they learn from you.
We all have choices to make, either the right ones or the wrong ones. In todayās episode, CK talks about how to deal with peer pressure and avoid making wrong decisions that would cost us dearly.
Her body Her choice? This week's episode on the female perspective covers the standards a young Christian woman should take in presenting herself physically, How she should dress according to the word and if how she dresses really matters . This episode is based on personal opinions of the hosts āØEnjoy š
What people never understand is that depression isnāt about the outside; itās about the inside. Todays episode is about mental health awareness and we are joined by a very special group called āCHIKULUPILILOā who gave us a deeper understanding on what mental health is and the issues surrounding it.
Bouncing back from a break-up is different for everyone, but a lot of the process is the same. In this episode, Iām going to outline several things you can do to deal with heartbreak after losing the one you really cared about.
A wise man once said be the change in the world In this weeks episode we tackle why itās important to have influence as a Christian in todayās world.
God did not promise days without pain or Joy without sadness but his promise is to strengthen us, comfort us and lead us. Listen to this episode for more. Hosted by:Ngenda K
On this weeks episode we reflect on what you can do to become a better version of yourself
Is it okay to have bestfriends of the opposite Gender?š¤Is it Okay to cut people off from a Christian point of view? š¤In this episode Mwape @crownyourmane šSpeaks about the importance of Building and maintaining meaningful friendships. part 2šā¤
In this episode Mwape "Crown your mane" Speaks about the importance of having meaningful friends.
Wait! Before you consider Her! Does she add value you? Does she bring you closer or far away from God? Is she all about Her or are you inclusive ? This week's podcast is based on the types of women you need to avoid in order to persue a Happy healthy relationship
In this episode we talk about singleness, the importance of singleness and how best you can be productive in this season of your life. Remember that being single doesn't mean you're alone.
Does God really listen to us in times of need? How do we approach him? How do we learn to listen when he speaks? Find out in this week's episode of the odd topic with a biblical example of David's cry to God , a breakdown of how we can learn to listen to God and understanding why we go through trials and finally Gods promise to us!
Am I too fat or too skinny? , Is He or she more handsome or prettier than me?, maybe I'm weird and awkward? maybe I'm too short or too tall ? Most of the time we seek validation in how society has built a perfect human to be. In this episode the topic of discussion is insecurities, understanding the Root of the problem and ways in which you can begin to Heal and discover how amazing you are.
What are the views in society about men? Is Being vulnerable and Emotional a sign of weakness? In this episode Twavwa Sichali talks about the qualities of being "The ultimate man"
In this weeks episode of the Odd topic A Zambian Economist/ Relationship expert Temwani Mk shares his personal experience on the topic Men have feelings too.
Zambian Christian blogger Glenda Lubuto gives us a touching story on one of the amazing blessings God did for her.
In this episode we dive into the current times of living, Expectations and Realities of today and how best we can live a healthy life.
Another great episode of the odd topic hosted by our very own Kay. Take a dive into the reality of the importance of timing
This is our first ever episode of the Odd Topic. These are just a few things you should know about finding the right person.