EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 42 MIN
Growing Up in Ajegunle, Lagos: Toxic Masculinity, Pain and Finding Intimacy with God
from The Gen Z Christian Pod · host Damilola Kehinde
In this episode of The Gen Z Christian Podcast, we sit down for a raw and honest conversation about growing up in Ajegunle, Lagos, navigating toxic masculinity, processing pain and grief, and ultimately finding intimacy with God.What does masculinity look like when you grow up in an environment that teaches you to suppress emotions?How does pain shape your understanding of strength?And how do you build a real relationship with God when life has been anything but easy?Our guest shares his personal story, from the realities of growing up in Ajegunle to unlearning unhealthy narratives about manhood, healing from grief, and discovering a deeper walk with God through brokenness.This episode is for:– Young men wrestling with identity– Anyone healing from painful experiences– Christians trying to understand intimacy with God beyond church culture– Gen Z believers navigating faith in real lifeIf this conversation speaks to you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with someone who needs to hear this.Welcome to a safe space for honest faith conversations.#GenZChristian #ChristianPodcast #ToxicMasculinity #FaithJourney #Ajegunle #ChristianMen #IntimacyWithGod #HealingThroughChrist
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In this episode of The Gen Z Christian Podcast, we sit down for a raw and honest conversation about growing up in Ajegunle, Lagos, navigating toxic masculinity, processing pain and grief, and ultimately finding intimacy with God.What does masculinity look like when you grow up in an environment that teaches you to suppress emotions?How does pain shape your understanding of strength?And how do you build a real relationship with God when life has been anything but easy?Our guest shares his personal story, from the realities of growing up in Ajegunle to unlearning unhealthy narratives about manhood, healing from grief, and discovering a deeper walk with God through brokenness.This episode is for:– Young men wrestling with identity– Anyone healing from painful experiences– Christians trying to understand intimacy with God beyond church culture– Gen Z believers navigating faith in real lifeIf this conversation speaks to you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with someone who needs to hear this.Welcome to a safe space for honest faith conversations.#GenZChristian #ChristianPodcast #ToxicMasculinity #FaithJourney #Ajegunle #ChristianMen #IntimacyWithGod #HealingThroughChrist
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