Growing Up in Ajegunle, Lagos: Toxic Masculinity, Pain and Finding Intimacy with God episode artwork

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

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

NOW PLAYING

Growing Up in Ajegunle, Lagos: Toxic Masculinity, Pain and Finding Intimacy with God

0:00 42:08

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Gen Z Christian Pod?

This episode is 42 minutes long.

When was this The Gen Z Christian Pod episode published?

This episode was published on February 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

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...

Can I download this The Gen Z Christian Pod episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!