Welcome to Young & Faithful â a podcast for gifted young people who wants to gain and grow a true relationship with God and also an understanding of their identity in Christ.
The Young and Faithful Podcast is being built on a firm, faith-filled foundationâstrategic, organic, and rooted in community. Together, weâre creating something with young people who are set apart, chosen, and gifted.
Young and Faithful is a safe, warm, and encouraging space where young people can thriveâfree from the frustration of feeling unaccepted, rejected, or neglectedâand finally feel seen, heard, and valued.
đď¸EPISODE 5: âGUARDED â Formation before Release.â
Welcome to Young & Faithfulđď¸â
@Akilajanae Your host!
Young and Faithful is a faith based community that exists to help young believers grow deeper and authentically in their relationship with God while discovering their identity and purpose in Him through Christ.đą
Today we are talking about being âGuarded, and Formed before the Release.â
Do you want to learn how to stay faithful to God? This podcast could be just the thing to help you!
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16 Jan 2026
đď¸EPISODE 4: âCALLED â Faithful in the Waiting.â
Episode 4: Called â Faithful in the Waiting
In this first episode of Young and Faithful, weâre talking about what it really means to be called by Godâespecially when you donât feel ready yet.
Calling doesnât begin when everything is in place. It begins with relationship, alignment, and faithfulness in the ordinary. This episode is a reminder that waiting isnât wasted time and that God often prepares us in quiet, unseen seasons.
Through Scripture, the story of David, and even a brief fictional example, we explore how God values heart posture over visibility and how everyday faithfulness shapes us for greater responsibility.
If youâve been feeling overlooked, uncertain, or tempted to rush what God is doing, this episode will encourage you to slow down, trust the process, and stay aligned with God right where you are.
âYou donât have to rush your calling. God is shaping you in the waiting.â
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12 Dec 2025
đď¸EPISODE 3: âGifted & Woundedâ
In this episode of Young and Faithful, host Akila Brown opens up about the tension many young believers feelâcarrying God-given gifts while also carrying wounds from life. Akila explains that true success begins when we accept Godâs identity for us rather than the labels weâve picked up along the way. Healing starts with recognizing where we are, where we want to be, and how God leads us from wounded to whole.
Akila breaks down what it really means to be both gifted and wounded: God plants gifts, talents, and purpose in us, yet life experiencesâboth natural and spiritualâcan wound the same areas He intends to use. But the good news is this: God doesnât wait for perfection. He uses us as we heal, not after we heal.
Point 1: Identifying the Cause of the Wounds
Akila invites listeners to explore where their wounds come from. Drawing from real experiences and insights shared on Instagram, she highlights common struggles that come with feeling set apartâloneliness, isolation, comparison, and feeling misunderstood. These pain points, though difficult, often shape us and lead to authenticity. She ties in Josephâs journey as a reminder that God can use even painful seasons to prepare us for purpose.
Point 2: The Benefits of Giftedness
Being gifted by God brings joy, direction, peace, and spiritual growth. Our gifts uplift others, strengthen the church, and reflect Godâs heart. Even our wounds carry purposeâGod draws near to the broken and brings healing. Josephâs story shows how God can turn what was meant for harm into something that saves and blesses others.
Point 3: Called to Be Misfits
Akila encourages listeners to embrace spiritual âmisfitness.â Being set apart for God is part of the Christian walk. Referencing Matthew 5, she reminds us that our difference is what allows God to shine through us.
Point 4: From Wounded to Whole
Healing begins with grounding identity in Christ. Akila urges listeners to allow God to reach the root of their wounds, referencing Psalm 147:3. Journaling, self-reflection, and surrender become tools for uncovering what needs healing and giving it back to God. Itâs not about fixing ourselvesâitâs about becoming aware and letting Him work.
22 Nov 2025
đď¸EPISODE 2: âGifted â but WHO AM I?â
In this episode of Young and Faithful, we dive into a question many believers face: âYouâre gifted⌠but who are you?âThrough personal story, biblical truth, and honest reflection, we explore how identity goes deeper than talent and how God shapes who we are beyond what we can do. If youâve ever struggled with expectations, perfectionism, or finding yourself outside of your gifts, this episode will encourage you to root your identity in Christ â the One who created you on purpose and with purpose.
8 Nov 2025
đď¸EPISODE 1: Foundation - âWhy Young & Faithful Existsâ
In the Foundational Episode of Young & Faithful, listeners are welcomed into a faith-centered space created for gifted young people who want to build a true relationship with God and understand their identity in Christ.
The podcast is described as a community built on a firm, faith-filled foundation â strategic, organic, and rooted in genuine connection. Itâs a safe, warm, and encouraging space where young believers can thrive and finally feel seen, heard, and valued.
The episode walks through five main sections:
1. Introduction / Welcome â Akila introduces herself, shares the heart behind Young & Faithful, and outlines what the show is all about.
2. Story or Background â She shares a personal story or testimony that inspired the message.
3. Scripture Breakdown / Lesson â A key Bible verse is read and unpacked to connect biblical truth to the real struggles and growth of young believers.
4. Application / Takeaway â Listeners are encouraged to apply the message practically through a weekly challenge or reflection.
5. Encouragement / Prayer â The episode closes with uplifting words or prayer to strengthen faith and inspire hope.
Listeners are invited to reflect on this question:
âWhat does being young and faithful look like in your life right now?â
It ends with a heartfelt encouragement and invitation to stay connected â reminding everyone that Young & Faithful is a space for growing, learning, and staying faithful together.
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