listening is fundamental podcast

From school to social media to relationships, growing up in todays society can be challenging. Join the host Genesis and her guests as they discuss a wide range of topics every episode to start new and existing conversations and create a safe space to be open about the real struggles that not only young people face today, but everyone.

Tea Tuesday: Sip or Skip 06/17/2025

Tea Tuesday: Sip or Skip Join me as I sip through this week’s watchlist from the raw streets of The Chi, to Netflix’s chilling Astroworld documentary, and Tyler Perry’s latest twisty tale, “Straw.” Was it binge-worthy or background noise? Tune in to hear my hot takes, honest reactions, and what’s worth adding to your queue. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/37046815

Into the upside down: Stranger theories 06/08/2025

Into the upside down: Stranger theories Join me and special guest iKh0nic as we dive deep into the world of Stranger Things. From epic battles in Hawkins to eerie encounters in the Upside Down, we’re recapping the series so far and breaking down our favorite fan theories for the highly anticipated Season 5. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/36904315

Crossing the line: The deadly cost of hazing 02/28/2025

Crossing the line: The deadly cost of hazing Join me and my super mega guest star, Samarah M. as we dive into the tragic reality of recent hazing-related deaths and the dangerous culture surrounding initiation traditions in college organizations. Through real stories and hard truths, we discuss the long-lasting consequences of hazing. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/35487995

The soul of the sluggard desires & hath nothing 11/12/2024

The soul of the sluggard desires & hath nothing Psalms 13:4 instructs us to be diligent in our works. We can desire, but there must be diligence in your works that follows these desires. The enemy's best attacks are the ones we believe are self-inflicted. Since he is not who we blame, we blame ourselves, which can lead to an endless cycle of guilt and procrastination. Shame the devil by denouncing these spirits. In this episode, I share a revelation about how the sluggard soul may be a spirit we wrestle with when we attempt to align ourselves with the will of God. We must recognize these patterns in efforts to pursue greater. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/33892707

Abolish America 08/06/2024

Abolish America Justice for Sonya Massey, another unarmed Black American shot dead in her own home by law enforcement. This is becoming larger than a race problem. The abuse of power we see from law enforcement daily should be enough for everyone to stand up against these issues. Join me this week as we discuss this tragedy and a few other events regarding politics and the media. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/32465762

Guard your mind 06/23/2024

Guard your mind Your mind is your permanent destination, we must guard it considerably. We can easily succumb to mental battles if our minds are unprepared to fight. In this episode, I share some of my experiences with mental health and the top tips I've utilized to keep my mind guarded. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/31851082

Tea Tuesday: Drake vs Kendrick 05/14/2024

Tea Tuesday: Drake vs Kendrick Join me on this Tea Tuesday where we will discuss the infamous rap feud between Drake and Kendrick. In this episode, I will break down the beef between the artists and share some of my views on the madness. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/31288132

Tea Tuesdays: Disruption of the atmosphere 01/02/2024

Tea Tuesdays: Disruption of the atmosphere The tea is hot this week, with 10 sugars! From alleged power-bottom pursuits to swag surfing in the pulpit, mainstream Christian churches continue to trend for everything except Christ! Let's talk about it. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/29310238

Drake not again 10/11/2023

Drake not again Drake has shown that he has nothing left to prove in the music industry. He has sustained an amazing career over the past decade and fed us fans hit after hit while becoming one of the most influential and successful artist of our generation. But maybe that's the issue. In this episode, I give my thoughts on Drake's new album "For all the dogs" and share some additional hot takes. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/28284695

College Diaries: Episode 1 10/10/2023

College Diaries: Episode 1 Join me for the very first series on the show "College Diaries"! Each episode in this series, we will discuss some tips and tricks and share experiences on how to make the most out of your college experience. In this episode, I share my top 5 tips that helped me change the trajectory of how I manage my personal experience in school. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/28269275

Why Discernment Is so Important 07/30/2023

Why Discernment Is so Important It can be tough being a young believer in today's society and culture. The more we consume the more we have to be aware that every message we receive may not always be what it seems. As christians we are instructed by God to exercise the gift of discernment not just spiritually but in every area of our lives. By not doing so, we are subject to many false teachings that can lead us to destruction. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/27607566

Sneaky Grief 04/08/2023

Sneaky Grief 10 years after my dads death and you're here again. 10 years later I thought I had reached an end to my seemingly endless grieving. But grief is sneaky, sneaky grief. Grief is so sneaky that he snuck himself into this episode, so join me as we talk about grief and how it can be more of a cycle than a process. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/26481366

Tea Tuesday's: Selena Vs Hailey & Kylie? 03/07/2023

Tea Tuesday's: Selena Vs Hailey & Kylie? The girls are fighting! Join me for my new segment, Tea Tuesday's where we discuss the latest media Tea. This weeks tea is served HOT as we tap in to the infamous Hailey and Selena drama. I over consume the media so you don't have to! /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/26147343

The importance of mastering self discipline 12/07/2022

The importance of mastering self discipline Listening is fundamental is back with a new episode! During this episode we dive into different topics surrounding why mastering self discipline is important and how that is always the first step to growth. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/25246341

Why does Euphoria "entertain" us? 02/19/2022

Why does Euphoria "entertain" us? Why are we entertained by shows like Euphoria? Why do the subjects of this show make us want more? In this episode, Genesis discusses these topics and much more. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/22187207

Changing your perspective 01/06/2022

Changing your perspective In this episode, Genesis discusses and breaks down why it's important to change your environment to be able to widen your perspective. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/21698957

Toxic Traits (episode 5 continued) 11/10/2021

Toxic Traits (episode 5 continued) In this episode, Genesis dives back into the topic from the last episode regarding some trending topics and covers some toxic traits when it comes to friends. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/21110279

It's time for an inner circle cleanse 10/25/2021

It's time for an inner circle cleanse In this episode, Genesis dives into many things in relationships that we go through whether that be with friends, family or intimate relationships. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/20935250

College 101 09/14/2021

College 101 Attending college during a pandemic is new to everyone, especially me, your host Genesis. Join me as I go through what it was like my first year and being a first generation student. Also stay tuned for different things I have I knew before leaving for college. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/20464484

Social Media 08/09/2021

Social Media Genesis and her guest Hannah discuss current trends and topics on the internet and breaks down social media as a whole. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/20082719

Silence yt voices 06/21/2021

Silence yt voices Being black is hard, being a women is hard but try being both. In this short episode Genesis discusses some trending topics surrounding black issues. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/19556423

Does religion do more harm than good? 06/05/2021

Does religion do more harm than good? Join Genesis and her guest Hannah as they discuss different aspects of religion and what it's like growing up in a religious home. /episode/index/show/listeningisfundamental/id/19364975

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