Episodes

Monday May 24, 2021
PRISCILLIA
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Digging deep into the heart of a matter comes second-nature to Priscillia. It’s one of the reasons why she advocates for exploring the character of an individual, rather than merely stopping at their name. Listen as she shares her perspective, sprinkled with personal experiences and biblical anecdotes.
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Monday May 17, 2021
UWAN-OWAJI
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
If you were to walk along the south-south coast of Nigeria, you would hear Obolo being spoken. A distinctive language belonging to the Andoni people. In this episode, listen as Goodness reveals the reclamation of her native name, infused with an interesting journey of learning to speak Obolo fluently.
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*Audio may have some distortion. Apologies in advance.*

Monday May 10, 2021
TASHINGA
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
The meaning of Tashinga’s name is a collective cry. We have persevered. Listen as she proudly shares personal anecdotes tied to her name, whilst celebrating her Shona heritage.
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
RADU.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
You cannot miss the impact that Radu’s life had on those that he met. His life, a legacy of true joy. Listen as his parents, family and friends, reflect on how their loved one fought for the joys of this life, founded in his ultimate joy in the Lord.
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Monday May 03, 2021
OLUSANJO
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
For Fred, also known as Tariye, the story of his birth conjures up a mixture of praise and nostalgia. Listen as he tells this story, which displays the strength and dignity of his Mother and the resilience of his Father, so grounded in the sovereignty of God.
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Friday Apr 30, 2021
WILLIAM JUNIOR NSIEYANJI
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
It’s the silent ‘N’ of his last name that tends to throw people off. Listen, as Linguistics student William gives an account of his name-story, reminiscing on its many translations.
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
MARA JAUANE
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In the Hebrew language, Mara’s first name translates to ‘Bitter’. However, if you dig deeper, you will find that the name has a wealth of meanings spanning from the Igbo language to the Maasai. Listen as she shares her journey to discovery, including the treasure that she has found in her second name, Jauane, which means, ‘God is gracious’.
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
DARNELL
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Growing up Darnell, meant growing accustomed to assumptions inflicted on his character. With maturity however, he has been able to steer away from the negative stereotypes, embracing his unique identity, irrespective of the thoughts of others. Listen as he tells us more.
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Monday Apr 12, 2021
LABOSSIERE
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Despite the shallow stereotypes often inflicted on Haiti, it is a nation that holds deep roots. In this episode, David shares his name-story, revealing its complex history and unique qualities, accompanied by an unexpected familiarity.
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Saturday Apr 10, 2021
OLUWATOSIN
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Several encounters in education and business opened up Rosemary to an adventure of discovery. Listen, as she shares her name-story, and its influences on a testimony characterised by God’s favour.
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