Brahm van Wyk, Author at I Am Youth

Finding Your People: Building a Faith-Filled Support System on Campus

Moving from home to campus is exhilarating. New freedom. New faces. New opportunities. But for many first-year students, it also means leaving behind a built-in support system — family dinners, childhood friends, youth leaders who know your story. And when the excitement settles, the absence can feel real. Thriving at university isn’t just about passing exams. It’s about building a community that strengthens you spiritually, emotionally, and socially. “You were […]

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Highlights

Digital Content Consumption in 2026: Finding Peace in a Hyperconnected World

Let’s be honest — this conversation isn’t going away. We live in a hyperconnected world where our devices are alarm clocks, offices, entertainment hubs, prayer playlists, and social lifelines. The global village sits in our pockets. And while technology is a gift, it can quietly become a weight. Endless notifications. Social media pressures. Constant comparison. Digital noise that never quite switches off. Sometimes we don’t realise how overwhelmed we are […]

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Featured

The Quiet Achievements: How to Celebrate the Unseen Wins This Year

We live in a world that applauds the loud, the viral, and the visibly successful. Milestones get the spotlight. Highlight reels get the applause. But what about the quiet victories — the ones no one claps for? As teens and young adults navigating faith, friendships, studies, work, and identity, it’s often the unseen wins that shape us most deeply. The early morning you chose prayer over scrolling. The moment you […]

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Featured

Called to Shine: Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

More Than a Date on the Calendar Every year on 11 February, the world pauses to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science—a day established by the United Nations in 2015 to confront gender inequality in science and technology. Yet, just three days before Valentine’s Day, it is often quietly overshadowed. And perhaps that tells us something. In South Africa, women account for roughly 43–50% of STEM […]

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Featured

The 2025 Friendship Audit: Who Lifted You Up and Who Held You Back?

2025 is drawing to a close, and some of us will most probably make New Year’s resolutions, deciding who and what stays behind in 2025 and who and what makes it to the new year. One of the places that usually goes through the culling process is our relationships – platonic and otherwise. Friendships are such a huge part of our lives, especially when we’re figuring out who we are […]

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Faith & Personal Growth

Walking With God Through Chronic Anxiety: Finding Peace When Your Mind Won’t Rest

Faith doesn't always silence anxiety, but it reminds us that we never have to face it alone. There are days when anxiety feels louder than everything else. Your heart races, your thoughts spiral, and even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. You pray, you read Scripture, you remind yourself that God is in control, yet the anxious feelings remain. And somewhere in the struggle, a painful question emerges: If I truly […]

13 January 2026 1

Featured

Post-G20 Summit: How Can You Engage?

With the recent G20 summit our country has recently hosted, the question for the nation’s youth is straightforward: what stance should you adopt moving forward? The G20’s ambitious agenda on economic recovery, climate action, and social justice sets a global tone, but real progress depends on active participation beyond the summit halls. “Youth aren’t just participants in the future — they are the watchdogs of the present.” Is This Conversation […]

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Identity

Our Heritage in the Lord

September is here and South Africa bursts into vibrant celebration of Heritage Month—a time when we honour the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and histories that make our nation unique. To every young person standing on the threshold of this meaningful month, this is your moment to embrace who you are, where you come from, and the legacy you carry forward. Celebrate Your Unique Heritage South Africa’s heritage is a […]

13 September 2025 46 2

Entrepeneurship

Popular vs. Underrated Business Models — What’s Your Secret Sauce?

When it comes to starting a business, choosing the right model is like picking your weapon for battle — it can make all the difference. Some business models garner all the hype, while others quietly succeed behind the scenes. Knowing the ins and outs of each can help you find the one that perfectly fits your skills, market, and vision. Popular Business Models E-commerce: The obvious choice for online […]

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