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May 8, 2025 88 mins
In this episode—Track 5 of the As a Man series, Volume 2, titled “You Weren’t Raised — You Were Programmed,” Izzy Baker sits down with Eniola D, a Nigerian IT professional from Flatbush, Brooklyn, for a bold conversation about cultural conditioning, identity, and the hidden forces shaping men’s lives. Izzy and Eniola dig deep into the concept of “programming,” revealing how media, trauma, family, and even faith can shape who you are without your awareness.

They unpack how weaponized distractions—from toxic social media trends to the myth of the strong Black man—keep men stuck. Eniola shares how being Nigerian in the tech world exposed him to liars, fake friends, and the pressure to perform. The conversation further questions the popular phrase “Your feelings are valid.” Is love telling people what they want to hear, or what they need to hear? Citing Romans 12:2 and John 15:18-19, they confront how men are pressured to fit in while being told to stand out—leading to confusion, anxiety, and isolation. They also tackle today’s most controversial debates: Should Christians watch The Sinners movie? Was Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell wrong for his comments on police? And is the "powers that be" using tools like the ShadeRoom, Justin Laboy, Sexyy Red, and the Zeus Network to destabilize Black communities? 

Izzy and Eniola don’t just talk—they question everything, including the truth about monitoring spirits and the cost of trying to be strong without being real.

Eniola D's Social Media
 Instagram: @eniforthree
TikTok: https: @E_nairaa

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