Tha Voyze Speaks

Conor McGregor is the most famous and possibly the most polarizing man in MMA. There is no doubt that the man loves himself. Find out what true self-love looks like.

It's Memorial Day weekend. For most of us that means the beginning of summer. What is this in memorial of and why is it important to remember our past?

So often we say we know someone because we know certain facts or things about them. Without spending time in there presence and getting to know their character, we can't really know them.

The Miracle on Ice, The Giants SB win to spoil the Pats undefeated season, Buster Douglas KO's Tyson. Against all odds they won, like David defeating Goliath.

How can we be victorious when defeat is imminent?

We have all had instances where we have overestimated out abilities. What drives us to do this? In today's Time Out we'll explore those motivators and how to avoid these mistakes in the future.

There is a key skill that QB and Point Gaurds posses. This is also a characteristic that defines God.

Playing around with Stems in this mix. Putting vocals over new tracks and using the songs to build on each other.

There's nothing like a remix to breath new life into a song and extend its impact. What areas of our lives need a remix? How do we get it?

Have you ever seen a fan charge a player and ask, "What are you doing?"  Fandom does not give you the same privileges' as players. Same principle applies in the game of life. 

Have you ever felt like someone treated you unfairly?  You got passed over, your workload increased, or the punishment didn't fit the crime.  How can we get anything good out of such a bad situation?

We have all made huge mistakes and for some of us it's not the first time we've done this specific thing.  It seems we keep repeating the same errors over and over with no hope of changing.  Why do we do this when we know it's no good?

During Free Agency we here a lot of talk about contracts.  The clauses, bonuses, restrictions they have.  There is a contract for the one thing, everyone is searching for.  Today we explore what that is and what demands we must fulfill to get it.

When Damar Hamlin went down in the Monday Night Game vs the Bengals, we saw what love looks like by the way that the players, the league and the fans reacted.  Today we discuss the importance of showing love and the greatest display of love the world will ever see.

Today, Tha Voyze discusses the similarities between Lauri Markkanen's posterizing dunk on the giant Domantas Sabonis and a short tax collector?  What can we learn from both of these men's determination to "Get Open."

Actions speak louder than words, but what about when your words are your actions?  Sometimes we need to speak up about things, especially in others lives.

The true measure of your feelings for someone or something is your effort. Are you giving your all or are you all talk?

If you are over the age of 2, you have been rejected.  A job, a love interest, even a hello, we have all put ourselves out there, and our offering was not received.  How do you act, better yet, how should you react when rejected?

In the first Time Out of November, Tha Voyze discusses the age old saying of "It's not what you know, but who you know."

Nona Jones, a pastor in Gainesville FL, and Meta Exec. for faith based partnerships. Said in prayer the Lord told her that Insecurity is not about ego. It’s a function of what your identity is secured to.  What anchors your identity?

It's been said, "To err is human, to forgive is divine."  Is that true and what does this kind of forgiveness look like?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  What's junk to the untrained eye is a gold mine to the educated.  Value is determined by the one whose exchanging goods.  How valuable are you?

To make a giant leap forward, sometimes you have to take two steps back.  Today we look at how Steph Curry's start to this years NBA Playoffs can encourage us to humble ourselves for the good of the team.

As the old adage goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same.  That's true in sports and in life.

Good and Pain are seemingly oxymoron's.  We are taught as children to avoid situations that are painful, however some of the greatest growth we experience is after going through painful situations.

This weeks Time Out is dedicated to all the the dedicated mom's out there.  Happy Mother's Day!

Sometimes, love just doesn't love you back.  Today Tha Voyze shares both a cautionary and redemptive tale of unrequited love and points out the lessons we can learn from it.

Running has many benefits.  How beneficial are Middle and Long Distance track races though and what does this have to do with life?

In the 90's few things said basketball that the Video Game NBA Jam.  Just like getting on a roll made you unstoppable in the game, those in Christ also have a level of invincibility.

As the saying goes, no man is an Island.  This simply means that we all have a need for other people.  God said it was not good for man to be alone so with his last creation he ensured that mankind would have the support needed to be fulfilled.  In this time out we explore the importance of unity and camaraderie. 

When Prince made music, Piccasso painted, or Henry Ford instituted the assembly line, mankind witnessed masterpieces.  Likewise, when we move in our purpose we produce much greater results than using our energy other places.  Todays episode explores the exponential growth produced by purpose.

Good is said to be the enemy of great.  What good things are you allowing to destroy your greatness?

In life we all chase things; fame, power wealth and influence to name a few.  Are we pursuing the most important things though and do we desire the skills needed to be successful?

The Winter Olympics are being held in Beijing China.  One of the highlights of the game is the lighting of the torch which burns throughout the games.  Though it will be extinguished there is a light that will never go out.

Shortcuts lead you nowhere good, fast.  Hear the cautionary tale of three men who took shortcuts and one man's great reward by refusing the easy way.

Back in the 80's you often heard the term "Word is Bond" in hip hop music. Unfortunately, today you are more surprised if someone comes through on a promise than if they fall short.  In this edition of Time Out, Tha Voyze explores ways we can ensure what we say, and our plans work out as we say.

Coach Prime and the JSU football program have Florida State, and quite a few other schools feeling, salty.  Salt has many purposes, but what happens if it stops being useful?

Whether it's remodeling a home, car or a wardrobe, the world loves to see renewal. Mankind can also be renovated, and what it takes to change may be less than you suspect.

Our likes, dislikes and personalities make us different. The same things that make us, can sometimes separate us from others.  In some cases, that may be a positive.

The game of golf can teach you much about life.  Surveying the situation before taking action, using the right tool for the proper occasion, etc.  In todays episode of Time Out, we will also look at lessons it teaches us, spiritually.

If you have two evenly matched teams, the one with the better conditioning will win most times.  When it comes time to lean on our spiritual reserves, what can we draw from?

Rejection is a reality of life and it can be a defining occasion.  That definition can either dull your shine or make you great.  

Tracklist

Still 40 Deep - Hulvey & Wande

Hallelujah - Fred Hammond

New Door - GregoryElijah

Do dat at - Q-Heem the Redeemed ft. Wordsmith

Sometimes we are faced with the same kinds of test in life.  No matter how many times you pass, you still have to fight off the same thought and situations. Why does this keep happening, like groundhog's day?

Waste, toxins, and mess is all a byproduct of living life.  How we dispose of it has a significant impact on our quality of life.

Remember playing keep away in grade school.  Ever thought how it influenced most of the sports we watch today?

Many times we have said, "I can't believe they messed up like that!  If I had (fill in the blank) I would (Insert Action)."  We may posses that thing one day, but what are you doing with what you have now?  

Track List

Lathan Warlick - Need A Blessing

Jered Sanders - BEEN DAT

Jonathan Baker - Wanna Be 

Tracy Smith - Beat of My Drum

DeShawn Shaunta' - Oops

Dream Junkies - I Got the Juice

Everyone falls at sometime in their life.  What is the difference though, between someone who falls and someone who fails?

EOS Mix Tracklist 

Crazy Faith -Brea Miles 

Do My Do - 6 Way St. 

Hold on Tight - Chrissy Ransom 

Full Throttle - Ric Sincere 

I Live - Rhyan Lamarr 

Grateful - Lord Badu 

Nhd - Iamwordsmith

It seems as if people area more apt to talk about doing something then they are to actually follow through. It has eroded public trust and is creating an unsure environment.  Is your word your bond, or are you just saying stuff?

I decided to re-record the Cobra Kai Mix.  Hopefully you'll like the subtle changes. 

We live very busy lives.  From your 9-to-5, to side hustles, to managing your platform or simply getting lost on social media; we seem to always be doing something.  When is the last time you were still?

Working out some of my feelings while mourning my Old Man, Dr. Levi R. King Sr.

When you are going through a rough patch, having someone there with you, at times, is all you need.  Just knowing you are not alone can give you the extra push to make it through. When the person with you has the power to change the situation, that gives you even more hope.

Fear is something that we all have to face at different times in our lives.  Opposites are good weapons against what we face.  The opposite of fear is probably not what you think it is.

Time is the one asset we all have in equal quantities.  What we do with it can define not just our lives but generations to come.

Studying those who have achieved great feats is an excellent way to gain an advantage.  What can we learn from the mindset of the newly crowned NBA Finals MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo?

We have all hear the cliché, "No Pain, No Gain."  In the moment though, that's a hard pill to swallow.  How can we find a silver lining for our suffering? 

Decisions, decisions, decisions.  We all have them to make.  Some decisions we wish we could take back.  Sometimes we get to do them over again though.  In those cases, what do we do?

Outside of a work assignment, getting more than you expected is generally a good thing.  Depending on what we receive, what we were looking for could be the bonus.

With Juneteenth being declared a National Holiday, Tha Voyze focuses on the importance of True freedom in this episode of Timeout!

Some of the greatest heartbreaks come from unmet expectations.  Disappointments are unavoidable, but there is a way to lessen the times it comes from unmet expectations.

What does it take to get in, and stay in "The Zone?"

ISO Ball is an effective strategy in basketball.  Why then are so many ISO Ball Legends, not champions?  How can isolation lead to true victory as children of God, are we ever really isolated?

This episode of Timeout, is dedicated to all the mom's out there.  Enjoy!

On February 13th 2021, UFC Welterweight Champ, Kamaru Usman, coined a phrase that will go down in MMA History.  What's the phrase and what does it have to do with our lives?

In order for a person to be chosen for a job, relationship, assignment, someone else had to be passed over.  That brings the one not chosen pain, confusion, possibly bitterness.  This is something that everyone deals with.  Is there any good that comes from being passed over?

When faced with the error or your ways do you deny, deflect, or deal with it?

In the world of sports, this term can have multiple meanings.  How can "Speed Kills" positively impact our lives?

Sometimes we have to have some real, hard conversations.  This edition of Time Out focuses on the realities of following Christ.

Many songs and sports personalities have talked about going hard in the paint.  How does this apply to everyday life?

This is the second in my "Karate Kid" series.  Today's mix honors Miyagi-Do Karate.

Fade - Spence for Hire

Cappin - Jered Sanders

Made for this - J. Crum ft. nobigdyl.

Never Again - Co Campbell

Preacher Man - Cutright

Love is an action word, so there ought to be things we do that shows our love for someone or something.  What do you, really love; and does it show?

This is the first in my "Cobra Kai" series.  Bite like an Eagle! (LOL)

We Fight: Datin Ft. 1KPhew & Wande

Energy: Mike Sarge

Yea: Main Main

Fieldhouse Freestyle: nobigdyl. Ft. 1KPhew

Chop it up Pt. 2: Mitch Darrell Ft. Kris Noel, Quodraveion & Alcott

Today's mix highlights the newest singe by K-Drama, Both sides of the blessing ft Jered Sanders of God Over Money.

Track List

Both Sides of the Blessing  - K-Drama

Thank You - J. Kells

Wizkid Freestyle - Jered Sanders

Air Jordan - K-Drama

Sippin - Iamkai

Bodybuilders have a varied routine when it comes to working out.  How does that apply to our money matters and what does the bible have to say bout this?

Doing some beat Juggling at different points in the mix.  Enjoy!

Todays time out focuses on the lives of two Wildcats; Antione Walker and Jamal Mashburn.  One is a tale of caution, the other inspiration.

At Relationship Church, we are studying the life and work of Christ in our mid-week services. Todays lesson dives into Luke 18:9-34.

Talent will only take you so far.  To be excellent, you have to work.

The name for this mix is a play on words.  I take the song Forever Free and splice all three verses throughout the entire mix.

Forever Free - Jason Bordeaux Ft. Sean David Grant

Walk With Me - Naffymar

Forever Free Vs 2.

Beautiful Music - Ric Sincere

Forever Free Vs 3

Heat - Adia

Carlton Palmer - Guvna B

No one wants to feel like a cog in the machine.  We want to have purpose.  Join us as we discuss our part in God's plans. 

In today's Monday Mixes I blend elements of songs together of some people I love and and admire.

Track List

Don't Quit - Scooter Lamont

Mood - Unknown

True Strength Cypher - Jason Bordeaux

Django - J. Nolan

Stop - Beat Rabbi

Full Throttle - Ric Sincere

We have heard the saying, "You are what you eat."  Did you know you are also what you listen to?

I honor one of my favorite musicians, Levi "Too" King, in this mix.

Outside of the game he plays that day, what does LeBron James have to do with Christmas?

This is the second installment of my released mixes. 

Broadway Joe Namath is known best for one thing.  In today's "Time Out" we look at how his claim to fame ties in with the longest chapter in the Bible.

I've been jumping on the old DJ Controller lately and wanted to share some mixes.  I'm super rusty :-)

Fathers frame and shape the lives of their children. It's their job to point the child in the best direction for them.  Not only was Abdulmanap Nurmagamedov UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib's father, but also his life long coach.  What can we learn from the plans Father gave his son?

Speaker: Elder O. Nathan Osoko

Genesis 37:14

Media, our peers, and those who pay us impact our view of success.  What does REAL success look like?

This lesson reviews Luke 16 and the lessons on stewardship throught it.

What comes to your mind when you hear this term?  Someone asking for a hug, a parents command regarding an item outdoors, or something else?  

In sports, you know all of your teammates, but then there's an inner circle.  Those you talk to outside of practice or game day.  IN this episode we explore the importance of doing life with your teammates. 

This is Pt. 2 in a series regarding, "The Character of Teams."  Last week we learned the importance of studying the playbook and this week we explore the value of practice.

This is the first in a series titled "Characteristics of a Successful Team" based on Acts 2:42.   

Trick plays are not unique to football.  Life is full of situations that look one way but turn out differently.  

Most have heard of the saying "Nothing in life is free."  This often causes us to ask, "How much will it cost me?"  It may not be money, but may cost time, energy, use of your gifts, etc.  What is the cost to know God?

Have you ever had an idea that seemed like a can't miss only to find out it's a can't make?  Today's Time Out focuses on how looks can be deceiving.

On a team, many people focus on the star players.  If a championship is won, every player gets a ring because it takes a collective effort to achieve victory.  What's your role?

With all the choices we make daily, what drives us to make them, especially the bad ones?

As the cliché says, "No man is an island."  So what does your team look like and why do you need them? 

Tha Voyze leads Bible Class for Relationship Church studying Luke 10:1-16

Since March, we in the US have been searching for the "New Normal."  However if we "Knew Normal" our outlook would be different.

Relationship Church Bible Class Led by O. Nathan Osoko examining Jesus Purpose and what Greatness looks like in the Kingdom of God.

All day long, we are faced with choices.  Some are seemingly insignificant yet carry great ramifications.  Great lives require great choices.

In the realm of sports, you may hear the term, "Pick It Up" during practice.  What does it mean, and how does that concept apply to our daily lives?

On July 22nd, I taught Bible Class for my place of worship, Relationship Church where Ryan Neal is pastor.   We covered the account of the man who brought his demon possessed son to Jesus.

Success is rooted in the soil of hard work and dedication.  Sometimes there are better ways to approach things which will shorten the process.  However, there's no method that justifies shortcuts.  

Insanity is doing the same thing expecting a different result.  Each new day brings us new opportunities to effect change in our lives, but how do we do this?

One of the most valuable resources a person can have is a clear purpose.  When you know what you are called to do, it keeps you from wasting time with things that are outside of your scope of knowledge.  Find valuable lessons examining David's conversation with Barzillai.

Often, situations can cause us to lose sight of who you are and your purpose.  Today's episode is a reminder that your current status only determines your starting point, not your end.

There were quite a few conversations and decisions made by David as he was being escorted back to Jerusalem to reclaim the throne.  Today we look at three of them.

Zig Ziglar said, "Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment."  Today we explore the value of doing things, again.

Loyal fans love their teams and stick by them no matter what.  There is a love that's even greater than the die hard local fan though.

Enjoy a lesson I taught for Relationship Church Bible Class.  In it we explore key points we can learn from the beginning of David's life as a Fugitive.  

There's a wrong and right way to go about obtaining things.  The wrong way comes with pain, suffering and short lived gain.  Find the right approach in todays lesson.

Athletes in team sports have facilities where they train.  Individual sports athletes have a team of people who help them maximize their potential.  Today's episode touches on the facilities and teams that help us excel in the game of life.

Athletes, Executives, Sales and other skilled individuals are recruited constantly.  We all are being recruited for our time, talents, and treasures. Should you stay or go?  It depends on what the other side is offering and that is the question posed in todays episode.

Feelings, we all have them and the get the best of us sometimes.  If left unchecked, they can do a lot of damage.  We explore the impact leaders feelings have.

Hindsight is 20/20.  We've all looked back on something we did, used, spent our money on and thought, "What a Waste!"  However, there's one thing you can do that's never a waste.

Memorial Day is one of the lesser holiday's in the US.  It's a day of remembrance, but many of us are unaware of why we celebrate the day.    Tha Voyze speaks about why it's important to remember.

MJ was a Killer from his rookie season through his second 3-Peat campaign.  He wasn't the first to start things off killing though.

In honor of Mother's Day we look at successful women and the lessons we can learn from them.

Today's episode is a bit of a departure from our normal format. My pastor asked that I lead bible class so I recorded it to share with you.

Procrastination is a something everyone has to fight.  If you wait too long, you may not be able to accomplish what you desire. Tha Voyze shares some insight he's gained recently about this subject in this episode of "Time Out!"

Generally, we all wish that we could turn back time.  The reason for all of us is simple, there's some decision we made, action or inaction that we wish we could take back.  This is the point of no return.  Though we cannot turn back time, we can avoid those in the future and we look at important factors to take into consideration within the podcast.

Loyalty is being dedicated to someone or something.  Loyalty is to be earned not given.  In this episode we begin to look at the relationship between David and Ziba and how loyalty factors in.

Have you ever gotten out of a situation, only to get back in it again?  This is where David finds himself after years of being chased by one family member, now he has to go running from another.  We discuss how he got here and uncover lessons we can learn from his predicament. 

Have you ever done something nice for someone and got a an unexpected reward in return?  How about getting a reward for just wanting to do something?  God loves to give good gifts to his children and in this episode we look at a gift he gave David that still has an impact on the world today.