The Visions Podcast: Recent Episodes
Visions Podcast
Sparking influential and necessary conversations on anything and everything we see going on in our world today
We appreciate different perspectives and experiences, as well as showcasing talent in young individuals in different fields.
Brought to you by hosts Josh (JT) and Destiny (Dez), we hope you enjoy, engage and take value guys.
Love and stay blessed.
What's up guys!
Today we're partnering with Neuff Athletic for a series of athlete interviews. Tune in as we delve into their stories of experiencing the highs and lows of their track and field journeys as well as who they are away from the sport.
Our first guest is paralympic sprinter Kevin Santos, who's a phenomenal talent from Norfolk. He's had some great success, has an awesome story on how he took a second off his personal best within a year, and is talented across other sports, particularly Jiu-jitsu. This and a whole lot more to be discussed on today's episode. Enjoy!
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HAPPY SUNDAY ALL!
Hope you're in good spirits today. It's been a while, but we're back so tune in before England bring it home (hopefully) or whenever you're able to :))
Another banger, another special guest. Marli Jessop in the cut, and we dived into a whole lot from where and how she started as an athlete, to her passion for art, meeting world-renowned athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson, and working alongside well-known global brands all whilst training, competing and finishing her Fine Art degree at university.
Every guest comes with an amazing story, so please do check out Marli's socials, and let both herself and us know of any further questions you might have or how you found today's episode!
https://www.instagram.com/marli_jessop/
https://www.instagram.com/marli.art_/
Until then, stay blessed. We won't leave you hanging like this again. Love, as always, VisionsFam.
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We're back this week with a special guest!
Dillon runs a page/brand called "A Biblical Life" so in this episode, we're navigating through his journey before and into faith, and all the stories and lessons that have come with that, and all that's lead up to where he is now in his ministry and faith.
Topics cover:
- Mental health and therapy
- Growing a desire to learn deeper about Christianity
- Building consistency in reading scripture
- Dating (and its complications)
- Being the only Christian in his family
and a whole lot moreee!
Please check out his socials, his brand website to support how God is doing great things through his life↓
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What's up guys!
We're back with a full episode...finally!😅
Today we'll be diving into struggles all Christians can face daily.
Topics discussed:
▶️Struggles with evangelizing
▶️ Actually letting go of the past
▶️ Is "life balance" always necessary?
▶️ Why are we so impatient?
amongst many other things discussed, so stay locked in!
as always, feel free to join the fam by subscribing, sharing, liking or even letting us know what you thought, good or bad, let's discuss and have helpful conversations.
our VSNS Music Playlist as well as socials and other streaming platforms are all down here!!
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back like we never left!
What's good family, a banger of an episode we have today and a long one too, so you can tuck into your Sunday dinner listening to this
We brought Andrew, who's a close friend of Dez as well as his training partner, to share his awesome life stories, and talk on his experience of life in England. Having been born and bred in Minnesota (USA), he also spent a portion of his younger years living in Ireland, Spain and at 15, moving to England.
We dive into:
- His track & field journey here
- Earning his academic scholarship to a top private school
- Making sporting history for his school
- Becoming a Christian
- The popularity of track amongst young people
...and a whole lot more!
stay tuned for more episodes coming with awesome topics and guests
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Happy Sunday guys!
Hope all is well with you guys
We're back with an episode that both church-goers, people that serve in church and even those who've never been to church might be able to relate to.
How welcoming is your church?
We all go to different churches, but we all share the same message of hope, and thus this should show in our lives as we share this with others, and invite people to church?
This episode discusses...
- Being a newcomer at church
- Feeling a part of the mission
- Overcoming "Church cliques"
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Welcome to the new season guys!
Today Dez gives an insight into his journey, how the last 2 seasons have been, how he's navigated his sporting journey as a Christian, and how his mindset has changed when it comes to competing and having a platform as an athlete.
Sit back, relax, grab a bite, and enjoy this new episode. Have a blessed rest of your day and we'll catch you all next week!
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Striving for excellence is something we hear a lot. But how it fits into our everyday lives means different things.
As much as this we strive for financial freedom/stability, to have nice things and be the very best at any and everything we do, we lose sight of other important lessons and blessings that we can also view as us achieving excellence, such as blessing somebody through the work we do, whether it be mundane or exhilarating.
Share with us your thoughts on this topic, and let us know...
- What does excellence mean to you?
- How do you go about achieving this daily?
- What are some stumbling blocks to achieving this?
- What are some solutions for this? (prayer, accountability with others, fasting etc.)
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what's up guys!!
today we have a very important discussion on secular music and navigating what we listen to as Christians.
we discuss...
- our taste in music and the changes we've experienced
- the two sides to secular music
- there are endless Gospel/Christian bangers and bodies of work out there (check our playlist for some heat!🔥)
- the impact of faith-inspired vs world-inspired music on our faith
all this and more, so stay tuned and don't forget to check our playlist, entitled, "VSNS PLAYLIST!"
God bless you all.
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HAPPY SUNDAY GUYS.
Let's talk scripture back again!
We're reflecting on Mark 13:33, and we pray that as you listen, share with others and that we can all be watchful, be alert and guard ourselves and our lives with God's word as we go about our daily lives.
God bless you all.
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What's good guys! Hope you're well.
We know a lot of you may be able to relate to this conversation/topic. Here, we cover...
- How religious upbringing affects our view of faith
- How religious upbringing affects other commitments/dreams we have as children
- Our personal stories of this (specifically with sport)
Enjoy! and God bless you all.
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happy Sunday everyone!
Let's wrap up the weekend with some reflection on Psalms 34:14, which reminds us to seek peace and pursue it consistently; how so? By departing evil deeds, sins, attitudes etc. This isn't a simple, quick fix process, especially since bad habits can be built from these 'ways', David is referring to in this passage. So when hearing this, be encouraged to discuss with friends or people you trust, ourselves here from the VP, and above all to God about what how to go about starting afresh, and walking down the path to righteousness. It's never easy, but worth it. God bless you all.
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happy new year family!!
we'd like to think we're right on time with some encouragement for the new year, as we're 3 weeks deep...where doubt, fatigue, and inconsistency may creep in, we're here to encourage you with something new we're bringing to the pod. Talking about scripture. The specific focus for now is on the verse of the day (VOTD) that you can find on the Bible App.
And today we dive into Jeremiah 29:13. So please pick up your phone, iPad, or even better your actual Bible, and join us as we discuss how we can truly seek God and what He wants for us, amidst the distractions that we face all the time. God bless you all.
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What's good everyone!
Our second guest for this season, a familiar face too! Mr Michael Robert. We had a very deep chat with him around a year ago, check that out via our Spotify link below.
In today's episode, we brought him on to talk about his year thus far, musically, spiritually, and also his life after graduating from university. A gifted young man, being a messenger with his gift and using it to bless and help others in one way or another. A man that's under the radar, but with the consistent heat he's been dropping will hopefully see more and more big opportunities to come! We hope you enjoy this one.
Mike's music & socials:
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IG | https://www.instagram.com/m1kerobert7/
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Today's episode was recorded around early September, so we touch on a few things that were trending or important to mention at that point, but the main course of this episode for you to all reflect on is dealing with comparison. We've all been there and still fight those thoughts and feelings of either inferiority or superiority to others, but we don't and shouldn't have to think that way, because your race is YOUR individual race - whatever race it is you're running.
Stay blessed guys. Catch you in 2 weeks!
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What's up good people! We hope you're well.
Today we're back with an episode we hope makes you reflect and take stock of how you guys also stay healthy. Physically, mentally, and spiritually...also how those 3 areas are linked.
Stay tuned for more guests and insightful episodes coming through next month!
God bless you all.
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In light of a video we saw on TikTok about life in the US being better than the UK, we thought we'd bring that to the pod, and have a brief discussion on what we both think about life here and how different factors, such as COVID, faith, culture, and values have played a role in the quality of life in the respective countries. For any viewers who've spent some time overseas and also in the UK, let us know what your thoughts are. The differences, similarities, and even where you prefer!
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DISCLAIMER:
This was filmed around the beginning of August, so some of our takes, predictions or even events within sports themselves may have happened or changed since, as sport is always quickly unfolding new things after the other.
Do you have any "under-the-radar" sports you may like watching besides the obvious in your country/culture? Do you feel as though more has to be done via marketing/media to give that sport (whatever it may be for you) the recognition it deserves, and if so what actions can be taken?
We're here to make a case for track & field, its attendance issues, how they can be fixed, as well as diving into other sports - our predictions for the Barclays PL this season, and also Dez spreads some hope to his fellow Cleveland Cavs fans, as they managed to win the summer league and are hoping for a good season ahead. All this and more to be discussed, so wherever and whenever you're listening to this, we hope you're entertained, informed and blessed by this episode.
Have a great Sunday all!
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Today we've got our first, face-to-face guest of the new season! Get to know is back. If you've been keeping tabs on the pod for some time, you'll know that we were bringing on guests almost every week, so it's only necessary we bring back more guests for this new season. Fresh faces, fresh perspectives, great insights and hopefully impacted listeners.
Tyler Panton is a sprinter in both the 100m and 200m and has represented his club and country in the sport at 20 years old. He's come on to not only share his story of transitioning from football to track but also to share insight into how he is able to achieve and demand more of himself and have fun at the same time. His messages amongst many in this episode are to express yourself, not take things TOO seriously, and teach others what you've also been taught. We hope to see him succeed in the future and for his elite trademark pose to be part of the worldwide track culture soon 😅 if you don't know what we're on about, be sure to follow his socials, linked below, to follow his journey more!
Tyler's IG
https://www.instagram.com/tylerpanton/
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Onto our second episode of the new season, which will dive into friendships and going through changes within that area. Separating is one thing, but being able to move-on peacefully, and also still have grace and love for whoever you've parted ways with, is another. We're all still very much on that journey but today we'll give you some insight, throwback stories and advice on how to deal with making and parting with friends as a young adult.
We hope you're blessed by this episode, so please share with others, as well as sharing your thoughts with us privately or leave it down below
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It's been a while, and we have returned, hyped and ready for where God is taking us with the platform. We're glad to be making content for you guys again!
In today's return, we are discussing the importance of letting go of our own perfect plans for our lives, how we deal with whatever anxiety we've experienced, and how we can become more at peace and joyful by reminding ourselves of God's thoughts about us and self-reflecting on our own thoughts, actions, and words.
A reminder to you all that our uploads for the foreseeable future will be every fortnight from today, so please keep your post notifications on when the time comes for you to tune in!!
Timestamps:
00:00-01:45 | Intro
01:46-09:28 | What causes you to worry?
09:29-14:35 | When things don't always go to plan...
14:35-21:30 | Fighting self-deprecating thoughts and social anxiety
21:31-24:29 | Having fruitful interactions and relationships
24:30-26:00 | Learning from mistakes; reminiscing on good memories
26:01-29:10 | Relationship over religion; life is to be enjoyed too!
29:11-35:51 | Coping mechanisms; leaving your mark (Christ's mark! ;))
35:52-37:58 | Concluding thoughts and outro
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Hi everyone!
We hope you've been keeping well during our break. We will return with our conversations but before that, we've been blessed to collaborate with Neuff and have a conversation with Destiny about what he wish he knew before he started sprinting. We hope you take some nuggets from this and apply it to your own journey, whatever stage that is. Feel free to check out Neuff's website below and engage with their and our social media channels below
Neuff website and socials:
https://www.neuff.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/neuffathletic/
Our socials:
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today we're discussing how we can grow in faith to discern and hold each other accountable, based on things that some churches/church leaders may do that completely goes against God's instructions.
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how do you deal with conflict?
how are we told to deal with it according to the Bible?
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NEW INTRO SONGGGGG! We're back and we're getting better. Massive shout out to Abz Rapero, for helping us out with an intro song. He's a great talent and that song entitled 'Me, Myself and Christ' is out on Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming platforms, so please check him out and support his growth as an artist!
At various points in life, we can be at a crossroads, where there are huge or important decisions to make that affect our future. Sometimes we get caught up in the here and now, that we lose sight of what lies ahead of us. Outside noise, comparison, and our own intrusive thoughts can give way to this.
This episode is an encouragement from us - we're still going through these same changes and tough decisions as you guys are, so through the strength of Christ, we'll all testify of his faithfulness during the trials and testing seasons of our life.
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NEW INTRO SONGGGGG! We're back and we're getting better. Massive shout out to Abz Rapero, for helping us out with an intro song. He's a great talent and that song entitled 'Me, Myself and Christ' is out on Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming platforms, so please check him out and support his growth as an artist!
At various points in life, we can be at a crossroads, where there are huge or important decisions to make that affect our future. Sometimes we get caught up in the here and now, that we lose sight of what lies ahead of us. Outside noise, comparison, and our own intrusive thoughts can give way to this.
This episode is an encouragement from us - we're still going through these same changes and tough decisions as you guys are, so through the strength of Christ, we'll all testify of his faithfulness during the trials and testing seasons of our life.
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Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things
Philippians 4:8
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Fear is not your future, neither should it be something halting you from doing what God is laying on your heart to do/achieve in the present moment.
There’s purpose in whatever steps you take and whatever consequences follow. Whether the consequence is painful or peaceful, you’re being moulded to learn from it.
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who's at the centre of your life?
what unintentionally takes priority in your life?
we're here to empathise and encourage you guys to put God as the centre and recognise Him as the source of our strength and joy throughout the ups and downs that life brings. He can pour into us, enabling us to pour into other people and other areas of our lives that need it.
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seasons change, people change, God stays the same.
to quote Madison Ryann Ward's song 'Seasons'...
"for anybody out there feeling afraid that you're gonna be stuck in the same old place, seasons ALWAYS change"
be encouraged guys, be still, and know God is in control (Psalms 46:10); enjoy this episode and we'll catch you next week!!
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we pray that whatever change or fresh start you're making, that God gives you the strength to see it through and even when it feels uncomfortable, that you find joy in His promises and feel encouragement from us or others around you!
stay blessed guys
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God bless you ALL as you tune in!
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This one speaks for itself!
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalms 46:10 NKJV
God is IN CONTROL!
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Making disciples.
Jesus had 12 disciples of which he loved, taught and guided.
We are called to make disciples of all men. Everyone can be saved.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”
Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV
We speak on this and much more! Tune in at 7pm!
God Bless you ALL 💙
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hello everyone!!
we hope you're all well,
we're back this week with another collaborative episode with Neuff Athletic, and we're here to discuss all things sprinting. So if you are, or know anyone who sprints, share this with them and listen in for some awesome tips and guidance from Dez.
the questions addressed today cover the following...
- sprint plans - what they are, what you should include in them and their importance
- sprint events - the rules and how you can prepare for those competition days
- athlete training and development - what it consists of, how you can develop it and the factors affecting it
and there are even a few more golden nuggets and words of encouragement Dez mentions so stay tuned and share this with who it may help out in the future!
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If you've known about this podcast for a long time, you'll know JT started this and had Dez as his first guest on the podcast back in May 2020. This episode felt nostalgic, but today we reflected on the changes Dez made in his sporting career and how helpful that has been in his journey up until now...
you're going to enjoy this one, we promise!
enjoy and God bless you all.
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what's goood guys, happy Sunday.
let's dive into today's topic and verse: comparison culture.
is it all negative or can it be beneficial for us?
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- what can we control? what can’t we control?
- is our desire for control hindering you in any way? how?
- breaking free from past views of ourselves and others
- having patience in the process — whatever the process is for you (healing, major lifestyle changes etc.)
all this AND MORE!
enjoy lovely people, and have a blessed rest of your Sunday evening.
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how intentional are we with our friendships?
do we check up with them and have regular conversations?
what are we discussing in those conversations? and how are these conversations shaping our view of ourselves, others and God?
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How do we view tests, trials and tribulations?
How should we view them according to God?
We want to provide some encouragement this evening in this episode.
Proverbs 3:25-26
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared.
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evening people!
we hope you've had a blessed week thus far -- we're here to get you thinking and/or engaging again as we discuss the idea of idols, whether people or things, and the prevalence we allow them to have in our lives.
hope you enjoy this one!
God bless you all
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what's good VisionsFamilyyyyy!
this week we're getting into a culture clash, God's Kingdom principles, against the world's principles and how we navigate this.
stay tuned.
ALSO, a quick shoutout to the Holy Club as well, please go check those guys out. Faith-based brand. Amazing quality. Even greater message. All in for the glory of God. Go check them out for yourselves and you'll understand why what they hype is about. The link below is to their website. Lots more from them to come as well, we're sure, so keep posted.
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hello wonderful people!
we hope this new episode finds you well!
today's chat we touched on wisdom, knowledge and understanding and how we can apply it into our lives, with examples from our own personal lives where we have lacked it, shown it and how we aim to be more intentional with it.
enjoy and God bless you all!
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In collaboration with Neuff Athletic, we sit down together and Destiny gives some top tips when it comes to nutrition and how it relates to training, competitions, off-seasons, and even more. A link to their website for more info and advice is below:
https://www.neuff.co.uk/
IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW!
Below are 2 links to the Lloyd Cowan Bursary and Rob George Foundation. These two sponsors are for athletes that need funding in order to progress their athletics careers:
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/lloydcowanathleticsbursary
https://therobgeorgefoundation.co.uk/making-a-donation/
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hey guys, this is a follow on from last week's episode on being purposeful and intentional in 2023.
enjoy and stay blessed!
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happy [belated] new year to you all guys!
in this first episode of the new year, we're diving into the things we wish to change and also what we aim to implement within our personal lives, our relationships and society at large.
hope you all enjoy and share with your friends and fam; may God comfort and strengthen you through the ups and downs of this new year, let's get it!
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today's episode wraps up 2022 for the podcast!! AND IT'S IN PERSON!!
go check our YouTube channel too
we sat down with Clapton, who some of you will recognise from a few episodes ago, to have a chat about who we really are and how the podcast has changed, as well as our personal lives outside of content creation - hope enjoy this chat we've got for you today!
we're so grateful to see the end of another great year - thank you guys so much for all the kindness and support; despite us making a lot of changes, we still receive your love for our content regardless; so we want to wish you a purposeful, joyful and blessed 2023
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in tonight's episode, we brought on super-talented artist Mike Robert on to discuss the importance of finding the right community, the struggles of being stuck in sin, the pressures of being a pastor's kid, and sacrificing passions and certain people to find peace and purpose...this and a whole lot more!
make sure to check out Mike's two singles (link below):
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Z6gBraSBYAe5DyuQmcTW3?si=heVnzP3XSJKhlyiormafXA
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what's good guys!
in this episode, we dive into an aspiring sprinter, Randell Van Den Berg's journey regarding athletics, his faith, and his life in 6th form.
the episode title conveys a lot of what we learned from listening to someone as wise and determined as Randell, which is to be willing to ask questions, be open-minded and ready to learn from different people and in different settings or environments. We are never too good, too skilled or too old to learn new things and keep improving at whatever we do.
we hope this episode blesses you and/or someone you know, so ensure you share this with them too, love.
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In this episode, we brought on Kwamz; a talented and multifaceted creative who makes the commitment to encourage and edify people by spreading the word of God on social media. We brought him on to talk about the pivotal moment in his faith journey/when he decided to go "all in", what he thinks a lot of Christians suffer from in this modern society, the issues of labeling ourselves as believers instead of living it, as well as some other topics.
Let us know what you think, via all our socials.
Give Kwamz a follow too on his TikTok. He occasionally does live streams which are heated yet informative. All links are below:
https://www.tiktok.com/@kwamz01?\_t=8XoypxQX4rd&\_r=1
https://www.instagram.com/kwamz011/
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good evening lovely people!
today we discuss how to find intentionality and purpose in what we do, rekindling interests and passions to use for God to bless others, learning from others and how we endure moments of doubt or stagnation in our creativity and personal lives.
enjoy and God bless you all
love.
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what's good guys!
hope to kick start your weekend with a very important and engaging episode, joined by Clapton Isaac - a good friend and fellow believer who also is launching his own podcast (The Moments Podcast).
as hosts, we were just all ears this whole episode, so just tap in to all that Clapton has to say, whether you're in the church now or no longer in the church... there's so much encouragement within this message that focuses on...
- personal and collective accountability & vulnerability - how can we show this?
- prioritising Jesus over wanting to be known inside/outside of church (i.e. bringing celeb culture into church)
- how we interact with and bridge the gap between race, gender etc. as a faith
- the impact of a lack of humility and perspective on other people's walk/faith
- the prevalence of cliques and hierarchy within church
and SO MUCH more!
This one's hot man, stick around and be blessed as you tune in. Love
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Tonight, we're getting into our own personal accounts of the season we're in, and a word of encouragement for others. Specifically how we can drop the pride and not only accept but work on what God has given us to use for His glory; regardless of whatever interests, hobbies and passions we have; not focusing on when we reap from the benefits but always remember the purpose behind what we do.
Be blessed as you listen, and share with someone who might need to hear this too. Love.
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Enjoy the second part of our convo (slightly longer :))
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This episode will have you reloading it and hmmm'ing and 🤌 in agreement with the wisdom Zak brought to us today.
He's a gospel artist, but we hear all the back stories that lead up to him dropping every selfish desire and following what God has laid on his heart, and reaching people through music and creativity.
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what's goooood!
this week we had our amazing guest Carmen drop some serious dimes and wise words - to summarise this wonderful episode, we discussed the following things when we spoke with her:
- New age spirituality - what it entails + her own journey through it
- Finding and committing to knowing God
- How her journey of faith has impacted her personal life with her kids
- Coming out of our comfort zones // representing Jesus' love to others in everyday life
- Christian social media content creators
...this list isn't exhaustive but is most of what was covered
Where there's vulnerability, there's a willingness to share one's weaknesses, thus helping us to edify each other, and share more encouragement and empathy.
We don't have to perform or pretend, we can really dig deep so our hearts can find more peace. We find this in our faith in Jesus.
We share our struggles in this episode. Things we stumbled into and areas in which we felt diminished.
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This conversation was well overdue. For those who remember, Joe had been in our Christmas video in 2020 but hadn't properly featured on the pod due to technical issues. But we know that God is intentional. Joe's had the most phenomenal year in every area. He's here to take us through the stories of his faith, his track journey and more. JT and Dez dive into their personal faith life but allow Joe to take the floor for most of this conversation as our esteemed guest.
We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we did recording it. Stay blessed. Keep the faith.
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how do we measure greatness?
how can we all strive to achieve greatness, regardless of what we do?
how do we measure greatness?
how can we all strive to achieve greatness, regardless of what we do?
Let people have their moments. This applies to both sides of the story.
AJ should've let Usyk have his as the deserved victor. But we, as viewers, should've shown grace before bashing a man that's clearly worked his backside off to get in the ring with an immensely skilled fighter for a second time after being schooled the first. Let him be emotional because we all know, some of us may have reacted and behaved the same way. We're all human, is what I'm saying.
Video version is on YouTube.
Stay blessed.
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Let people have their moments. This applies to both sides of the story.
AJ should've let Usyk have his as the deserved victor. But we, as viewers, should've shown grace before bashing a man that's clearly worked his backside off to get in the ring with an immensely skilled fighter for a second time after being schooled the first. Let him be emotional because we all know, some of us may have reacted and behaved the same way. We're all human, is what I'm saying.
Video version is on YouTube.
Stay blessed.
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Food food food. and recovery (for all you top athletes tuning in).
This is all relative but nonetheless our interesting and somewhat relatable takes on...
- eating out vs cooking
- snacking during the day
- recipes good after training days
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when cooking becomes fun
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more :)
University students and athletes, let us know your experiences over the past year or 2 with food and "trying your best" to be disciplined with your money as well as your gut!
Until next week, God bless you all and enjoy the weekend.
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Part 2 with the legend that is Greg Poleon. Enjoy.
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What's good lovely people. Consistency is key. And we're not slacking anytime soon. Another amazing guest today guys, and it's always a blessing to do these interviews.
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Greg Poleon. Brooklyn born and raised. Came to light up the UK basketball scene. Mission accomplished thus far, with the NBL Player of the Year 20/21 to his name. Still got loads more to give at 24 years of age.
It was a pleasure talking to him and picking his brain a little bit on life in the US vs UK, his basketball journey from a kid until now, the culture in NYC, societal issues in the US and more.
Share this with your friends and anyone who may want to hear this one. We going global you heard!! Visions is going global! (say amen).
God bless guys, and enjoy your weekend.
What's your take on cancel culture?
Think it's doing what it's supposed to? OR do you reckon it's got a bit out of hand and is preventing people from learning and edifying themselves?
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Keeping the interviews in full swing. Once again, joined by a young star in the making in, Sophie Walton. Recently had her first GB U20 experience and her first UK Indoor Champs, coming 4th in the final. Doing all this aged 17 at the time. Away from the track, she owns a brand specialising in sportswear and tote bags called SoFit. She discusses all this and more on this episode so enjoy!
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Part 2 to our episode with Zoe!
Enjoy and have a fruitful weekend.
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Is it too late to wish you guys a happy new year?
Screw it man, we arrived late with pods this time around and since this is our first upload of the year, we had to come correct for you guys.
Huge guest today. Zoë Sedney. Olympic Debutant in Tokyo at 19 years old. Making her country and family proud, with so much in store for future competitions.
Hope you guys have had a smooth start to the year!
Let's make it a great one.
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Wrapping up this year, with one last episode.
These are the lessons we both learned about ourselves and life in general and general things we've experienced in 2021.
Have an great, prosperous and fulfilling 2022!!
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Today we're talking sports, so sit back, grab your snack and enjoy our chat about money, football and track.
BARS
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This was such a dope conversation with an amazing guy. Joe Fuggle is a Loughborough University student and the founder of theathleteplace.
We invited him to discuss his experience with athletics and how his dreams of becoming an athlete led him to creating a platform that not only benefits athletes but also everyone around those athletes: parents, coaches etc. He dropped so many gems, so this recording is a bit longer than usual but we touched on:
- Finding Purpose // Using it To Help Others in Similar Situations
- Finding Life Balance as a Student Athlete // Challenges Faced
- Not Being Afraid To Be The Person Making A Change
- Organisations' Need To Develop Relationships
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Yes people, we're here again for the concluding part of our conversation with Rech Miller. Make sure to give him a follow on his personal socials below too!!
We discussed...
- Call room antics and verbal sparring
- Seasons of frustration, seeking guidance from others and reflecting
- The impact Lloyd Cowan had on his journey
- Training with Coach Mills (Usain Bolt's former coach)
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NEW SEASON OF G2K!!
It's been going on for a minute, so new beginnings are necessary.
Who better to be joined by than track athlete and creative (part of The Narrative Podcast and Trak Archives), Rechmial Miller, hailing from South London. This is JUST the first part of our conversation with him, more gems to be dropped over the weekend, so look out for that!
From this episode with Rech, we touched on...
- Brand endorsements for young athletes
- Elite performance + its effects on mental health/life balance
- "Changing the Narrative"
- Examples of standards of greatness
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Yes people, back with a new shade, branding, the LOT!! (was needed to be honest).
We're gonna need to hear from you guys as well on this topic, so let us know on our socials what you personally think.
We touch on the following;
- Deception of Relationships on Social Media
- Lust or Love?
- Pre-university Break Ups
- What Can Go Down at University? (relationship-wise)
We decided to change a few of the reflect questions to the following:
- Is trust broken more often in relationships nowadays? Why/why not?
- Why do some couples call it quits before university?
These questions are also on our Instagram feed, so don't hesitate to engage:
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Earlier last year, we were blessed to have a chat with Nathanael Ogbeta, who now plays for Shrewsbury Town FC and has represented England at a youth level since the U16s, having also previously played for Manchester City for 9 years.
Nathanael discussed with us:
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Early stages and being in demand from top Premier League clubs
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Training with and getting to know Man City's First Team & chats with KDB ;)
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Importance of putting God First and playing for His glory
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Sibling relationships as motivation
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Update since we recorded with Nathanael🔝
He's had a great start with his new club Shrewsbury bagging 4 goals and assists so far, only arriving in January. Give him a follow on his socials below of course to watch and support his journey
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Question of the Day (QOTD) is 'can money buy happiness in any situation?'
We touched on....
- Social media perceptions
- Drip culture
- Relationships and sex being overrated
- Loving yourself FIRST
Let us know what you think about this series guys!
What we're rating today includes....
- Designer brands
- Rap & RnB artists
- African cuisine
- Fast food restaurants
- Social media
- Football
- Track & field
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Yooo guys, hope you are all well and blessed. Today's short chat was about...
- Jeff Bezos and Amazon = Gone Clear
- Rappers' Brands/Business Ventures
- Tik Tok Fame, Money and Happiness
In today's quick talk, the guys discuss...
- Being more self-aware (+ some tips)
- Dealing with self-doubt
- Childhood memories: Then v Today
- Being more present
Yesirrrrr, is that 3 consistent episodes on the bounce?!
...Ok let's not get overly excited, but we are back with a 'Short & Sweet' episode, covering:
- Mental Health (picking up from last episode)
- Providing value
- Little acts making a huge difference
- Being a doer!
As we step into a new month, let's learn to embrace any changes we may be going through in life. Yes change is painful and uncomfortable, but being in the same spot is what will be more painful in the long run.
Don't regret anything you decide to start this month. Benefits may not come straight away, but opportunity can arise at any point. So let's stay faithful and enjoy the flippin' good weather we're getting at the moment.
Blessings
Disclaimer: You might hear some loud, ear-blasting sounds at some points, when we're talking, so apologies in advance and headphone wearers, you've been warned ;)
ANYWAYS, we're back. Hope you're all well. Today's discussed topics are on the cover art for this episode (saves time right?).
Again apologies for the ear-blasting sounds, we obviously got too carried away when recording loool.
So relax and enjoy your Sunday and please pray that we stay consistent for you guys. Keep the requests coming, all are appreciated. Till' then, tek' it easy and God bless.
OUR FIRST EVER IN-PERSON RECORDING!! Hope you guys enjoy this one.
Disclaimer: We clearly recorded this early last month, judging by the world events discussed at the time, which were:
- Capitol Hill Riots
- Double Standards
- Neglecting Uni Students
- Exams Cancelled... Again!
- Influencers in Dubai
- Waiting to Be Free
- News is draining
Intro: HappiMusic - Still Dre (Dre & Snoop Dogg Flip) 👈 HIS MUSIC IS COLD! And he just released a new song, "For Me", it slaps ;)
Outro: jglad - Caroline Beat His beats are top too, check his out.
Last year, we were joined by Kristian Imroth, a GB long-distance runner in another Get2Know. Topics discussed:
- Competing at European Champs
- Suffering a 6 Month Injury
- From Football to Athletics
- Adjustments to Reach the Top Level
- Sacrificing Social Life
This short interview was packed with so much value and inspiration, so big shoutout to Kristian for joining us. Show some love, his socials below:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristian_imroth/
We loved recording this episode and it was great to have seven-time British Triple Jump Champion, Naomi Ogbeta as today's #Get2Know guest.
In this episode, we get to know more about:
- Experiences at British Champs
- Broadcasting and Presenting as an Athlete
- Importance of Her Faith
- Juggling Uni and Athletics
- Football Charity Work
- Her Passion for Media & Photography
Naomi also has her own online platform for sports-people and creatives to "team up, create content and tell untold stories". Do give it a follow!
https://www.instagram.com/threepointstart/
https://www.instagram.com/naomiogbeta/
There are a few misconceptions about Christianity. We don't list them all in this video, don't worry. But here are a few of them, as well as mistakes that, as Christians ourselves, tend to make (talking from personal experience).
P.S, we're NOT preaching, this is simply what we believe the misconceptions are and how we feel things can change - we're also like EVERY other Christian on our journey, with many bumps and falls. No judgement and no perfection here. We're still God's 'work-in progress'.
Topics discussed:
- Judging others
- Social media Christianity
- Drinking
- Falling into sins again
- Sex before marriage
Thank you for listening, we appreciate your continuous support for real!! We'll keep trying our best to upload and give you content as often as possible. Till our next upload, stay blessed, take care of yourselves and have a great week.
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In August, Dez & JT sat down and talked about the benefits and drawbacks of social media and its impact on our generation. Topics discussed:
• Short-term Thinking and Relationships
• Investing in Yourself
• Exaggeration of Drip & Fashion Sense
• Elevating Your Friends and Their Hustle
• Living By Insta Posts & Meme Page Jokes
• Living With Purpose or For the Clout?
You already know the drill Visions Fam, please like and subscribe, turning the notifications bell on! We know you're tired of Zooms, don't worry we're cooking up and we'll be doing face-to-face when Boris opens the doors again. Till then, take care of yourselves, check up on loved ones and have a blessed week!
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It was an absolute pleasure to 'virtually' sit down and have a chat with the elite sports coach and international GB sprinter @mr_syers. He came with a boatload of knowledge and advice for athletes, coaches & just young people in general whilst also sharing his own journey in the sport.
Topics discussed:
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Being Patient
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Dealing With Long-term Injuries
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"You're Not Always Going To Win'"
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Giving Unsung Athletes a Chance
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Physical & Mental Preparation
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What Young Athletes Have, Now
Huge thanks to Aidan for recording with us. You know what to do Visions Fam - please like & comment, but more importantly, share with someone you feel, needs to hear this, whether you know them or not! Let's keep the vibes flowing.
Stay blessed. Have a good weekend.
Giving you guys another #GET2KNOW episode.
Absolutely loved recording this episode with Olympic & World medallist and GB sprinter, Desiree Henry, who shared her story in athletics and sprinting thus far.
We hope you guys enjoy this one and don't forget to give us your thoughts below
Blessings
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After ghosting, we're back with something that has sparked a lot of outrage, our A-Level results.
Topics discussed:
Advice to GCSE students
Be grateful for the results you got (if you got into uni)
Praying and trusting God in everything
Gavin and Ofqual and the sudden U-turn
Hope in our generation
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General concerns/questions:
Why did Gavin not follow Scotland's example? Why were private schools seen to have a huge boost in A*-A entries? Is the U-turn going to save everyone? What new systems within education should we have? What next for thousands of medical students who are being rejected?
If you've been affected or just want to discuss educational concerns in future episodes, feel free to email/message us on the following platforms:
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We're back and excited to be joined by aspiring pro footballer, Hasan Ali.
But above all, in today's episode we're paying our respects and remembering the life of the young and talented Luca Skivington, Hasan's close friend. On 6 August 2019, 1 year ago today, Luca was sadly involved in a car crash and passed away.
As well as telling us about his journey within football so far, Hasan shares with us how losing someone very close to him had a impact on his life and how he managed to recover.
Our prayers and love to every single person who was very blessed to know someone like Luca.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
What's good everyone, hope you're all taking it easy and keeping well.
Really special episode as we're joined by US 110m Hurdler, Daniel Roberts. This episode was really insightful and inspiring for both Dez & JT, and I'm sure you guys will also feel the same way.
Daniel talks about how his university experience and how it helped him, how important God is to him and his gift and a whole lot more. Big thanks to Daniel for joining us on the podcast and sharing his knowledge!
Hope you guys enjoy
God bless
In today’s episode, JT sits down with a good friend, Samad, to discuss issues within our schools and our communities. Topics discussed: Kindness Importance of unity Microaggressions Educating Our White Friends Intro: LuKremBo Outro: jglad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visions-community/message
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Quick overview of this current situation by both Dez & JT.
Stay posted for part 2 coming with another guest!
Don’t stay silent, let’s keep empowering each other till there’s permanent change. God bless you all🙏🏾
Topics discussed:
Black Lives Matter Protests
Government Inactivity
Empowering Young Black People
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It’s something that we all know exists, but we all struggle to deal with when it comes round. So today we’re addressing adversity, because it’s inevitable but always something that can inspire great change. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visions-community/message
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Back again people! Joined once again by Destiny after that 10-10 performance that inspired and helped so many listeners.
We’re happy to be hosting this new series entitled ‘Real Relations’ where we’ll be having chats but also inviting guests to talk about how their personal relationships with others has affected their character, mindset and shaped them to be the person they are now.
We really want to hear from you guys, so send us in your questions and messages on our Anchor Page.
Stay blessed and stay posted for more!
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Today, we get a little insight into Destiny’s experience as a young athlete with Olympic & World success in sight. (future gold medallist for shooo!). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visions-community/message
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Back with JT on this one!
Use the talent you have to bring forth opportunities, and put yourself out there on social media to bring a positive influence.
(p.s I’m not a narcissist, I just don’t want you guys making the same mistakes when choosing to pursue things like I did).
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Wanted to give you guys some tips and reassurance to stay optimistic. Please do share with family members and other friends. Follow us on Insta & Facebook @visionspod_
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Myself, Rory & David share our opinions on how necessary/unnecessary certain relationships are in reality. Listen with open minds, because I know for sure, not all of you may agree. But do stay locked for laughs and just good energy. Stay blessed, JT.
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In today’s episode, I’m letting y’all know that you can’t let “analysis paralysis” suck you in from your surroundings and things that also matter. It’s better to achieve equilibrium in every aspect of your life, for true happiness. Stay blessed🙏🏾
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