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This is the UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we relate sports stories to life and faith. Our mission is to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to follow Jesus and become more like Him with sports conversations that truly matter. We also unpack sports, faith, and life with intriguing guests from the sports world. Bryce Johnson is the president of UNPACKIN' it Ministries and is the host. He welcomes rotating guest co-hosts. Shows are released most weeks on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Hosted on Acast. ...
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This week's special episode includes a recent sermon by Bryce Johnson called "Let's Go" that he gave at The Pointe Church in Belmont, NC. In it, he unpacks why we serve others, what it means to be on a team, and how God has designed us with unique gifts. He gives a different perspective on the story of David and Goliath, shares a story about his fi…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Bob Schindler unpack the Harbaugh brothers' approach to football…and how we must emphasize the fundamentals of the Gospel in our approach to a Christ-centered life. Today's Questions: 1. Why is it important for believers to regularly preach the gospel to themselves? 2. What benefits come from us taking time to medita…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Pastor Ray Hardee unpack who is heading into the NFL season on the hot seat…and how we relate to being on the hot seat in life. Today's Questions: 1. How do thankfulness and meditating on God's past faithfulness help us to better navigate difficult seasons of life? 2. Could our stress and anxiety actually be caused b…
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In this special interview, Bryce talks with actor and producer Cameron Arnett. He is one of the stars of the new movie The Forge, which hits theaters on August 23rd. He also starred in the No. 1 family movie of 2019, Overcomer. Earlier in his career, he appeared on Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD. He has won the Ac…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ridge Thomas unpack how Aaron Rodgers is pushing his teammates to get better…and how this relates to the mutual encouragement and building up of fellow followers of Jesus. Chapters 0:00 Teaser 0:31 Intro 3:43 Ridge Thomas 4:41 Why Ridge is a NY Jets Fan 5:30 Insight on the Jet’s Upcoming Season 5:49 Mike (Williams) F…
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Bryce Johnson unpacks what Olympians do on their way to the gold medal…and how this parallels our lives when it comes to being set apart. Today's Questions: How do we balance living in the world while also making sure we are separate from the world? What are some specific ways we can distinguish ourselves as followers of Jesus? What biblical truths…
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In the final podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Matt Vanderbilt unpack how the players in Hoosiers choose to submit to their coach…and how this parallels our surrendering to Jesus and following His ways. Today's Questions: How does submission to God ultimately lead to us living our best life? Why is trust such an …
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Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker Vincent Rey, who spent his entire career from 2010-2018 with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted out of Duke. He is now the Bengals' team chaplain and on staff with Athletes in Action. He’s a husband and a father of four. In this conversation, Vincent discusses how he came to faith, finding identity o…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you encouragement and advice to help you in your upcoming fantasy season. Topics discussed in this episode include: Our decision-making process when it comes to fantasy football and our faith life. What are the most important factors to consider when you are assembling your roster? Breaking…
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In the third podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brad Lowe unpack Kicking and Screaming, discussing how Will Ferrell's character lost his way during his son's soccer season...and how we have to be careful about getting caught up in the wrong things. Today's Questions: How do we respond when we get caught up in the …
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season. Topics discussed in this episode include: Standing firm in our convictions about God and His Word. Fantasy players the guys are starting to waver on as the season approaches. How new quarterbacks will impact the fantasy value of the…
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Bryce Johnson and special guest, Andy Holloway of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast, unpack Fantasy, faith, and life. Topics discussed in this episode include: Navigating family life with children, and how sports can serve to connect a family together. Learning how to avoid idolatry while embracing living in the moment. How Fantasy Football has chang…
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In the second podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Mike Atkins unpack Moneyball, discussing how the movie portrays a general manager’s willingness to approach baseball in a new way…and how this parallels approaching life differently from others. Today's Questions: In what ways do followers of Jesus win by "losing"? …
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season. Topics discussed in this episode include: How do we overcome past mistakes that we have made in fantasy football and in life? Discussing some of the players who have the best and worst value for the upcoming season. Teams whose play…
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In the first podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Chris Ruppe unpack The Sandlot and discuss how the movie’s theme of fear is relevant to us as followers of Jesus. Today's Questions: How can a negative thought life lead to us facing fears as we follow the Lord? What sorts of blessings might we be missing out on beca…
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In this year's "Season Preview", Bryce Johnson gets you primed and ready to succeed this fantasy season. Topics discussed in this episode include: How to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league this season! Five players that Bryce is convinced will thrive this season. Five players Bryce is looking to avoid in this year's drafts. Five guys …
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Bryce interviews former Duke and NBA basketball player Mike Gminski. Mike played for four years at Duke (1976-1980) and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number "43" is retired. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Colin Pinkney, unpack how some teams focus on the future while others focus on winning now…and how we can focus on both by focusing on the One. Today's Questions: How do we balance living in the moment and focusing on the future? How does getting our priorities right help us to live with a proper mindset? What role …
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Bryce interviews Scott Hansen, NFL Redzone and Olympic Goldzone host. They talk Fantasy Football, the upcoming Summer Olympics, and faith. Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship. Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email dev…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, James Metsger, unpack how Bryson DeChambeau ended up winning the U.S. Open while having fun…and how, as followers of Jesus, we can enjoy life and have fun with Him. Today's Questions: What does it look like to have fun in a way that brings glory to God? How do we balance having fun with taking our responsibilities s…
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Bryce interviews Atlanta Hawks assistant coach, Ronald Nored. Ronald is a former Butler point guard (2008–2012) who played in back-to-back National Championship games and was a 2× Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year (2010, 2012). He got into coaching in 2013 and has been an assistant coach with the Celtics, Hornets, and Pacers. He’s a husba…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Steven Stack, unpack the Celtics winning as a team while the Mavs are relying on one player and losing…and how this parallels depending on teammates instead of living life alone. Today's Questions: What practical ways are having "teammates" in our faith journey mutually beneficial? What are the three layers of teamm…
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Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker and college football analyst, David Pollack. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. A longtime college football analyst at ESPN, David now co-hosts a Family Goals podcast and runs the Pollack Family Foundation with his wife, Lindsey. He's a father of…
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, former MLB player Les Norman, unpack how the Milwaukee Brewers are using power to win games…and how as followers of Jesus we have power available to us. Today's Questions: In what ways is God's power available to believers? How do we think about God's power and sovereignty working together? How does understanding ou…
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