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The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

UNPACKIN' itwww.unpackinit.com
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.

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Episodes

The Positive and Negative Spin on Week Two

Bryce unpacks the different perspectives we can take on the first two weeks of the NFL...and considers the importance of choosing the positive spin in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 20172 min

Scott Hanson Podcast: RedZone Host Talks Faith and Football

Scott Hanson Interview: NFL RedZone, Fantasy Football, and the Prodigal Son About our Guest: Host of NFL RedZone. NFL RedZone airs every Sunday starting at 1:00 pm, providing all of the exciting plays and touchdowns as they happen. Scott is the guy taking us from game to game. Topics Include: * Stories about his off-season and the mission trip he went on. * Story lines he was most intrigued by heading into the season. * Fantasy players to keep an eye on. * The excitement of watching the RedZone....

Sep 20, 201724 min

Clint Gresham Podcast: Winning and Losing a Super Bowl

Clint Gresham Interview: Lessons Learned from Winning and Losing a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks About Our Guest: Our guest this week is an author, international speaker, husband, Young Life leader, TCU Grad, and Super Bowl winner. He was the long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks from 2010-2015. He has a new book called Becoming: Loving the Process to Wholeness releasing on October 3rd, but can be pre-ordered on becomingbook.com. Topics Include: * What it's like to get the call about bein...

Sep 19, 201727 min

Reality of Injuries in the NFL

Bryce unpacks the pain and suffering NFL players experience...and discusses how to handle our own "injuries" in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 20172 min

“Are you Interested? Or are you Committed?”

Bryce unpacks the hype video from the Philadelphia Eagles...and asks the same question, "Are you interested? Or are you committed?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 20172 min

The Lions Invest in Stafford

Bryce unpacks the massive contract Matthew Stafford signed with the Lions...and discusses what it means to invest in what's most valuable in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 20172 min

App State Over Michigan 10-Year Anniversary: Guest Mark Speir

Mark Speir Interview: Former ASU Assistant Coach and Current Head Coach at Western Carolina Shares Memories From App State Over Michigan Episode Summary: Bryce and Coach Speir reminisce about this epic upset (Appalachian State vs. Michigan), share their perspectives on what this win meant, and discuss the important role faith played within the leadership of the team. Also, you can hear clips from the media before and after the big game. About Our Guest: Mark Speir is the head football coach at W...

Sep 01, 201741 min

Will Cam and the Panthers Change?

Bryce unpacks the changes Cam and the Panthers are making...and discusses how changes happen in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 20172 min

David Pollack Podcast

David Pollack Interview: ESPN College Football Analyst Shares How He's Thankful for Suffering a Career-Ending Neck Injury Summary: Our guest on this week's podcast is David Pollack, a top college football analyst for ESPN, who can be seen on College Gameday during the fall. He played his college football at the University of Georgia, where he won the SEC Player of the Year Award, and was also recognized as the top defensive player in the nation. Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first rou...

Aug 23, 201732 min

Fantasy Football Special & Bryce Shares Personal News

* On this special edition of the UNPACKIN' it Podcast, Bryce Johnson talks about his recent Fantasy Football draft and explains why he plays Fantasy. * He talks about his strategies and underrated players to draft, while describing how Fantasy Football has a deeper purpose in his life. * Bryce also opens up about the very disappointing news he heard this week. * He wraps up the show with a thought about the NFL's "mindfulness training." * Thanks to our new ministry partner: www.uncommen.org Host...

Aug 23, 201724 min

The Mind in the NFL

Bryce unpacks the mindful movement in the NFL...and the importance of our own thought life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 20172 min

The Underappreciated Coordinator

Bryce unpacks how many fans don't appreciate the offensive coordinator...and discusses what it means to be filled with gratitude each day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 20172 min

Watson and the Big Playbook

Bryce unpacks how Clemson standout and first round draft pick, Deshaun Watson, must be prepared to execute the playbook if he's going to succeed as a quarterback for the Houston Texans...and how as followers of Jesus, we need to regularly read our playbook, the Bible, in order to have impact on the lives of others and experience positive change in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 20172 min

The Nasty Grassy Hill

Bryce unpacks Jordan Spieth’s situation on the 13th hole before he makes a run to secure the win…and discusses the hills we face in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 20172 min

Decision Interceptions

Bryce unpacks Andrew Luck cutting down on interceptions he shouldn’t be throwing, and discusses the decisions we no longer need to make as followers of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 20172 min

Justin Wren Podcast

Justin Wren Interview: Professional MMA Fighter for Bellator MMA and Founder of Fight for the Forgotten Summary: Justin Wren, professional MMA fighter for Bellator MMA, joins us on UNPACKIN' it. Justin began competing in 2006, and has spent time in the UFC and as a cast member on Spike TV's, The Ultimate Fighter. Beyond the cage, he's got a strong passion to fight for the most bullied people in the world. He is the founder of Fight for the Forgotten and wrote a book with the same name. Hosted on...

Jul 25, 201728 min

Valuing the Home Run

Bryce unpacks the value baseball has placed on the home run...and consider where we place the most value in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 20172 min

Shutting Down the Star Power

Bryce unpacks how a shutdown cornerback actually shuts down his star power...and how we should serve in obscurity and out of the limelight as followers of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 20172 min

What Would You Do With $125 Million?

Bryce unpacks Derek Carr's new contract and the comments he made about his money. He also shares what it means to be a giver (even when you aren't a millionaire)...and how we should excitedly look for opportunities to have open hands and generous hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 20172 min

Brandon Williams Podcast

Brandon Williams Interview: Former NFL Wide-Receiver, Broadcaster, Speaker, Author, Life and Business Coach Summary: This week's guest is former NFL Wide-Receiver, Brandon Williams. Brandon spent time with the 49ers, Rams, and Steelers after being a third-round pick in 2006 out of Wisconsin. Currently, he's a broadcaster, speaker, and life and business coach. Brandon is also the author of Millionaire Mindset – 7 Principles Athletes Need For Financial Freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Jul 25, 201731 min

Lorenzo Alexander Podcast

Lorenzo Alexander Interview: Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, Twice Recognized as His Team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, and President of the Aces Foundation Summary: This week's UNPACKIN' it interview is with Lorenzo Alexander, a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills and President of the Aces Foundation. He played his college football at the University of California, and since joining the NFL in 2005, has spent time with the Panthers, Redskins, Cardinals, and Raiders. He's a two time Pro Bowler,...

Jul 25, 201732 min

Tim Worley Podcast

Tim Worley Interview: Former NFL Running Back Shares a Powerful Story of God's Grace and Redemption Summary: On this week's podcast, Bryce brings on Tim Worley who was selected 7th overall in the 1989 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, after a very successful career at Georgia. He was the first person in Steelers history to receive a one million dollar signing bonus. In 2007, he was inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame. Although he struggled on and off the field, and at one point he...

Jul 25, 201731 min

Tony Dungy Podcast

Tony Dungy Interview: Hall of Fame Coach, Super Bowl Winner, and NBC Football Analyst Talks About Still Being A Coach Summary: Tony Dungy, a Super Bowl winner, author, national spokesman for All Pro Dad, and analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America is our guest on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast. Tony shares his thoughts on going from coaching to broadcasting, along with the goals he'd like to accomplish in his future. He also unpacks today's Christian coach and athlete...his off-season inte...

Jul 24, 201717 min

Kirk Cousins Podcast

Kirk Cousins Interview: Washington Redskins QB and Author of Game Changer Tells Us How His Faith Grew During His Rookie Year Summary: Today on the show, quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Bryce. He was a star at Michigan State before being drafted in 2012 by the Washington Redskins, and the author of the book, Game Changer - Faith, Football, and Finding Your Way. Kirk tells Bryce how his mindset is different going into this season...how his faith grew during his rookie year...and what music he liste...

Jul 14, 201718 min

Ernie Johnson Podcast

Ernie Johnson Interview: Host of TNT’s Inside the NBA Talks About His Faith, Family, and Caring for People Behind the Scenes Summary: On this week's podcast, our guest is Ernie Johnson, the host of TNT's Inside the NBA and the NCAA Tournament. Ernie is a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a father of six children, as well as, a three-time sports Emmy-award-winner and author of the book, Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments that Make Life Extraordinary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Jul 14, 201727 min

Rob Maaddi Podcast

Rob Maaddi Interview: Philadelphia Sports Writer for The Associated Press since 2000, Bestselling Author, Radio and TV Personality, and Speaker Shares his Faith Journey Summary: On this week's podcast, our guest is a bestselling author, radio and television personality, and speaker, Rob Maaddi. Based in Philadelphia, Rob has covered local and national sports for The Associated Press for almost 20 years. He is an author of six books, including Baseball Faith: 52 MLB Stars Reflect on Their Faith a...

Jun 24, 201729 min

The Willingness to Pass

Bryce unpacks the Golden State Warriors' beautiful passing...and explains what "passing" represents in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 20172 min

Admitting We Need Help

Bryce unpacks the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Championship...and how Durant joining their team, was an admission of needing their help. He also challenges us to remember that the “me mentality” is empty and worthless...and when we don't turn to God for strength, we fall short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 20172 min

Choosing to Skip and Sacrifice

Bryce unpacks Phil Mickelson's decision to skip the US Open...and discusses what it means to have our decisions aligned with God, instead of the pressures and pleasures of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 20172 min

Tony Bennett Podcast

Tony Bennett Interview: Virginia Head Basketball Coach and Former NBA Player Shares About Life as Coach, Dad, and Husband Summary: Virginia's head basketball coach since 2009, Tony Bennett, comes on the show to talk about these intriguing topics: the challenges he faces with his team's rise to national prominence; being a college basketball coach and Dad to his own kids; what to expect from his team; what he's personally focusing on in the new season; and celebrating 20 years of marriage. Hosted...

Jun 14, 201717 min
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