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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

Mason Plumlee Podcast: Denver Nugget and Former Duke Player

Mason Plumlee joins us to talk Duke-UNC…his NBA career…his brothers…Coach K…and faith. BIO: Our guest today is a center and power forward for the Denver Nuggets. He played his college basketball at Duke where he won a National Championship in 2010. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft. Plumlee has also played for the Portland Trail Blazers. He has an older brother, Miles, and a younger brother, Marshall, and all three brothers won NCAA Championships while ...

Feb 08, 201825 min

Phil Murphy Podcast: ESPN Anchor

Phil Murphy joins us to discuss the Super Bowl, getting married, and his unique role at ESPN BIO: Phil Murphy has been at ESPN since 2010. He has worked as a producer, reporter, and on-air anchor, contributing to ESPN’s coverage of college football, college basketball, recruiting and MMA. This week he's been in Minnesota covering the Super Bowl for ESPN international- Africa, Australia, and the Philippines. Topics Discussed with Phil Murphy: * Getting married on Saturday and then heading to Supe...

Feb 03, 201830 min

Chris Maragos Podcast: Philadelphia Eagles Safety

Chris Maragos discusses the Super Bowl, his injury, and the Eagles' brotherhood BIO: Our guest today is a Safety and special teams ace for the Philadelphia Eagles. Before joining the Eagles he was a member of the Seahawks from 2011-13 where he won a Super Bowl. He's a husband and father of 3. I'm excited to welcome Chris Maragos back on UNPACKIN' it to talk about the upcoming super bowl, faith, and life. ADDITIONAL TOPICS DISCUSSED: * The Eagles being considered underdogs * The Eagles fans * Exp...

Jan 30, 201827 min

Marcus Spears Podcast: ESPN College Football Analyst & Former NFL DE

Marcus Spears discusses why he chose to analyze college football over the NFL...and talks about his faith in Jesus. Bio: Our guest today played nine seasons in the NFL as a defensive end with the Cowboys and Ravens. He was a first-round draft pick in 2005 after a great college career at LSU, where he won a National Championship. He is now a college football analyst for the SEC network and ESPN, appearing on SEC Nation and Thinking Out Loud. He's a husband and father of three. Additional Topics D...

Jan 23, 201837 min

Block Out the Clutter

Bryce unpacks Pederson's message to the Eagles...and how we, too, can block out the noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 20182 min

Matt Overton Podcast: Long Snapper for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Matt Overton shares his inspiring story about making it to the NFL...being cut...being injured...and growing in his faith along the way. Bio: Matt Overton is a long snapper for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He spent 2012-2016 playing for the Indianapolis Colts where he made the Pro Bowl in 2013. He played his college football at Western Washington. In November, he was placed on injured reserve and is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. Matt Overton has remained upbeat as you can see on his twitte...

Jan 13, 201832 min

Putting Aside Hurts, Alabama Wins

Bryce unpacks Jalen Hurts cheering from the sideline...and how we, too, can support others despite our own disappointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 20182 min

Coaches Being Fired and Replaced

Bryce unpacks the process of firing coaches and replacing them with someone new...and what it means to get rid of certain mindsets in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 20182 min

Instant Gratification and Firing Coaches

Bryce unpacks the decision-making process for teams who fire their coaches...and building our lives on a solid foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 20172 min

Next or Present?

Bryce unpacks how easily in sports and the Christmas season we are onto the next thing...and the importance of being present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 20172 min

Christmas Special: Podcast From Snowflake Village (Part 2)

The outrageousness continues as we discuss our favorite Christmas songs, eggnog, the Heisman Trophy, and being present. Other Topics Include: * Bryce's McDonald's and Chick-fil-A story. * Watching a Hallmark Movie and Hornets game at the same time. * The song Bryce plays when he wakes up on Christmas morning. * Running down the stairs Christmas morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 15, 201740 min

Christmas Special: Podcast From Snowflake Village (Part 1)

We discuss the top Christmas movies...ornaments...the NFL...and the Home Alone 1 vs. Home Alone 2 debate. Topics Also Include: * Bryce shares which part of a Christmas movie he fast forwards through. * Why people like A Christmas Story movie so much. * A breakdown of the Santa Clause movies. * An NFC South breakdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 201731 min

Mike Minter Podcast: Former Panther and Current Campbell Head Coach

Mike updates us on his coaching career... tells us about his daily "Power Hour" and how to discover greatness in life...and also talks Christmas with Bryce. Other Interview Topics: * Philosophy on making practice like a game. * What God has taught him this past year. * Campbell becoming a scholarship school. * An impressive freshman quarterback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 08, 201729 min

Smart’s Significant Season

Bryce unpacks Kirby Smart's philosophy for his team...and how we can implement it into our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 20172 min

Hunter Henry Podcast: Tight End for the LA Chargers

Hunter opens up about his faith, his big game on Thanksgiving, and his proposal story. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL draft after playing his college football at Arkansas and has helped the Chargers turn things around this season. Topics on the podcast include: * Why being a pastor's kid prepared him for the NFL * His favorite Christmas movie * His music preferences * Playing in LA * What he's been learning this season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 04, 201726 min

Bagley III Reminds Robinson of Duncan

Bryce unpacks the recent comparison made to Tim Duncan...and whether or not our lives remind others of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 20172 min

Thankful for Injuries

Bryce unpacks the injuries in sports and life, and how thankful we can be for how they lead to victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 01, 20172 min

“We Talk, We Listen”

Bryce unpacks the slogan on Michigan State's warm-up shirts...and what it means to hear God's voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 20172 min

Mark Price Podcast: Head Coach of Charlotte 49ers

Bryce catches up with UNCC's head coach, Mark Price, as he gets ready for his third season leading the Charlotte 49ers. Mark Price, former NBA player known for his great shooting, shows how he is faithfully and patiently building the UNCC Charlotte 49er's basketball program as head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 201719 min

Controlling Fantasy Football

Bryce unpacks how we think we control Fantasy Football...and the importance of letting go in our own lives, while accepting God is in control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 20172 min

Jeb Blazevich Podcast: Georgia Senior Tight End

Georgia tight end, Jeb Blazevich, discusses the challenge of Georgia being 8-0, leading the younger guys, proposing to his fiance, and his faith growing in college. * Jeb, a native of Charlotte, NC, is a senior tight end at Georgia. * Blazevich was named to the 2016 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and to last year’s SEC Community Service Team for his dedication to volunteering. * He represented the Bulldogs on a UGA Athletic Association mission trip to Costa Rica where more than 2,000 pairs of sho...

Nov 04, 201722 min

How is Your Offensive Line?

Bryce unpacks the NFL's decline in offensive line play...and considers the importance of having a solid O-line in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 20172 min

Wade Heads to the Bench

Bryce unpacks Wade's willingness to go to the bench for the Cavs...and consider what it looks like to give up our own starting position in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 20172 min

The Panic Meter for NFL Teams

Bryce unpacks the NFL teams that are in an outright panic...and discusses how to handle panic in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 20172 min

Who Do We Blame for U.S. Soccer Losing?

Bryce unpacks U.S. Soccer's elimination...and discusses the blame game in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 20172 min

NFL Teams Experience Breakthroughs

Bryce unpacks how a few NFL teams turned things around in Week 4...and discusses the breakthroughs we need in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 20172 min

Greg Jennings Podcast: Transition from NFL to Fox & Making His Faith His Own

Greg Jennings is a former NFL wide receiver and 2x Pro Bowler who played from 2006-2015. He won a super bowl with the Packers. He is now an analyst with Fox Sports, an actor, and a family man. Topics Include: * Greg explains what it's like for him to watch football now that he's retired * Greg shares about becoming an NFL analyst * Greg discusses how the transition away from the NFL has gone for him * He tells us which NFL team has been most surprising this year * He opens up about his faith and...

Oct 01, 201717 min

Why are the Players Kneeling or Standing?

Bryce unpacks the protests and conflicting messages of the NFL...and considers what it means to keep the message clear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 20172 min

Mark Schlereth Podcast: Leaving ESPN, NFL Opportunity, and Faith

Mark Schlereth Interview: NFL Analyst Discusses the Season, Leaving ESPN, and Loving People About Our Guest: Mark spent 16 years as an analyst with ESPN, appearing on radio and TV. He won three Super Bowls as an offensive lineman playing with the Redskins from 1989-1994, and the Broncos from 1995-2000. Now you can see him on FS1 throughout the week, and as an in-game analyst on Fox NFL Sundays. He was born in Alaska, played his college football at Idaho, has his own Stinkin' Good Green Chile Sau...

Sep 22, 201734 min
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