2-Minute Timeout: LeBron Leaving
Today we unpack LeBron leaving the Cavaliers...and how God will never leave us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2018•2 min
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
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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INTERVIEW: Eugene Robinson-Panthers Broadcaster-Former NFL Safety
BIO: Eugene Robinson played 16 years in the NFL and played in 3 Super Bowls, winning one in '96 with the Green Bay Packers. He also played for the Seahawks, Falcons, and Panthers and is currently an analyst for Carolina? He was the emcee for the ManUp Charlotte Conference and joined us backstage to discuss... ...Topics... His analysis of the Panthers in the off-season His thoughts on rookie D.J. Moore and his comparison to Steve Smith His thoughts on Norv Turner as the new offensive coordinator ...
Jun 30, 2018•19 min
2-Minute Timeout: Like 7-Eleven
Bryce unpacks Eric Ebron's comment about always being open...and how we can be open to God's leading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Mike Tomlin-Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach
Mike Tomlin is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been since 2007. They won Super Bowl 43 and he became the youngest head coach in NFL history to lead his team to a Super Bowl win. He’s a husband, father, and a graduate of William and Mary. He’s been instrumental in bringing ManUp to Charlotte after years of doing the conference in Pittsburgh…and he joined us backstage at this year's event in Charlotte. ...Topics... His perspective on personal and professional relationships with p...
Jun 23, 2018•20 min
INTERVIEW: Antwaan Randle El
BIO: Antwaan spent nine seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins as a wide receiver. He played his college football at Indiana where he played quarterback. He is a husband and father of six. ...Topics... What he's up to now with the Leadership League and how he's bringing sports fans and NFL legends together The story of surrendering his life to God his senior year of college Living his life for Jesus His decision to marry his wife Making his wife number one in his...
Jun 22, 2018•20 min
2-Minute Timeout: God is For Us
We unpack how the Atlanta Braves' manager is for his players...and how God is for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Thomas Davis-Carolina Panthers Linebacker
BIO: Thomas Davis is a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He’s a Pro Bowler, a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Winner, and has a foundation with his wife called the Thomas Davis Defending Dreams Foundation. He joined us backstage at the ManUp Charlotte Conference. ...Topics Include... His thoughts on the Panthers off-season and their new coaches His thoughts on OTAs and not being able to hit What elements of his game he's working on...
Jun 19, 2018•22 min
2-Minute Timeout: Durant's Validation
Bryce unpacks Kevin Durant's need for validation...and where we should look for our own acceptance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2018•2 min
2-Minute Timeout: Commitment to Relentless Self-Improvement
Bryce unpacks Mike Trout's willingness to continue to improve his game and work on his weaknesses...and how we can do the same with spiritual growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 07, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Jim Caldwell-Former NFL Head Coach
BIO: Our guest today has spent over 40 years in coaching and is the former head coach of the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and Wake Forest. He won a Super Bowl with the Colts and Ravens as an assistant coach. We caught up with him at the Joe Gibbs Celebrity Golf Tournament for a sit-down interview. ...TOPICS INCLUDE... How he's taking advantage of his first real time off of work in 40 years His trip to Israel Being out of coaching at the moment and what God is teaching him His favorite Bibl...
Jun 01, 2018•18 min
2-Minute Timeout: Does it Matter?
Bryce unpacks NFL stories that matter or don't matter...and how we can focus on what matters most in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Perry Tuttle-Former Clemson & NFL WR
BIO: Perry Tuttle was a first-round draft pick in the 1982 NFL draft and played 10 years of pro ball (NFL & CFL) as a wide receiver. Perry will always be remembered for the game-winning catch during the 1982 Orange Bowl that won Clemson a national championship. Perry is a member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame, Clemson Hall of Fame, Davidson County Hall of Fame & the Winnipeg Hall of Fame. Perry is a noted author, speaker, and leadership coach. ...Topics Include... His memories of bei...
May 24, 2018•22 min
2-Minute Timeout: Being Famous and Known
Bryce unpacks the list of the most famous athletes...and discusses what it means to be truly known. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2018•2 min
2-Minute Timeout: Past & Future Failure
Bryce unpacks the Browns future and how just because they failed at the QB position in the past, doesn't mean they will fail with Baker Mayfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Jerry Schemmel-Baseball Broadcaster & GODSPEED Movie
BIO: Our guest today is the play-by-play announcer for the Colorado Rockies. Before that he did play-by-play for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Colorado State. He is a survivor of the crash-landing of United Airlines Flight 232 on July 19, 1989. After escaping the plane, he returned to the wreckage to rescue an 11-month-old baby. His book, “Chosen to Live” describes the experience. In 2015 he cycled 3,000 miles across 12 states in 7 days in the Race Across America and the whole t...
May 15, 2018•24 min
2-Minute Timeout: Mr. Dependability
Bryce unpacks the dependability of Jason Witten throughout his career...and how we can represent the same in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Nate Salley-Former Safety-Ohio State & Carolina Panthers
BIO: Nate Salley is a proud husband, father, and entrepreneur who was a college football player at The Ohio State University and a safety in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers. He and his wife Jasmin are natives of Fort Lauderdale, Fl and currently reside in Fort Mill, SC with their 3 children. He has a new venture called Audible Coaching and Consulting, LLC. https://audiblecoachingandconsulting.com/ ...TOPICS INCLUDE... How and why he ended up at Ohio State Being a captain on the team The role f...
May 05, 2018•21 min
INTERVIEW: Aaron Curry-Former NFL Linebacker-Seahawks & Wake Forest
BIO Aaron Curry is a former linebacker who played his college football at Wake Forest. He was a first team All American and the Butkus award winner. He was drafted 4th overall in the 2009 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He also played for the Oakland Raiders in 2011 and 2012. Since retiring in 2013 he’s spent time as a defensive line coach for the Charlotte 49ers and currently is the defensive coordinator for Charlotte Country Day. ...TOPICS INCLUDE... -His memories of the NFL Draft -His experien...
May 05, 2018•23 min
2-Minute Timeout: The Rise In Strikeouts
Bryce unpacks the strikeout epidemic in MLB and how we can handle striking out in our own lives as we pursue a pure life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: Rob Wooten-Pitcher for the Reds, Brewers, Braves, and UNC
BIO: Rob Wooten is a pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He played his college baseball at UNC where his team played in three straight College World Series from 2006-2008. He pitched a few seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers and also spent some time with the Atlanta Braves. He is the owner and founder of C35 Baseball and co-founder of the Carolina Baseball Shack. ...TOPICS INCLUDE... Going through his second Tommy John surgery Changing his mind about retirement Getting through the lonelin...
Apr 28, 2018•25 min
2-Minute Timeout: In the Draft Room
Bryce unpacks the chaos that takes place when a team is "on the clock" in the draft room and how we can relate in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2018•2 min
INTERVIEW: London Fletcher-Former NFL Linebacker & Current CBS Sports Analyst
Bio: London Fletcher played linebacker in the NFL from 1998-2013. He won a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams, spent time in Buffalo, and finished his career in Washington. He played his college football at John Carroll University. He played in 256 consecutive games in the NFL, starting 215 consecutive games, which is the NFL all-time record of consecutive starts at the linebacker position. He is a husband and father of three and is currently an NFL analyst for CBS sports. London Fletcher joins ...
Apr 23, 2018•24 min
INTERVIEW: Brian Smith-Author of The Assist
Brian Smith is on staff with Athletes in Action at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of the new book, The Assist- A Gospel Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports. He explains how the Bible can be practically applied to sports. You can purchase the book here: https://www.theassistbook.com/ ...TOPICS INCLUDE... -Christian Athletes know they are supposed to play for the glory of God, but what does that actually mean? -What does the Bible say about sports? -Does God care...
Apr 20, 2018•25 min
2-Minute Timeout: FOMO
Bryce unpacks the FOMO GMs feel during the draft because they don't want to miss out on drafting the next great QB and discusses how we can handle FOMO in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2018•2 min
2-Minute Timeout: Deflecting the Pressure
Bryce unpacks the Masters and how Reed and Rory deflected the pressure onto the other person...and how we can deflect the pressure on God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2018•2 min
Basketball Hall-of-Famer Pat Williams Interview
Pat Williams is a basketball Hall-of-Famer and co-founder and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. He is a motivational speaker, a cancer survivor, and is the author of over 100 books. He has spent over 50 years in professional baseball and basketball as a player and executive. He is the father of 19 children including 14 adopted from four nations. Topics Include... His new book COACH WOODEN'S FORGOTTEN TEAMS. His relationship with Billy Graham Starting the NBA All-star chapel Players tak...
Apr 09, 2018•22 min
Panthers Punter Michael Palardy Interview
BIO Michael Palardy is the punter for the Carolina Panthers. He played his college football from 2010-2013 at the University of Tennessee where he was a kicker and a punter. After being signed and released 8 different times since going undrafted in 2014, he finally landed as the Panthers' starting punter for the 2017 season and re-signed for 2018. TOPICS The off-season and going through rehab Choosing to become a professional punter instead of a kicker His journey to the NFL and the growth of hi...
Apr 07, 2018•26 min
Nobody Came Close to Villanova's Greatness
This week's 2-Minute Timeout unpacks Villanova's dominance throughout the entire tournament and how it relates to our view of God's greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 06, 2018•2 min
Pro Golfer Ben Crane Interview
BIO: Our guest today is Ben Crane, a pro golfer and a 5 time PGA Tour winner. He played his college golf at the University of Oregon and earned his PGA tour card in 2002...he is a member of the "Golf Boys"...you can see their videos on BenCraneGolf.com . Ben is also a husband, father of 3, a Jesus follower. TOPICS INCLUDE: Him calling us from the golf course as he plays a round with his wife. His best memories of playing in the Masters 6 times. What makes the Masters so special. His thoughts on ...
Apr 04, 2018•24 min
Caleb Campbell Podcast: Army-NFL-Walking Away
Caleb Campbell is a West Point grad and former Army Officer who played safety in the NFL. BIO: Caleb Campbell played football for Army and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He also spent time with the Chiefs. Four years ago Campbell walked away from his NFL dream, and his story has gained national attention. With a new outlook on life, he is the founder of Why I Stopped and also serves his church, speaks around the country, and helps run a marketing and des...
Feb 26, 2018•29 min
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