2-MINUTE: An Evening w/ Dabo
Bryce unpacks Dabo Swinney's wisdom and character...and what it means to find joy and contentment in any circumstance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 08, 2019•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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RADIO: Hugh Freeze and Andrew McCutchen
SUMMARY: Former Ole Miss and current Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze discusses his new job at Liberty, and mistakes he has made in his life. Freeze also talks about his Victory in God, and the importance of how you respond to adversity. Former MVP and current Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen also joins the show to talk about his recent stops with the three teams in 2018, free agency, fatherhood, and his belief in Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 03, 2019•43 min
Guest: Liberty Football Coach Hugh Freeze
Former Ole Miss and current Liberty University Head Football Coach, Hugh Freeze, talks sports, faith, and life. BIO: Former coach of Ole Miss from 2012 until 2016, Hugh Freeze won the Sugar Bowl in 2015. This past December he was named Head Coach of Liberty University. Freeze is a husband and the father of three daughters, and also a speaker for an upcoming event called the Game Day 2019 Simulcast. He joins us today to discuss football, family, and grace in light of his past mistakes. TOPICS: Bu...
Mar 03, 2019•23 min
Former MVP Andrew McCutchen
Former MVP and current Phillies outfielder, Andrew McCutchen, unpacks his faith, family life, and career in sports. BIO: Andrew McCutchen is a 5x All-Star and former MVP outfielder. During the offseason, he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after spending 2018 with the Giants and Yankees. Andrew began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates after they drafted him in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2009 and has won a Gold Glove and the Roberto Clemente Award. He...
Mar 02, 2019•14 min
2-MINUTE: A College Basketball Coach's Voice
Today we unpack how a player knowing his coach's voice is similar to us hearing God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019•2 min
GUEST: Former Pro Golfer Thane Marcus
THANE MARCUS IS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL GOLFER TURNED WRITER, PODCASTER, AND ENTREPRENEUR BIO: After competing for over three years on different tours all over the U.S. and the world, he is now taking the professional athlete's mindset to everyday people in everyday life. Through the Collaboration Business he is building, Thane is coming alongside freelancers, business owners, and fellow entrepreneurs to help them be more efficient and effective in the work they are doing. He is also passionate ab...
Feb 28, 2019•30 min
Guest: Tony Dungy
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. Bryce Johnson catches up with Coach Dungy at the NBA All-Star breakfast where he shares his thoughts on who inspires him, how to prioritize your life, life after this life, and NFL top stories in the off-season. Topics: The NBA All-Star breakfast. Who Inspires him. How to prioritize your life. His latest book, The ...
Feb 24, 2019•12 min
Radio: Tony Dungy and Antonio Davis
Summary: This week on the show Bryce catches up with Tony Dungy and Antonio Davis at the NBA All-Star breakfast in Charlotte. Tony Dungy discusses his love for the NBA, his faith journey, and top NFL stories this off-season. Antonio Davis discusses his long NBA career, and his one All-Star appearance in 2001. Enjoy this episode with two men who understand the importance of sports, faith and life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 24, 2019•43 min
Guest: Former NBA Player Antonio Davis
Bio: Antonio Davis played in the NBA from 1993 through 2006, and was an All-Star in 2001. He played power forward and center for Indiana, Toronto, Chicago, and the New York Knicks. Davis also was once the President of the NBA Players Association, and has been a studio analyst for ESPN. He is currently a co-host/analyst on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Topics: His involvement with the NBA All-Star breakfast. His faith story. His son's basketball career, which includes playing on a professional team in Aust...
Feb 23, 2019•13 min
2-MINUTE-Amazing Daytona 500
We unpack Joe Gibbs Racing going 1-3 at Daytona and discuss what it means to honor someone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2019•2 min
GUEST: Ryan McGee
BIO: BIO: Ryan McGee is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and formerly a television producer with ESPN, Fox Sports Net, and NASCAR Media Group. He covers a variety of American sports, but is best known for his motorsports work (particularly NASCAR) and college football. He has also co-written a book with Dale Earnhardt Jr. titled, Racing to the Finish . TOPICS: Covering his 24th Daytona 500. The state of Nascar. His book written with Dale Earnhardt Jr. titled, Racing to the Finish. Faith fou...
Feb 17, 2019•43 min
RADIO: Ryan McGee
This week on the show Bryce interviews Ryan McGee from ESPN, and he discusses Nascar, College Football, and his career at ESPN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2019•43 min
2-MINUTE: Kareem Hunt Signing
Today we unpack the Browns signing Kareem Hunt...and how complicated grace can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2019•2 min
RADIO: Super Bowl Recap-Aj Howard Guest-NBA All Star Draft
This week on the show Bryce interviews AJ Howard from the Patriots, tells us what he's convinced of following the Super Bowl, and gives his thoughts on what we can learn from the Patriots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2019•43 min
GUEST: Aj Howard-Patriots Rookie Safety-Former App State
BIO: A.J. Howard just won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots. He is a rookie safety from Appalachian State. He joined the Patriots right before the playoffs started. TOPICS INCLUDE: Transition from Appalachian State to the NFL New England Patriots - Right place...Right time Watching Tom Brady win another ring up close His role as a practice squad player Relationship with God and his father Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 09, 2019•18 min
GUEST: Charlie Ward
BIO: He played in the NBA from 1994-2005 after playing basketball and football in college at Florida State. He won the Heisman Trophy as a quarterback in 1993 and is the only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA. He also led Florida State to a win in the 1993 National Championship. Despite not playing college baseball, he was still drafted in the MLB draft. He is a husband and father of 3 and is now a high school basketball coach. His biography is now available and it's called Athlete: Great...
Feb 08, 2019•16 min
2-Minute: "Situational Readiness."
Today we unpack how we can learn from the Patriots' ability to adjust to change and respond well in any situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2019•2 min
GUEST: Solomon Wilcots
BIO: Joining us now is former NFL safety, Solomon Wilcots. He played six seasons in the league after being drafted out of Colorado in the 1987 draft. He spent time with the Bengals, Vikings, and Steelers. He has had an award-winning broadcasting career since his playing days, with stops at ESPN, CBS and the NFL Network. He can now be heard on Sirius NFL Radio and seen as an analyst for Sky Sports in the UK. TOPICS INCLUDE: The NFL Future in London. Solomon's challenges that led him to trust Jesu...
Feb 04, 2019•25 min
GUEST: Billy White Shoes Johnson
BIO: After 14 years in the NFL, Johnson retired as the league's all-time leading punt returner. He is a three-time Pro-Bowler and was named Man of the Year with the Oilers and Falcons. His final season in the NFL was in 1988 with the Redskins. He is known as one of the first players to display elaborate celebrations in the end zone. Johnson is a member of the 1970s and 1980s all-decade team. He joins us today on behalf of Pork Rind Appreciation Day and Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. TOPICS INC...
Feb 04, 2019•13 min
RADIO: Solomon Wilcots & Billy "White Shoes" Johnson Interviews
Our guests are former NFL players Solomon Wilcots and Billy "White Shoes" Johnson and they join us to discuss the Super Bowl, faith, life, and food. Both provide great insight, wisdom, and interesting conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2019•43 min
2 MINUTE: Carrying Burdens
Today we unpack how the Rams' running backs have been sharing the load...and how we, too, can share our burdens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2019•2 min
INTERVIEW: Reggie Kelly-Football, Food, & Faith
Our guest is former NFL tight end Reggie Kelly. He played 13 years in the NFL with the Bengals and Falcons and played in college at Mississippi State. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1999 NFL draft by the Falcons. He is now the owner and founder of Kyvan Foods, launched in 2008 and is also the Author of the book-PREPARED: Body-Mind-Spirit. He joins us today on behalf of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and Pork Rind appreciation day. TOPICS INCLUDE: His thoughts on the Super Bowl The i...
Jan 26, 2019•20 min
INTERVIEW: Devon Still-The Faith Battle During His Daughter's Cancer
Our guest is former NFL defensive end Devon Still. He played at Penn State and was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft by the Bengals and spent a few seasons with them before joining the Texans. More importantly he's a father who helped his daughter Leah battle cancer and he's written a new book called Still in the Game: Finding the Faith to Tackle Life's Biggest Challenges. He's now a life coach and motivational speaker. Topics Include: Putting his NFL career on hold to be with his daugh...
Jan 26, 2019•20 min
RADIO: Devon Still & Reggie Kelly plus The No Call
This week we are joined by former NFL players Devon Still and Reggie Kelly. Devon joins us to discuss his new book and describes the faith journey he went through as his daughter battled cancer. Reggie comes on to talk faith, football, and food! At the end of the show Bryce gives a unique take on the no call from the Saints game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2019•43 min
2-Minute Timeout: The Missed Penalty Call
Today we unpack the flag omitted in the Saints and Rams game...and the sin of omission in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2019•2 min
GUEST: Ernie Johnson-Award Winning Broadcaster
Emmy award-winning host of TNT's Inside the NBA. You also see him hosting the coverage of the NCAA Tournament for Turner and CBS. More importantly, he's a follower of Jesus, a husband and a father of 6 children. He's the author of the book called UNSCRIPTED: THE UNPREDICTABLE MOMENTS THAT MAKE LIFE EXTRAORDINARY. (it shares stories about his career, battling cancer, adoption, and raising a special needs child) TOPICS INCLUDE: His thoughts on pausing to make a difference instead of always hurryin...
Jan 23, 2019•26 min
GUEST: Al Wallace-Former Panthers Defensive End
He’s a former NFL defensive end who had a long, ten-year career playing for the Eagles, Bears and Panthers, Bills and Dolphins. He was a member of the Panther’s 2003 team that made it to the Super Bowl! He played his college football at Maryland. Hes' a husband and father and joins us to talk faith, football, and life. Topics Include: The faith of the 2003 Panthers team Playing against the Patriots What makes a great NFL head coach The impact his daughter had on his view of God His faith journey...
Jan 22, 2019•22 min
RADIO: Al Wallace Guest-I'm Convinced Pats Fans, 7th Grade Recruits & Most Hated Team
This week we are joined by former Panthers defensive end Al Wallace. Segments on the show include: I'm convinced about Patriots fans who are 25 years old or younger, who is the most hated team, & Michigan offering a scholarship to a 7th grader. UNPACK this is about Eric Berry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2019•43 min
2-MINUTE: Something is Missing
We discuss what is missing from Philip Rivers' resume and how we can relate to searching for what is missing in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2019•2 min
RADIO: Ernie Johnson Guest-I'm Convinced QB Coaches & UNPACK Rivers
This week our guest is Ernie Johnson, the award winning TV host from Inside the NBA. We talk basketball, faith, and life with him. During the I'm Convinced segment, Bryce shares what he's convinced of in regards to the new hirings in the NFL and gives his thoughts on media members talking about a player's money. During UNPACK this, Bryce unpacks how Philip Rivers has something missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 14, 2019•43 min
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