2-MINUTE: Proceed with Caution
Today we unpack the warning for Lamar Jackson to run less...and how we receive wise advice in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 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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GUEST: Brian Anderson, Broadcaster
BIO: Brian Anderson is a play by play announcer for Turner Sports, calling games for the NCAA tournament, NBA, MLB, and golf. He is also the TV play by play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers. In college at St. Mary's University, Brian played catcher on the nationally ranked baseball team. TOPICS: The wild NBA off-season Parity in the 2019-2020 NBA season Being a sports fan and a broadcaster Most memorable games he called in 2019 Perspective on fame Willingness to be outspoken about his faith T...
Aug 12, 2019•34 min
GUEST: Jim Tressel
BIO: Jim Tressel, the President of Youngstown State University, is a former football coach who throughout his 38-year coaching career spent 25 years as a head coach, won four National Championships at Youngstown State, and a BCS National Championship at Ohio State. He also won eight National Coach of the Year awards. He resigned from Ohio state in 2011 and was hired as the President of Youngstown State in 2014. Jim is a husband, father, and man of faith. TOPICS: Staying connected to former playe...
Aug 11, 2019•22 min
2-MINUTE: Mr. Durability
Today we unpack the Hall of Fame career of Kevin Mawae...and how his durability can encourage us in our faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 09, 2019•2 min
2-MINUTE: Ending the Holdout
Today we unpack Melvin Gordon's holdout...and how it relates to the offer we've been given. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2019•2 min
GUEST: Jason Moore, Fantasy Footballers
BIO: Jason Moore is the co-owner of The Fantasy Footballers and co-host of The #1 Fantasy Football Podcast. The podcast has won numerous awards, including Best Fantasy Podcast and Best Sports Podcast. The last two seasons Jason has finished as a top ten most accurate fantasy analyst. Be sure to check out thefantasyfootballers.com . TOPICS: Player rankings and when they change Draft strategies Taking fandom out of the draft picks The Fantasy Footballers story His faith story Fantasy Football and ...
Aug 05, 2019•27 min
RADIO: Luke Maye and Hunter Henry
Luke Maye is a former UNC basketball star who just finished playing in the summer league for the Milwaukee Bucks. During his career at North Carolina, he was an All-American and an All-ACC player and the Tar Heels won the NCAA Championship in 2017. He joins the show to discuss his college experience, and how he became a spiritual leader. He also takes us through his car accident and what he learned from that experience. He also talks about his three brothers, and his future business interests. H...
Aug 04, 2019•43 min
Luke Maye, UNC Basketball Star
BIO: Luke Maye is a former UNC basketball star who just finished playing in the summer league for the Milwaukee Bucks. During his career at North Carolina, he was an All-American and an All-ACC player, and the Tar Heels won the 2017 NCAA Championship. He joins us on UNPACKIN' it to discuss basketball, faith, and life. TOPICS: 2019 Summer League Preparing for the NBA The college experience Being a spiritual leader Adversity and how Christ was the answer His car accident Business interests His thr...
Aug 03, 2019•29 min
GUEST: Hunter Henry, LA Chargers
BIO: Hunter Henry is the tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft after playing his college football at Arkansas where he was on the All-SEC team three times. During his first two seasons in the NFL, he had 12 touchdowns, but he missed the entire 2018 regular season due to a torn ACL until returning in the playoffs. We are thrilled to have Hunter Henry back on UNPACKIN' it to talk faith, football, and life. TOPICS: Training camp 2019 His off-s...
Aug 03, 2019•12 min
2-MINUTE: Self-Awareness
Today we unpack Kirk Cousins' awareness of how he's been playing throughout his career as he looks to get better this season...and how this relates to our own self-awareness regarding the genuineness of our faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2019•2 min
RADIO: David Baker, Pro Football HOF
BIO: David Baker is the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He took over the role in January of 2014 and his leadership has led to tremendous growth and impact. This year's Hall of Fame game takes place on August 1st and the enshrinement ceremony will be on August 3rd. Baker is an attorney by trade, played professional basketball in Switzerland and worldwide with a Christian basketball team. He was elected mayor and councilman of Irvine California and also spent 12 years as the c...
Jul 27, 2019•43 min
GUEST: David Baker
BIO: David Baker is the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He took over the role in January of 2014 and his leadership has led to tremendous growth and impact. This year's Hall of Fame game takes place on August 1st and the enshrinement ceremony will be on August 3rd. Baker is an attorney by trade, played professional basketball in Switzerland and worldwide with a Christian basketball team. He was elected mayor and councilman of Irvine California and also spent 12 years as the c...
Jul 27, 2019•27 min
2-MINUTE: "I Got Stronger from That"
Today we unpack what Devonta Freeman went through last season as he dealt with an injury and how we can take advantage of the difficulties we go through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2019•2 min
RADIO: ROD WOODSON, PRO FOOTBALL HOF
Pro Football Hall of Fame Safety Rod Woodson joins the show this week to discuss many topics, including what life is like as a member of the Hall of Fame. He also talks about his unique Hall of Fame speech, and his move into coaching a few years ago. Woodson mentions his faith and the influence that Randall Cunningham had in his life. Also discussed is his work as an NFL analyst for the NFL Network, and a potential move to an 18-game schedule in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Jul 24, 2019•43 min
2-MINUTE: Searching for a QB
Today we unpack the Denver Broncos searching for a QB to fill the void they've had...and how in life we're searching for purpose, peace, and satisfaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2019•2 min
2-MINUTE: Simple is Good
Today we unpack how the new Chiefs' defense is simpler...and how freedom is found in simple truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2019•2 min
GUEST: Rod Woodson, Pro Football HOF
BIO: Rod Woodson is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl winner. He played 17 years in the NFL after being drafted 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After ten seasons with the Steelers, he also spent time with the 49ers and Raiders, and won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. He played his college football at Purdue and grew up in Indiana. Since his final season in 2003, Woodson has spent time as an NFL analyst and as a coach with the Raiders. He is currently an analyst with th...
Jul 19, 2019•27 min
RADIO: Tommie Harris, Chicago Bears
Former NFL All-Pro Tommie Harris joins the show this week to discuss his experience as an NFL star with the Chicago Bears. Tommie talks about his favorite level of football, along with his Super Bowl season. He takes the listeners through the highs and lows of football, and how he dealt with that aspect. Also, Tommie discusses the tragic loss of his wife a few years ago, and how faith carried him through the pain. He also has a ministry called "The Locker Room Ministry." Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Jul 15, 2019•43 min
GUEST: Tommie Harris, former Chicago Bears DL
BIO: Our guest today is former NFL defensive tackle, Tommie Harris. He played his college football at Oklahoma where he was an All-American, and was taken 14th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2004 NFL draft. During his time with the Bears, he was a 3x Pro Bowler and the team went to Super Bowl 41. Harris is now a speaker with a ministry called the Locker Room. TOPICS: 2019 summer experience Favorite level of football The Super Bowl season The highs and lows of football His wife's tragic pass...
Jul 12, 2019•34 min
2-Minute: The Sports World Pauses and Looks Back
Today we unpack the ESPYS celebration and how we can be encouraged to approach life and view God when the action stops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2019•2 min
RADIO: BEST OF: Tim Brown and Tony Dungy
Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Tim Brown discusses the Raiders' signing of Antonio Brown. He also touches on the NFL and how they could take better care of past players. Brown also takes you through his spiritual journey, including an amazing story about a recent trip to Isreal. Bryce Johnson caught up with Coach Dungy at the NBA All-Star breakfast, and he shares his thoughts on who inspires him, how to prioritize your life, and NFL top stories in the off-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Jul 06, 2019•43 min
2-MINUTE: Aaron Rodgers Submitting to New Coach
Today we unpack Aaron Rodgers' desire to call audibles and getting on the same page with his new coach, and how this relates to following Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 02, 2019•2 min
RADIO: MATT SCHICK OF ESPN AND TONY KEMP, ASTROS
ESPN Broadcaster Matt Schick joins the show this week to discuss his journey from a small town broadcaster to landing at ESPN. He also shares his favorite aspects of ESPN, and also what it the job does to your sports fandom. He also discusses his faith journey. Also on the show, Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp discusses the 2019 season, and what the Astros World Series win means to mindset this year. He also discusses his alma mater, Vanderbilt, and their 2019 College World Series Champi...
Jun 29, 2019•43 min
GUEST: TONY KEMP, HOUSTON ASTROS
BIO: Tony Kemp is a second baseman and outfielder for the AL West-leading Houston Astros. He played college baseball at Vanderbilt where he won SEC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. He made his major league debut in 2016 and won a World Series ring with the Astros in 2017. He joins us today to talk about faith, baseball, and life. TOPICS: The 2019 MLB season so far. Being World Series Champions and how that changes the mindset this season. Vanderbilt, his alma mater, and winning the C...
Jun 29, 2019•17 min
GUEST: MATT SCHICK, ESPN BROADCASTER
BIO: Matt Schick is a broadcaster for ESPN, ESPN Radio, and SiriusXM. He has been at ESPN since 2012 and hosts numerous shows, along with doing play by play as well. He graduated from the University of Colorado and started his career in Denver before moving to Nebraska and then ESPN. He was born and raised in Rochester, New York and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife and four kids. TOPICS: Favorite aspects of ESPN. His career steps to get to ESPN. Sports fandom as a broadcaster...
Jun 29, 2019•31 min
2-MINUTE: Looking Forward, Not Back
Today we unpack how injuries led to a rough season and missed opportunities for one player...and how he's decided to look forward instead of back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2019•2 min
THROWBACK: Chris Broussard-Fox Sports
Our guest today is a sports reporter and personality who spent 12 years at ESPN covering the NBA and in 2016 made the switch to Fox Sports One and Fox Sports Radio. He co-hosts a radio show each day and is an NBA analyst appearing on multiple TV and radio shows for Fox. He is also the president and founder of the King Movement as well as a speaker. TOPICS: Why he left ESPN Why he felt pigeonholed at ESPN as a news breaker His faith and ministry The new opportunities at Fox Sports Hosted on Acast...
Jun 27, 2019•25 min
RADIO: Aaron Kampman and Jeremy Kelley
SUMMARY: This week we are are joined by former NFL defensive end, Aaron Kampman. He played his college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Packers. He spent 8 years in Green Bay and 2 years in Jacksonville. He was a 2x Pro Bowler and 2x second-team All-Pro. He is now the founder and CEO of Align, where he empowers executives and organizations to become their best by intersecting time and purpose. He is also a husband and a father of ...
Jun 22, 2019•43 min
2-MINUTE: Stuck in Neutral
Today we unpack how teams in the NBA need to decide on which direction to go...and how we, too, should not remain in the middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2019•2 min
GUEST: JEREMY KELLEY - Former NFL WR, played for 10 teams in four leagues over six seasons
BIO: Our guest this week is former wide receiver, Jeremy Kelley. He played his college football at Maine and professionally in the NFL, the Canadian league, and the Arena league. He spent time with the Colts, Broncos, and Bears and he retired from playing in 2016. He is now the Buffalo Bills Alumni Manager. TOPICS: What his journey was like playing for ten different teams in four different leagues throughout six years. How one dream ended and a new opportunity opened up. His role as an alumni ma...
Jun 22, 2019•27 min
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