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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

RADIO: Barry Zito

BIO: Barry Zito is a Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion who pitched primarily for the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants throughout his Major League Baseball career. After retiring from baseball, Barry settled in Nashville with his wife, Amber, and their two sons. Zito is a musician and songwriter and has recently written a book called Curveball: How I Discovered True Fulfillment After Chasing Fortune and Fame, which tells of overcoming ego, finding purpose, and achieving...

Oct 20, 201943 min

GUEST: Barry Zito

BIO: Barry Zito is a Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion who pitched primarily for the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants throughout his Major League Baseball career. After retiring from baseball, Barry settled in Nashville with his wife, Amber, and their two sons. Zito is a musician and songwriter and also has a new book out called: "Curveball: How I discovered true fulfillment after chasing fortune and fame." It's a Story of Overcoming Ego, Finding Purpose, and Achieving...

Oct 20, 201924 min

2-MIN: Panthers Have Big Decisions to Make

Today we unpack the quarterback situation in Carolina... and discuss how to handle tough decisions in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 20192 min

RADIO: Nate Salley, Former Carolina Panther

BIO: Nate Salley is a husband, father, speaker, and entrepreneur who was a college football player at Ohio State and safety in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers. He and his wife, Jasmin, have three children. He is the owner of Audible Coaching and Consulting which you can check out at https://audiblecoachingandconsulting.com/ . He is also a rapper known as Prahgress and has an album called Alive . TOPICS: Former Carolina Panther and Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Salley, discusses the 2019 Ohio State ...

Oct 13, 201943 min

GUEST: Nate Salley, Former Carolina Panther

BIO: Nate Salley is a husband, father, speaker, and entrepreneur who was a college football player at The Ohio State University and safety in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers. He and his wife Jasmin have 3 children. He is the owner of Audible Coaching and Consulting which you can check out at https://audiblecoachingandconsulting.com/ . He is also a rapper known as Prahgress and his album is called Alive. TOPICS: Ohio State Buckeyes 2019 season Coaching turnover at Ohio State Carolina Panthers q...

Oct 12, 201927 min

2-MINUTE: Intentionally Getting the Ball to the WR

Today we unpack the importance of NFL teams intentionally getting the ball to playmakers...and the value of implementing intentionality into our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 20192 min

RADIO: Renaldo Wynn, former NFL DE

BIO: Our guest this week is former NFL defensive end, Renaldo Wynn. He played 13 years in the NFL with the Redskins, Jaguars, Giants, and Saints. He played his college football at Notre Dame and was a first-round draft pick for Jacksonville. He now works with Joe Gibbs and Game Plan for Life. TOPICS: Jacksonville Jaguars success in 2019 The Washington Redskins struggles The Joe Gibbs way Gameplan for Life latest Prison ministry and Gameplan for Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Oct 06, 201943 min

GUEST: Renaldo Wynn, Former NFL Defensive End

BIO: Our guest this week is former NFL defensive end, Renaldo Wynn. He played 13 years in the NFL with the Redskins, Jaguars, Giants, and Saints. A first-round draft pick for Jacksonville, Renaldo played his college football at Notre Dame and now works with Joe Gibbs and Game Plan for Life. TOPICS: Jacksonville Jaguars' success in 2019 The Washington Redskins' struggles The Joe Gibbs way The latest with Gameplan for Life and Prison Ministry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Oct 05, 201929 min

2-MIN: The Pocket & Temptation

Today we unpack quarterbacks having a strong pocket to protect them... and how we need similar protection from temptation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 20192 min

RADIO: Bob Stoops and Linebacker Derrick Morgan

Former Titans Linebacker Derrick Morgan joins the show to discuss his recent retirement. He takes listeners through the emotions of his final season, and talks about loving football growing up, but then learning quickly in the NFL that it's a business. He discusses his relationship with God, and how he cultivates his faith through the fundamentals. He also introduces the Kingdom Impact Fund. Bob Stoops coached at OU for 18 seasons. He has a new memoir out entitled "No Excuses." He tells us what ...

Sep 29, 201943 min

GUEST: BOB STOOPS, FORMER OU HEAD COACH

BIO: Joining us this week is coach Bob Stoops. He spent 18 years at Oklahoma, finishing with a 190-48 overall record. He resigned in June 2017 after an impressive tenure that included a national championship in 2000 and winning 10 Big 12 titles. He played defensive back in college at Iowa where he was the team MVP in 1982. Coach Stoops' new memoir is called “NO EXCUSES: The Making of a Head Coach” It chronicles his rise in football, his life, and legacy, and the exciting chapters to come as he r...

Sep 29, 201923 min

GUEST: Derrick Morgan, Former Titans LB

BIO: Joining us this week is former Tennessee Titans linebacker, Derrick Morgan. He spent nine years with the Titans after being selected 16th overall in the 2010 draft. He spent his college career at Georgia Tech and is being inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. He decided that 2018 was his final year in the NFL and tells us what he's up to next, and how God has changed his life. TOPICS: Retiring from the NFL in 2018 The final season His love for football growing up His relationship with Go...

Sep 29, 201926 min

2-MIN: Cheering Through Disappointment

Today we unpack how Eli Manning is trying to support Daniel Jones, despite his own disappointment...and how we can rejoice with those who rejoice, even in our own pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20192 min

RADIO: Trent Dilfer, Super Bowl Winning Quarterback

BIO: Joining us this week is Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer. He played in the NFL from 1994 to 2007 after being drafted 6th overall by the Bucs. He won a super bowl in Baltimore and also played for the Seahawks, Browns, and 49ers. From 2008 to 2017 he was an analyst for ESPN. He is now the head coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville. TOPICS: Back-up Quarterbacks to the rescue in 2019 Eli Manning being benched Panini America partnership Coaching High School football Building and deve...

Sep 22, 201943 min

2-MIN: Confusing Teams

Today we unpack how 1-1 teams are misleading and hard to figure out... and how we want our lives to be consistent and filled with integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 20192 min

GUEST: Trent Dilfer, Super Bowl Winning Quarterback

BIO: Joining us this week is Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer. He played in the NFL from 1994 to 2007 after being drafted 6th overall by the Bucs. He won a super bowl in Baltimore and also played for the Seahawks, Browns, and 49ers. From 2008 to 2017 he was an analyst for ESPN. He is now the head coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville. TOPICS: Back-up Quarterbacks to the rescue in 2019 Eli Manning being benched Panini America partnership Coaching High School football Building and deve...

Sep 20, 201937 min

RADIO: CHRIS MARAGOS, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

BIO: Joining us this week is the recently retired and two-time Super Bowl winner Chris Maragos. He was a safety and standout special teams player throughout his career with the Eagles, Seahawks, and 49ers. He went undrafted in 2010 after playing in college at Western Michigan and Wisconsin where he was a walk-on at both schools. He's a husband, father, and follower of Jesus. TOPICS: Retired and watching the NFL in 2019 Retiring due to injury Dealing with pain and was it worth it Accepting the de...

Sep 15, 201943 min

GUEST: CHRIS MARAGOS, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

BIO: Joining us this week is the recently retired and two-time Super Bowl winner Chris Maragos. He was a safety and standout special teams player throughout his career with the Eagles, Seahawks, and 49ers. Chris went undrafted in 2010 after playing in college at Western Michigan and Wisconsin where he was a walk-on at both schools. He's a husband, father, and follower of Jesus. TOPICS: Retired and watching the NFL in 2019 Retiring due to injury Dealing with pain and was it worth it Accepting the...

Sep 14, 201925 min

2-MINUTE: Selecting the Right Players

Today we unpack the importance of selecting the right players for a locker room... and how it translates to selecting the right people to do life with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 20192 min

GUEST: JUSTIN GRIFFITH, FORMER NFL FULLBACK

BIO: Our guest this week is former NFL fullback, Justin Griffith. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft after playing his college football at Mississippi State. He also spent time with the Raiders, Seahawks, and Texans and after his playing days was on the coaching staff in Oakland and Seattle. He is a husband, father, restaurant owner, and brother-in-law of former NFL player Al Wallace. Justin is also a passionate speaker and a man of faith. TOPICS: The...

Sep 08, 201938 min

RADIO: Justin Griffith, former NFL Fullback

BIO: Our guest this week is former NFL fullback, Justin Griffith. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft after playing his college football at Mississippi State. He also spent time with the Raiders, Seahawks, and Texans and after his playing days was on the coaching staff in Oakland and Seattle. He is a husband, father, restaurant owner, and brother-in-law of former NFL player Al Wallace. Justin is also a passionate speaker and a man of faith. TOPICS: The...

Sep 07, 201943 min

"We Got a Defense!"

Today we unpack how the Packers revealed they have a strong defense this year...and how we can have an effective defense for our faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 20192 min

RADIO: DAVE PASCH, ESPN AND ARIZONA CARDINALS

BIO: Our guest this week is broadcaster, Dave Pasch, who does play-by-play for ESPN College Football, College Basketball, and the NBA. He is also the voice of the Arizona Cardinals. SUMMARY: Dave Pasch joins the show to discuss two new additions to the Cardinals, Kyler Murray and Cliff Kingsbury. He also compares the careers of Andrew Luck and Larry Fitzgerald, tells us about the importance of his prayer life, and his thoughts on his kids leaving for college. Bryce Johnson previews the upcoming ...

Aug 31, 201943 min

GUEST: DAVE PASCH, ESPN AND ARIZONA CARDINALS

BIO: Our guest this week is broadcaster Dave Pasch. He does play-by-play for ESPN College Football, College Basketball, and the NBA & is also the voice of the Arizona Cardinals. TOPICS: Kids off to college Kyler Murray and his potential Cliff Kingsbury as the Cardinals head coach Andrew Luck retirement/Larry Fitzgerald continues long career Josh McCown back to the NFL Importance of prayer Being kind and compassionate His mentoring of inmates in Arizona Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Aug 31, 201927 min

2-MIN: Bucking the Trend

Today we unpack how the Jaguars hope Nick Foles is different than previous free-agent quarterbacks...and how important it is for us not to copy certain trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 20192 min

Radio: David Pollack, ESPN

BIO: David Pollack is a top college football analyst for ESPN and you can see him on College Gameday every Saturday 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. He was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and in 2008 he retired due to a major neck injury. He is a husband and father of two and helps run the Pollack F...

Aug 24, 201943 min

Guest: David Pollack, ESPN

BIO: David Pollack is a top college football analyst for ESPN and you can see him on College Gameday every Saturday 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. He was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and in 2008 he retired due to a major neck injury. He is a husband and father of two and helps run the Pollack F...

Aug 24, 201931 min

2-MIN: A Championship Vision

Today we unpack the Buffalo Bills having a championship vision this season...and how it's important for us to fix our eyes on the Champion of our faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 20192 min

RADIO: BRIAN ANDERSON, BROADCASTER

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. He joins the show this week to discuss the wild NBA off-season, and parity in the 2019-2020 NBA season. He also talks about being a sports fan and a broadcaster, and his most memorable calls this year. His perspec...

Aug 18, 201943 min
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