UNPACKIN' it's Founder and President, Bryce Johnson, unpacks the following topics: Appalachian State beats Michigan 13 years ago The absence of the NFL preseason Boom! - the NFL has arrived! The Chicago Bears' quarterback situation Leonard Fournette looking for work Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics The Rockets and their downfalls John Thompson’s passing Teddy Bridgewater's inspirational perspective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 02, 2020•41 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, unpacks how we shouldn't allow old barriers to block today's blessing...or turn down opportunities based on yesterday's limitations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 01, 2020•3 min
BIO: Eric Wood is a former Pro Bowl center for the Buffalo Bills and former Louisville Cardinal. He played nine seasons with the Bills and retired after the 2017 season. Currently working as an ACC Network analyst and Buffalo Bills Radio color commentator, Wood also hosts the What's Next Podcast where he interviews guests who impact and inspire his listeners. TOPICS: The current football outlook with Covid-19 The challenges of 2020 Life in the booth after football Working both college and NFL ga...
Aug 27, 2020•47 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, unpacks the importance of seeing the big picture and understanding our goals. He encourages us to have every piece of the puzzle so we can pursue our dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2020•2 min
UNPACKIN' it President, Bryce Johnson, unpacks the weekend recap in sports...and shares an encouraging devotional. TOPICS: Maddie/Daddy time Kobe Bryant Day Great performances, but still not enough Andrew Luck retiring one year ago NBA Weekend Young talent emerging in the NBA Ron Rivera and his cancer diagnosis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2020•33 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, encourages us to expect greatness in all aspects of our life. He unpacks how to confidently take into account all of the wonderful things that happen in our lives - not just focus on the hardships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2020•2 min
BIO: David Pollack is a top college football analyst for ESPN who can be seen 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 is in the College Football Hall of Fame and was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Retiring in 2008 due to a major neck injury, Pollack is a husband and f...
Aug 13, 2020•39 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, encourages us to feed not only our bodies when we get up in the mornings, but also our minds and our spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2020•2 min
BIO: Stan Cotten has been a play-by-play announcer for over 40 years and is heading into his 25th year as the voice of Wake Forest. He is a four-time NSSA North Carolina "Sportscaster of the Year" honoree. Prior to coming to Winston-Salem, he held down play-by-play stints at Carson-Newman University and Marshall University. He described the Eagles' action for twelve seasons and was on the mic while C-N was winning five national titles. TOPICS: Putting trust in Jesus during the pandemic Our ident...
Aug 12, 2020•45 min
UNPACKIN' it President, Bryce Johnson, shares his passion for Fantasy Football...gets fans ready for the upcoming Fantasy draft...and connects Fantasy Football to our faith. TOPICS: Why play Fantasy Football? Bryce's 2020 Fantasy draft in Boone Draft principles for this year's draft Bryce's favorite players Over-valued and under-valued teams Over-valued and under-valued players 2020 sleepers Fantasy “experts” and relating it to our faith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Aug 08, 2020•56 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, encourages us to utilize our God-given potential to accomplish everything we want to accomplish, and not leave anything on the table. He unpacks how to give it all we've got and empty our tank! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2020•2 min
Bryce unpacks whether or not we'll flip back and forth between all the sports going on at the same time or commit to watching one game. He compares this to being fully committed to Jesus instead of flipping back and forth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 01, 2020•2 min
BIO: Cameron Arnett is an actor, producer, author, speaker, and director. He starred in America's #1 family film for 2019, Overcomer , and this year's, I Still Believe . Early in his career, Arnett appeared on Miami Vice , Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD . He was recently awarded Actor of the Year by ICFF. Coming up in 2020, he has nine projects set to release including, Discarded Things and The Wager . Before becoming an actor, he played college football at Miami Universit...
Jul 31, 2020•39 min
BIO: Tennessee Titans punter, Brett Kern, was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl last season. He led the league in punts placed inside the 20-yard line with 37 and was named First-Team All-Pro. Kern entered the league in 2008 as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos after playing at Toledo, but has spent almost his entire career with the Titans. He is a husband and father of three children. TOPICS: Life during the pandemic Teaching his kids at home His faith and how the Bible relates ...
Jul 30, 2020•38 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, unpacks the sports world playing without fans. He encourages us to give our best effort, even if no one is watching, because there's always an audience of One who wants to use our greatness to inspire others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2020•2 min
BIO: Andy Holloway is a Co-Founder and Co-Host of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast . The winner of 20+ industry and podcasting awards, including the 2019 iHeart Radio Podcast award, his podcast is the most popular Fantasy Football podcast in the world. Andy joins us to talk about Fantasy Football and real life! TOPICS: Balancing Fantasy Football and family His initial Fantasy Football experience Fantasy sports becoming a year-round schedule The story behind The Fantasy Footballers Podcast The def...
Jul 24, 2020•49 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, encourages us not to forget our past, but to focus on the future and move on from anything that we don't desire in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2020•2 min
BIO: Joining us on UNPACKIN' it is the Hall of Fame running back, Eric Dickerson. He spent 11 seasons in the NFL after being drafted 2nd overall in the 1983 Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He also spent time with the Colts, Raiders, and Falcons. Still holding the NFL's single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards (set in 1984), Dickerson remains active in the LA Rams community and can be heard on radio and TV as an analyst. TOPICS: Covid-19 and the upcoming NFL season The last few months for the...
Jul 22, 2020•48 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, encourages us to be persistent when pursuing our passions and finding fulfillment when accomplishing things that God calls us to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2020•2 min
BIO: Jason Romano spent 17 years at ESPN as a producer working on shows like Mike and Mike and Outside the Lines . He is now the host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast, a speaker, and an author. The first book Jason wrote is called Live to Forgive and he's releasing a new book, The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success From My ESPN Life . TOPICS: Dallas Cowboys outlook Tony Romo, the broadcaster Changes with Mike Golic at ESPN His book, The Uniform of Leadership Stories of his time at ESPN...
Jul 17, 2020•52 min
Bryce unpacks how some NBA players have been complaining about their accommodations and food down in the Orlando bubble and how we too can get caught up in complaining and whining. We have a choice to either look for blessings and have a thankful perspective or dwell on our tough circumstances and complain about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2020•2 min
BIO: Tony Johnson is an athletic director and coach with 27 years of experience in education and coaching, and his son, Anthony, is also a coach. Together they have written a new book called Faith On The Field: The Pastoral Ministry of a Coach . Showing the relevance of a coach in the life of players who go on to become civilians, workers, future bosses, and future parents, they explain how the coach is most equivalent to a pastor of a church congregation when looking from a spiritual lens. TOPI...
Jul 11, 2020•47 min
BIO: T.C. Stallings is a former professional football player turned actor. He had a lead role in the movie, War Room , which reached #1 at the box office. T.C. is a part of Louisville football lore with his 25-yard overtime touchdown run against Kentucky to secure an upset win for the Cardinals in 2000. He went on to play professionally in the Arena, Europe, and Canadian leagues. T.C. wrote, directed, and self-produced a documentary called 24 Counter: The Story Behind the Run , which was nominat...
Jul 09, 2020•50 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, unpacks the life-changing words, "I believe in you," and reminds us of the power of these words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2020•3 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, discusses racism and oppression in our country...and encourages us to love and connect with others, along with, educate ourselves on the root of these issues so we can be part of the solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2020•3 min
BIO: Our guest today is New Orleans Saints punter and kickoff specialist, Thomas Morstead. He was drafted by the Saints in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL draft after playing his college football at SMU. A husband and father of four children, he and his wife started the What you Give Will Grow Foundation offering outreach to New Orleans and is the co-author of a new book, The Middle School Rules of Thomas Morstead. TOPICS: Adapting to Covid-19 with four children Family time and being creative Pass...
Jun 29, 2020•41 min
BIOS: Mike Tolbert - Growing up in Georgia and playing college football at Coastal Carolina, he signed with San Diego in 2008 after going undrafted. Playing fullback with the Chargers until 2011 and then signing with the Panthers, Mike played in Carolina until 2016, and then spent his final season with the Buffalo Bills. A 3x Pro-Bowler and 2x First-Team All-Pro fullback, Mike is also a husband and father of three. Jonathan Stewart - Growing up in Washington state and playing college football at...
Jun 24, 2020•44 min
BIO: Coty Sensabaugh is a husband, father of two, and has played eight years in the NFL after being drafted by the Titans. He's also spent time with the Steelers, Rams, Giants, Broncos, and Redskins. He grew up in Tennessee, but now lives in Charlotte and played his college football at Clemson. This is a special bonus episode from the ManUp Charlotte conference (ManUpCharlotte.org). TOPICS: Living in Charlotte Leadership and the NFL His father's impact on his life Importance of having a father f...
Jun 19, 2020•36 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, encourages us to be intentional about loving others as God loves us so instead of feeling guilty, we can be part of the solution in overcoming race issues in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2020•2 min
Former Carolina Panther, Nate Salley, unpacks the importance of pedaling with confidence...trusting that God is always with us, despite our feelings of doubt, fear, and anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2020•2 min
