In the second podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Mike Atkins unpack Moneyball, discussing how the movie portrays a general manager’s willingness to approach baseball in a new way…and how this parallels approaching life differently from others. Today's Questions: In what ways do followers of Jesus win by "losing"? What practical steps can we take to ensure that our minds are being renewed? How do the values of God's kingdom go against the values that are typical...
Jul 16, 2024•36 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season. Topics discussed in this episode include: How do we overcome past mistakes that we have made in fantasy football and in life? Discussing some of the players who have the best and worst value for the upcoming season. Teams whose players you should be targeting in your fantasy drafts. Chapters 0:00 Teaser 0:27 intro 3:13 Last Year's Fantasy Mistakes 5:20 Past Mistakes in Our Own Li...
Jul 12, 2024•46 min
In the first podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Chris Ruppe unpack The Sandlot and discuss how the movie’s theme of fear is relevant to us as followers of Jesus. Today's Questions: How can a negative thought life lead to us facing fears as we follow the Lord? What sorts of blessings might we be missing out on because we are paralyzed by fear? How does our fear help to reveal other problems we might have in our walk with Christ? Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:38 Chris Ru...
Jul 09, 2024•41 min
In this year's "Season Preview", Bryce Johnson gets you primed and ready to succeed this fantasy season. Topics discussed in this episode include: How to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league this season! Five players that Bryce is convinced will thrive this season. Five players Bryce is looking to avoid in this year's drafts. Five guys that Bryce is uncertain about ahead of the season. To bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league, sign up today to participate in Fantasy Footba...
Jul 02, 2024•34 min
Bryce interviews former Duke and NBA basketball player Mike Gminski. Mike played for four years at Duke (1976-1980) and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number "43" is retired. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey Nets, and throughout his 14-year NBA career also played for the 76ers, Hornets, and Bucks. After playing basket...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Colin Pinkney, unpack how some teams focus on the future while others focus on winning now…and how we can focus on both by focusing on the One. Today's Questions: How do we balance living in the moment and focusing on the future? How does getting our priorities right help us to live with a proper mindset? What role can other believers have in helping us find balance in our lives? For more information about Colin's ministry work, check out The Harvest Center's web...
Jun 25, 2024•38 min
Bryce interviews Scott Hansen, NFL Redzone and Olympic Goldzone host. They talk Fantasy Football, the upcoming Summer Olympics, and faith. Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship . Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: HERE Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: HERE Search for UNPACKIN' it's r...
Jun 22, 2024•32 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, James Metsger, unpack how Bryson DeChambeau ended up winning the U.S. Open while having fun…and how, as followers of Jesus, we can enjoy life and have fun with Him. Today's Questions: What does it look like to have fun in a way that brings glory to God? How do we balance having fun with taking our responsibilities seriously? Does finding enjoyment in life mean that we have to put aside emotions such as sadness and mourning? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Footb...
Jun 18, 2024•41 min
Bryce interviews Atlanta Hawks assistant coach, Ronald Nored. Ronald is a former Butler point guard (2008–2012) who played in back-to-back National Championship games and was a 2× Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year (2010, 2012). He got into coaching in 2013 and has been an assistant coach with the Celtics, Hornets, and Pacers. He’s a husband, father, and follower of Jesus. Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship . Check out our newl...
Jun 15, 2024•34 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Steven Stack, unpack the Celtics winning as a team while the Mavs are relying on one player and losing…and how this parallels depending on teammates instead of living life alone. Today's Questions: What practical ways are having "teammates" in our faith journey mutually beneficial? What are the three layers of teammates you should have as you go through life? How can we find and cultivate meaningful relationships as we follow Jesus? Sign up to participate in Fant...
Jun 11, 2024•37 min
Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker and college football analyst, David Pollack. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. A longtime college football analyst at ESPN, David now co-hosts a Family Goals podcast and runs the Pollack Family Foundation with his wife, Lindsey. He's a father of two, a high school football coach, a women's basketball coach, and a speaker. Visit the David Pollack Family Foundation to help support David's missi...
Jun 08, 2024•28 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, former MLB player Les Norman, unpack how the Milwaukee Brewers are using power to win games…and how as followers of Jesus we have power available to us. Today's Questions: In what ways is God's power available to believers? How do we think about God's power and sovereignty working together? How does understanding our identity in Christ tie in to us understanding the power we have in Christ? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose an...
Jun 04, 2024•46 min
Bryce Johnson unpacks sports and faith with Dave Alpern, the President of Joe Gibbs Racing since 2016. Dave joined the team in 1992 as an unpaid intern and has seen the team grow from 18 employees to nearly 500. He's also the author of the book, T aking The Lead: Key Principles That Will Equip You With What You Need To Rise To The Top And Succeed With Integrity And Purpose - Whatever Team You're On. Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy Football league by participating in Fantasy Football Fe...
Jun 01, 2024•37 min
Bryce interviews former NFL running back, Fozzy Whittaker. They unpack college football players being paid, conference realignment, Fozzy's playing days, his exotic pets, and above all else, his faith journey. He describes the major knee injury he faced while at Texas and how his faith was challenged during that time. Support the raffle: HERE Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: HERE Become a monthly donor or...
May 28, 2024•51 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Travis Vaughn of Upward Sports, unpack college football expanding to a 12-team playoff…and how it relates to finding true purpose and meaning in life. Today's Questions: What is the correct perspective that allows you to see purpose and meaning in everything you do? How do you view and define "success" as a follower of Jesus? How do you ensure that we enjoy God more than the gifts He gives us? Purchase raffle tickets to win awesome sports prizes and experiences, ...
May 21, 2024•37 min
Bryce gives a quick update about the podcast and additional podcasts you can subscribe to. Subscribe to The UNPACKIN' it Minute on the podcast platform of your choice. Subscribe to The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast on the podcast platform of your choice. *Also win some great prizes in our raffle: CLICK HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2024•2 min
Host Bryce Johnson unpacks the faithfulness and devotion of NFL fan bases…and how we can be encouraged to be faithful and loyal followers of Jesus. Today's Questions: How do you push through your emotions to remain loyal to your faith? How does your faithfulness during troubling times help improve your witness to the world? How does meditating on God's faithfulness help you to be more faithful as you follow Him? Purchase raffle tickets to win awesome sports prizes and experiences, and to help su...
May 14, 2024•32 min
In this powerful podcast, Bryce interviews former NFL safety, Cody Davis. They unpack his unique relationship with Garth Brooks, the unrealistic expectations surrounding Bill Belichick, the difficulties of playing for a losing team, the Lord's kindness in helping Cody overcome adversity during his NFL career, and finding identity away from the gridiron. Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit....
May 11, 2024•37 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Jason Romano talk about the comparisons between Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan, and how followers of Jesus need to emulate Jesus in their lives. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org/ For more information on Upward Sports: https://www.upward.org/unpack/ Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit.com/ Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going...
May 07, 2024•37 min
Today’s guest is former NFL wide receiver, Don Beebe. During his nine seasons, he played for the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and Green Bay Packers. He was a part of six Super Bowl teams and won Super Bowl XXXI with the Packers. Don has been the Head Football Coach at Aurora University since 2018...and has a new devotional book called, Never Give Up. For more details, go to Donbeebe.com. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org/ Visit our website to sign u...
May 04, 2024•41 min
Disclaimer: We experienced technical difficulties while recording this podcast and apologize for the audio quality. Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Trip Smith unpack how the the first round of the 2024 NFL draft was offense-heavy and neglected the defense...and how this relates to followers of Jesus forgetting to reinforce their defenses against temptation and sin. This Week's Question: Are you willing to confess the sin in your life and properly address your need for a strong defense to fight ...
Apr 30, 2024•38 min
Check out Bryce Johnson's interview with former Los Angeles Chargers running back and current free agent, Josh Kelley as they unpack fatherhood...faith...and the challenges of waiting. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org... Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit.com/ Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: https://unpackinit.com/donate/ Search for ...
Apr 27, 2024•38 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Nate Salley (former Ohio State and Carolina Panthers football player), unpack how NFL teams might force it when drafting a QB, and how it relates to us forcing something in our own lives. This Week's Questions: 1. When have you forced something in your life that didn't pay off? 2. When have you seen God's plan come to fruition in your life by being patient? Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org/ Visit our website to sign up f...
Apr 23, 2024•39 min
Bryce Johnson interviews former Appalachian State football coach, Jerry Moore. They talk about the legendary upset against Michigan...players...faith...and being an example for others. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org... Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit.com/ Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: https://unpackinit.com/donate/ Search for ...
Apr 19, 2024•34 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Evan Albertyn unpack how Scottie Scheffler's green jacket performance in The Masters came down to his ability to bounce back from adversity, and how we need to respond through adversity and recover from mistakes as Christians. This Week's Questions: 1. When have you confided in God when you faced adversity? 2. How did you bounce back from troubled times? Evan Albertyn's Links: https://twitter.com/Sports_Spectrum/status/1779679202645586011 https://twitter.com/Kyle...
Apr 16, 2024•37 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Ed Uszynski unpack how our views on the March Madness tournament have changed over the years...and how we must change our perspective on things to align with Christ. This Week's Questions: 1. When is stubbornness good...and when is stubbornness bad? 2. What views do we have that may need to change? 3. How are the world's cultural views not aligned with God's views and desires for us? Ed Uszynski's Links: Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament - https://www.highcoun...
Apr 09, 2024•36 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Jobey Thomas unpack the unbelievable and remarkable storylines surrounding this year's Final Four...and how they parallel the unbelievable and remarkable story of Jesus. This Week's Questions: Why is it a "good thing" that we don't understand all there is to know about God? Since we can't know everything about God, is it worth attempting to know Him more? How does our growth in knowledge lead to our growth in worship? Be sure to check out Jobey's podcast "The Lay...
Apr 02, 2024•35 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brian Goins unpack how top teams in the NCAA Tournament put away their opponents...and how this relates to putting away sin in our lives. This Week's Questions: How does the Holy Spirit allow us to experience victory over our sins? What does it look like to practically put away sin amid temptation? How can overconfidence lead us to fall into sin? Join the UNPACKIN' it Bracket Challenge: Register Here Brian Goins' Links: https://shop.familylife.com/product/playing-...
Mar 26, 2024•36 min
Bryce Johnson unpacks how teams will have to overcome fear throughout March Madness...and how we experience victory over our fears in life. This Week's Questions: How do we get to the point of not fearing the bad things that could happen in our lives? How does focusing on the forgiveness and eternal life that's found in Jesus help us overcome fear in the here and now? How do we get to the root of what is causing fear in our lives? Join the UNPACKIN' it Bracket Challenge: Register Here Visit our ...
Mar 19, 2024•29 min
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Bob Schindler unpack how Russell Wilson is looking to revive his career in Pittsburgh...and how it relates to our lives being revived and rejuvenated. This Week's Questions: Why is humility the first step to experiencing a personal revival? Are we ultimately able to bring about revival through our efforts? Why is it important to "show up" even when you don't feel like it? Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.com Becom...
Mar 12, 2024•38 min
