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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In the next episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with Pro Football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae.
During the conversation, Kevin unpacks how the NFL has evolved over the past few decades, the steps to becoming a professional in the NFL, the importance of daily Bible reading and growing in faith alongside other believers, and how to involve your spouse in your faith life.
In this episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with ESPN broadcaster Matt Schick.
During the conversation, Matt unpacks his love for college baseball, how sports media coverage is adapting, the importance of preparation in our walk of faith, and being a faithful spiritual leader for your family.
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In the kickoff episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with Al Mead, gold medal-winning Paralympic champion.
Al unpacks how he responded to a traumatic childhood injury that forced him to lose his leg, the resiliency necessary to navigate life, how Upward Sports has been an effective tool in ministry, and life as a husband and "girl dad."&nb...
Bryce Johnson unpacks how NFL teams still have limited depth at certain positions…and how we can add depth to relationships and areas of our lives.
Today's Questions:
1. Why is it important that we cultivate deep relationships with other people in our lives?
2. What does it practically look like to have depth in our relationship with God?
3. How does being a deep thinker help you grow in your understanding of who God is and how...
Bryce Johnson unpacks the four Game 7s from the NBA and NHL…and how we can be encouraged not to procrastinate but to live with a Game 7 mentality.
Today's Questions:
1. What is the practical impact of regularly contemplating the brevity of life?
2. How are our lives impacted by procrastinating and not having a sense of urgency?
3. How is it possible for us to have peace and joy when we are dealing with difficult circumstances?
<...Bryce Johnson and guest Nate Salley unpack how NFL Draft players are evaluated and viewed by others — and how we deal with the tension of other people's opinions of us.
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ridge Thomas unpack how hope surrounding the NFL Draft disappears once it unfolds…and how we can remain hopeful regardless of our circumstances.
Today's Questions:
1. How can we learn to have hope no matter what circumstances we are facing?
2. What is the connection between being grateful and living with hope?
3. What are the potential dangers of anchoring our hope in anything other than Jes...
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Evan Albertyn unpack how Rory rode a roller coaster to victory at the Masters…and how we embrace the roller coaster ride of life.
Today's Questions:
1. How can we learn to "embrace the process" as we navigate life?
2. What potential traps should you watch out for when life seems to be going well?
3. How does looking to the future help us stay steady in the present?
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ed Uszynski unpack teams that squandered the lead in the Final Four and National Championship...and how it relates to being able to rally and mount a comeback in life. Ed is an author, speaker, and longtime Athletes in Action/CRU staff member.
Today's Questions:
1. How does the grace of God help fuel us to make a comeback when we have sinned?
2. What roles do confession and repentance play ...
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brian Goins unpack the remaining Final Four teams…and how we can remain connected, tough, resilient, and steadfast.
Today's Questions:
1. Why is remaining in community ultimately essential to helping us abide in Christ?
2. What does being spiritually tough during tough times look like?
3. How can we learn to be connected and resilient in our relationships?
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Trip Smith unpack how our desires influence our bracket choices and the decisions we make in life.
Today's Questions:
1. How do we distinguish between godly desires, worldly desires, and fleshly desires?
2. How can we seek after greater desires in a way that is healthy and God-honoring?
3. How should we respond when we know that we are not desiring God the way that we should?
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Matt Vanderbilt unpack how Duke has everything needed to win a Championship…and how we have everything needed for a victorious life as followers of Jesus.
Today's Questions:
1. What does it look like to live a victorious life in Christ?
2. How are we both "complete" and "still in process" at the same time?
3. How do trials help us develop and mature in our faith?
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Bryce Johnson unpacks not caring about the NFL combine…and how it parallels our attitude toward certain sins and spiritual practices.
Today's Questions:
1. What are the consequences of having an indifferent attitude toward certain sins?
2. How should we view God's commandments in terms of how they impact our lives?
3. Why is it important that we engage in all of the different spiritual disciplines God has given to us?
...Bryce Johnson unpacks how college football and basketball, and the NFL, are looking to expand…and the best ways to experience increase in our lives.
Today's Questions:
1. How can we experience growth and expansion in areas that would glorify God?
2. Are there areas of our lives where it wouldn't be wise to look to grow and expand?
3. How can we manage our time wisely so that we end up focusing on the things that matter most?
Today, we unpack Alabama and Auburn embracing the "AND" approach…and how we do the same regarding faith and works.
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Trip Smith unpack the Eagles adding the right players to their team…and how important it is to be surrounded by the right people in life.
Today's Questions:
1. How can our society and culture shape us to become isolated in an unhealthy way?
2. How can you continue to commit to the community even when things don't appear to be going the way you had hoped?
3. What are the dangers and...
Check out the panel discussion from this year's Super Saturday Man Breakfast, hosted by UNPACKIN' it, that took place in Charlotte on February 1st, 2025. This year's panel included Rob Moore and Jeremy Kelley, who currently work for the Carolina Panthers. They talk about faith, football, and life with Bryce Johnson. It's an authentic, encouraging, and inspiring conversation.
Bio: Jeremy Kelley
He played professionally in the...
Bryce Johnson unpacks Luka Doncic being traded to the Lakers and the concerns around his conditioning…and how that parallels the importance of being in good shape spiritually.
Today's Questions:
1. How can we assess which things might be weighing us down in our spiritual life?
2. What steps can we take to grow in discipline and self-control?
3. How are we dependent on the Holy Spirit in order to help us grow in self-contro...
Bryce Johnson unpacks how the Chiefs are looking to three-peat, and the Eagles are returning to the Super Bowl in a rematch…and what in life is worth repeating and returning to.
Today's Questions:
1. What are some patterns and behaviors that we need to be in the habit of repeating in our lives?
2. How can we best be prepared to stop repeating sinful behaviors as we follow Christ?
3. What are the benefits of consistently pr...
In today's episode, Bryce Johnson unpacks our doubts about head coaches in the playoffs...and how to respond to our own doubts when life is tough.
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