The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
This is the UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we relate big sports stories to life and Biblical truth. Our mission is to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to follow Jesus and become more like Him with sports conversations that truly matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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 lea...
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?
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...
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?
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Ray Hardee unpack how NFL general managers evaluate draft prospects...and how we properly use discernment as followers of Jesus.
This Week's Questions:
- What is the difference between being judgmental and having discernment?
- What role does the Bible play in helping us grow in discernment?
- How is wisdom different than knowledge?
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Matt Vanderbilt unpack Wake Forest fans storming the court and Duke's player getting hurt...and how we aren't meant to remain in the crowd.
This Week's Questions:
- How can hanging around in the wrong circumstances do damage to us as we follow Jesus?
- Why is it so important that we surround ourselves with the right "teammates"?
- How do we balance our need to reach out to unbelievers with ou...
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the NBA has ambassadors and players who represent the league...and how this parallels our role as followers of Jesus.
This Week's Questions:
• What does it practically look like for us to be ambassadors for Christ?
• How does God use our lives and our witness to draw people into a relationship with Him?
• Do my weaknesses as a believer disqualify me from serving as one of Jesus' ambassad...
In this special episode, Bryce chats with former NFL receiver Jerricho Cotchery, former NFL defensive back Tre Boston, and current Carolina Panthers Game Management Coordinator George Li to discuss football and faith.
This edited audio was taken from "Super Saturday X", a special event put on by UNPACKIN' it the day before the Super Bowl.
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Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Chiefs will handle their Super Bowl win...and how we handle the blessings and successes in our lives.
This Week's Questions:
• Why can it be more difficult to depend on God when things are going well?
• How do we stay rooted and grounded in Christ when times aren't difficult?
• As followers of Jesus, how should we utilize the blessings that we receive from God?
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how each team will implement disguises during the Super Bowl...and how we must drop our disguises to live authentically.
This Week's Questions:
• What are some of the negative consequences that come about when we fail to be transparent?
• How does a recognition of God's omniscience help us to overcome deceit?
• How can our authenticity be a benefit to other people as they follow Jesus?
<...Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Chiefs and 49ers found a way to win, although it was a tough path...and how in life, we find THE way to win.
This Week's Questions:
• What did Jesus mean when He said His followers would have to walk the "narrow path"?
• What is our primary motivation for choosing to follow and obey Jesus no matter what?
• What is "convenient Christianity" and how does it compare to what Jesus expect...
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how Bills fans must feel after their disappointing loss to the Chiefs...and how to overcome despair in our own lives.
This Week's Questions:
• How should we respond when we start to feel despair in our lives?
• Is fully trusting God a process or something that happens all at once?
• How does Christian hope differ from the hope of the world?
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the remarkable Lions' win and their new identity...and how we can also live with a new identity.
This Week's Questions:
• How does understanding our identity in Christ practically impact our lives?
• How do we reconcile the fact that we are new creations in Christ and yet still sin as believers?
• Why do we need to let go of identifying ourselves with our sin?
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how coaches are being fired and let go in the NFL...and how we need to part ways with certain mindsets and behaviors in our own lives.
This Week's Questions:
• What behaviors does Scripture tell us we need to get rid of as we follow Jesus?
• How serious should we be when it comes to dealing with sin or temptations?
• How does the concept of renewing our minds relate to us letting go of n...
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In this annual edition of The UNPACKIN' it Christmas Special Podcast, Bryce Johnson, and Luke Heaton unpack the need to "be quick" in certain areas of our lives as we follow Jesus...and also toss around lots of fun-filled Christmas topics!
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