The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Charlie Hagley unpack new coaches in college basketball building a winning culture…and how it relates to building a culture of winning as followers of Jesus. Today's Questions: 1. What values does Jesus prioritize in His kingdom, and how can we live those out in our lives? 2. In what ways does winning as a believer differ from the world's view on winning? 3. What type of impact can embracing Jesus' "winning culture" have on those around us? Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Check out Upward Sports on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn Click here to give a year-end donation to support UNPACKIN' it. Sign up to receive our weekly email devotionals by filling out the form on our new website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson unpacks the questions being asked about NFL teams…and what to do with the questions we have in our own lives. Today's Questions: 1. What should our mindset be when we come to God in prayer? 2. Can we truly be confident that God will always give us the wisdom we need during difficult or confusing times? 3. How does spending time in fellowship with God help to change the desires of our heart? Purchase copies of "The Sports Devotional" to gift to your friends and loved ones this Christmas. Click here to give a year-end donation to support UNPACKIN' it. Sign up to receive our weekly email devotionals by filling out the form on our new website. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson unpacks how running backs have experienced a resurgence…and considers what needs to be valued and made prominent in our lives. Today's Questions: 1. What are some areas of our lives that we may have potentially devalued, causing us to need a resurgence? 2. How does a willingness to be corrected directly connect with our ability to make meaningful changes? 3. What things do we need to "hand off" to God in order for us to experience a true resurgence? Sign up to receive our weekly email devotionals by filling out the form on our new website. Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brian Saylor unpack what NFL teams revealed in week 8…and consider what our lives reveal. Today's Questions: 1. Why should we avoid the temptation to view the way that God feels about us through the lens of our experiences? 2. What are some of the best ways that we can assess what is truly going on in our hearts? 3. How should we respond when God reveals areas of sin in our lives? Check out UNPACKIN' it's newly-updated website to get more information about our ministry. Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Bryce interviews current Wichita State men's basketball coach Paul Mills. Topics discussed in this episode include Coach Mills' second season with the Shockers, handling pressure as a basketball coach, the state of college basketball, the importance of reading Scripture, and how to steward your calling. Mills spent 14 years as a Baylor assistant under Scott Drew, and then took his first head coaching job at Oral Roberts, turning the Golden Eagles from Summit League bottom-dwellers to undefeated champions over a six-year span (2017-23) with NCAA tournament bids in two of the last three years. In 2021, Mills became the second coach to guide a No. 15 seed to Sweet 16, upsetting Ohio State and Florida in the first two rounds before losing a heartbreaker to Arkansas in the South Regional Semifinal. He is a husband and father of two daughters, and received his Master’s Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2020. To support UNPACKIN' it's upcoming golf tournament, please CLICK HERE. Subscribe to the UNPACKIN' it Podcast, the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, and the UNPACK' it Minute Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Bryce interviews Coach Joe Kennedy who has a new movie "Average Joe" out this weekend about his story. They talk the movie, the Supreme Court, and how important it is to have faith and prayer in your life. Coach Joe Kennedy, an eighteen-year Marine veteran, was an assistant coach for the Bremerton High School (BHS) varsity football team. Before he even coached his first game, the Marine-turned-football coach made a commitment to God that he would give thanks at the conclusion of each game for what the players had accomplished and for the opportunity to be part of their lives through football. This was met with disapproval from his school district and turned into a lengthy court battle. On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Kennedy and his First Amendment right and on March 8, 2023, Coach Kennedy was officially reinstated as assistant coach and returned to the field for one game on September 1, 2023 before resigning. Joe and his wife, Denise, are parents to four and reside currently in Pensacola. His memoir, Average Joe, is available wherever books are sold and a film inspired by his life will be in theaters beginning October 11. He continues to speak across the country promoting freedom of speech. Connect with him online at https://coachjoekennedy.com/. FILM’S WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://averagejoemovie.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AverageJoeMovie/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/averagejoemovie/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@averagejoemovie X (formerly twitter) - http://www.twitter.com/averagejoe_film YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AverageJoeTheMovie To support UNPACKIN' it's upcoming golf tournament, please CLICK HERE. Subscribe to the UNPACKIN' it Podcast, the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, and the UNPACK' it Minute Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Josh Livingston unpack the blowouts and lopsided defeats that took place in the NFL yesterday...and how we can be encouraged when we feel overwhelmed and outmatched in life. Today's Questions: 1. What biblical truths can help us to find strength and encouragement in the midst of hardships? 2. How can self-reliance lead us to experience more feelings of defeat as we follow Jesus? 3. How can we move past our past sins and mistakes in order to walk forward in God's grace? To support UNPACKIN' it's upcoming golf tournament, please CLICK HERE. Visit pureHOPE's website in order to learn more about the ministry work that Josh is doing. Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ed Uszynski unpack the rash of injuries across the NFL and consider why they are happening…and how the situation parallels our struggles with temptation and sin. Today's Questions: 1. What can we do in order to better avoid certain challenges and difficulties in life? 2. Why do we experience the trials and tribulations that we do? 3. Can we turn to Jesus for grace after we have sinned in a big way or have sinned for a long period of time? Click here for more information on Ed Uszyski and his published works. Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to UNPACKIN' it's weekly email devotionals by signing up on our website. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brian Goins unpack the enduring competitiveness of Troy Aikman...and how it relates to us finding contentment as we follow Jesus. Today's Questions: 1. How can the traits that bring us success also be the same traits that lead us to a lack of contentment? 2. How do we balance giving our best in all things with being content no matter how things turn out? 3. What are some of the underlying roots that can lead us to discontentment? Learn more about Brian Goins and his podcast, Married With Benefits. Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to UNPACKIN' it's weekly email devotionals by signing up on our website. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson unpacks how six 0-2 teams got a spark to win their first game of the year…and how we can experience a spiritual spark when we need one. Today's Questions: 1. What practical steps can we take in order to get replenished in our faith life? 2. How could our need for a spiritual spark be caused by idolatry? 3. How is gratitude an essential component to experiencing a spiritual spark? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to UNPACKIN' it's weekly email devotionals by signing up on our website. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Bryce unpacks how sports envy and jealousy affect sports fans…and how and why we must fight against envy in all areas of our lives.… Today's Questions: 1. What is often at the root of the envy and jealousy that we experience? 2. What other sins do we often fall into because we are dealing with unresolved envy? 3. How do we practically go about getting rid of the envy and jealousy we experience as we follow Jesus? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to UNPACKIN' it's weekly email devotionals by signing up on our website. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson unpacks the patience needed for many of the teams that lost in the NFL…and how we must exercise patience in our lives. Today's Questions: 1. How could the impatience we experience be a result of unreasonable expectations? 2.Does being patient with others mean that we can never wisely distance ourselves from others? 3. How do we practically go about developing patience in our lives? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to UNPACKIN' it's weekly email devotionals by signing up on our website. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's special episode includes a recent sermon by Bryce Johnson called "Let's Go" that he gave at The Pointe Church in Belmont, NC. In it, he unpacks why we serve others, what it means to be on a team, and how God has designed us with unique gifts. He gives a different perspective on the story of David and Goliath, shares a story about his first time on the radio, and uses the sports parallel of being in the tunnel before taking the field. Be sure to check out fantasyfootballfellowship.com and become a member for free today! Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast on Spotify. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Bob Schindler unpack the Harbaugh brothers' approach to football…and how we must emphasize the fundamentals of the Gospel in our approach to a Christ-centered life. Today's Questions: 1. Why is it important for believers to regularly preach the gospel to themselves? 2. What benefits come from us taking time to meditate on how sinful we truly are? 3. How can embracing simplicity actually help us better live for Jesus? Check out Bob Schindler's ministry by visiting the website for CEDE Sports Please consider purchasing Bob's book, Does God Care Who Wins? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast on Spotify. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Chapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Pastor Ray Hardee unpack who is heading into the NFL season on the hot seat…and how we relate to being on the hot seat in life. Today's Questions: 1. How do thankfulness and meditating on God's past faithfulness help us to better navigate difficult seasons of life? 2. Could our stress and anxiety actually be caused by the fact that we are depending on ourselves? 3. What is the ultimate security that we need as followers of Jesus? Chapters Check out Pastor Ray Hardee on Instagram to learn more about his life and ministry. Please consider supporting UNPACKIN' it through your financial contributions by visiting out Donation Page. Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast on Spotify. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special interview, Bryce talks with actor and producer Cameron Arnett. He is one of the stars of the new movie The Forge, which hits theaters on August 23rd. He also starred in the No. 1 family movie of 2019, Overcomer. Earlier in his career, he appeared on Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD. He has won the Actor of the Year award from ICFF and other acting awards and nominations. Cameron founded "Christ Over Career," a global movement calling the church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He also played college football at Miami prior to becoming an actor. Their conversation will encourage you to live for Jesus in every area of your life and devote your life to discipling others to follow Jesus. Chapters Find out more about Cameron and his ministry work by visiting his official website. Discover more about The Forge, which hits theaters on August 23rd. Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship. Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson has an update for all listeners regarding UNPACKIN' it and Fantasy Football Fellowship! Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Play in an UNPACKIN' it league today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ridge Thomas unpack how Aaron Rodgers is pushing his teammates to get better…and how this relates to the mutual encouragement and building up of fellow followers of Jesus. Chapters Today's Questions: Why is it important that we demonstrate humility if we want to have healthy relationships? Why is the way we say something just as important as what we say? How does honest and gentle communication help to build people up in their faith? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Check out Bryce Johnson's recently-released 30-day sports devotional: The Sports Devotional Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson unpacks what Olympians do on their way to the gold medal…and how this parallels our lives when it comes to being set apart. Today's Questions: Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Check out Bryce Johnson's recently released 30-day sports devotional: The Sports Devotional Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals. Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Matt Vanderbilt unpack how the players in Hoosiers choose to submit to their coach…and how this parallels our surrendering to Jesus and following His ways. Today's Questions: How does submission to God ultimately lead to us living our best life? Why is trust such an important component of submission? How should we view our motivation for obeying God's commandments? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league. Check out Bryce Johnson's recently released 30-day sports devotional: The Sports Devotional Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals. Go to our Donation Page to become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.