UNPACKIN' it

The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

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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. Trip Smith is a pastor and works with Impact Partners. Shows are released most weeks on Tuesdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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UNPACKIN' it

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Will Healy, Charlotte 49ers Head Football Coach 01.04.2020

Bio: Will Healy is the head football coach for the Charlotte 49ers. During his first season in 2019, he led Charlotte to their first winning season and their first bowl game in school history. Previously, he was the head coach at Austin Peay where he dramatically turned around their program. As a quarterback in college, he played at the Air Force and at Richmond where he won a National Championshi...

Classic Basketball Games 31.03.2020

Enjoy "UNPACKIN' it" President Bryce Johnson's update on how his family and the ministry is dealing with the current situation. Bryce also takes you through some of the classic basketball games he has currently watched, including Duke vs. Arizona and Duke vs. Butler. Also, the NBA classics are discussed as well! Finally, Bryce's "Unpack This" closes the show with an inspirational message of making...

Audible Minute - Mindset 30.03.2020

Former Carolina Panther Nate Salley discusses the concept of how the way we look and our appearance can impact the way that we feel. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnie Shell, Pro Football Hall of Famer 28.03.2020

BIO: Donnie Shell is a Hall of Famer and former safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers who played between 1974 and 1987. He was a member of the great Steel Curtain defense and won four Super Bowls. He started eleven straight years for the Steelers. TOPICS: Recent scripture Faith during this challenging time Pro Football Hall of Fame call and God's lesson Donnie Shell Scholarship Foundation Waiting and...

Inky Johnson, Inspirational Speaker 27.03.2020

BIO: Inky Johnson, who played his college football at Tennessee, unpacks his faith and life since a routine tackle turned into a life-threatening injury that ended his promising football career. Although Inky has a paralyzed right arm, he’s embraced the challenges of life and inspires others to do the same while speaking all over the country. He is also a devoted husband, father, and man of God. T...

Reid Ferguson, Buffalo Bills Long Snapper 26.03.2020

BIO: Reid Ferguson is the long snapper for the Buffalo Bills. He played his college football at LSU and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bills in 2016.  TOPICS: Birthday and cooking out Off-season in Atlanta The new normal Long snapping Advising his brother who is also a long snapper Watching his brother win a National Title at LSU His faith journey Influence of the Bills' team ch...

Audible Minute - Same Energy 24.03.2020

Former Carolina Panther Nate Salley discusses the concept of how small issues, when not addressed, can lead to much larger problems later in life. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Kemp, Former NFL QB 24.03.2020

BIO: Jeff Kemp entered the NFL as a free-agent QB in 1981 and played 11 seasons with the Rams, Forty-Niners, Seahawks, and Eagles. He was the first of only six sets of father/son NFL quarterbacks. His dad, Jack Kemp, also played. Jeff is now a speaker, author, and a servant leader who inspires and coaches others to turn obstacles into opportunities. He helps leaders and businesses build high-perfo...

Audible Minute - F.E.A.R. 17.03.2020

Former Carolina Panther Nate Salley shares his thoughts on defeating fear and being courageous during this storm. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast - NFL CBA, Masked Singer, Monkeys, Daughtry, and Missing Out 16.03.2020

Bryce is joined by producer, Chris Allison, to unpack these topics: Parenting Adjusting to the current crisis situation Favorite shows to watch with sports shut down, including The Masked Singer The current NFL CBA How to navigate through these troubling times with our faith Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it....

Audible Minute - Signs and Faith 16.03.2020

Former Carolina Panther Nate Salley discusses signs in life that encourage you to take that step in faith. Is the message from God? Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte - Guest Co-Host, Gerard Littlejohn 12.03.2020

BIO: Gerard Littlejohn is the Executive Director of the Steve Smith Family Foundation. A UNCC grad, he worked for the Charlotte Bobcats and is a father of two, husband, and follower of Jesus. TOPICS: 2020 Panthers outlook New coach, Matt Rhule Cam Newton's future Christian McCaffrey Future of the Charlotte Hornets Steve Smith Family Foundation Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subs...

Jimmy Dykes, ESPN Basketball Analyist 11.03.2020

BIO: Jimmy Dykes is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, ESPN college basketball analyst, former basketball coach, and author of the book, The Film Doesn’t Lie - Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time . TOPICS: 2020 March Madness His book, The Film Doesn’t Lie - Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time . Being intentional Submission Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to o...

Duke/UNC, LeBron, Brady, Curry, and Transitions 10.03.2020

Bryce Johnson is joined this week by co-host, Reid Fronk, a founding board member of UNPACKIN' it who played college baseball at UNC, as well as, in the minors. This podcast focuses on college basketball as we get ready for the NCAA tournament, including a discussion about Duke and UNC. The guys also unpack Tom Brady and the NFL free agency period, along with the Lakers and Lebron James curre...

Audible Minute - Splinter Effect 07.03.2020

Former Carolina Panther Nate Salley discusses the concept of how small issues, when not addressed, can lead to much larger problems later in life. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audible Minute - Late Bloomers 05.03.2020

Former Carolina Panther Nate Salley shares his inspiration about late bloomers...and encourages you to remember, life is a marathon, not a sprint! He preaches patience in this encouraging episode. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Broussard, Fox Sports 03.03.2020

BIO: Chris Broussard from FOX Sports joins us to talk NBA and what it's like to navigate being a Christian in sports media. He is an FS1 Analyst and co-host of "The Odd Couple” radio show and podcast. He's also the founder of The K.I.N.G. Movement. TOPICS: King Summit in Charlotte Lebron James and his 17th season Zion Williamson The Bucks and their great season The next best NBA player Reading the...

Carson Tinker, NFL Long Snapper and Author 02.03.2020

BIO: Carson Tinker was a long snapper for six years with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also won three BCS National Championships at the University of Alabama. He is the author of the book, A Season to Remember - Faith in the Midst of the Storm . TOPICS: Life after football Return to NFL? The challenge of long snapping in the NFL Injuries Life focus now Impact of his book on others Nick Saban and th...

Jake Robbins, Former MLB Player 28.02.2020

Former Major League Baseball pitcher, Jake Robbins, joins "UNPACKIN' it" to discuss the Houston Astros' scandal, along with previewing the 2020 baseball season. BIO: Jake Robbins is a former MLB pitcher with the Cleveland Indians and also spent time with six different organizations throughout his career. His last stop was with the Chicago White Sox AAA affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. Since retir...

Charlotte - Al Wallace, Former Carolina Panther 27.02.2020

BIO: Al Wallace is a former NFL defensive end who had a ten-year career playing for the Eagles, Bears, and Panthers, Bills, and Dolphins. Playing his college football at Maryland, Wallace was a member of the Panthers' 2003 team that made it to the Super Bowl. He's a husband and father and joins us to talk about faith, football, and life.   TOPICS: Cam Newton Panthers' offseason Free Agen...

Ken Harrison - CEO of Promise Keepers 26.02.2020

BIO: Ken Harrison is the CEO of Promise Keepers, a men's ministry that was started in 1990 by former Colorado football coach, Bill McCartney. By taking a stand for Christ through national conferences, Promise Keepers touched the lives of seven million men, including a million who gathered in the National Mall of Washington, DC in 1997. With an upcoming conference on July 31st, 2020 at AT&T Sta...

Charlotte: Trevor Wilt-Broadcaster 20.02.2020

On this week's Charlotte edition of the podcast we are joined in-studio by Trevor Wilt. He is the play-by-play voice of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (A Baseball) and the color commentator for Charlotte 49ers men's basketball. Topics include: 49ers basketball this season Broadcasting for the school he graduated from The Astros scandal Trevor's faith journey Changes for Kannapolis Find out more abo...

Clark Kellogg, College Basketball Analyst 18.02.2020

BIO: CBS College Basketball Analyst, Clark Kellogg, joins us to unpack basketball, faith, and family. He played college basketball at Ohio State and in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers. He has a wife and three grown children. You can follow him on twitter @ClarkKelloggCBS. TOPICS: The wild 2019-2020 college basketball season The transfer portal North Carolina and Texas struggles Leonard Hamilton and...

NBA All-Star Weekend Recap 18.02.2020

Bryce Johnson and Steven Stack, President of the Charlotte Chapter of the King Movement, take a look back at some of the top storylines of the NBA All-Star Weekend. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorenzo Alexander, 15-Year NFL Veteran 15.02.2020

BIO: Lorenzo Alexander, former Buffalo Bills linebacker, recently retired from the NFL. He played his college football at the University of California and joined the NFL in 2005, playing with the Panthers, Redskins, Cardinals, and Raiders. As a two-time Pro Bowler, he has also been recognized as the team’s "Walter Payton Man of the Year" multiple times and the "Athletes in Action Call to Courage A...

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