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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Jul 7, 2026

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GUEST: Jason Moore, Fantasy Footballers 05.08.2019

BIO: Jason Moore is the co-owner of The Fantasy Footballers and co-host of The #1 Fantasy Football Podcast. The podcast has won numerous awards, including Best Fantasy Podcast and Best Sports Podcast. The last two seasons Jason has finished as a top ten most accurate fantasy analyst. Be sure to check out thefantasyfootballers.com . TOPICS: Player rankings and when they change Draft strategies Taki...

RADIO: Luke Maye and Hunter Henry 04.08.2019

Luke Maye is a former UNC basketball star who just finished playing in the summer league for the Milwaukee Bucks. During his career at North Carolina, he was an All-American and an All-ACC player and the Tar Heels won the NCAA Championship in 2017. He joins the show to discuss his college experience, and how he became a spiritual leader. He also takes us through his car accident and what he learne...

Luke Maye, UNC Basketball Star 03.08.2019

BIO: Luke Maye is a former UNC basketball star who just finished playing in the summer league for the Milwaukee Bucks. During his career at North Carolina, he was an All-American and an All-ACC player, and the Tar Heels won the 2017 NCAA Championship. He joins us on UNPACKIN' it to discuss basketball, faith, and life. TOPICS: 2019 Summer League Preparing for the NBA The college experience Being a...

GUEST: Hunter Henry, LA Chargers 03.08.2019

BIO: Hunter Henry is the tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft after playing his college football at Arkansas where he was on the All-SEC team three times. During his first two seasons in the NFL, he had 12 touchdowns, but he missed the entire 2018 regular season due to a torn ACL until returning in the playoffs. We are thrilled to have Hunte...

2-MINUTE: Self-Awareness 02.08.2019

Today we unpack Kirk Cousins' awareness of how he's been playing throughout his career as he looks to get better this season...and how this relates to our own self-awareness regarding the genuineness of our faith. 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 inf...

RADIO: David Baker, Pro Football HOF 27.07.2019

BIO: David Baker is the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He took over the role in January of 2014 and his leadership has led to tremendous growth and impact. This year's Hall of Fame game takes place on August 1st and the enshrinement ceremony will be on August 3rd. Baker is an attorney by trade, played professional basketball in Switzerland and worldwide with a Christian basket...

GUEST: David Baker 27.07.2019

BIO: David Baker is the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He took over the role in January of 2014 and his leadership has led to tremendous growth and impact. This year's Hall of Fame game takes place on August 1st and the enshrinement ceremony will be on August 3rd. Baker is an attorney by trade, played professional basketball in Switzerland and worldwide with a Christian basket...

2-MINUTE: "I Got Stronger from That" 26.07.2019

Today we unpack what Devonta Freeman went through last season as he dealt with an injury and how we can take advantage of the difficulties we go through. 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.

RADIO: ROD WOODSON, PRO FOOTBALL HOF 24.07.2019

Pro Football Hall of Fame Safety Rod Woodson joins the show this week to discuss many topics, including what life is like as a member of the Hall of Fame. He also talks about his unique Hall of Fame speech, and his move into coaching a few years ago. Woodson mentions his faith and the influence that Randall Cunningham had in his life. Also discussed is his work as an NFL analyst for the NFL Networ...

2-MINUTE: Searching for a QB 24.07.2019

Today we unpack the Denver Broncos searching for a QB to fill the void they've had...and how in life we're searching for purpose, peace, and satisfaction. 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.

2-MINUTE: Simple is Good 19.07.2019

Today we unpack how the new Chiefs' defense is simpler...and how freedom is found in simple truth. 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.

GUEST: Rod Woodson, Pro Football HOF 19.07.2019

BIO: Rod Woodson is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl winner. He played 17 years in the NFL after being drafted 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After ten seasons with the Steelers, he also spent time with the 49ers and Raiders, and won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. He played his college football at Purdue and grew up in Indiana. Since his final season in 2003, Woodson...

RADIO: Tommie Harris, Chicago Bears 15.07.2019

Former NFL All-Pro Tommie Harris joins the show this week to discuss his experience as an NFL star with the Chicago Bears. Tommie talks about his favorite level of football, along with his Super Bowl season. He takes the listeners through the highs and lows of football, and how he dealt with that aspect. Also, Tommie discusses the tragic loss of his wife a few years ago, and how faith carried him...

GUEST: Tommie Harris, former Chicago Bears DL 12.07.2019

BIO: Our guest today is former NFL defensive tackle, Tommie Harris. He played his college football at Oklahoma where he was an All-American, and was taken 14th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2004 NFL draft. During his time with the Bears, he was a 3x Pro Bowler and the team went to Super Bowl 41. Harris is now a speaker with a ministry called the Locker Room. TOPICS: 2019 summer experience Fa...

2-Minute: The Sports World Pauses and Looks Back 12.07.2019

Today we unpack the ESPYS celebration and how we can be encouraged to approach life and view God when the action stops. 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.

RADIO: BEST OF: Tim Brown and Tony Dungy 06.07.2019

Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Tim Brown discusses the Raiders' signing of Antonio Brown. He also touches on the NFL and how they could take better care of past players. Brown also takes you through his spiritual journey, including an amazing story about a recent trip to Isreal. Bryce Johnson caught up with Coach Dungy at the NBA All-Star breakfast, and he shares his thoughts on who inspires him, how...

2-MINUTE: Aaron Rodgers Submitting to New Coach 02.07.2019

Today we unpack Aaron Rodgers' desire to call audibles and getting on the same page with his new coach, and how this relates to following Jesus. 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.

RADIO: MATT SCHICK OF ESPN AND TONY KEMP, ASTROS 29.06.2019

ESPN Broadcaster Matt Schick joins the show this week to discuss his journey from a small town broadcaster to landing at ESPN. He also shares his favorite aspects of ESPN, and also what it the job does to your sports fandom. He also discusses his faith journey. Also on the show, Houston Astros second baseman Tony Kemp discusses the 2019 season, and what the Astros World Series win means to mindset...

GUEST: TONY KEMP, HOUSTON ASTROS 29.06.2019

BIO: Tony Kemp is a second baseman and outfielder for the AL West-leading Houston Astros. He played college baseball at Vanderbilt where he won SEC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. He made his major league debut in 2016 and won a World Series ring with the Astros in 2017. He joins us today to talk about faith, baseball, and life.   TOPICS: The 2019 MLB season so far. Being Wo...

GUEST: MATT SCHICK, ESPN BROADCASTER 29.06.2019

BIO: Matt Schick is a broadcaster for ESPN, ESPN Radio, and SiriusXM. He has been at ESPN since 2012 and hosts numerous shows, along with doing play by play as well. He graduated from the University of Colorado and started his career in Denver before moving to Nebraska and then ESPN. He was born and raised in Rochester, New York and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife and four kid...

2-MINUTE: Looking Forward, Not Back 27.06.2019

Today we unpack how injuries led to a rough season and missed opportunities for one player...and how he's decided to look forward instead of back. 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.

THROWBACK: Chris Broussard-Fox Sports 27.06.2019

Our guest today is a sports reporter and personality who spent 12 years at ESPN covering the NBA and in 2016 made the switch to Fox Sports One and Fox Sports Radio. He co-hosts a radio show each day and is an NBA analyst appearing on multiple TV and radio shows for Fox. He is also the president and founder of the King Movement as well as a speaker. TOPICS: Why he left ESPN Why he felt pigeonholed...

RADIO: Aaron Kampman and Jeremy Kelley 22.06.2019

SUMMARY: This week we are are joined by former NFL defensive end, Aaron Kampman. He played his college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Packers. He spent 8 years in Green Bay and 2 years in Jacksonville. He was a 2x Pro Bowler and 2x second-team All-Pro. He is now the founder and CEO of Align, where he empowers executives and organi...

2-MINUTE: Stuck in Neutral 22.06.2019

Today we unpack how teams in the NBA need to decide on which direction to go...and how we, too, should not remain in the middle. 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.

GUEST: JEREMY KELLEY - Former NFL WR, played for 10 teams in four leagues over six seasons 22.06.2019

BIO: Our guest this week is former wide receiver, Jeremy Kelley. He played his college football at Maine and professionally in the NFL, the Canadian league, and the Arena league. He spent time with the Colts, Broncos, and Bears and he retired from playing in 2016. He is now the Buffalo Bills Alumni Manager. TOPICS: What his journey was like playing for ten different teams in four different leagues...

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