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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www.unpackinit.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

2-Minute Timeout: LeBron Leaving 03.07.2018

Today we unpack LeBron leaving the Cavaliers...and how God will never leave us.  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.

INTERVIEW: Eugene Robinson-Panthers Broadcaster-Former NFL Safety 30.06.2018

BIO: Eugene Robinson played 16 years in the NFL and played in 3 Super Bowls, winning one in '96 with the Green Bay Packers. He also played for the Seahawks, Falcons, and Panthers and is currently an analyst for Carolina? He was the emcee for the ManUp Charlotte Conference and joined us backstage to discuss... ...Topics... His analysis of the Panthers in the off-season His thoughts on rookie D.J. M...

2-Minute Timeout: Like 7-Eleven 30.06.2018

Bryce unpacks Eric Ebron's comment about always being open...and how we can be open to God's leading. 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.

INTERVIEW: Mike Tomlin-Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach 23.06.2018

Mike Tomlin is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been since 2007. They won Super Bowl 43 and he became the youngest head coach in NFL history to lead his team to a Super Bowl win. He’s a husband, father, and a graduate of William and Mary. He’s been instrumental in bringing ManUp to Charlotte after years of doing the conference in Pittsburgh…and he joined us backstage at this year'...

INTERVIEW: Antwaan Randle El 22.06.2018

BIO: Antwaan spent nine seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins as a wide receiver. He played his college football at Indiana where he played quarterback. He is a husband and father of six. ...Topics... What he's up to now with the Leadership League and how he's bringing sports fans and NFL legends together The story of surrendering his life to God his senior year o...

2-Minute Timeout: God is For Us 22.06.2018

We unpack how the Atlanta Braves' manager is for his players...and how God is for us. 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.

INTERVIEW: Thomas Davis-Carolina Panthers Linebacker 19.06.2018

BIO: Thomas Davis is a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He’s a Pro Bowler, a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Winner, and has a foundation with his wife called the Thomas Davis Defending Dreams Foundation. He joined us backstage at the ManUp Charlotte Conference. ...Topics Include... His thoughts on the Panthers off-season and their...

2-Minute Timeout: Durant's Validation 15.06.2018

Bryce unpacks Kevin Durant's need for validation...and where we should look for our own acceptance.   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 Timeout: Commitment to Relentless Self-Improvement 07.06.2018

Bryce unpacks Mike Trout's willingness to continue to improve his game and work on his weaknesses...and how we can do the same with spiritual growth. 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.

INTERVIEW: Jim Caldwell-Former NFL Head Coach 01.06.2018

BIO: Our guest today has spent over 40 years in coaching and is the former head coach of the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and Wake Forest. He won a Super Bowl with the Colts and Ravens as an assistant coach. We caught up with him at the Joe Gibbs Celebrity Golf Tournament for a sit-down interview. ...TOPICS INCLUDE... How he's taking advantage of his first real time off of work in 40 years H...

2-Minute Timeout: Does it Matter? 01.06.2018

Bryce unpacks NFL stories that matter or don't matter...and how we can focus on what matters most in our lives. 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.

INTERVIEW: Perry Tuttle-Former Clemson & NFL WR 24.05.2018

BIO: Perry Tuttle was a first-round draft pick in the 1982 NFL draft and played 10 years of pro ball (NFL & CFL) as a wide receiver. Perry will always be remembered for the game-winning catch during the 1982 Orange Bowl that won Clemson a national championship. Perry is a member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame, Clemson Hall of Fame, Davidson County Hall of Fame & the Winnipeg Hall of Fa...

2-Minute Timeout: Being Famous and Known 24.05.2018

Bryce unpacks the list of the most famous athletes...and discusses what it means to be truly known. 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 Timeout: Past & Future Failure 18.05.2018

Bryce unpacks the Browns future and how just because they failed at the QB position in the past, doesn't mean they will fail with Baker Mayfield. 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.

INTERVIEW: Jerry Schemmel-Baseball Broadcaster & GODSPEED Movie 15.05.2018

BIO: Our guest today is the play-by-play announcer for the Colorado Rockies. Before that he did play-by-play for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Colorado State. He is a survivor of the crash-landing of United Airlines Flight 232 on July 19, 1989. After escaping the plane, he returned to the wreckage to rescue an 11-month-old baby. His book, “Chosen to Live” describes the experience....

2-Minute Timeout: Mr. Dependability 11.05.2018

Bryce unpacks the dependability of Jason Witten throughout his career...and how we can represent the same in our own lives. 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.

INTERVIEW: Nate Salley-Former Safety-Ohio State & Carolina Panthers 05.05.2018

BIO: Nate Salley is a proud husband, father, and entrepreneur who was a college football player at The Ohio State University and a safety in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers. He and his wife Jasmin are natives of Fort Lauderdale, Fl and currently reside in Fort Mill, SC with their 3 children. He has a new venture called Audible Coaching and Consulting, LLC. https://audiblecoachingandconsulting.co...

INTERVIEW: Aaron Curry-Former NFL Linebacker-Seahawks & Wake Forest 05.05.2018

BIO Aaron Curry is a former linebacker who played his college football at Wake Forest. He was a first team All American and the Butkus award winner. He was drafted 4th overall in the 2009 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He also played for the Oakland Raiders in 2011 and 2012. Since retiring in 2013 he’s spent time as a defensive line coach for the Charlotte 49ers and currently is the defensive coor...

2-Minute Timeout: The Rise In Strikeouts 04.05.2018

Bryce unpacks the strikeout epidemic in MLB and how we can handle striking out in our own lives as we pursue a pure 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.

INTERVIEW: Rob Wooten-Pitcher for the Reds, Brewers, Braves, and UNC 28.04.2018

BIO: Rob Wooten is a pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He played his college baseball at UNC where his team played in three straight College World Series from 2006-2008. He pitched a few seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers and also spent some time with the Atlanta Braves. He is the owner and founder of C35 Baseball and co-founder of the Carolina Baseball Shack. ...TOPICS INCLUDE... Going...

2-Minute Timeout: In the Draft Room 27.04.2018

Bryce unpacks the chaos that takes place when a team is "on the clock" in the draft room and how we can relate in our own lives. 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.

INTERVIEW: London Fletcher-Former NFL Linebacker & Current CBS Sports Analyst 23.04.2018

Bio: London Fletcher played linebacker in the NFL from 1998-2013. He won a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams, spent time in Buffalo, and finished his career in Washington. He played his college football at John Carroll University. He played in 256 consecutive games in the NFL, starting 215 consecutive games, which is the NFL all-time record of consecutive starts at the linebacker position. He is...

INTERVIEW: Brian Smith-Author of The Assist 20.04.2018

Brian Smith is on staff with Athletes in Action at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of the new book, The Assist- A Gospel Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports. He explains how the Bible can be practically applied to sports. You can purchase the book here: https://www.theassistbook.com/ ...TOPICS INCLUDE... -Christian Athletes know they are supposed to play for the g...

2-Minute Timeout: FOMO 20.04.2018

Bryce unpacks the FOMO GMs feel during the draft because they don't want to miss out on drafting the next great QB and discusses how we can handle FOMO in our own lives. 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 Timeout: Deflecting the Pressure 13.04.2018

Bryce unpacks the Masters and how Reed and Rory deflected the pressure onto the other person...and how we can deflect the pressure on 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.

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