The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

Justin Wren Interview: Professional MMA Fighter for Bellator MMA and Founder of Fight for the Forgotten Summary: Justin Wren, professional MMA fighter for Bellator MMA, joins us on UNPACKIN' it. Justin began competing in 2006, and has spent time in the UFC and as a cast member on Spike TV's, The Ultimate Fighter. Beyond the cage, he's got a strong passion to fight for the most bullied people in th...

Bryce unpacks the value baseball has placed on the home run...and consider where we place the most value 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.

Bryce unpacks how a shutdown cornerback actually shuts down his star power...and how we should serve in obscurity and out of the limelight as followers of 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.

Bryce unpacks Derek Carr's new contract and the comments he made about his money. He also shares what it means to be a giver (even when you aren't a millionaire)...and how we should excitedly look for opportunities to have open hands and generous hearts. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See...

Brandon Williams Interview: Former NFL Wide-Receiver, Broadcaster, Speaker, Author, Life and Business Coach Summary: This week's guest is former NFL Wide-Receiver, Brandon Williams. Brandon spent time with the 49ers, Rams, and Steelers after being a third-round pick in 2006 out of Wisconsin. Currently, he's a broadcaster, speaker, and life and business coach. Brandon is also the author of Milliona...

Lorenzo Alexander Interview: Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, Twice Recognized as His Team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, and President of the Aces Foundation Summary: This week's UNPACKIN' it interview is with Lorenzo Alexander, a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills and President of the Aces Foundation. He played his college football at the University of California, and since joining the NFL in 2...

Tim Worley Interview: Former NFL Running Back Shares a Powerful Story of  God's Grace and Redemption Summary: On this week's podcast, Bryce brings on Tim Worley who was selected 7th overall in the 1989 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, after a very successful career at Georgia. He was the first person in Steelers history to receive a one million dollar signing bonus. In 2007, he was inducted i...

Tony Dungy Interview: Hall of Fame Coach, Super Bowl Winner, and NBC Football Analyst Talks About Still Being A Coach Summary: Tony Dungy, a Super Bowl winner, author, national spokesman for All Pro Dad, and analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America is our guest on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast. Tony shares his thoughts on going from coaching to broadcasting, along with the goals he'd like to...

Kirk Cousins Interview: Washington Redskins QB and Author of Game Changer Tells Us How His Faith Grew During His Rookie Year Summary: Today on the show, quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Bryce. He was a star at Michigan State before being drafted in 2012 by the Washington Redskins, and the author of the book, Game Changer - Faith, Football, and Finding Your Way.  Kirk tells Bryce how his mindset is d...

Ernie Johnson Interview: Host of TNT’s Inside the NBA Talks About His Faith, Family, and Caring for People Behind the Scenes Summary: On this week's podcast, our guest is Ernie Johnson, the host of TNT's Inside the NBA and the NCAA Tournament. Ernie is a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a father of six children, as well as, a three-time sports Emmy-award-winner and author of the book, Unscripted:...

Rob Maaddi Interview: Philadelphia Sports Writer for The Associated Press since 2000, Bestselling Author, Radio and TV Personality, and Speaker Shares his Faith Journey Summary: On this week's podcast, our guest is a bestselling author, radio and television personality, and speaker, Rob Maaddi. Based in Philadelphia, Rob has covered local and national sports for The Associated Press for almost 20...

Bryce unpacks the Golden State Warriors' beautiful passing...and explains what "passing" represents 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.

Bryce unpacks the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Championship...and how Durant joining their team, was an admission of needing their help.  He also challenges us to remember that the “me mentality” is empty and worthless...and when we don't turn to God for strength, we fall short. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support...

Bryce unpacks Phil Mickelson's decision to skip the US Open...and discusses what it means to have our decisions aligned with God, instead of the pressures and pleasures of the world. 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.

Tony Bennett Interview: Virginia Head Basketball Coach and Former NBA Player Shares About Life as Coach, Dad, and Husband Summary: Virginia's head basketball coach since 2009, Tony Bennett, comes on the show to talk about these intriguing topics: the challenges he faces with his team's rise to national prominence; being a college basketball coach and Dad to his own kids; what to expect from his te...

Spencer Tillman Interview: Game Analyst for Fox Sports, Former Running Back, and Super Bowl Winner with San Francisco 49ers Summary: Spencer Tillman, former running back who spent eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the 49ers, comes on UNPACKIN' it to talk about the upcoming college football season and his new role as a game analyst for Fox Sports. He also shares about leadership an...

Mark Price Interview: Charlotte 49ers' Head Coach; Former Cleveland Cavs and Georgia Tech Player; Legendary Shooter Shares About Life as Coach, Dad, and Husband Summary: This week we welcome back Mark Price, head coach of the Charlotte 49ers' Men's Basketball Team. Mark had a very successful playing career at Georgia Tech and with the Cleveland Cavs. He is also recognized as one of the greatest sh...

Jim Kelly Interview: NFL Hall of Famer, 4X Super Bowl QB, and Cancer Survivor Shares About His Faith Journey Summary: Jim Kelly, Hall of Fame Quarterback, led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991-1994, and played his college football at the University of Miami. Since retiring from the NFL in 1997, Jim faced the loss of his son, Hunter, in 2005 and also battled cancer. Jim co...

Jacob Tamme Interview: 3-Time Super Bowl Tight End Describes the Falcons Super Bowl Loss to the Patriots Summary: NFL tight end, Jacob Tamme, joins us on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast. Jacob has played for the Colts, Broncos, and Falcons, and has been to the Super Bowl with each. He played his college football at Kentucky, earning a degree in Integrated Strategic Communication, as well as, an M...

Hubert Davis Interview: ESPN Analyst and Former NBA Player Tells About his Transition to Coaching at UNC, his Faith Impact on Players, and the Favor Roy Williams Asked Summary: This weekend's guest interview is with former NBA player and college basketball analyst for ESPN, Hubert Davis. Bryce finds out about his transition to coaching basketball for his Alma Mater, the University of North Carolin...

DJ Shockley Interview: Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs Analyst, and Former QB, Describes the Differences in Analyzing College and NFL Summary: This week's guest, DJ Shockley, played quarterback on two SEC Championship teams at the University of Georgia, and was named the MVP of the 2005 SEC Championship game. He also won the FCA Bobby Bowden Football Player of the Year Award. DJ played four y...

Derek Carr Interview: Oakland Raiders' QB Joined Us While at Fresno State to Share About his Faith, Family, and Hopes to Make the NFL Summary: Joined by one of the best quarterbacks in college football, Derek Carr has led Fresno State to a 9-0 start and they are currently ranked 15th in the BCS. Derek is second nationally in passing yards per game (380.1) and TD passes (32), and was the first quar...

Clark Kellogg Interview: CBS College Basketball Analyst, Former Indiana Pacer, and Ohio State Player Talks Faith, Sports, and Life Summary: CBS College Basketball Analyst, Clark Kellogg, joins us to talk 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. Topics include: College teams Clark's confi...

Clark Hunt Interview: Kansas City Chiefs’ Chairman and CEO Talks Faith, Family, and Fantasy Football Summary: Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs,  and son of the legend Lamar Hunt, joins Bryce to unpack his faith journey, the excitement surrounding the Chiefs, his family, and dealing with the tragedy of Jovan Belcher. He even talks about Fantasy Football from a real owner's per...

Charlie Ward Interview: Only Heisman Trophy Winner to Play in the NBA Talks About Life as High School Head Football Coach Summary: Charlie Ward, who played in the NBA from 1994-2005 after playing college basketball and football at Florida State, is this week's UNPACKIN' it guest. Winning the Heisman Trophy as a quarterback in 1993, Charlie Ward is the only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA....