The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker Vincent Rey, who spent his entire career from 2010-2018 with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted out of Duke. He is now the Bengals' team chaplain and on staff with Athletes in Action. He’s a husband and a father of four. In this conversation, Vincent discusses how he came to faith, finding identity outside of being a professional football playe...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you encouragement and advice to help you in your upcoming fantasy season. Topics discussed in this episode include: Our decision-making process when it comes to fantasy football and our faith life.  What are the most important factors to consider when you are assembling your roster? Breaking down some of the top news fr...

In the third podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brad Lowe unpack  Kicking and Screaming,  discussing how Will Ferrell's character lost his way during his son's soccer season...and how we have to be careful about getting caught up in the wrong things. Today's Questions: How do we respond when we get caught up in the wrong things as we are following the L...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season. Topics discussed in this episode include: Standing firm in our convictions about God and His Word.  Fantasy players the guys are starting to waver on as the season approaches. How new quarterbacks will impact the fantasy value of their teammates. To bring purpose and...

Bryce Johnson and special guest, Andy Holloway of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast , unpack Fantasy, faith, and life. Topics discussed in this episode include: Navigating family life with children, and how sports can serve to connect a family together. Learning how to avoid idolatry while embracing living in the moment.  How Fantasy Football has changed over the past decade. Players...

In the second podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Mike Atkins unpack  Moneyball,  discussing how the movie portrays a general manager’s willingness to approach baseball in a new way…and how this parallels approaching life differently from others. Today's Questions: In what ways do followers of Jesus win by "losing"? What practical steps can we...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season. Topics discussed in this episode include: How do we overcome past mistakes that we have made in fantasy football and in life? Discussing some of the players who have the best and worst value for the upcoming season. Teams whose players you should be targeting in your fantasy drafts...

In the first podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Chris Ruppe unpack  The Sandlot  and discuss how the movie’s theme of fear is relevant to us as followers of Jesus. Today's Questions: How can a negative thought life lead to us facing fears as we follow the Lord? What sorts of blessings might we be missing out on because we are paralyzed by fear...

In this year's "Season Preview", Bryce Johnson gets you primed and ready to succeed this fantasy season. Topics discussed in this episode include: How to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league this season! Five players that Bryce is convinced will thrive this season. Five players Bryce is looking to avoid in this year's drafts. Five guys that Bryce is uncertain about ahead of the season...

Bryce interviews former Duke and NBA basketball player Mike Gminski. Mike   played for four years at Duke (1976-1980) and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number "43" is retired. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Colin Pinkney, unpack how some teams focus on the future while others focus on winning now…and how we can focus on both by focusing on the One. Today's Questions: How do we balance living in the moment and focusing on the future? How does getting our priorities right help us to live with a proper mindset? What role can other believers have in helping us find balanc...

Bryce interviews Scott Hansen, NFL Redzone and Olympic Goldzone host. They talk Fantasy Football, the upcoming Summer Olympics, and faith. Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship . Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: HERE Become a monthly donor or give a o...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, James Metsger, unpack how Bryson DeChambeau ended up winning the U.S. Open while having fun…and how, as followers of Jesus, we can enjoy life and have fun with Him. Today's Questions: What does it look like to have fun in a way that brings glory to God? How do we balance having fun with taking our responsibilities seriously? Does finding enjoyment in life mean that...

Bryce interviews Atlanta Hawks assistant coach, Ronald Nored. Ronald is a former Butler point guard (2008–2012) who played in back-to-back National Championship games and was a 2× Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year (2010, 2012). He got into coaching in 2013 and has been an assistant coach with the Celtics, Hornets, and Pacers. He’s a husband, father, and follower of Jesus. Bring mean...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Steven Stack, unpack the Celtics winning as a team while the Mavs are relying on one player and losing…and how this parallels depending on teammates instead of living life alone. Today's Questions: What practical ways are having "teammates" in our faith journey mutually beneficial? What are the three layers of teammates you should have as you go through life? How c...

Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker and college football analyst, David Pollack. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. A longtime college football analyst at ESPN, David now co-hosts a Family Goals podcast and runs the Pollack Family Foundation with his wife, Lindsey. He's a father of two, a high school football coach, a women's bask...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, former MLB player Les Norman, unpack how the Milwaukee Brewers are using power to win games…and how as followers of Jesus we have power available to us. Today's Questions: In what ways is God's power available to believers? How do we think about God's power and sovereignty working together? How does understanding our identity in Christ tie in to us understanding th...

Bryce Johnson unpacks sports and faith with Dave Alpern, the President of Joe Gibbs Racing since 2016. Dave joined the team in 1992 as an unpaid intern and has seen the team grow from 18 employees to nearly 500. He's also the author of the book, T aking The Lead: Key Principles That Will Equip You With What You Need To Rise To The Top And Succeed With Integrity And Purpose - Whatever Team You're O...

Bryce interviews former NFL running back, Fozzy Whittaker. They unpack college football players being paid, conference realignment, Fozzy's playing days, his exotic pets, and above all else, his faith journey. He describes the major knee injury he faced while at Texas and how his faith was challenged during that time. Support the raffle: HERE Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotiona...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Travis Vaughn of Upward Sports, unpack college football expanding to a 12-team playoff…and how it relates to finding true purpose and meaning in life. Today's Questions: What is the correct perspective that allows you to see purpose and meaning in everything you do? How do you view and define "success" as a follower of Jesus? How do you ensure that we enjoy God mor...

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Host Bryce Johnson unpacks the faithfulness and devotion of NFL fan bases…and how we can be encouraged to be faithful and loyal followers of Jesus. Today's Questions: How do you push through your emotions to remain loyal to your faith? How does your faithfulness during troubling times help improve your witness to the world? How does meditating on God's faithfulness help you to be more faithful as...

In this powerful podcast, Bryce interviews former NFL safety, Cody Davis. They unpack his unique relationship with Garth Brooks, the unrealistic expectations surrounding Bill Belichick, the difficulties of playing for a losing team, the Lord's kindness in helping Cody overcome adversity during his NFL career, and finding identity away from the gridiron. Check out our newly-released book, The Sport...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Jason Romano talk about the comparisons between Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan, and how followers of Jesus need to emulate Jesus in their lives. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org/ For more information on Upward Sports: https://www.upward.org/unpack/ Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: htt...

Today’s guest is former NFL wide receiver, Don Beebe. During his nine seasons, he played for the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and Green Bay Packers. He was a part of six Super Bowl teams and won Super Bowl XXXI with the Packers. Don has been the Head Football Coach at Aurora University since 2018...and has a new devotional book called, Never Give Up. For more details, go to Donbeebe.com. Coac...