The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

Disclaimer: We experienced technical difficulties while recording this podcast and apologize for the audio quality. Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Trip Smith unpack how the the first round of the 2024 NFL draft was offense-heavy and neglected the defense...and how this relates to followers of Jesus forgetting to reinforce their defenses against temptation and sin. This Week's Question: Are you w...

Check out Bryce Johnson's interview with former Los Angeles Chargers running back and current free agent, Josh Kelley as they unpack fatherhood...faith...and the challenges of waiting. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org... Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit.com/ Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gi...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Nate Salley (former Ohio State and Carolina Panthers football player), unpack how NFL teams might force it when drafting a QB, and how it relates to us forcing something in our own lives. This Week's Questions: 1. When have you forced something in your life that didn't pay off? 2. When have you seen God's plan come to fruition in your life by being patient? Coaches...

Bryce Johnson interviews former Appalachian State football coach, Jerry Moore. They talk about the legendary upset against Michigan...players...faith...and being an example for others. Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament: https://www.highcountrycaregivers.org... Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit.com/ Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gi...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Evan Albertyn unpack how Scottie Scheffler's green jacket performance in The Masters came down to his ability to bounce back from adversity, and how we need to respond through adversity and recover from mistakes as Christians. This Week's Questions: 1. When have you confided in God when you faced adversity? 2. How did you bounce back from troubled times? Evan Alber...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Ed Uszynski unpack how our views on the March Madness tournament have changed over the years...and how we must change our perspective on things to align with Christ. This Week's Questions: 1. When is stubbornness good...and when is stubbornness bad? 2. What views do we have that may need to change? 3. How are the world's cultural views not aligned with God's views...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Jobey Thomas unpack the unbelievable and remarkable storylines surrounding this year's Final Four...and how they parallel the unbelievable and remarkable story of Jesus. This Week's Questions: Why is it a "good thing" that we don't understand all there is to know about God? Since we can't know everything about God, is it worth attempting to know Him more? How does...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brian Goins unpack how top teams in the NCAA Tournament put away their opponents...and how this relates to putting away sin in our lives. This Week's Questions: How does the Holy Spirit allow us to experience victory over our sins? What does it look like to practically put away sin amid temptation? How can overconfidence lead us to fall into sin? Join the UNPAC...

Bryce Johnson unpacks how teams will have to overcome fear throughout March Madness...and how we experience victory over our fears in life. This Week's Questions: How do we get to the point of not fearing the bad things that could happen in our lives? How does focusing on the forgiveness and eternal life that's found in Jesus help us overcome fear in the here and now? How do we get to the root of...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Bob Schindler unpack how Russell Wilson is looking to revive his career in Pittsburgh...and how it relates to our lives being revived and rejuvenated. This Week's Questions: Why is humility the first step to experiencing a personal revival? Are we ultimately able to bring about revival through our efforts? Why is it important to "show up" even when you don't feel l...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Ray Hardee unpack how NFL general managers evaluate draft prospects...and how we properly use discernment as followers of Jesus. This Week's Questions: What is the difference between being judgmental and having discernment? What role does the Bible play in helping us grow in discernment? How is wisdom different than knowledge? Visit our website to sign up for our f...

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Matt Vanderbilt unpack Wake Forest fans storming the court and Duke's player getting hurt...and how we aren't meant to remain in the crowd. This Week's Questions: How can hanging around in the wrong circumstances do damage to us as we follow Jesus? Why is it so important that we surround ourselves with the right "teammates"? How do we balance our need to reach...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the NBA has ambassadors and players who represent the league...and how this parallels our role as followers of Jesus. This Week's Questions: • What does it practically look like for us to be ambassadors for Christ? • How does God use our lives and our witness to draw people into a relationship with Him? • Do my weaknesses as a believer disqualify me from se...

In this special episode, Bryce chats with former NFL receiver Jerricho Cotchery, former NFL defensive back Tre Boston, and current Carolina Panthers Game Management Coordinator George Li to discuss football and faith. This edited audio was taken from "Super Saturday X", a special event put on by UNPACKIN' it the day before the Super Bowl. Visit our website to sign up to receive our free weekly ema...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Chiefs will handle their Super Bowl win...and how we handle the blessings and successes in our lives. This Week's Questions: • Why can it be more difficult to depend on God when things are going well? • How do we stay rooted and grounded in Christ when times aren't difficult? • As followers of Jesus, how should we utilize the blessings that we rece...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how each team will implement disguises during the Super Bowl...and how we must drop our disguises to live authentically. This Week's Questions: • What are some of the negative consequences that come about when we fail to be transparent? • How does a recognition of God's omniscience help us to overcome deceit? • How can our authenticity be a benefit to othe...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Chiefs and 49ers found a way to win, although it was a tough path...and how in life, we find THE way to win. This Week's Questions: • What did Jesus mean when He said His followers would have to walk the "narrow path"? • What is our primary motivation for choosing to follow and obey Jesus no matter what? • What is "convenient Christianity" and how does...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how Bills fans must feel after their disappointing loss to the Chiefs...and how to overcome despair in our own lives. This Week's Questions: • How should we respond when we start to feel despair in our lives? • Is fully trusting God a process or something that happens all at once? • How does Christian hope differ from the hope of the world? Visit our website to...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the remarkable Lions' win and their new identity...and how we can also live with a new identity. This Week's Questions: • How does understanding our identity in Christ practically impact our lives? • How do we reconcile the fact that we are new creations in Christ and yet still sin as believers? • Why do we need to let go of identifying ourselves with our sin?...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how coaches are being fired and let go in the NFL...and how we need to part ways with certain mindsets and behaviors in our own lives. This Week's Questions: • What behaviors does Scripture tell us we need to get rid of as we follow Jesus? • How serious should we be when it comes to dealing with sin or temptations? • How does the concept of renewing our minds r...

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In this annual edition of The UNPACKIN' it Christmas Special Podcast , Bryce Johnson, and Luke Heaton unpack the need to "be quick" in certain areas of our lives as we follow Jesus...and also toss around lots of fun-filled Christmas topics! To participate in UNPACKIN' it's year-end DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR $25K MATCHING GIFT campaign, check out our Donation Page . Visit our website to sign up for ou...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how a Chiefs wide receiver wasn't lined up properly...and how we can be in proper alignment in our lives. This Week's Questions: • What are the implications of living a life where we are not properly aligned with God? • What are some of the resources that God has given us to help us be properly aligned? • What does it practically look like to live aligned to Go...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the outrage from fans that certain teams deserved to make the CFP more than others...and how this type of thinking affects our views of life and salvation. This Week's Questions: • How can we avoid the temptation of believing that God owes us certain outcomes? • Why is knowing the "who" more important than knowing the "why"? • Why should we rejoice that God doe...

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Cowboys' tougher tests ahead will reveal the type of team they are...and how the genuineness of our faith is revealed when we're tested in life. This Week's Questions: • How does God use suffering and difficulties to help us grow in our walk with Christ? • In what ways does God utilize tests in life to reveal our areas of weakness? • How do we actu...