The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

Today, Bryce Johnson unpacks what he's learned so far this NFL season about players, coaches, teams, and the league as a whole. He also shares what it means to learn from Jesus as we follow Him and how to consider these questions: What am I learning about God’s character? What am I learning about myself? What are others learning about me and from me? What do I need to learn from this trial or test? Let’s UNPACK it!Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Bryce Johnson and Roger Patterson, the Senior Pastor at CityRise Church in Houston, Texas, unpack which teams got back on track and which teams are off track after Week 5 in the NFL…and what steps to take when we get off track in life. Let’s UNPACK it!Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we unpack parallels, metaphors, and topics in sports that relate to life and faith! I’m Bryce Johnson in Charlotte, NC, joined today by Rocky Seto.Rocky is a pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in California and a former Super Bowl-winning assistant coach. After spending 18 years in coaching, including a stint on Pete Carroll's staff in Seattle and USC. He spent 11 seasons at USC and was part of the staff for both of the National Championship teams in 2003 and 2004. In seven seasons in Seattle, they went to two Super Bowls, winning one. He also played linebacker at USC in 1997 and 1998. He is a husband and father of four.Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Bryan Saylor unpack how the NFL doesn't always turn out as we expect it to — and how to respond when we experience something unexpected. Cowboys and Packers ended in a tie, the Saints were competitive with the Bills, Jags beat Niners in San Francisco, Jaxson Dart beat the undefeated Chargers in his first start...and so much more!Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Bryce unpacks what he's convinced of after week 3 in the NFL and how we can be certain and confident in our faith.Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show, Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker Vincent Rey. They unpack Joe Burrow's injury, the start to the Bengals' season at 2-0, being a team chaplain, and how he prays. Rey spent his entire career from 2010 to 2018 with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted out of Duke. He's now the Bengals' team chaplain and on staff with Athletes in Action. He’s a husband and a father of four.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we unpack how a team’s miscommunication led to struggles on a final drive… and how to have effective communication with God and others in our lives.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Bryce unpacks Lee Corso's iconic catchphrase and how we can be encouraged to embrace, "Not so fast, my friend," in our own lives. Bryce shares his reaction to the college football weekend, recounts a crazy story about forks and pom-poms, discusses other sports media legends like Corso, and addresses concerns about FSU and Charlotte fans.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guests are Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, authors of the book Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. Their book and today’s conversation are designed to help parents transform the complexity of youth sports into a platform for discipleship. The book equips parents with practical, Biblically based solutions for raising athletes in secular sports culture. Topics:How do sports develop character?How do we stand out in youth sports culture?How can we support our kids through their failures?How do we view winning and being the greatest?What can we learn from Uncle Rico?Find out more about the book HEREAbout Brian Smith Brian Smith is the author of several books, including The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports. He has been on staff with Athletes in Action since 2008. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Brian has a master’s degree in Theology and Sports Studies from Baylor University. About Ed Uszynski Ed Uszynski is an author, speaker, and sports minister with over three decades of experience discipling college and professional athletes. He’s written articles, essays, and training manuals at the intersection of faith and sport and is the lead strategist for Content Mercenaries. He has two theological degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a PhD in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast, Bryce Johnson unpacks the NFL players shining during the preseason — and how we can stand out by living a holy and set-apart life.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we unpack the movie Rocky and how Rocky's opportunity to be in the ring with Apollo Creed parallels God's invitation to us. Let's UNPACK it!Pastor James Metsger's website Christpoint.comPurchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Chris Ruppe unpack how, in the movie Rudy, Rudy persevered in pursuit of his dream — and how we can be inspired not to quit on our journey.Learn more about Chris Ruppe on his websitePurchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show, Bryce is joined by Brian Goins to unpack the sports movie The Boys in the Boat and explore how oneness led the Washington University rowing team to the Gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. The guys also discuss how we can experience oneness in our own lives, the different types of sports movies, and the unique sport of rowing.Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brad Lowe unpack the movie Little Giants and explore how it can inspire us to overcome intimidation!Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast is BACK! Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith break down the lessons learned from last season as well as established players on new teams and how it affects their fantasy stock!To bring purpose and meaning to your Fantasy league, sign up TODAY to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship.Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY.Be sure to subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship and UNPACKIN' it YouTube channels to stay up-to-date with what's happening in our ministry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast is BACK! Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith break down the lessons learned from last season as well as established players on new teams and how it affects their fantasy stock!Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY.To bring purpose and meaning to your Fantasy league, sign up TODAY to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship.Be sure to subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship and UNPACKIN' it YouTube channels to stay up-to-date with what's happening in our ministry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ Howard, a Super Bowl Winner, App State Coach/Player, NFL Scout, and a first-season Defensive Analyst/Assistant Linebackers Coach at USC, joins us on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast to unpack peace, humility, and working for the Lord. AJ played strong safety at Appalachian State from 2014-2017, where he was a captain, won three bowl games, and two conference championships. He served as the outside linebackers coach at Appalachian State from 2023 to 2024 and was named to the 35 Under 35 Class of 2024 by the American Football Coaches Association.Spending two years in the NFL as a player with the Cardinals, Giants, and Patriots, AJ won a Super Bowl ring as a member of the New England Patriots in 2019. He spent 2021 and 2022 as a scout for the Patriots in the Southeast area. AJ is a husband, father, and follower of Jesus.AJ's Socials:Twitter: COACHHOWARDUSCInstagram: ajhoward_appstatePurchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Gminski played four years at Duke from 1976 to 1980, was named the ACC Rookie of the Year, and also won the ACC Player of the Year award. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number 43 is retired in his honor. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey Nets. Throughout his 14-year NBA career, he also played for the 76ers, Hornets, and Bucks.After playing basketball, he has been a long-time analyst, working for the Hornets, CBS Sports, Raycom Sports, and Fox Sports Net, and is currently part of the CW's ACC coverage. He is a Peer Recovery Coach at Sana Recovery. He’s joining us today to share about his journey with sobriety and how Jesus has changed his life.Topics include:What we can learn from the recovery communityThe NBA FinalsFinding freedom in ChristSurrendering to ChristTransparency and admitting to our strugglesThe NBA DraftDuke losing in the Final FourPurchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" today.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to get signed up to participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the next episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with Pro Football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae.  During the conversation, Kevin unpacks how the NFL has evolved over the past few decades, the steps to becoming a professional in the NFL, the importance of daily Bible reading and growing in faith alongside other believers, and how to involve your spouse in your faith life.  For more information about Kevin's upcoming football camp, visit the Louisiana Line Camp website.Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" today.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website in order to get signed up to participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with ESPN broadcaster Matt Schick.  During the conversation, Matt unpacks his love for college baseball, how sports media coverage is adapting, the importance of preparation in our walk of faith, and being a faithful spiritual leader for your family.  Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website in order to get signed up to participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.