The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

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 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: HEREBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: HERESearch for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: HERE

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 can we find and cultivate meaningful relationships as we follow Jesus?Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Check out our newly released book, The Sports Devotional.For more information about today's co-host, Steven Stack, check out his website or the website for The K.I.N.G. Movement.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals.Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App.

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 basketball coach, and a speaker.Visit the David Pollack Family Foundation to help support David's mission of helping others.Listen to David's podcast, Family Goals, on Apple.Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: HEREBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: HERESearch for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: HERE

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 the power we have in Christ?Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Check out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional.Visit Les Norman's website to find out more about his ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals.Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App.

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, Taking 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 On.Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy Football league by participating in Fantasy Football Fellowship.Check out Bryce Johnson's newly-released book, The Sports Devotional - 30 Days of Encouragement for Following Jesus, to help strengthen your faith journey.For more information about our sponsor, check out Upward Sports.Visit www.unpackinit.com to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals.Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App.

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: HERECheck out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: HEREBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: HERESearch for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: HERE

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 more than the gifts He gives us?Purchase raffle tickets to win awesome sports prizes and experiences, and to help support our ministry work: Raffle TicketsCheck out our newly-released book, The Sports Devotional: The Sports DevotionalLearn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports: https://www.upward.org/unpack/Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: https://unpackinit.com/Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page: https://unpackinit.com/donate/Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: https://www.bible.com/search/plans?q=UNPACKIN%27+it

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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 you follow Him?Purchase raffle tickets to win awesome sports prizes and experiences, and to help support our ministry work: Raffle TicketsCheck out our newly-released book, The Sports DevotionalClick here to learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals.Become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App.