The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson unpacks how NFL teams still have limited depth at certain positions…and how we can add depth to relationships and areas of our lives.Today's Questions:1. Why is it important that we cultivate deep relationships with other people in our lives?2. What does it practically look like to have depth in our relationship with God?3. How does being a deep thinker help you grow in your understanding of who God is and how you can please Him?Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit Fantasy Football Fellowship in order to find out more about our ministry that can help you bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy league.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson unpacks the four Game 7s from the NBA and NHL…and how we can be encouraged not to procrastinate but to live with a Game 7 mentality.Today's Questions:1. What is the practical impact of regularly contemplating the brevity of life?2. How are our lives impacted by procrastinating and not having a sense of urgency?3. How is it possible for us to have peace and joy when we are dealing with difficult circumstances?Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit Fantasy Football Fellowship in order to find out more about our ministry that can help you bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy league.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest Nate Salley unpack how NFL Draft players are evaluated and viewed by others — and how we deal with the tension of other people's opinions of us.Watch the full podcast on the UNPACKIN' it YouTube channel!Check out Nate Salley's website!Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit UNPACKIN' it in order to sign up for our weekly email devotionals.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ridge Thomas unpack how hope surrounding the NFL Draft disappears once it unfolds…and how we can remain hopeful regardless of our circumstances.Today's Questions:1. How can we learn to have hope no matter what circumstances we are facing?2. What is the connection between being grateful and living with hope?3. What are the potential dangers of anchoring our hope in anything other than Jesus?Watch the full podcast on the UNPACKIN' it YouTube channel!Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit UNPACKIN' it in order to sign up for our weekly email devotionals.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Evan Albertyn unpack how Rory rode a roller coaster to victory at the Masters…and how we embrace the roller coaster ride of life.Today's Questions:1. How can we learn to "embrace the process" as we navigate life?2. What potential traps should you watch out for when life seems to be going well?3. How does looking to the future help us stay steady in the present?Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit UNPACKIN' it to sign up for our weekly email devotionals.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how to reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ed Uszynski unpack teams that squandered the lead in the Final Four and National Championship...and how it relates to being able to rally and mount a comeback in life. Ed is an author, speaker, and longtime Athletes in Action/CRU staff member.Today's Questions:1. How does the grace of God help fuel us to make a comeback when we have sinned?2. What roles do confession and repentance play in being able to come back from bad moments?3. How can we ensure that we are not squandering the gifts, abilities, and opportunities God has given us?Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit UNPACKIN' it to sign up for our weekly email devotionals.Pre-order Ed Uszynski's new book, Away Game, on Amazon.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how to reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brian Goins unpack the remaining Final Four teams…and how we can remain connected, tough, resilient, and steadfast.Today's Questions:1. Why is remaining in community ultimately essential to helping us abide in Christ?2. What does being spiritually tough during tough times look like?3. How can we learn to be connected and resilient in our relationships?Click here to listen to Brian Goins' podcast Married with Benefits on Spotify!Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit UNPACKIN' it to sign up for our weekly email devotionals.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how to reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Trip Smith unpack how our desires influence our bracket choices and the decisions we make in life.Today's Questions:1. How do we distinguish between godly desires, worldly desires, and fleshly desires?2. How can we seek after greater desires in a way that is healthy and God-honoring?3. How should we respond when we know that we are not desiring God the way that we should?Click here to sign up to participate in UNPACKIN' it's "Bracket Challenge" or to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit UNPACKIN' it in order to sign up for our weekly email devotionals.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Matt Vanderbilt unpack how Duke has everything needed to win a Championship…and how we have everything needed for a victorious life as followers of Jesus.Today's Questions:1. What does it look like to live a victorious life in Christ?2. How are we both "complete" and "still in process" at the same time?3. How do trials help us develop and mature in our faith?Click here to join "The UNPACKIN' it 100" and support our ongoing ministry efforts.Visit UNPACKIN' it in order to sign up for our weekly email devotionals and to be notified of how you can join the upcoming Bracket Challenge.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.