The UNPACKIN' it Podcast

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the Miami Heat embracing adversity...and how it relates to seeing the value of trials in our own lives.This Week's Questions:How can we get to the point where we look at our trials as a privilege?In what ways does God use our trials and difficulties for our good?What role does our perspective play in terms of how much we benefit from the trials we face?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack offseason quotes from NFL players...and how it relates to avoiding the need to prove ourselves as we follow Jesus.This Week's Questions:What have we done before God to become a part of His family?How does the work of Christ on the cross motivate us to work hard for the Lord?What is the difference between "proving yourself" and "showing yourself approved"?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the Denver Nuggets exercising patience on their way to the NBA Finals...and how it relates to us having patience as we follow Jesus. This Week's Questions:What is the difference between "active waiting" and "passive waiting"?What is the connection between patience and trust?How does God use the times of waiting in our lives to make us more like Jesus?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack Jim Nantz admitting he was intimidated by John Madden...and how it relates to us choosing not to spend more time with God.This Week's Questions:What does it look like to properly fear the Lord?What are some things that hold us back from spending more time with God?How do we benefit as followers of Jesus when we spend time alone with the Lord?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack athletes being held back from thriving in their sport...and how it relates to us being held back from thriving as we follow Jesus.This Week's Questions:What does it mean for followers of Jesus to "thrive"?What are some of the most common things that hold us back from thriving in our spiritual lives?How does our relationship with sin impact our ability to thrive as we follow Jesus?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack NFL draftees having a chip on their shoulder...and how it relates to dealing with bitterness, anger, and resentment in our own lives.This Week's Questions:As followers of Jesus, is it appropriate for us to go through life with a "chip on our shoulder"?In what way does thinking about our relationship with Jesus help us to respond more positively when we feel we have been wronged?How important are our motivations when responding to being wronged?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack NFL teams being tempted to compare draft boards...and how it relates to us comparing ourselves with others.This Week's Questions:What are some of the negative consequences of comparing ourselves with others?In what way does gratitude help us fight against the temptation of comparing ourselves to others?How do we go about celebrating our differences (circumstances, gifts, abilities) with other followers of Jesus instead of becoming envious?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the Boston Bruins' pursuit of the Stanley Cup...and how it relates to seeking after excellence and keeping our eyes on the ultimate prize.This Week's Questions:As followers of Jesus, why is it significant that we keep our focus on the ultimate prize of being in heaven with Jesus?Does focusing on heavenly things mean that we don't strive to live with excellence in the here and now?In what ways can we practically live with excellence and honor God here on earth?Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comBecome a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it by checking out our Donation Page.The UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save).

Two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic Gold medalist, grill spokesman, pastor, and evangelist, George Foreman, joins Bryce Johnson for a special episode of The UNPACKIN' it Podcast to tell us about his incredible journey being portrayed on the big screen.Coming out in theaters on April 28th, the movie is called, BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.biggeorgeforeman.movie