The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Bob Schindler unpack the Harbaugh brothers' approach to football…and how we must emphasize the fundamentals of the Gospel in our approach to a Christ-centered life.Today's Questions:1. Why is it important for believers to regularly preach the gospel to themselves?2. What benefits come from us taking time to meditate on how sinful we truly are?3. How can embracing simplicity actually help us better live for Jesus?Check out Bob Schindler's ministry by visiting the website for CEDE SportsPlease consider purchasing Bob's book, Does God Care Who Wins? Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast on Spotify.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.Chapters0:00 Teaser0:32 Intro4:32 Bob Schindler4:44 John and Jim Harbaugh7:42 Ravens and Chargers9:09 Brotherly Rivalry10:43 Bryce and His Brothers 14:09 Understanding the Fundamentals of Football16:48 Team Over Individual Mindset20:24 What are the Fundamentals of the Faith?24:35 Playing Your Part in the Team26:41 Preach Yourself the Gospel Everyday28:27 Scripture 32:15 Reminding Ourselves of Our Brokenness39:39 Final Thoughts on the Harbaugh Brothers41:38 Outro

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Pastor Ray Hardee unpack who is heading into the NFL season on the hot seat…and how we relate to being on the hot seat in life.Today's Questions:1. How do thankfulness and meditating on God's past faithfulness help us to better navigate difficult seasons of life?2. Could our stress and anxiety actually be caused by the fact that we are depending on ourselves?3. What is the ultimate security that we need as followers of Jesus?Chapters0:00 Teaser0:25 Intro  3:32 Ray Hardy3:42 Coaches on the Hot Seat: Nick Sirianni, Sean McDermott, Robert Salah, Matt Eberflus, Dennis Allen, Mike McCarthy7:53 Players on the Hot Seat: Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, George Pickens, Deebo Samuel, Davonte Adams, Stefon Diggs8:43 49ers Superbowl or Bust with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch9:29 Bills Reminiscent of Cam Newton Panther Years9:57 How Diggs will fair in Houston10:23 Bryce Young Baptized by Fire12:05 Jerry Jones13:00 Jerry Jones Needs to Die to Himself for the Cowboys to Win15:09 Feeling Pressure and Stress in Our Own Lives17:05 How it Feels to be on the Hot Seat22:17 Bryce Feeling the Hot Seat Recently23:21 Surrender to God Because We Know the End Result25:22 Plan For Your Day to Be Interrupted by God’s Appointments28:52 Scripture: John 10:27-29, Romans 8:38-3930:03 Final Thoughts 33:10 OutroCheck out Pastor Ray Hardee on Instagram to learn more about his life and ministry.Please consider supporting UNPACKIN' it through your financial contributions by visiting out Donation Page.Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast on Spotify.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.

In this special interview, Bryce talks with actor and producer Cameron Arnett. He is one of the stars of the new movie The Forge, which hits theaters on August 23rd. He also starred in the No. 1 family movie of 2019, Overcomer. Earlier in his career, he appeared on Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD. He has won the Actor of the Year award from ICFF and other acting awards and nominations. Cameron founded "Christ Over Career," a global movement calling the church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He also played college football at Miami prior to becoming an actor.Their conversation will encourage you to live for Jesus in every area of your life and devote your life to discipling others to follow Jesus.Chapters0:00 Teaser0:23 Intro2:25 Cameron Arnett3:00 The Olympics and Steph Curry5:13 Cameron’s Hat Collection6:30 Cameron’s Production Company7:50 Why Cameron is Excited about his new movie, “The Forge”9:32 Dicipleling Teenager’s 12:26 The Impact An Owner Can Have on the Lowest Employee14:57 The Importance of Mentorship19:33 Insight on “The Forge”21:17 Benjamin Watson Starring in the Movie23:00 Helping the Next Generation26:20 Balancing Grace and Truth29:53 The State of Faith-Based Movies in Hollywood34:08 OutroFind out more about Cameron and his ministry work by visiting his official website.Discover more about The Forge, which hits theaters on August 23rd.Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ridge Thomas unpack how Aaron Rodgers is pushing his teammates to get better…and how this relates to the mutual encouragement and building up of fellow followers of Jesus.Chapters 0:00 Teaser0:31 Intro3:43 Ridge Thomas4:41 Why Ridge is a NY Jets Fan  5:30 Insight on the Jet’s Upcoming Season5:49 Mike (Williams) From Upstairs6:32 Jet’s WR Room7:18 The Aaron Rodgers Injury Experience for Ridge8:48 Rodgers is the Clear Leader of the Team13:10 Teammates with the Same Goal16:08 Rodgers’s Journey with Connecting with Teammates17:17 Helping Teammates in Our Own Lives18:55 Scripture 20:45 Speaking the Truth at the Wrong Temperature23:36 Giving People Permission to Check You26:40 Do I Care More About Being Right Or Righteous? 27:33 Encourage Your Teammates33:45 The Superbowl for Us is to Win Over People for Christ35:57 OutroToday's Questions:Why is it important that we demonstrate humility if we want to have healthy relationships?Why is the way we say something just as important as what we say?How does honest and gentle communication help to build people up in their faith?Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Check out Bryce Johnson's recently-released 30-day sports devotional: The Sports DevotionalLearn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.

Bryce Johnson unpacks what Olympians do on their way to the gold medal…and how this parallels our lives when it comes to being set apart.Today's Questions:How do we balance living in the world while also making sure we are separate from the world?What are some specific ways we can distinguish ourselves as followers of Jesus?What biblical truths can serve as motivation for us as we seek to live lives that are set apart?Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Check out Bryce Johnson's recently released 30-day sports devotional: The Sports DevotionalLearn 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.

In the final podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Matt Vanderbilt unpack how the players in Hoosiers choose to submit to their coach…and how this parallels our surrendering to Jesus and following His ways.Today's Questions:How does submission to God ultimately lead to us living our best life?Why is trust such an important component of submission?How should we view our motivation for obeying God's commandments?Chapters0:00 Teaser0:21 Intro3:03 Matt Vanderbilt3:41 The Sports Devotional 4:40 “Hoosiers”6:02 Coach Dale7:23 Favorite Quotes8:30 Jimmy Chitwood10:00 Life Back in the 1950s12:24 Measuring the Court13:32 Themes of “Hoosiers”14:08 Basketball is Voluntary16:30 Passing it 4 Times Before Shooting18:05 Turning Poiint in Their Season19:12 Following Jesus is Voluntary20:36 Willingly Follow Him22:34 David and Goliath23:46 God’s Law is Coming from a Place of Love24:58 Scripture27:19 Gordon Hayward’s Shot Against Duke28:28 Do You Trust God?31:05 Wanting to Obey36:12 Closing Statements37:27 OutroSign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.Check out Bryce Johnson's recently released 30-day sports devotional: The Sports DevotionalLearn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports.Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals.Go to our Donation Page to become a monthly donor or give a one-time gift to support UNPACKIN' it.

Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker Vincent Rey, who spent his entire career from 2010-2018 with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted out of Duke. He is now the Bengals' team chaplain and on staff with Athletes in Action. He’s a husband and a father of four.In this conversation, Vincent discusses how he came to faith, finding identity outside of being a professional football player, the call to be a disciple and disciple-maker, and his journey to becoming an NFL chaplain.Chapters0:00 Teaser0:15 Intro2:19 Vincent Rey4:45 Memories of Training Camp6:42 Competing with Your Teammates9:56 Football Isn’t Who You Are, It’s What You Do13:10 Vincent’s Faith Journey17:19 Surrendering to God20:35 VIncent’s Day to Day Discipleship25:36 Dicipling the Players 27:58 Transitioning from Retirement to a Chaplain32:36 Biggest Challenge as a Chaplain38:05 Vincent’s Take on the Bengals This Year39:45 OutroBring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. 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, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you encouragement and advice to help you in your upcoming fantasy season.Topics discussed in this episode include:Our decision-making process when it comes to fantasy football and our faith life. What are the most important factors to consider when you are assembling your roster?Breaking down some of the top news from training camps across the league.Players who are poised to have a breakout season in 2024.Players who are currently being overvalued in drafts.Rookies you should look to target in your drafts.Chapters0:00 Teaser0:24 Intro2:30 This Week’s Breakout9:13 Value and Balance11:40 Determining Tiers of Players12:43 News from Training Camp15:12 Diontae Johnson16:31 Hollywood Brown19:53 Players We Expect to Have a Breakout Season25:08 Players We Expect to Have a Bust Season32:36 Rookies We Plan to Draft the Most40:00 OutroTo 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.Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Podcast and UNPACKIN' it Podcast on your podcast platform of choice.