The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today's episode is brought to you by Upward Sports!In the kickoff episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with Al Mead, gold medal-winning Paralympic champion.  Al unpacks how he responded to a traumatic childhood injury that forced him to lose his leg, the resiliency necessary to navigate life, how Upward Sports has been an effective tool in ministry, and life as a husband and "girl dad."  Click here to give a gift to support our ministry.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up for our exciting and encouraging ministry.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to find out how you can reach people for Jesus through sports.

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.