The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

Bryce interviews former Duke and NBA basketball player Mike Gminski. Mike played for four years at Duke (1976-1980) and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number "43" is retired. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey Nets, and throughout his 14-year NBA career also played for the 76ers, Hornets, and Bucks. After playing basketball, Mike has been a long-time analyst for the Hornets, CBS Sports, Raycom Sports, and Fox Sports Net and was a regular contributor to WFNZ. He's joining us today to share about his journey with alcohol and now sobriety and how Jesus has changed his life. He is currently a Peer Recovery Coach at Sana Recovery.3:00 Intro 3:50 Mike Gminski4:00 Thoughts on JJ Redick to the Lakers 6:10 Duke basketball 8:13 Charles Barkley story10:18 Duke basketball group chat 11:05 Broadcasting career 13:15 Relationship with Drinking 16:28 Introduction to faith 18:00 Financial issues 21:40 Drinking problem begins23:06 First divorce 23:35 Tough marriage advice 24:34 2nd marriage's health problems 30:00 Appropriate time to grieve  31:43 Duke teammates' intervention34:42 Vodka 36:50 Functional alcoholic 37:31 Covid 39:00 Mike's son 43:00 Rehab 45:25 Continued walk with Christ 53:00 Beating alcohol addiction57:54 Advice for addicts 1:01:05 Mike's life now1:05:12 Outro 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 interviews Scott Hansen, NFL Redzone and Olympic Goldzone host. They talk Fantasy Football, the upcoming Summer Olympics, and faith.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, James Metsger, unpack how Bryson DeChambeau ended up winning the U.S. Open while having fun…and how, as followers of Jesus, we can enjoy life and have fun with Him.Today's Questions:What does it look like to have fun in a way that brings glory to God?How do we balance having fun with taking our responsibilities seriously?Does finding enjoyment in life mean that we have to put aside emotions such as sadness and mourning?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 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.