UNPACKIN' it-Sports Fans Following Jesus

In the third podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brad Lowe unpack Kicking and Screaming, discussing how Will Ferrell's character lost his way during his son's soccer season...and how we have to be careful about getting caught up in the wrong things.Today's Questions:How do we respond when we get caught up in the wrong things as we are following the Lord?What are practical steps we can take to keep from getting off track in the first place?How do the people in our lives play a role in keeping us from getting caught up in the wrong things?Sign up to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season.Topics discussed in this episode include:Standing firm in our convictions about God and His Word. Fantasy players the guys are starting to waver on as the season approaches.How new quarterbacks will impact the fantasy value of their teammates.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.Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Podcast and UNPACKIN' it Podcast on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and special guest co-host, Andy Holloway of The Fantasy Footballers, unpack fantasy, faith, and life.Topics discussed in this episode include:Navigating family life with children, and how sports can serve to connect a family together.Learning how to avoid idolatry while embracing living in the moment. How fantasy football has changed over the past decade.Players that Andy are excited about for the upcoming season. To bring purpose and meaning to your Fantasy league, sign up TODAY to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship.Check out Andy's work by visiting the website for The Fantasy Footballers.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second podcast of our "Summer Movie Series," Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Mike Atkins unpack Moneyball, discussing how the movie portrays a general manager’s willingness to approach baseball in a new way…and how this parallels approaching life differently from others.Today's Questions:In what ways do followers of Jesus win by "losing"?What practical steps can we take to ensure that our minds are being renewed?How do the values of God's kingdom go against the values that are typically esteemed by our culture?Chapters0:00 Teaser0:33 Intro3:30 Mike Atkins4:15 Moneyball6:52 The 20 Game Win Streak9:06 How Can You Not Be Romantic About Baseball?10:33 The Real Characters of Moneyball12:55 Moneyball’s Analytic Strategy15:36 The Effect the A’s 2002 Season Had on the MLB17:13 Taking a Different Strategy in Our Own Lives19:05 In What Ways Do We Need to Change Our Strategy?20:38 Scripture And Biblical Comparisons25:36 There Will Be Pushback at First28:00 Renewing Our Minds30:09 Closing Statements35:27 OutroSign 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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Harrison Zuckerberg, give you insight to set you up for fantasy success this season.Topics discussed in this episode include:How do we overcome past mistakes that we have made in fantasy football and in life?Discussing some of the players who have the best and worst value for the upcoming season.Teams whose players you should be targeting in your fantasy drafts.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.Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Podcast and UNPACKIN' it Podcast on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first podcast of our "Summer Movie Series", Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Chris Ruppe, unpack The Sandlot...and how this movie’s theme of fear is relevant for us as followers of Jesus.Today's Questions:How can a negative thought life lead to us facing fears as we follow the Lord?What sorts of blessings might we be missing out on because we are paralyzed by fear?How does our fear help to reveal other problems we might have in our walk with Christ?Chapters0:00 Intro 3:38 Chris Ruppe4:38 Chris Ruppe Comedy Special 7:20 "The Sandlot" 12:23 The Elements of Fear in The "Sandlot"17:00 Babe Ruth Dream20:02 Chris's Phobia of Needles 22:45 The Bible on Fear 31:28 Closing Statements 39:09 Outro To check out Chris Ruppe's first standup special, check out Dry Bar Comedy (Use promo code CHRISR to get one month free).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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this year's "Season Preview", Bryce Johnson gets you primed and ready to succeed this fantasy season.Topics discussed in this episode include:How to bring purpose and meaning to your fantasy league this season!Five players that Bryce is convinced will thrive this season.Five players Bryce is looking to avoid in this year's drafts.Five guys that Bryce is uncertain about ahead of the season.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 all that is happening in our ministry.Subscribe the Fantasy Football Podcast and UNPACKIN' it Podcast on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Colin Pinkney, unpack how some teams focus on the future while others focus on winning now…and how we can focus on both by focusing on the One.Today's Questions:How do we balance living in the moment and focusing on the future?How does getting our priorities right help us to live with a proper mindset?What role can other believers have in helping us to find balance in our lives?For more information about Colin's ministry work, check out The Harvest Center's website.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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.