UNPACKIN' it-Sports Fans Following Jesus

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how a Chiefs wide receiver wasn't lined up properly...and how we can be in proper alignment in our lives.This Week's Questions:• What are the implications of living a life where we are not properly aligned with God?• What are some of the resources that God has given us to help us be properly aligned?• What does it practically look like to live aligned to God's will and ways?To participate in UNPACKIN' it's year-end financial campaign, check out our Donation Page.Visit our website to sign up for our free weekly email devotionals: www.unpackinit.comThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the outrage from fans that certain teams deserved to make the CFP more than others...and how this type of thinking affects our views of life and salvation.This Week's Questions:• How can we avoid the temptation of believing that God owes us certain outcomes?• Why is knowing the "who" more important than knowing the "why"?• Why should we rejoice that God does not give believers what they deserve?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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Cowboys' tougher tests ahead will reveal the type of team they are...and how the genuineness of our faith is revealed when we're tested in life.This Week's Questions:• How does God use suffering and difficulties to help us grow in our walk with Christ?• In what ways does God utilize tests in life to reveal our areas of weakness?• How do we actually see the goodness of God as we go through suffering?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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack NFL players being fed up with disappointing performances...and how it relates to recognizing the need for change in our lives.This Week's Questions:• How is the fact that we get fed up a sign of God's kindness to us?• How are we able to live the vibrant and flourishing life that God intends for us?• Why does lasting change require us to surrender and give up control?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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack players returning to the lineup, and teams returning to how they're capable of playing...and what returning means for us.This Week's Questions:• Is returning to God a one-time event or a lifelong process?• How does God respond to us when we return to Him after we have sinned?• How can we help others in their journey of returning to God?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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how NFL teams are either content or discontent at the midway point of the season...and how we can be content in life.This Week's Questions:•What makes you discontent in your life?•What would it look like for you to be content with what God has provided this week?•Where and how have you been trying to build your own kingdoms in life?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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack starting quarterbacks in the NFL being replaced by backups...and how it relates to the mindsets and behaviors that need to be replaced in our lives.This Week's Questions:Who or what has taken the place of "starter" in our lives?How does focusing on having thoughts that honor God help us to better obey Him?Why is it not enough to simply "bench" sin as we follow Jesus?Support UNPACKIN' it's Raffle for a chance to win amazing sports experiences and memorabilia: UNPACKIN' it RaffleVisit 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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Duhon, one of the winningest Duke basketball players, joins Bryce on a special edition of The UNPACKIN' it Podcast. Winning three ACC championships between 2000-2004 and the National Championship in 2001, Chris left as the only ACC player to record 1,200 points, 800 assists, 475 rebounds, 300 steals, and 125 three-point shots. Playing in the NBA for nine years with the Bulls, Knicks, Magic, and Lakers, he has since retired and has worked as an assistant college basketball coach and business/financial coach, and is currently the Head Basketball Coach at Gaston Christian School near Charlotte, NC.Become 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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how NFL injuries have been prevalent this season...and how it relates to suffering in our own lives.This Week's Questions:What are the different "causes" of suffering in our lives?How does focusing on treasuring Christ help us to have the right perspective during trials?How can we utilize the sufferings we have endured to comfort others as they 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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the unbelievable mistake Miami made by not taking a knee...and how we win when we take a knee in our own lives.This Week's Questions:Why is kneeling before the Lord an appropriate position for believers to take?How does a lack of prayer in our lives potentially reveal that we are living in pride?How can our physical posture in prayer help us to pray with the correct attitude and mindset?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.Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website for more information and to sign up to participate in this year's season: Fantasy Football FellowshipThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast is brought to you by Sugar Creek Coffee. Check out sugarcreekcoffee.com (use promo code UNPACK to save). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.