Revive and Rejuvenate
March 12, 2024
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Bob Schindler unpack how Russell Wilson is looking to revive his career in Pittsburgh...and how it relates to our lives being revived and rejuvenated.
This Week's Questions:
- Why is humility the first step to experiencing a personal revival?
- Are we ultimately able to bring about revival through our efforts?
- Why is it important to "show up" even when you don't feel like it?
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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Ray Hardee unpack how NFL general managers evaluate draft prospects...and how we properly use discernment as followers of Jesus.This Week's Questions:What is the difference between being judgmental and having discernment?What role does the Bible play in helping us grow in discernment?How is wisdom different than knowledge?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 going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: UNPACKIN' it on YouVersion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 5, 2024
Bryce Johnson and guest co-host, Matt Vanderbilt unpack Wake Forest fans storming the court and Duke's player getting hurt...and how we aren't meant to remain in the crowd.This Week's Questions:How can hanging around in the wrong circumstances do damage to us as we follow Jesus?Why is it so important that we surround ourselves with the right "teammates"?How do we balance our need to reach out to unbelievers with our need to be removed from the world?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 going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: UNPACKIN' it on YouVersion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 27, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the NBA has ambassadors and players who represent the league...and how this parallels our role as followers of Jesus.This Week's Questions:• What does it practically look like for us to be ambassadors for Christ?• How does God use our lives and our witness to draw people into a relationship with Him?• Do my weaknesses as a believer disqualify me from serving as one of Jesus' ambassadors?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 going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: UNPACKIN' it on YouVersion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 21, 2024
In this special episode, Bryce chats with former NFL receiver Jerricho Cotchery, former NFL defensive back Tre Boston, and current Carolina Panthers Game Management Coordinator George Li to discuss football and faith.This edited audio was taken from "Super Saturday X", a special event put on by UNPACKIN' it the day before the Super Bowl.Visit our website to sign up to receive 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 15, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Chiefs will handle their Super Bowl win...and how we handle the blessings and successes in our lives.This Week's Questions:• Why can it be more difficult to depend on God when things are going well?• How do we stay rooted and grounded in Christ when times aren't difficult?• As followers of Jesus, how should we utilize the blessings that we receive from 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 going to our Donation Page.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: UNPACKIN' it on YouVersion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 14, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how each team will implement disguises during the Super Bowl...and how we must drop our disguises to live authentically.This Week's Questions:• What are some of the negative consequences that come about when we fail to be transparent?• How does a recognition of God's omniscience help us to overcome deceit?• How can our authenticity be a benefit to other people as they follow Jesus?Register for this year's Super Saturday event: Super SaturdayVisit 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.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: UNPACKIN' it on YouVersion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 7, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how the Chiefs and 49ers found a way to win, although it was a tough path...and how in life, we find THE way to win.This Week's Questions:• What did Jesus mean when He said His followers would have to walk the "narrow path"?• What is our primary motivation for choosing to follow and obey Jesus no matter what?• What is "convenient Christianity" and how does it compare to what Jesus expects from us?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.Search for UNPACKIN' it's reading plans on the YouVersion Bible App: UNPACKIN' it on YouVersion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 31, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how Bills fans must feel after their disappointing loss to the Chiefs...and how to overcome despair in our own lives.This Week's Questions:• How should we respond when we start to feel despair in our lives?• Is fully trusting God a process or something that happens all at once?• How does Christian hope differ from the hope of the world?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 24, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack the remarkable Lions' win and their new identity...and how we can also live with a new identity.This Week's Questions:• How does understanding our identity in Christ practically impact our lives?• How do we reconcile the fact that we are new creations in Christ and yet still sin as believers?• Why do we need to let go of identifying ourselves with our sin?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 17, 2024
Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack how coaches are being fired and let go in the NFL...and how we need to part ways with certain mindsets and behaviors in our own lives.This Week's Questions:• What behaviors does Scripture tell us we need to get rid of as we follow Jesus?• How serious should we be when it comes to dealing with sin or temptations?• How does the concept of renewing our minds relate to us letting go of negative behaviors?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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