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This is the UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we relate sports stories to life and faith. Our mission is to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to follow Jesus and become more like Him with sports conversations that truly matter.
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How to Bounce Back From a Loss | NFL Week 1 Reactions & Overcoming Sin (opens the original)
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NFL Week 1 is officially in the books, and 16 teams are sitting at 0-1! In this episode of the UNPACKIN' it Podcast, Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith react to a wild, high-scoring opening week of football. From surprising wins by the Giants and Vikings to concerning starts for the Chargers and Browns, they break down what week one really means for teams looking to turn things around. Then, they unpack the spiritual parallel: When we mess up or fall into sin in our lives, how do we respond? Do
How To Be A Great Friend | Special Sermon From Bryce Johnson (opens the original)
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In this message, Bryce Johnson of UNPACKIN' it Ministries breaks down what it takes to experience deep, real, and thriving friendships - both with Jesus and with the people in our lives. Drawing from John 15 and his own experiences in sports media, Bryce challenges us to stop "holding on to the side of the pool" and go deep in our relationships. The 4 I's of Being a Great Friend: Invest: Pay the price of friendship by giving of yourself, avoiding isolation, and choosing wise, Jesus-centered conn
What Do You Need To CUT From Your Life? (opens the original)
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It’s that time of the year in the NFL - teams are trimming their rosters down to 53 players and releasing over 1,100 athletes to prepare for the regular season. In this episode of the UNPACKIN' it Podcast, Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith unpack the latest NFL roster cuts, break down division predictions, and share their Super Bowl picks. More importantly, they look at the powerful faith parallel: Just as NFL GMs refine and prune their rosters to field the best team, what do we need to releas
Overcoming the Comparison Trap & Embracing Mentorship (opens the original)
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The NFL season is almost here, and quarterback battles are heating up across the league! Join Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast as they dive into the fascinating dynamics of NFL quarterback rooms - from the Browns' situation to the Atlanta Falcons' battle between Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., and underdog Jack Strand. More importantly, how do these competitive environments parallel our daily lives as followers of Jesus? Bryce and Tripp break down: How t
We Are Called to Be Different (opens the original)
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In this episode of The UNPACKIN' it Podcast , hosts Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith dive into the week one action of the NFL preseason! NFL training camps are rolling, players are making noise, and coaches are taking notice. From rookies turning heads to veterans holding down their spots, Bryce and Trip discuss who is standing out on the field — and what that means for our own lives. In this episode, we unpack... NFL Preseason Highlights: The guys break down performances from rookies like Fernando
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