The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson unpacks how six 0-2 teams got a spark to win their first game of the year…and how we can experience a spiritual spark when we need one.

Today's Questions:

1. What practical steps can we take to get replenished in our faith life?

2. How could our need for a spiritual spark be caused by idolatry?

3. How is gratitude an essential component of experiencing a spiritual spark?

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Bryce Johnson unpacks how sports envy and jealousy affect sports fans…and how and why we must fight against envy in all areas of our lives.

Today's Questions:

1. What is often at the root of the envy and jealousy that we experience?

2. What other sins do we often fall into when dealing with unresolved envy?

3. How do we practically eliminate the envy and jealousy we experience as we follow Jesus?

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Bryce Johnson unpacks the patience needed for many of the teams that lost in the NFL…and how we must exercise patience in our lives.

Today's Questions:

1. How could the impatience we experience be a result of unreasonable expectations?

2. Does being patient with others mean that we can never wisely distance ourselves from others? 

3. How do we practically go about developing patience in our lives?

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This week's special episode includes Bryce Johnson’s recent sermon, “Let’s Go,” at The Pointe Church in Belmont, NC. Bryce unpacks why we serve others, what it means to be on a team, and how God has designed us with unique gifts. He gives a different perspective on the story of David and Goliath, shares a story about his first time on the radio, and uses the sports parallel of being in the tunnel before taking the field. 

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Bob Schindler unpack the Harbaugh brothers' approach to football…and how we must emphasize the fundamentals of the Gospel in our approach to a Christ-centered life.

Today's Questions:

1. Why is it important for believers to regularly preach the gospel to themselves?

2. What benefits come from us taking time to meditate on how sinful we truly are?

3. How can embracing simplicity actually help us better live for Jesus?

Check out Bob Schindler's ministry by visiting the website for CEDE Sports

Please consider purchasing Bob's book, Does God Care Who Wins? 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Teaser
• 0:32 Intro
• 4:32 Bob Schindler
• 4:44 John and Jim Harbaugh
• 7:42 Ravens and Chargers
• 9:09 Brotherly Rivalry
• 10:43 Bryce and His Brothers 
• 14:09 Understanding the Fundamentals of Football
• 16:48 Team Over Individual Mindset
• 20:24 What are the Fundamentals of the Faith?
• 24:35 Playing Your Part in the Team
• 26:41 Preach Yourself the Gospel Everyday
• 28:27 Scripture 
• 32:15 Reminding Ourselves of Our Brokenness
• 39:39 Final Thoughts on the Harbaugh Brothers
• 41:38 Outro

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Pastor Ray Hardee unpack who is heading into the NFL season on the hot seat…and how we relate to being on the hot seat in life.

Today's Questions:

1. How do thankfulness and meditating on God's past faithfulness help us to better navigate difficult seasons of life?

2. Could our stress and anxiety actually be caused by the fact that we are depending on ourselves?

3. What is the ultimate security that we need as followers of Jesus?

Chapters

• 0:00 Teaser
• 0:25 Intro  
• 3:32 Ray Hardy
• 3:42 Coaches on the Hot Seat: Nick Sirianni, Sean McDermott, Robert Salah, Matt Eberflus, Dennis Allen, Mike McCarthy
• 7:53 Players on the Hot Seat: Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, George Pickens, Deebo Samuel, Davonte Adams, Stefon Diggs
• 8:43 49ers Superbowl or Bust with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch
• 9:29 Bills Reminiscent of Cam Newton Panther Years
• 9:57 How Diggs will fair in Houston
• 10:23 Bryce Young Baptized by Fire
• 12:05 Jerry Jones
• 13:00 Jerry Jones Needs to Die to Himself for the Cowboys to Win
• 15:09 Feeling Pressure and Stress in Our Own Lives
• 17:05 How it Feels to be on the Hot Seat
• 22:17 Bryce Feeling the Hot Seat Recently
• 23:21 Surrender to God Because We Know the End Result
• 25:22 Plan For Your Day to Be Interrupted by God’s Appointments
• 28:52 Scripture: John 10:27-29, Romans 8:38-39
• 30:03 Final Thoughts 
• 33:10 Outro

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In this special interview, Bryce talks with actor and producer Cameron Arnett. He is one of the stars of the new movie The Forge, which hits theaters on August 23rd. He also starred in the No. 1 family movie of 2019, Overcomer. Earlier in his career, he appeared on Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD. He has won the Actor of the Year award from ICFF and other acting awards and nominations. Cameron founded "Christ Over Career," a global movement calling the church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He also played college football at Miami prior to becoming an actor.

Their conversation will encourage you to live for Jesus in every area of your life and devote your life to discipling others to follow Jesus.

Chapters

• 0:00 Teaser
• 0:23 Intro
• 2:25 Cameron Arnett
• 3:00 The Olympics and Steph Curry
• 5:13 Cameron’s Hat Collection
• 6:30 Cameron’s Production Company
• 7:50 Why Cameron is Excited about his new movie, “The Forge”
• 9:32 Dicipleling Teenager’s 
• 12:26 The Impact An Owner Can Have on the Lowest Employee
• 14:57 The Importance of Mentorship
• 19:33 Insight on “The Forge”
• 21:17 Benjamin Watson Starring in the Movie
• 23:00 Helping the Next Generation
• 26:20 Balancing Grace and Truth
• 29:53 The State of Faith-Based Movies in Hollywood
• 34:08 Outro

Find out more about Cameron and his ministry work by visiting his official website.

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Bryce Johnson has an update for all listeners regarding UNPACKIN' it and Fantasy Football Fellowship!

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Ridge Thomas unpack how Aaron Rodgers is pushing his teammates to get better…and how this relates to the mutual encouragement and building up of fellow followers of Jesus.

Chapters 

• 0:00 Teaser
• 0:31 Intro
• 3:43 Ridge Thomas
• 4:41 Why Ridge is a NY Jets Fan  
• 5:30 Insight on the Jet’s Upcoming Season
• 5:49 Mike (Williams) From Upstairs
• 6:32 Jet’s WR Room
• 7:18 The Aaron Rodgers Injury Experience for Ridge
• 8:48 Rodgers is the Clear Leader of the Team
• 13:10 Teammates with the Same Goal
• 16:08 Rodgers’s Journey with Connecting with Teammates
• 17:17 Helping Teammates in Our Own Lives
• 18:55 Scripture 
• 20:45 Speaking the Truth at the Wrong Temperature
• 23:36 Giving People Permission to Check You
• 26:40 Do I Care More About Being Right Or Righteous? 
• 27:33 Encourage Your Teammates
• 33:45 The Superbowl for Us is to Win Over People for Christ
• 35:57 Outro

Today's Questions:

Why is it important that we demonstrate humility if we want to have healthy relationships?

Why is the way we say something just as important as what we say?

How does honest and gentle communication help to build people up in their faith?

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Bryce Johnson unpacks what Olympians do on their way to the gold medal…and how this parallels our lives when it comes to being set apart.

Today's Questions:

• How do we balance living in the world while also making sure we are separate from the world?
• What are some specific ways we can distinguish ourselves as followers of Jesus?
• What biblical truths can serve as motivation for us as we seek to live lives that are set apart?

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