Best UNPACKIN It Ministries Podcasts (2025)

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Full Interview with Rocky Seto | Seahawks, Pete Carroll, and What's Most Rewarding & Challenging in Ministry 45:02

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Welcome to The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we unpack parallels, metaphors, and topics in sports that relate to life and faith! I’m Bryce Johnson in Charlotte, NC, joined today by Rocky Seto. Rocky is a pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in California and a former Super Bowl-winning assistant coach. After spending 18 years in coaching, including a s…

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When the Opposite is True | NFL Week 7 39:15

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Today, Bryce and Eric Miller unpack how the NFL season and Sunday's games revealed the opposite of what we thought was true… and how this parallels God's truth being the opposite of what the world tells us. Eric Miller is the Executive Director at Momentum Ministry Partners. They partner with the local church to provide ministry equipping experienc…

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What Have We Learned This NFL Season? What Did Week 6 Teach Us? What Are We Learning In Life? 36:42

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Today, Bryce Johnson unpacks what he's learned so far this NFL season about players, coaches, teams, and the league as a whole. He also shares what it means to learn from Jesus as we follow Him and how to consider these questions: What am I learning about God’s character? What am I learning about myself? What are others learning about me and from m…

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Patriots & Colts Back On Track, Chargers & Ravens Falling Off, How We Get Back On Track In Life! 59:41

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Today, Bryce Johnson and Roger Patterson, the Senior Pastor at CityRise Church in Houston, Texas, unpack which teams got back on track and which teams are off track after Week 5 in the NFL…and what steps to take when we get off track in life. Let’s UNPACK it! Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel! Purchase a copy of The Spor…

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NFL Week 4 Was Full of the Unexpected! 49:03

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Today, Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Bryan Saylor unpack how the NFL doesn't always turn out as we expect it to — and how to respond when we experience something unexpected. Cowboys and Packers ended in a tie, the Saints were competitive with the Bills, Jags beat Niners in San Francisco, Jaxson Dart beat the undefeated Chargers in his first start…

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What are YOU Convinced of After Week 3 in the NFL and How can YOU be Convinced in Your Faith? 42:28

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This week Bryce unpacks what he's convinced of after week 3 in the NFL and how we can be certain and confident in our faith. Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel! Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY! Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and…

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Vincent Rey Talks Joe Burrow's Injury, the Start to the Bengals' Season, Being a Team Chaplain, and How He Prays | Full Interview 42:33

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Today on the show, Bryce interviews former NFL linebacker Vincent Rey. They unpack Joe Burrow's injury, the start to the Bengals' season at 2-0, being a team chaplain, and how he prays. Rey spent his entire career from 2010 to 2018 with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted out of Duke. He's now the Bengals' team chaplain and on staff with A…

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The Dolphins Needed Better Communication on the Final Drive | NFL Week 2 Recap 56:42

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Today, we unpack how a team’s miscommunication led to struggles on a final drive…and how to have effective communication with God and others in our lives. Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY. Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry. Learn more…

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Lee Corso's Final College Gameday, Iconic Career & College Football Recap 49:47

2M ago49:47

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Today, Bryce unpacks Lee Corso's iconic catchphrase and how we can be encouraged to embrace, "Not so fast, my friend," in our own lives. Bryce shares his reaction to the college football weekend, recounts a crazy story about forks and pom-poms, discusses other sports media legends like Corso, and addresses concerns about FSU and Charlotte fans. Pur…

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How to Navigate Youth Sports as Christians 48:07

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Today’s guests are Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, authors of the book Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. Their book and today’s conversation are designed to help parents transform the complexity of youth sports into a platform for discipleship. The book equips parents with practical, Biblically based solutions for raisi…

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NFL Preseason Standouts | Shedeur Sanders, J.J. McCarthy, Travis Hunter 37:45

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On this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast, Bryce Johnson unpacks the NFL players shining during the preseason — and how we can stand out by living a holy and set-apart life. Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY. Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministr…

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Rocky Was Undeserving | Summer Movie Series 49:00

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Today, we unpack the movie Rocky and how Rocky's opportunity to be in the ring with Apollo Creed parallels God's invitation to us. Let's UNPACK it! Pastor James Metsger's website Christpoint.com Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY. Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our excit…

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Rudy Didn't Quit, and Neither Should We! | Summer Movie Series 48:40

3M ago48:40

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Chris Ruppe unpack how, in the movie Rudy, Rudy persevered in pursuit of his dream — and how we can be inspired not to quit on our journey. Learn more about Chris Ruppe on his website Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY. Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and par…

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Being in Sync Like "The Boys in the Boat" | Summer Movie Series 49:16

3M ago49:16

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Today on the show, Bryce is joined by Brian Goins to unpack the sports movie The Boys in the Boat and explore how oneness led the Washington University rowing team to the Gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. The guys also discuss how we can experience oneness in our own lives, the different types of sports movies, and the unique sport of rowing. Purcha…

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Overcoming Intimidation in 'Little Giants' | Summer Movie Series 47:39

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Today Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Brad Lowe unpack the movie Little Giants and explore how it can inspire us to overcome intimidation! Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY. Visit the Fantasy Football Fellowship website to sign up and participate in our exciting and encouraging ministry. Learn more about our spo…

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NFL Rookies YOU Should Draft in Fantasy This Year | Fantasy Football Fellowship Preview | 2025 57:03

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The Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast is BACK! Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith break down the lessons learned from last season as well as established players on new teams and how it affects their fantasy stock! To bring purpose and meaning to your Fantasy league, sign up TODAY to participate in Fantasy Football Fellowship. Purchase a copy of "The Sp…

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Players on NEW Teams | Fantasy Football Fellowship Preview | 2025 56:01

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The Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast is BACK! Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith break down the lessons learned from last season as well as established players on new teams and how it affects their fantasy stock! Purchase a copy of "The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition" TODAY. To bring purpose and meaning to your Fantasy league, sign up TODAY t…

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AJ Howard | Superbowl Champion, App State Alum, & USC Coach | Full Interview 32:08

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AJ Howard, a Super Bowl Winner, App State Coach/Player, NFL Scout, and a first-season Defensive Analyst/Assistant Linebackers Coach at USC, joins us on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast to unpack peace, humility, and working for the Lord. AJ played strong safety at Appalachian State from 2014-2017, where he was a captain, won three bowl games, and t…

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Duke Legend and Broadcaster, Mike Gminski Talks NBA Finals, Sobriety, and Community 55:23

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Mike Gminski played four years at Duke from 1976 to 1980, was named the ACC Rookie of the Year, and also won the ACC Player of the Year award. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number 43 is retired in his honor. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New…

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Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae Talks Football and the Importance of Growing with Others 41:34

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In the next episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with Pro Football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae. During the conversation, Kevin unpacks how the NFL has evolved over the past few decades, the steps to becoming a professional in the NFL, the importance of daily Bible reading and growing in faith alongside other believers, and ho…

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Preparation and Priorities with ESPN's Matt Schick 41:12

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In this episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with ESPN broadcaster Matt Schick. During the conversation, Matt unpacks his love for college baseball, how sports media coverage is adapting, the importance of preparation in our walk of faith, and being a faithful spiritual leader for your family. Click here to give a gift to s…

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Overcoming Unexpected Setbacks with Gold Medal Paralympic Champion, Al Mead - Full Interview 43:38

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Today's episode is brought to you by Upward Sports! In the kickoff episode of our "Summer Interview Series," Bryce Johnson talks with Al Mead, gold medal-winning Paralympic champion. Al unpacks how he responded to a traumatic childhood injury that forced him to lose his leg, the resiliency necessary to navigate life, how Upward Sports has been an e…

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NFL Post Draft Roster Holes & is the NBA Draft Lottery Rigged? 37:22

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Bryce Johnson unpacks how NFL teams still have limited depth at certain positions…and how we can add depth to relationships and areas of our lives. Today's Questions: 1. Why is it important that we cultivate deep relationships with other people in our lives? 2. What does it practically look like to have depth in our relationship with God? 3. How do…

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Game 7 Drama from the NHL & NBA Playoffs 39:39

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Bryce Johnson unpacks the four Game 7s from the NBA and NHL…and how we can be encouraged not to procrastinate but to live with a Game 7 mentality. Today's Questions: 1. What is the practical impact of regularly contemplating the brevity of life? 2. How are our lives impacted by procrastinating and not having a sense of urgency? 3. How is it possibl…

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2025 NFL Draft Recap: How Shedeur Sanders' Perception Made Him Slide in the NFL Draft 52:26

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Bryce Johnson and guest Nate Salley unpack how NFL Draft players are evaluated and viewed by others — and how we deal with the tension of other people's opinions of us. Watch the full podcast on the UNPACKIN' it YouTube channel! Check out Nate Salley's website! Click here to give a gift to support our ministry. Visit UNPACKIN' it in order to sign u…