The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

Ernie Johnson Interview: Host of TNT’s Inside the NBA Talks About His Faith, Family, and Caring for People Behind the ScenesSummary: On this week's podcast, our guest is Ernie Johnson, the host of TNT's Inside the NBA and the NCAA Tournament. Ernie is a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a father of six children, as well as, a three-time sports Emmy-award-winner and author of the book, Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments that Make Life Extraordinary.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Maaddi Interview: Philadelphia Sports Writer for The Associated Press since 2000, Bestselling Author, Radio and TV Personality, and Speaker Shares his Faith JourneySummary: On this week's podcast, our guest is a bestselling author, radio and television personality, and speaker, Rob Maaddi. Based in Philadelphia, Rob has covered local and national sports for The Associated Press for almost 20 years. He is an author of six books, including Baseball Faith: 52 MLB Stars Reflect on Their Faith and Football Faith: 52 NFL Stars Reflect on Their Faith, and the radio host of Faith on the Field on 610 Sports ESPN Radio. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce unpacks the Golden State Warriors' beautiful passing...and explains what "passing" represents in our own lives.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce unpacks the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Championship...and how Durant joining their team, was an admission of needing their help. He also challenges us to remember that the “me mentality” is empty and worthless...and when we don't turn to God for strength, we fall short.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce unpacks Phil Mickelson's decision to skip the US Open...and discusses what it means to have our decisions aligned with God, instead of the pressures and pleasures of the world.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Bennett Interview: Virginia Head Basketball Coach and Former NBA Player Shares About Life as Coach, Dad, and HusbandSummary: Virginia's head basketball coach since 2009, Tony Bennett, comes on the show to talk about these intriguing topics: the challenges he faces with his team's rise to national prominence; being a college basketball coach and Dad to his own kids; what to expect from his team; what he's personally focusing on in the new season; and celebrating 20 years of marriage.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spencer Tillman Interview: Game Analyst for Fox Sports, Former Running Back, and Super Bowl Winner with San Francisco 49ersSummary: Spencer Tillman, former running back who spent eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the 49ers, comes on UNPACKIN' it to talk about the upcoming college football season and his new role as a game analyst for Fox Sports. He also shares about leadership and his faith.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Price Interview: Charlotte 49ers' Head Coach; Former Cleveland Cavs and Georgia Tech Player; Legendary Shooter Shares About Life as Coach, Dad, and HusbandSummary: This week we welcome back Mark Price, head coach of the Charlotte 49ers' Men's Basketball Team. Mark had a very successful playing career at Georgia Tech and with the Cleveland Cavs. He is also recognized as one of the greatest shooters of all time, and is a member of the Georgia, Ohio, and Oklahoma Sports Halls of Fame.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Kelly Interview: NFL Hall of Famer, 4X Super Bowl QB, and Cancer Survivor Shares About His Faith JourneySummary: Jim Kelly, Hall of Fame Quarterback, led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991-1994, and played his college football at the University of Miami. Since retiring from the NFL in 1997, Jim faced the loss of his son, Hunter, in 2005 and also battled cancer. Jim continues to be an inspiration around the world because of his faith and toughness. He joins us today on UNPACKIN' it to talk faith, football, and life.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Tamme Interview: 3-Time Super Bowl Tight End Describes the Falcons Super Bowl Loss to the PatriotsSummary: NFL tight end, Jacob Tamme, joins us on this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast. Jacob has played for the Colts, Broncos, and Falcons, and has been to the Super Bowl with each. He played his college football at Kentucky, earning a degree in Integrated Strategic Communication, as well as, an MBA. He explains what it was like on the sidelines during the Super Bowl loss to the Patriots.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hubert Davis Interview: ESPN Analyst and Former NBA Player Tells About his Transition to Coaching at UNC, his Faith Impact on Players, and the Favor Roy Williams AskedSummary: This weekend's guest interview is with former NBA player and college basketball analyst for ESPN, Hubert Davis. Bryce finds out about his transition to coaching basketball for his Alma Mater, the University of North Carolina, and how his faith has an impact on his players. Also, Hubert reveals the favor Roy Williams asked of him that brought him to tears.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Shockley Interview: Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs Analyst, and Former QB, Describes the Differences in Analyzing College and NFLSummary: This week's guest, DJ Shockley, played quarterback on two SEC Championship teams at the University of Georgia, and was named the MVP of the 2005 SEC Championship game. He also won the FCA Bobby Bowden Football Player of the Year Award. DJ played four years in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, and is now an analyst for College Football Blitz (covering Georgia), as well as, an analyst covering the Falcons for 92.9, The Game, in Atlanta.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Carr Interview: Oakland Raiders' QB Joined Us While at Fresno State to Share About his Faith, Family, and Hopes to Make the NFLSummary: Joined by one of the best quarterbacks in college football, Derek Carr has led Fresno State to a 9-0 start and they are currently ranked 15th in the BCS. Derek is second nationally in passing yards per game (380.1) and TD passes (32), and was the first quarterback to accept an invitation to play in the 2014 Senior Bowl. Derek talks about his wife, baby boy, and being a senior at Fresno State.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clark Kellogg Interview: CBS College Basketball Analyst, Former Indiana Pacer, and Ohio State Player Talks Faith, Sports, and LifeSummary: CBS College Basketball Analyst, Clark Kellogg, joins us to talk basketball, faith, and family. He played college basketball at Ohio State and in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers. He has a wife and three grown children. Topics include: College teams Clark's confident in...players to watch...the situation with Jahlil Okafor...Clark's passions outside of basketball...his son's basketball career...and the books he's been reading.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clark Hunt Interview: Kansas City Chiefs’ Chairman and CEO Talks Faith, Family, and Fantasy FootballSummary: Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, and son of the legend Lamar Hunt, joins Bryce to unpack his faith journey, the excitement surrounding the Chiefs, his family, and dealing with the tragedy of Jovan Belcher. He even talks about Fantasy Football from a real owner's perspective!Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Ward Interview: Only Heisman Trophy Winner to Play in the NBA Talks About Life as High School Head Football CoachSummary: Charlie Ward, who played in the NBA from 1994-2005 after playing college basketball and football at Florida State, is this week's UNPACKIN' it guest. Winning the Heisman Trophy as a quarterback in 1993, Charlie Ward is the only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA. He is now a high school coach in Pensacola Florida, and joins us to unpack his life, family, and faith.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casey Crawford Interview: CEO/President of Movement Mortgage, Former Super Bowl Winner with Tampa Bay, and Carolina Panthers’ Tight End Talks Faith & Football Summary: Our guest today, Casey Crawford, played tight end with the Carolina Panthers and the University of Virginia, and also won a Super Bowl with the the Tampa Bay Bucs. Currently the CEO/President of Movement Mortgage, Casey's company was recognized in 2012 and 2013 by Inc. Magazine as the fastest growing privately held mortgage company in the country. Casey joins us to talk faith, football, and business.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce Drew Interview: Current Head Coach of Vanderbilt Joined Us While At Valpo to Talk Faith, Coaching and His Epic March Madness ShotSummary: Listen to the "Bryce and Bryce" show today as head coach, Bryce Drew, joins us to discuss the basketball season, March Madness, his brother Scott Drew, "the shot," his faith, and coaching.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby Bowden Interview: Winningest Coach in NCAA Division I Football History and Author of The Wisdom of FaithSummary: Today we are privileged to have Coach Bobby Bowden on our show - the winningest coach in NCAA Division I football history. Bobby coached for 57 years and won two National Championships while at Florida State. Now retired from coaching, he has written a book called The Wisdom of Faith. He comes on the show to talk about faith, family, and football.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin Watson Interview: Super Bowl Winning Tight End Shares Faith Story & Life as a Family ManSummary: This week Bryce is joined by New Orleans Saints' tight end, Benjamin Watson. This is his first season with the team, after spending six seasons in New England and three in Cleveland. He was the 32nd overall pick by the Patriots in 2004, after finishing his college career at Georgia, and won a Super Bowl during his rookie season. Benjamin shares his story of faith, his family life, and also compares the differences between Tom Brady and Drew Brees.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Crane Interview: Pro Golfer, 5-Time PGA Tour Winner & Golf Boys EntertainerSummary: Bryce brings on guest, Ben Crane, to this week's UNPACKIN' it show. Ben is a pro golfer and five-time PGA tour winner, as well as, a husband, father of three, and Jesus follower. As an internet sensation, Ben entertains viewers with the Golf Boys at bencranegolf.com.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trip Lee Interview: Hip-Hop Artist, Author, and Pastor Uses his Platform for Good and Shares About his Relationship with Steph CurrySummary: Author, hip-hop artist, and pastor, Trip Lee, joins Bryce on the show to talk about his new book and album, Rise. They also discuss athletes who listen to Trip's music, how he uses his platform for good, and being a Christian within the hip-hop culture.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.