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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 1H 10M

Summer Sports Movie Series: Miracle | Coach Brooks Knew What He Was Doing

from The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

In 1980, a team of college kids beat the unbeatable Soviet hockey machine and won Olympic gold. But the real story isn't just about hockey — it's about a coach whose players thought he was crazy...until they realized his plan worked.This week on The UNPACKIN' It Podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the movie Miracle (2004), starring Kurt Russell as Coach Herb Brooks. They draw a powerful parallel to the way God works in our lives, even when His plan makes zero sense to us in the moment.BREAKDOWN: 🏒 Kurt Russell's iconic performance as Coach Herb Brooks🏒 Why the players didn't understand Brooks' methods — and why that mattered🏒 The faith parallel: trusting God's plan when it doesn't make sense🏒 Key scriptures: Romans 11:33; Psalm 18:30, Job 37:5; Isaiah 40:13; Proverbs 19:21; 1 Peter 1:6-7🏒 Favorite movie lines, best scenes, and other interesting aspects of the movie.Just like Coach Brooks had a reason for every drill, every sprint, and every test he put his team through, God has a reason for every season He puts us through. He's preparing us, refining us, and setting us up for victory — even when it doesn't make sense in the moment.🙏 Subscribe for weekly episodes where we unpack sports, movies, and pop culture through the lens of faith.📩 Have a topic idea or question? Email [email protected]🌐More from us: unpackinit.com📖Check out The Sports Devotional🏈Join Fantasy Football Fellowship💛Support the ministry: unpackinit.com/donateThis episode is brought to you by Upward Sports. With the World Cup coming this summer, there's no better time to launch a soccer league at your church. Get support every step of the way — plus two free soccer goals when you create your league. Learn more at Upward.org/Soccer🎧 Listen & subscribe everywhere: YouTube, GLU, Apple Podcasts, Spotify 📱 Follow us on social media for more content: @unpackinitFind 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.

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