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The UNPACKIN' it Minute

The UNPACKIN' it Minute with Bryce Johnson is a daily (M-F) one-minute feature that relates sports to life and faith. Each day sports fans are encouraged, challenged, and inspired to follow Jesus and become more like Him as Bryce unpacks how something from the sports world parallels Biblical principles. The UNPACKIN' it Minutes are fast-paced, unique, and thought-provoking as listeners enjoy a quick connection between sports and faith. For our full-length podcasts check out The UNPACKIN' it Podcast and The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 257

    For the Love of the Game

    Today we unpack athletes that play with passion...and how it relates to having love-based zeal when we serve God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 256

    Failing to Meet Expectations

    Today we unpack teams failing to live up to expectations...and how it relates to the grace and forgiveness we have in Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 255

    Enjoying Harmony

    Today we unpack sports teams needing to have unity in the locker room...and how it relates to the need for harmony amongst followers of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 254

    Strong Performances in a Loss

    Today we unpack Tom Brady's remarkable performance in a Super Bowl loss...and how it relates to the need to remain focused on what really matters in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 253

    Red Flags

    Today we unpack athletes having concerning trends...and how it relates to the need to graciously speak up when people are acting sinfully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 252

    Not at Full Strength

    Today we unpack sports teams having to deal with injuries...and how it relates to followers of Jesus leaning on the Lord when they are not at full strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 251

    It's Time

    Today we unpack sports teams having the right timing with their transactions...and how it relates to followers of Jesus living wisely as they serve the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 250

    Finding the Comfort Zone

    Today we unpack athletes finding their comfort zone...and how it relates to followers of Jesus turning to God in order to find comfort in tough times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 249

    What Have You Done for Me Lately?

    Today we unpack the short-sighted nature of sports...and how it relates to followers of Jesus remembering who God is and what He has done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 248

    Bouncing Back

    Today we unpack sports fans writing athletes off...and how it relates to God remaining steadfast and loyal as we follow Him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 247

    Dealing with Confusion

    Today we unpack how confusion can derail an athlete...and how it relates to followers of Jesus remaining calm and confident in moments of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 246

    God Never Changes

    Today we unpack how quickly sports fans change their mind...and how it relates to the unchanging nature of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 245

    Willing to Pay Anything

    Today we unpack Jerry Jones' comments on how badly he wants to win...and how it relates to the remarkable value of God's kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 244

    Grand Celebrations

    Today we unpack championship parades in sports...and how it relates to the celebration that takes place when sinners turn to Jesus in faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 243

    Swing Thoughts

    Today we unpack professional golfers thinking through their shots...and how it relates to the fact that our actions will always follow our thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 242

    Trash Talking

    Today we unpack the trash talking of professional athletes...and how it relates to followers of Jesus being encouraging the uplifting with their speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 241

    Don't Get Tricked

    Today we unpack the deception of NFL defenses...and how it relates to believers studying the Bible in order to avoid being tricked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 240

    Timing is Key

    Today we unpack athletes waiting on the bench for their opportunity to play...and how it relates to followers of Jesus learning to have patience as we wait for the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 239

    Retiring at Halftime

    Today we unpack Vontae Davis' surprise halftime retirement...and how it relates to followers of Jesus knowing when to persevere and when to walk away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 238

    A Taste of What's to Come

    Today we unpack preseason football in the NFL...and how it relates to followers of Jesus longing for eternity in heaven while they live on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 237

    Be You

    Today we unpack how successful coaches embrace their own style...and how it relates to us learning how to be ourselves as we serve the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 236

    Golf is Hard

    Today we unpack the difficulty of playing golf...and how it relates to followers of Jesus finding joy in the midst of life's challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 235

    Is This the Year?

    Today we unpack teams having a positive mindset about the future...and how it relates to us recognizing that we are not doomed to repeat the same sins as we follow Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 234

    Desperation

    Today we unpack the intensity of elimination games...and how it relates to us having a mentality of desperation as we follow Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 233

    Quick Release

    Today we unpack quarterbacks having a quick release...and how it relates to us being quick to release our anger and anxiety before we are led into sin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 232

    Being Hunted

    Today we unpack elite teams being hunted by the rest of the league...and how it relates to us facing persecution as followers of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 231

    Trade or Re-sign

    Today we unpack general managers making difficult decisions on players...and how it relates to us choosing whether to remain in or turn from our sin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 230

    Self Sufficiency

    Today we unpack star basketball players relying on their teammates...and how it relates to making sure we are not self-reliant as we follow Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 229

    Crossing the Line

    Today we unpack players stepping out of bounds...and how it relates to us not flirting with sin as we follow Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 228

    Healthy and Harmful Isolation

    Today we unpack basketball teams who rely on "iso ball"...and how it relates to having "balanced isolation" as followers of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 227

    Routine to Greatness

    Today we unpack athletes establishing routines...and how it relates to us being consistent and intentional with our spiritual disciplines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 226

    A Fight Against Envy

    Today we unpack sports fans getting envious of successful teams...and how it relates to us avoiding jealously in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 225

    Train the Brain

    Today we unpack NFL quarterbacks using "brain training"...and how it relates to us being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 224

    Success From Pain

    Today we unpack Brian Dawkins' comments on how he experienced success...and how it relates to God using pain to help us grow in our faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 223

    Focused on the Big Sins

    Today we unpack teams overlooking their upcoming opponent...and how it relates to us not overlooking "minor" sins in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 222

    Fighting Against Teammates

    Today we unpack teammates getting into fights...and how it relates to our need to deal with conflict quickly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 221

    Setting the Tone

    Today we unpack athletes who don't give full effort...and how it relates to us demonstrating passion and effort in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 220

    Striking Out

    Today we unpack baseball players having a positive mindset after a strikeout...and how it relates to us bouncing back after we sin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 219

    Instant Impact vs Delayed Impact

    Today we unpack sports fans desiring rookies to have an instant impact...and how it relates to us having patience as we disciple others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 218

    Focusing on What We Can Do

    Today we unpack coaches building successful game plans...and how it relates to us focusing on using the gifts that we have as followers of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 217

    Dependability

    Today we unpack athletes who are dependable...and how it relates to our need to be consistent and dependable in our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 216

    Convincing Ourselves of a Good Pick

    Today we unpack the unwavering loyalty of sports fans...and how it relates to people deceiving themselves in their faith life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 215

    Hungry to Win

    Today we unpack players who are "hungry to win"...and how it relates to followers of Jesus being passionate as they follow Him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 214

    Losing Our Best Option

    Today we unpack NBA teams "tanking" in order to get a better draft pick...and how it relates to believers finding their lives by losing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 213

    Dropping the Ball

    Today we unpack football players dropping the ball before they cross the goal line...and how it relates to us getting distracted by worldly pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 212

    Persistent Player

    Today we unpack basketball players following their shots...and how it relates to being persistent in prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 211

    Slow to Speak

    Today we unpack the "Quiet Please" signs at golf tournaments...and how it relates to believers being slow to speak in our conversations with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 210

    Walk the Talk

    Today we unpack players who don't "walk the walk"...and how it relates to our need to back up our words with our actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 209

    Getting Rid of Stuff

    Today we unpack Joe Hawley's decision to give away his possessions...and how it relates to our need to take inventory of our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 208

    Trust

    Today we unpack players and coaches trusting each other in order to win games...and how it relates to us trusting fully in Jesus for salvation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The UNPACKIN' it Minute with Bryce Johnson is a daily (M-F) one-minute feature that relates sports to life and faith. Each day sports fans are encouraged, challenged, and inspired to follow Jesus and become more like Him as Bryce unpacks how something from the sports world parallels Biblical principles. The UNPACKIN' it Minutes are fast-paced, unique, and thought-provoking as listeners enjoy a quick connection between sports and faith. For our full-length podcasts check out The UNPACKIN' it Podcast and The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Bryce Johnson

Produced by UNPACKIN' it Ministries

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The UNPACKIN' it Minute with Bryce Johnson is a daily (M-F) one-minute feature that relates sports to life and faith. Each day sports fans are encouraged, challenged, and inspired to follow Jesus and become more like Him as Bryce unpacks how something from the sports world parallels Biblical...

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