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GUEST INTERVIEW: Mike Gminski, Duke Legend & Broadcaster | Basketball, Faith & Sobriety
Jun 25, 2026
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Not Who I Am―What Is Your True Identity?
Jun 23, 2026
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Knicks Win With Belief & Why Our Actions Reveal Our Beliefs
Jun 16, 2026
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US Soccer Criticism or Encouragement-How To View Different Generations
Jun 9, 2026
1h 06m 36s
GUEST Interview: Former Pro Goalkeeper Jesse Bradley-World Cup-Faith & Soccer
Jun 7, 2026
43m 21s
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| 6/25/26 | GUEST INTERVIEW: Mike Gminski, Duke Legend & Broadcaster | Basketball, Faith & Sobriety | Duke legend, former NBA player, and longtime basketball analyst, Mike “G-Man” Gminski, joins Bryce Johnson on The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast for a powerful conversation about basketball, faith, recovery, and identity.Bryce and Mike begin by unpacking the latest NBA storylines, including the Hornets trading LaMelo Ball, Charlotte’s future, the NBA Draft, Duke prospects, NIL, international players, and the Knicks’ championship run.Then Mike opens up about his six-year sobriety journey, his work with Sana Recovery as a Partner, Sana House Mentor & Sana Community Ambassador, and how Jesus has transformed his life. He shares why he now sees himself as an “apostle for recovery,” how Scripture has come alive to him, and why true identity is found not in basketball accomplishments, but in Christ.This episode is an encouraging reminder that God restores, redeems, and uses our stories to help others experience freedom and hope.BIO:Mike played four years at Duke, 1976-1980, and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number 43 is retired. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey Nets, and throughout his 14-year NBA career, he also played for the 76ers, Hornets, and Bucks. After playing basketball, he’s been a longtime analyst for the Hornets, CBS Sports, Raycom Sports, and Fox Sports Net, and has been a regular contributor to WFNZ sports radio.Links:https://sanarecovery.org/Mike Gminski Classic: A basketball showcase taking place in Charlotte, December 28–30. https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/mike-gminski-classic/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. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Not Who I Am―What Is Your True Identity? | Today, we unpack Wyndham Clark's win while being booed…and how his battle with identity is similar to the one we face as followers of Jesus. Plus, the guys talk about the NBA Draft and big NBA trades, and Dusty May going to the Mavs.Who are you really? Who does God say you are?In this episode, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the powerful parallels among sports, life, and faith by unpacking Wyndham Clark's recent U.S. Open victory. Despite leading wire-to-wire, Clark was relentlessly booed and jeered by a hostile crowd holding onto a destructive locker room outburst from his past. The hosts explore how Clark had to choose between letting the crowd define him...or leaning into his true capabilities, guided by the perspective of those who know him best.The conversation shifts into a deep spiritual truth: just as the crowd rooted against Clark, Satan acts as an accuser rooting against believers, utilizing past sins to paralyze us with shame. Through Scripture, Bryce and Trip remind listeners that our identity is securely anchored in Christ, who views us not by our worst days, but as new, fully redeemed creations.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. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Knicks Win With Belief & Why Our Actions Reveal Our Beliefs | The New York Knicks are the NBA Champions! Host Bryce Johnson unpacks how the Knicks' belief-based approach led them to victory… and how belief in Jesus changes everything for us. After years of disappointment and struggle, a gritty, resilient team has rejuvenated the city with an unbelievable playoff run, featuring some of the biggest comebacks in NBA Finals history.In this episode, Bryce Johnson breaks down the incredible narrative behind the Knicks' championship victory. From 8-year-old OG Anunoby promising his father he’d practice every day if he bought him a hoop, to Jalen Brunson leaving to be "the guy" and carry his team, this roster was built on belief.But this story also prompts a deeper question: What do we actually believe, and how do those beliefs drive our actions? Looking at Scripture, we discuss why true belief in Jesus is more than just knowledge—it’s an anchor that transforms how we live, obey, and overcome life's deficits.Show Notes & HighlightsDefining Belief and Faith: Exploring the distinction between simple knowledge and a deep, heart-centered trust in God.Living Out Your Belief: Reflecting on key questions that reveal the condition of our faith: If we believe God is good, do we stop worrying? If we believe His Word is true, do we obey?Scripture References: Romans 10:9-10 (AMP) / John 14:12 (AMP) / James 2:19Sponsor SpotlightUpward Sports: Celebrate the upcoming World Cup by launching a fall soccer league at your church! Upward Sports provides everything you need to get started—including communication tools, marketing materials, and even two free soccer goals to launch your league. Learn more and map out your timeline at Upward.org/Soccer.Connect With The ShowEmail Bryce: Bryce@unpackinit.comWebsite: Unpackinit.comThe Sports Devotional: thesportsdevotional.comSupport the Ministry: Help keep the show going by visiting unpackinit.com/donate.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it with a friend!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. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | US Soccer Criticism or Encouragement-How To View Different Generations✨ | US Soccergenerational differences+4 | — | NBA FinalsWorld Cup+1 | — | US SoccerNBA Finals+5 | — | 1h 06m 36s | |
| 6/7/26 | GUEST Interview: Former Pro Goalkeeper Jesse Bradley-World Cup-Faith & Soccer✨ | World Cupfaith+4 | Jesse Bradley | Just Choose HopeSeattle Sounders+4 | SeattleU.S. | World CupJesse Bradley+6 | — | 43m 21s | |
| 6/2/26 | Enjoying Sports, Life, People, and Blessings...and God-Experience Everything with Joy✨ | joy in lifespiritual growth+3 | — | UNPACKIN' itUNPACKIN' it Ministries | — | joyGod+5 | — | 54m 46s | |
| 5/19/26 | When Life and Sports Are Unfair | NFL Schedule & Wemby Domination✨ | NFL schedulelife unfairness+4 | — | UNPACKIN' it Ministries | — | NFLsports+6 | — | 1h 11m 53s | |
| 5/12/26 | NHL & NBA Playoffs: Series Sweep & Quick Obedience✨ | NHL PlayoffsNBA Playoffs+4 | — | UNPACKIN' it MinistriesTitus 2:11-12+1 | LakersBucks | NHLNBA+8 | — | 1h 13m 44s | |
| 5/5/26 | Stop Selling Tickets | If We Accept, Tolerate, or Let Sins In, They Can Take Over✨ | sports fandomfaith+4 | — | Philadelphia 76ersNew York Knicks+1 | — | ticketssports+5 | — | 1h 16m 05s | |
| 4/28/26 | NFL Draft Reactions: Who Knows the Future? | Responding to Uncertainty✨ | NFL Drafthumility+3 | — | James 4:13-16Proverbs 3:5-6+2 | — | NFL Drafthumility+5 | — | 1h 06m 38s | |
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| 4/21/26 | Identifying Red Flags: NFL Draft Lessons for Faith and Life✨ | NFL Draftred flags+4 | — | Proverbs 27:121 John 4:1 | — | NFL Draftred flags+5 | — | 44m 44s | |
| 4/14/26 | Rory McIlroy Isn’t Done Yet And Neither Are You| Arrival is an Illusion | The Masters |Scottie's Comeback✨ | Rory McIlroyspiritual journey+4 | — | UNPACKIN' itPhilippians 3:12-14 | — | Rory McIlroyThe Masters+5 | — | 1h 09m 43s | |
| 4/7/26 | National Championship & Expectancy Leading to Preparation, Plus UNC's New Coach✨ | sportsfaith+5 | — | UNPACKIN' it MinistriesNational Championship | — | National ChampionshipDusty May+7 | — | 1h 11m 47s | |
| 3/31/26 | Duke Loses—It's Hard to Be a Sports Fan, But Worth It | It's Hard to Be a Follower of Jesus✨ | March Madnesssports fandom+5 | — | DukeUConn+2 | — | DukeUConn+8 | — | 1h 03m 26s | |
| 3/24/26 | Missing The Cinderella Story & Missing Out On The Truly Blessed Life✨ | March MadnessCinderella story+4 | — | UNPACKIN' it MinistriesJohn 15+2 | — | March MadnessCinderella story+5 | — | 1h 09m 34s | |
| 3/10/26 | When Nobody is Watching...Plus NFL Free Agency, March Madness, and Integrity✨ | integritysports+4 | — | UNPACKIN' itColossians 3:23 | — | integritysports+5 | — | 1h 11m 29s | |
| 3/3/26 | NFL QBs On the Move: What Are You Looking For? What Do You Need? Hope, Fresh Start, Freedom✨ | NFL offseasonquarterback trades+4 | — | Arizona CardinalsAtlanta Falcons+6 | — | NFLquarterbacks+6 | — | 1h 00m 16s | |
| 2/24/26 | Will You Follow Hockey After Experiencing USA Gold? Plus, Spiritual Highs & Following Jesus✨ | hockeyTeam USA+3 | — | Team USANHL | — | hockeyTeam USA+5 | — | 1h 04m 50s | |
| 2/17/26 | Response to Losers, Olympics Empathy, Getting Rid of the NBA Draft | On this week's show, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the current state of the NBA and one of the big stories from the Olympics. We also discuss our response when Olympians lose…and how we can be encouraged to embrace empathy, sympathy, and care for those around us. What happens when we actually try to understand what someone else is going through? What does it look like to enter into someone else's pain?Topics Include:Should the NBA get rid of the NBA Draft?Has the NBA All-Star weekend been fixed?Have you been watching the Olympics?Subscribe to the podcast and to the YouTube channel!https://linktr.ee/unpackinitSupport the ministry: https://www.unpackinit.com/donateOur Social Media:Instagram: / unpackinit Facebook: / unpackinit X/Twitter: / unpackinit Tiktok: / unpackinit 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  Special Event: Super Saturday XII with NFL Panel-Brentson Buckner & Dwan Edwards | Check out the panel discussion from this year's Super Saturday Man Breakfast, hosted by UNPACKIN' it, that took place in Charlotte the day before the Super Bowl. This year's panel included former NFL players Brentson Buckner and Dwan Edwards. They talk about faith, football, and life with Bryce Johnson. It's an authentic, encouraging, and inspiring conversation.Topics Include:Keep Pounding and Buckner's battle with cancer.How God has worked in Dwan's life in the midst of a divorce.God's plan for Brentson Buckner to play in the NFL and become a coach.What it was like to lose a Super Bowl.How sports prepare us for life.Brentson Buckner Bio. Grew up in Columbus, Georgia, played college football at Clemson, and was a first-team All-ACC selection. He is in the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame. He was drafted in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in Super Bowl XXX (30) against the Cowboys. Throughout his 12-year NFL career, he also played for the Bengals and 49ers and was with the Panthers from 2001-2005, including being a member of the 2003 Panthers team that played in Super Bowl XXXVIII (38). After his playing career, he coached high school football and was a radio personality on WFNZ. For over a decade, he was a defensive line coach in the NFL with stops in Arizona, Tampa Bay, Oakland, and Jacksonville. He has four children and has been married to Denise for 31 years.Dwan Edwards Bio: He grew up in Columbus, Montana, and in high school played football, basketball, and track and field, and was the senior class president. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers, and He graduated in 2003 with a degree in business administration. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.During his 12-year career, he also played for the Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills. He was a member of the 2015 Carolina Panthers team that played in Super Bowl 50. That was also his final game. Since retiring, he’s been a full-time dad with five kids and has also coached Weddington High School football.Click here to support UNPACKIN' it.https://www.unpackinit.com/donateOur Social Media:Instagram: / unpackinit Facebook: / unpackinit X/Twitter: / unpackinit Tiktok: / unpackinit 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | The Seahawks Completely Stopped the Patriots in Super Bowl LX | On this week's podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack how the Seahawks won the Super Bowl…and what we as followers of Jesus need to stop, cease, and shut down. Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports.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. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | The Seahawks and Patriots Are Road Warriors | On this week's show, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the Seahawks and Patriots winning on the road all season…and what it means for followers of Jesus to win away from home.Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports.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. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Seahawks & Patriots Exceed Expectations Heading to Super Bowl | On this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the Seahawks and Patriots exceeding expectations as they head to the Super Bowl…and how God's power exceeds our expectations.Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports.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. | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Trying Something Different | Bills Fire Sean McDermott & Divisional Round Recap | On this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the Bills doing something different by firing Sean McDermott…and how we need to try something different when our ways and efforts come up empty.Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports.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. | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Close Games During Wild Card Weekend and How to Remain Close With God | On today's podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack how close the NFL games were and how, as fans, we not only desire close games but also a close relationship with God.Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel!Purchase a copy of The Sports Devotional: Pro Football Edition TODAY!Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports, to discover how you can share the gospel through sports.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. | — | ||||||
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