In today's episode, Bryce Johnson unpacks our doubts about head coaches in the playoffs...and how to respond to our own doubts when life is tough.

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With the NFL Playoffs having started, Bryce Johnson talks about the teams that have a chance to make a deep run. But what about in our own lives? Do we make consistent deep runs in our spiritual lives, or do we do just enough to only get bounced in the first round when things get tough? Let's UNPACK it!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS to the UNPACKIN' it Community of sports fans! On our Christmas Special Podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith go through some of their favorite Christmas movies, quotes, and songs…and have fun comparing NFL Fantasy players to some of the greatest Christmas movies!

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Bryce Johnson unpacks how so many NFL teams are still hopeful about making the playoffs...and how we remain hopeful in life.

Today's Questions:

1. What is the difference between hope and optimism?

2. How is it possible to have true hope even in the midst of difficult seasons of life?

3. What role do God's promises have in our experience of hope?

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Matt Vanderbilt unpack how fans are complaining and questioning the College Football Playoff committee…and how it parallels getting upset when things don’t go how we think they should.

Today's Questions:

1. How can we learn to respond more trustingly when something unexpected happens in our lives?

2. Why and how should we turn to God when we feel frustrated about how things are going?

3. How can we get to a place where we embrace and love that we are not in control?

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Tucker Furr unpack what sports fans are full of...and what our lives are full of right now.

Today's Questions:

1. In what ways do the things that we fill ourselves with end up shaping the person we become?

2. Why is one of the best ways to transform our lives simply by being still and enjoying our union with God?

3. Why is it essential that we empty ourselves first so that we can be filled?

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Bryce Johnson unpacks the difference between teams that win with wisdom and those who lose because of foolish mistakes…and how we can live wisely.

Today's Questions:

1. Where can we go to find true wisdom in our lives?

2. How does having a proper fear of the Lord help lead us to wisdom?

3. How is wisdom different from simply having knowledge?

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Bryce Johnson and guest co-host Charlie Hagley unpack how new coaches in college basketball build a winning culture…and how we can do the same as followers of Jesus.

Today's Questions:

1. What values does Jesus prioritize in His kingdom, and how can we live those out in our lives?

2. In what ways does winning as a believer differ from the world's view on winning?

3. What type of impact can embracing Jesus' "winning culture" have on those around us?

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