Episode 36: Bryce Johnson | Founder & President UNPACKIN ‘it Ministries
Episode 36: Bryce Johnson | Founder & President UNPACKIN ‘it Ministries
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Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:
- Rich Spotlight: Bryce Johnson
- Basketball & swimming were his first love of sports
- Two younger brothers and dad was an athlete and both brothers became better athletes
- Moved away from swimming but coached in high school and played church league basketball as his faith became a main focal point in his life in high school
- Realized that sports was such a great way to connect with people from different backgrounds
- Attended Appalachian State University and worked for the radio station on campus (WASU)
- Started Sports YAPP after graduating and convinced a friend to be his producer and gained airtime in Charlotte but pressures were too great to continue with that model
- Fox Sports 730 launched in Charlotte and was able to get airtime on with Sports YAPP
- Something was missing which led him to found UNPACKIN ‘it Ministries and the UNPACKIN ‘it radio show and podcast
- Continues to focus on reaching and connecting with people through sports and faith
- Words of Wisdom from Bryce Johnson: “Stay centered. Allow yourself to get upset but don’t lose sight in where you’re going and when good things happen, allow yourself a pat on the back but don’t get lost in where you’re going.”
- Weekly Words of Wisdom:
- “Sport is not only a form of entertainment but also – and above all, I would say – a tool to communicate values that promote the good that is in humans and help build a more peaceful fraternal society.” Pope Francis
Social Media:
To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports
To Follow Bryce Johnson on Twitter: @BRYCERADIO
To Learn More About UNPACKIN ‘it Ministries: UNPACKIN ‘it
Feature Image Photo Credit: Bryce Johnson/UNPACKIN ‘it
About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.