The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast

Fantasy Football Fellowship
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Each week, we unpack Fantasy, faith, and life in this informative and inspiring podcast. We help you prepare for Fantasy drafts and are with you all the way to the championship. Bryce Johnson is here to encourage you and help you win while finding meaning and purpose throughout the Fantasy season. Fantasy advice and Biblical encouragement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    Fantasy Football Trades and Letting Go: Surrender, Sacrifice, and Week 5 Recap!

    Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast with Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith! Coming to you from the Unpackin' It Ministry Studio in Mount Holly, NC, we unpack fantasy, faith, and life to help you win your league while playing with purpose! In this episode, Bryce and Trip recap the wildest Week 5 fantasy shenanigans - from Jaylen Warren’s massive breakout and Bucky Irving’s monster game to the absolute tight end nightmare Bryce experienced on his roster. Plus, we break down why now might be the last chance to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. following his big move. In The Breakout, we dive deep into Fantasy Trades and Spiritual Surrender. Why do we cling so tightly to players on our fantasy roster even when a trade would improve our team? And how does that stubbornness parallel our faith journey when God calls us to lay down control, deny ourselves, and let go? 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES MENTIONED: Luke 9:23 – "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." Romans 12:1 – "I plead with you to give your bodies to God... Let them be a living and holy sacrifice..." Matthew 16:25–26 – "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it..." Romans 10:9 – "If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart..." 🔗 CONNECT WITH FANTASY FOOTBALL FELLOWSHIP: Official Website: fantasyfootballfellowship.com Unpackin' It Ministries: unpackinit.com 👉 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode. Drop your fantasy questions and trade offers in the comments below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 6

    Week 4 Fantasy Football Recap: Peace or Panic, Waiver Wire Targets & More!

    Welcome to another episode of the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast! 🏈🙌 Host Bryce Johnson flies solo today to break down Week 4 Fantasy shenanigans, major injury updates, and key waiver-wire targets to stash on your bench. Plus, in this week's Breakout Segment, we dive into a powerful life lesson on how we interact with others - asking the tough question: When we ask someone how they are doing, do we actually care about the answer? Topics Covered in This Episode: • Week 4 Fantasy Football Shenanigans & Key Performers • Accountable & Confessed: Right Takes, Wrong Takes, and Biggest Regrets • The Breakout Segment: "How’s Your Fantasy Team?" vs. Real Life Relationships (Philippians 2:3-4) • Peace or Panic?: Jalen Hurts, Brian Thomas Jr., Matthew Stafford & More • Bandwagon Riding: Keon Coleman, Will Shipley & Backfield Stashes • Who Is That?: Unsung Heroes and Random Touchdown Scorers of Week 4 📌 Connect & Join a Fellowship League: Website: https://fantasyfootballfellowship.com Contact Bryce: bryce@unpackinit.com Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for Weekly Fantasy Insights and Faith-Driven Content! 🔔 #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice #WaiverWire #FaithAndSports #FantasyFellowship #NFLWeek4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 29

    What To Do With De'Von Achane & The Dolphins Backfield? + Week 3 Fantasy Football Peace Or Panic?

    Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast! Join Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith as they unpack Fantasy football, faith, and life from the Unpackin' it Ministries Studio. In this episode, we dive into all the Week 3 Fantasy shenanigans - including the devastating De'Von Achane injury and what to do with the Miami Dolphins' backfield going forward. Plus, we cover big quarterback takeaways, early-season buy-lows, and perform our weekly accountability and confession segment. In our Breakout Topic, we talk about PATIENCE. How do we handle slow Fantasy starts without making panic trades? More importantly, how does God build patience in our lives and faith while we wait? In This Episode: - Fantasy Shenanigans: Dolphins backfield (Ollie Gordon vs. Jaylen Wright), QB wildness, and Green Bay/Atlanta takeaways. - Accountability & Confession: Bouncing back from bad calls (Justin Herbert, David Montgomery, Kyle Pitts) and celebrating the hits (Josh Downs). - Breakout Topic: "Patience in Fantasy & Life" — How we act while waiting (Galatians 5:22-23). - Peace or Panic: Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Bucky Irving, and tight end streams. Verse of the Week: "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." — Romans 12:12 Connect & Resource Your League: — Website: https://fantasyfootballfellowship.com Bring FFF content, resources, and studies directly to your church or Fantasy league! #FantasyFootball #NFLWeek3 #FantasyFootballAdvice #FaithAndSports #FantasyFootballFellowship #WaiverWire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 22

    Navigating Injuries, Waiver Wire Pickups & Running Back Values | Fantasy Football Week 3!

    Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast with Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith! In this episode, we unpack Fantasy, faith, and life to help you win your league while playing with purpose. 🏈 FANTASY SHENANIGANS & WEEK 2 RECAP: - Injury Ramifications: How to navigate major roster setbacks and QB/WR injuries entering Week 3. - Buy-Low & Target Watch: Why Dalton Kincaid, De'Andre Swift, and TreVeyon Henderson are making major moves. - Tight End Turmoil: Is Trey McBride the undisputed TE1, and what is going on with Juwan Johnson and Colston Loveland? - Waiver Wire Adds: Players to snag and start right now (including Rashod Bateman, Bryce Young, and Josh Downs). ✝️ THE BREAKOUT: THE COMMISSIONER & THE CREATOR Every fantasy league needs a commissioner to set up the rules, settings, and structure. But how do you respond when you disagree with a commissioner's decision? Bryce and Trip draw a powerful parallel between fantasy league management and our relationship with God. We explore how trusting the ultimate authority, embracing God's design, and moving from a mindset of entitlement to gratitude can transform our daily walk. 📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 55:8–9 – "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways..." Psalm 18:30 – "As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven..." 1 John 5:3–4 – "His commandments are not burdensome..." Psalm 19:7–9 – "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul..." James 4:7 – "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 🔗 Join the Fellowship: Get your fantasy league together and access weekly content at fantasyfootballfellowship.com! 👍 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode. Drop your fantasy questions and commissioner hot takes in the comments below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 15

    Are You Panicking After Week 1? How to Handle Fantasy (and Life) Doubts!

    Week 1 of the Fantasy football season is in the books! Whether your roster blew up the scoreboard or left you questioning your managing skills, Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith are here to break down the madness, react to Week 1 surprises, and help you prepare for Week 2. In this episode, we dive into Fantasy shenanigans, trade targets, waiver wire pickups, and our weekly accountability segment. Plus, in our main breakout lesson, we tackle a question every fantasy manager—and believer—faces: How do we deal with doubts? In This Episode: Fantasy Shenanigans & Week 1 Reactions: Ashton Jeanty’s impressive week, older RBs blowing up, and surprising top performers. Buy Low / Sell High Candidates: Should you trade away Week 1 stars or hold tight? Confession & Accountability: Revealing our big start/sit hits and misses. Faith & Life Breakout: Dealing with doubts about your fantasy team, life circumstances, and God. Bandwagon Riding & "Who Is That?": Waiver wire pickups, sneaky tight end options, and low-rostered guys who scored big. JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP: Want to play Fantasy football with purpose this season? Get your league involved with Fantasy Football Fellowship for weekly Bible-based content, league meeting guides, and faith-building discussions! Website: https://www.fantasyfootballfellowship.com Email Bryce: Bryce@FantasyFootballFellowship.com Subscribe & Leave a Comment: Tell us how your team did in Week 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 8

    How Can We Know God? How Do We Know Fantasy Football Players?

    Welcome to the Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast, hosted by Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith from UNPACKIN' it Ministries! The NFL season is officially here! In this episode, Bryce and Trip dive into all the excitement surrounding Week 1. They unpack which players and teams could swing the Fantasy season, analyze early-season injuries, and share their biggest draft regrets and proudest avoids. Plus, they share this week’s Fantasy Football Fellowship Breakout: Knowing Fantasy Players vs. Knowing God. It’s one thing to know about Fantasy Football or know about God, but it’s another thing to experience and truly know them for yourself. In this episode, we cover: 00:00 - NFL Week 1 Is Finally Here!04:00 - Perfect Roster League & Fantasy Football Fellowship Info06:35 - What to Watch for in Week 1 (Falcons, Commanders, Broncos & 40ers)14:00 - Players & Teams That Will Swing the Fantasy Season28:38 - Post-Draft Reflection: Players We Missed Out On vs. Avoided36:11 - Weekly Breakout: Knowing Fantasy Players vs. Truly Knowing God51:28 - Scripture Encouragement (John 17:3 & Jeremiah 9:23-24) Get Involved with Fantasy Football Fellowship: 🏈 Join a League / Get Weekly Breakout Content: Visit fantasyfootballfellowship.com to register your league and dive into our weekly content! 🏈 Play in the Perfect Roster League: Sign up before kickoff at unpackinit.com/fantasy. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode as we play fantasy football with purpose this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 1

    Can You Trust Your Gut on Draft Day?

    Draft Day Decisions: Fantasy Advice, Preseason News, & Learning Discernment Hosts Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith bring you the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, where fantasy football intersects with faith and real life! With the final fantasy drafts of the summer taking place, the guys break down essential draft strategies, recap recent draft experiences, and discuss how to navigate last-minute preseason news. In this episode: Draft Lessons & Tech Prep: Why going 100% digital on draft day can backfire and why a paper cheat sheet might save your draft.Positional Strategies: How to handle the tight end landscape, late-round quarterback value, and when to pivot to wide receivers.Preseason News & Roster Shifts: Reactions to final roster cuts, including Josh Jacobs’ placement on the commissioner exempt list and what that means for Green Bay’s backfield.Gut Feelings vs. Discernment: How do you know when to trust your gut on the clock—and in life? Bryce and Trip unpack the difference between a fleshly "gut feeling," delusion, and true Spirit-led discernment. Links & Resources Mentioned: Join the Perfect Roster Best Ball League: Select 20 players within a salary cap with best ball scoring all season long. Sign up at unpackinit.com/fantasy.Register Your League: Bring your fantasy league into the Fantasy Football Fellowship to get weekly faith-based content and league discussion guides. Learn more at fantasyfootballfellowship.com. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode as we head into Week 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 25

    You NEED To Draft These Players In Fantasy Football This Year!

    When you go into a fantasy draft, who are the players you believe in so strongly that you're willing to pound the table for them? Join Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith as they share their top table-pounders for the 2026 fantasy season, review past draft hits and whiffs, and discuss the latest news around the league—including the Ashton Jeanty scare and key preseason takeaways. In our weekly faith breakdown, we reflect on 1 Peter 3:15 and ask a critical life question: If we get so passionate about fantasy football picks, are we bringing that same bold, humble enthusiasm to sharing the Gospel of Jesus? Connect with Fantasy Football Fellowship: Website: http://fantasyfootballfellowship.com Join a League / Start a Small Group: http://fantasyfootballfellowship.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Each week, we unpack Fantasy, faith, and life in this informative and inspiring podcast. We help you prepare for Fantasy drafts and are with you all the way to the championship. Bryce Johnson is here to encourage you and help you win while finding meaning and purpose throughout the Fantasy season. Fantasy advice and Biblical encouragement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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