Our guest today played quarterback in the NFL for 10 years after being drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played his college football at Auburn and spent time playing for the Raiders, Bears, Browns, and Bengals as well. He is now a speaker and a member of the Auburn radio network team.TOPICS INCLUDE:The situation where he got injured and the Raiders traded for Carson PalmerHow he called off a wedding and is thankful he didHis transition away from the NFLHis message for parents of young athletesWhat he learned through disappointmentWhat he’s learned about patienceBeating ourselves up and not forgiving ourselves for our pastGod is protecting us from something we may not realizeHow being a QB leads to control, but not the same in lifeHow his career didn’t end the way he wanted it toNo longer worrying as much and letting go “Worrying about it is not gonna get me anywhere” He discusses the concept of not forcing it to happen...waiting for God...waiting for God’s best...sometimes we have to say no or walk away from something in order to receive something better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, where we relate sports stories to life and faith. Our mission is to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to follow Jesus and become more like Him with sports conversations that truly matter. We also unpack sports, faith, and life with intriguing guests from the sports world. Bryce Johnson is the president of UNPACKIN' it Ministries and is the host. He welcomes rotating guest co-hosts. Shows are released most weeks on Tuesdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.