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GUEST: Hutch Eckerson-NFL-Drug Addiction-Made New

The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
Episode • Jun 15, 2019 • 36m

BIO:

This week's show includes an in-depth conversation with Hutch Eckerson, a former NFL offensive lineman who spent time with the Chargers, Bills, Chiefs, and Saints. He was highly recruited out of high school and played his college football at South Carolina from 2006-2010. Hutch is now a business owner and founder of Made New Ministries, and also very involved with the NFL Player's Association. Hutch joins us to share his story about his career ending early, drug addiction, and being made new because of Jesus.


TOPICS:

  • What was it like being released and signed.
  • Playing football at South Carolina.
  • The call from the agent who said it was time to move on from the NFL.
  • Realizing that his football dream was over.
  • Turning to pain killers and dealing with addiction.
  • The turning point that led to God transforming his life.
  • Starting the Made New Ministries.

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