Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Jase puts on his semi-annual display of rugged manliness for his wife and neighbors, only for it to backfire in a way he wasn’t expecting! Phil receives hopeful news that changes his outlook for the rest of the year, and Jase takes a leaf out of another country’s plan to get voters to actually show up at the polls during elections. The guys compare the traits of spiritual con men and cult leaders...

Jase invades Willie’s secret treasure hoard of gear, gifts, and sponsor swag and makes a discovery that still has him reeling 20 years later. Phil pulls a point straight out of Jase’s notes without looking, the guys have been suffering from peculiar dreams, and Al breaks the abortion debate down into one simple question. Jase dives deep into the concept of “spiritual milk” and how knowing Jesus us...

Phil, Jase, and Al are joined by Kyle​​ Thompson of the “Undaunted. Life” podcast to dissect the difference between religious persecution in America and elsewhere in the world. Kyle recently faced efforts to debunk him because of his conservative beliefs, and the guys agree it’s important to decide now how we’ll deal faithfully with life-threatening persecution before it actually occurs. In this e...

Jase comes up with his own idea to take the Olympics up a notch, and the guys welcome Olympic medalist Brody Malone and his dad, J.D., also known as the “gospel hat guy” at the 2024 Olympics. Phil admires how the Malone family has grown in their faith in Jesus through the passing of their beloved wife and mother, being a single-parent family with four children, and a serious injury for Brody the y...

Missy’s anger boils over at the immigration crisis in America since it puts their adopted daughter, Karina, in a life-or-death situation. Jase gets a sweet surprise from his kids and grandkids for his birthday, and Phil’s brutal honesty about baked goods will never go away. The guys and Missy emphasize the importance of family, sacrifice, and teaching self-sufficiency when raising children. Missy...

Jase confesses a wrongdoing he did to Phil nearly 50 years ago that he’s held inside the whole time, and Jep announces his impending grandfather-hood! Award-winning singer-songwriter Rhett Walker reveals the surprising and touching way he met the Robertson family a decade ago, and Phil gives the short list of people he’ll wake up from a nap for, including Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jase makes up a song off t...

Jase’s one and only trip to Buc-ee's was so eventful that Missy nearly filed a missing persons report by the time he got out of there, and Phil is proud of his longtime influence on the life of a newly elected elder at church. Al reminds everyone of why the Robertsons distrust buffet-style food service, and the guys discuss various groups’ obsessions with false doctrine and teachers. Jase has some...

Jase’s lateness to the studio of course comes with a wild story including getting stuck in a drive-thru and an encounter with a woman running through the woods to get away from him. Phil wonders what any of it has to do with his cryptic notes or their Bible study, and the guys study the specific qualities of Ephesus that led Paul to write the Ephesian Christians their own letter. Zach highlights t...

Phil offers constructive criticism to a new hunting partner, only to find out later that he’s a World Series-winning baseball player. Jase heads to Tennessee to check on the extensive post-tornado cleanup at his home but wasn’t expecting to get called out at church for wearing a gospel hat in the service. The guys discuss the meaning of the phrase “fullness of God” and where it appears in various...

Phil welcomes award-winning actor Dennis Quaid to talk about the life and times of Ronald Reagan and how impactful his presidency was to America. Quaid emphasizes the spirituality of Ronald Reagan and opens up about his own spiritual journey over his years in Hollywood. Jase points out a particular trait that Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and Phil all exhibit, and the guys re-evaluate some of Quaid...

Jase and Missy welcome a new granddaughter into the family, and Jase offers a Phil-style sincere, yet slightly awkward compliment to his daughter-in-law. Phil cites a comforting verse in contrast to the anxiety whipped up by the media during this election cycle, and the guys emphasize the peace Jesus brings, no matter who’s in the White House. In this episode: Colossians 3, verse 15; Ephesians 4,...

Phil gets an unexpected visit from a utility lineman when there’s a power outage during the night, and Jase totally supports Phil’s distrustful response. USMC Force Recon veteran, speaker, and author Chad Robichaux joins the guys with his son Hunter to talk about their recent harrowing mission in Ukraine to rescue an injured journalist. Chad and Hunter explain some of the workings of the U.S. mili...

Jase’s mailbox yields unexpected gifts, and Al and Lisa hit the road during the worst air travel cyber glitch in history. Phil is impressed by a hot tub baptism, Jase looks out for a new grandchild arriving any day, and the guys discuss how serving their wives during difficult times expands their understanding of heaven and God the father. Al examines all the different ways people position themsel...

Jase gets distracted in the pulpit due to Uncle Si’s noisy antics in the audience, but Si embraces his role as the “weird” uncle. Phil is amused by Si’s vigor, and Jase comes up with a catchy sermon idea that immediately has Al’s gears turning. The guys focus on the personal nature of Jesus and how we are each called to him in ways that are private and powerful. In this episode: Ephesians 3, verse...

Miss Kay has finally recovered enough to join the guys to talk about tough love, the importance of family life, and what it’s like to be America's favorite grandmother. Phil only takes a little bit of the credit for keeping up with Miss Kay during her recovery, and Jase comes up with a new bit for his speaking repertoire. Miss Kay looks back on a specific lesson she learned about hospitality from...

Jase filters his views on illegal immigration through a biblical perspective that illuminates more than just current events. Phil gets an impromptu exam from Miss Kay’s nurse, and the results are pretty surprising. Al finds a weight-loss doppelganger from Hollywood, and the guys ponder why people can’t “just get along” and how spiritual inheritance and forever family are so troubling to some.  In...

Jase connects emotionally with the life story of Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance after watching the movie “Hillbilly Elegy,” but he has one heads up for the audience. Phil makes a funny during one of Jase’s illustrations, and the guys explore their viewpoints about watching movies with cuss words, following the “rules” of Christianity, and how to value empathy over tradition as Jes...

Jase has a firsthand encounter with a dirty diaper that leads to his appreciation of mothers everywhere, and Phil opens up the floor in his latest class in the most awkward but effective way. The guys illustrate the joys of being “at home” with Christ and can’t overstate the importance of God becoming flesh and all the ways that it changes the outcome of death for humanity. In this episode: 1 Cori...

Jase used to be classified as a “lone wolf” even though he got beaten up for being a class favorite, and the guys diagnose the biggest problem of most mass shooters and potential presidential assassins. Phil guesses the intent of Paul when writing Ephesians, and the guys encourage humility and perseverance when approaching Christ. Zach points out that we come to Jesus so he can make us right, inst...

Jase suspects his recent injuries and illnesses could be part of a spiritual assault, but his miraculous recovery has him gleefully dancing out of bed. Phil was forced to give up at least one physical activity when he injured his back a while ago, though it’s probably for the best. The small-town rivalries in their neck of the woods have the guys studying the ways Jesus is able to bring all tribes...

Phil and Jase learn more about Trump’s vice presidential nominee, JD Vance, and a side-by-side comparison proves that he looks like a member of the family! Jase guesses at Trump’s motivation for this pick, and Al is impressed by Vance’s skills as an author and storyteller. The guys discuss the different functions of the godhead and emphasize the nature of God who is incomparable to all other being...

Godwin and Jase reveal the silliness that went on when they built duck calls for the company, including Uncle Si’s bathroom commentary that nearly made Jase lose it multiple times a day and Mountain Man’s appearance on the scene. Phil recalls the day his ship finally came in — in the form of a million-dollar check from his business. The guys discuss how to show the world that we belong to Jesus an...

Phil’s eagerness to charge ahead is contagious, and Jase decides not to heed Missy’s advice about discussing the topic of original sin and the innocence of youth. Several verses in the Bible support Jase’s viewpoint on the nature of humans, God, and Satan, so he explains how he came to his ultimate conclusion. Zach points out that mankind’s biology appears to agree with Jase, too.  In this episode...

Jase breaks down some common misguided attitudes of both modern and ancient churches, and Phil is glad he left a life of belligerence for a life of peace. The most interesting man in the world is Jase’s best buddy, but he’s keeping his identity to himself. The guys discuss re-baptism, balancing grace with good works, legalism, and how so many people view the Bible from a judgmental perspective. In...

Phil, Jase, Al, and Zach share their thoughts after watching former President Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention. The guys don’t all agree on the meaning and messaging of the convention but can agree that Jesus is the only way forward for America’s prosperity. Phil lays out what his plan would be if he were elected, and the guys urge compassion for those on the opposite side of t...