Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Rome’s decline sounds uncomfortably familiar as Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian compare the empire’s political chaos, devalued currency, and hunger for centralized power to warning signs in America today. The guys discuss why Christianity has always threatened governments that want ultimate control, since believers answer to God before the state. Al connects Diocletian’s leadership reforms to t...

Uncle Si enters his renaissance era with new teeth, new eyes, and a perfectly timed drop-in for a deep dive into the book of James. Jase connects James to the Sermon on the Mount as the guys explore why Jesus traced murder, adultery, and sin all the way back to anger, lust, desire, and the condition of the heart. Si calls James the “action book” and warns that the little things we excuse, from car...

The Robertson family’s 50-year Jubilee brings Al and Jase back to the river property that shaped their faith, family, and future in ways they never could have imagined. Al reflects on the full-circle moment of being introduced by Phil through old gospel clips after years of introducing him onstage, while Jase relives a profane phone call that ended with two men driving across state lines to be bap...

Jase and Al reflect on the tender side of Phil that many people never saw, especially his patience and compassion for sinners who were trying to come back to God. Jase also admits that while he had been right about Al and Lisa’s struggles for years, he underestimated what God could do through repentance and forgiveness. The guys connect those stories to everyday tests of integrity, including Jase’...

Pornography’s damage doesn’t stay private, and the Robertsons have seen firsthand how shame and  secrecy can break down families. Al, Zach, and Chris Grainger — author, podcast host, and founder of The Lion Within Us men’s ministry — talk about why pornography has become one of the biggest spiritual battles facing families today, while also digging into the broader cultural problem of people tradi...

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke look at how the French and Indian War helped forge a distinct American identity through hardship, failure, and the colonies’ growing frustration with British control. The guys connect taxation without representation, George Washington’s early battlefield lessons, and the founders’ fight for liberty to today’s entitlement culture. Zach challenges modern Americans...

Al, Zach, Lisa, and Jill reflect on family, testimony, and the long road from hidden pain to generational blessing. Zach looks back on raising strong-willed sons in a culture that often treats boldness and conviction like liabilities, and he reflects on seeing those same traits shaped by faith, counsel, and maturity. Al and Lisa discuss watching their story come to life, including the physical wei...

Uncle Si joins Al and Jase for a conversation about empty religion, missing Jesus, and the scariest verse in the Bible. The guys reflect on Josh Taylor, a grieving father whose powerful faith after the loss of his wife, Aly, shocked and humbled them. Al revisits Miss Kay’s stunning forgiveness after Phyllis came into the family and the first words Phil spoke to his daughter when they finally met....

Jase, Al, Willie, and Jep reunite to honor Phil one year after his passing, remembering the father, mentor, and Gospel teacher who shaped their lives. The Robertson brothers swap family stories about Phil’s surprising undiscovered abilities, his grace for broken people, his vision for Duck Commander, and the younger, more playful side of him many fans never got to see. They also reflect on Miss Ka...

Jase, Al, and Zach welcome Marine veteran, Mighty Oaks founder, and author Chad Robichaux back to talk about UFO’s, the world’s most dangerous game, demons, angels, and spiritual warfare. Jase and Zach find themselves on the same side of several arguments about the spiritual world. Chad gives families a powerful reminder to celebrate freedom with joy while teaching kids to remember the warriors wh...

America keeps trying to solve spiritual problems with political answers, but Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian look back at the Great Awakening to show how true liberty began with repentance and surrender to God. Zach connects Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and the rise of personal responsibility in faith to the eventual deconsolidation of political power in colonial America. The guys compa...

Josh Taylor of TLC’s "Rattled," a hometown friend of the Robertsons, joins Jase, Al, and Uncle Si just weeks after the passing of his wife, Aly, to honor her tremendous faith, her long battle with cancer, and the legacy she left for their four daughters. Josh reflects on the miracles woven through their marriage, from infertility and adoption to surprise pregnancies, and shares how he’s fighting t...

Hobby Lobby CEO David Green joins Jase, Al, and Zach to talk about the question that changed the way he views success, wealth, and obedience to God. David opens up about the near collapse of Hobby Lobby in the 80s, why his family believes they don’t truly own the company, and how costly decisions like closing on Sundays and standing by their faith shaped the business. The guys reflect on Phil’s le...

Jase and Al welcome longtime family friend and attorney Gary Glenn Osborne for a behind-the-scenes look at what life around the Robertson family was really like long before “Duck Dynasty.” Gary shares how Phil, Miss Kay, Jep, and the Duck Commander crew changed the trajectory of his life, and a late-night Waffle House encounter becomes proof that even imperfect, “clunky” faith conversations can ha...

Jase and Zach won’t let the fire go out of their argument about extraterrestrial life, though there are lots of great spiritual lessons to be mined from the public discussion about it, including the real meaning of predestination and the purpose of humanity. Jase reflects on the unexpected weight he felt when Missy took his last name, leading the guys into a larger discussion about covenant, ident...

John Luke’s long history of thrill-seeking takes center stage after his homemade sailboat experiment nearly turns into a full-blown disaster on the Robertson family pond. Al, Zach, and Christian debate over whether adrenaline chasing can become sinful behavior. The guys explore the brutal realities of colonial America, examining the violent conflicts between settlers and Native American tribes, th...

Zach irritates Jase and entertains Al by diving into UFO rumors, government “alien” chatter, mysterious NASA disappearances, and whether the existence of extraterrestrial life would actually threaten Christianity. The guys explore why the Gospel doesn’t depend on humanity being alone in the universe. They connect the Tower of Babel, God’s revelation to Moses, the meaning of praying “in Jesus’ name...

A strange natural phenomenon sends Jase down a rabbit hole that leads him, Al, and Zach into a deep discussion about truth, love, obedience, and the meaning behind God’s commands. Jase revisits an old Bible insight that reframes the Ten Commandments, and the guys connect the teachings of Jesus to creation, the golden calf, modern idols, and the struggle people have with uncomfortable truth, arguin...

Jase celebrates Mia’s college graduation with a stunt that leaves the arena scratching their heads. Jase and Zach find themselves in the middle of a suspicious crawfish pickup involving an unmarked van in a Nashville back alley. The guys reflect on faith, family, and the importance of surrounding young people with strong spiritual mentors as their kids step into adulthood. Al and Jase also open up...

Jase shares how a simple birthday surprise from his godson brought Missy to tears. The guys look back on the early days that helped build the Robertson family’s spiritual foundation, including the emotional church confession that changed lives and launched years of ministry, discipleship, and recovery outreach. They reflect on hospitality, real community, and why true discipleship happens through...

Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian take an honest look at America’s imperfect founding. As they continue their Hillsdale series, they examine the tension between liberty and slavery and how flawed motives shaped the early nation. But even in the middle of it, a deeper truth emerges: true freedom doesn’t come from government—it comes from God. That idea, rooted in natural law, would go on to shape...

Jase shares the surprising request he got from a group of young believers who want to learn how to share Jesus with their friends, explaining why he now frames the Gospel less like a formula and more like an introduction to a real person. A clip from former U.S. senator Ben Sasse, now facing terminal illness, shifts the focus to what really matters when time runs short, opening up a discussion abo...

Zach shares a recent viral clip of comedian Theo Von reflecting on healing and his spiritual journey, and the guys extend an open invitation for him to come hear more about the answers he’s searching for. Meanwhile, Al finds himself in a tough spot at a live event that requires a duck call demonstration, leading to a hilarious breakdown of which Robertson brothers aren’t exactly living up to the f...

After a trip to Georgia that included a surprise goose chase with a long-lost cousin, Jase gets an idea of why millions of Christians think faith is about being a rule follower. The guys wrestle with the difference between guilt and shame, why a rule-based mindset falls short, and how culture often avoids truth instead of dealing with it. They highlight a powerful moment from a live event that rem...

Jase, Al, and Zach are joined by Lisa for a powerful conversation about how abuse, lies, and pain shape every family, even the Robertsons, and how truth can lead to real healing. Reflecting on the deeply personal story behind their new film, Al and Lisa’s daughter, Alex, offers a unique perspective on hearing her parents’ story as an adult. They explore how trauma impacts identity, why so many peo...