Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Burly shows that the woods aren’t always a safe place even for seasoned hunters, and Phil leaves a shindig early to get to a hunt — only to be left behind. Jase gives up the first bird jewelry of the season to a novice, but Missy’s praise of him in the grocery store soothes his ego. The guys explore the agony of Jesus on the night of his arrest, as well as multiple accounts of his confrontation wi...

Jase braved icy roads for a good hunt but is lucky he made it in one piece! Phil is bemused by the ignorance of some drivers out there, and the guys discuss a passage in Luke that connects angels, humans, and Jesus. Jase uses Mia’s experience at a Christian youth camp to highlight the importance of service and humility, and Al points out a word that has one meaning to humans and a totally differen...

Phil’s late-season hunting look puts Al in mind of their Civil War-era ancestor, and Jase is extremely glad that he will not be tempted beyond what he can bear. Zach gives an update on the flying squirrel situation. The guys cover the nature of temptation and where it comes from in the core of humanity. They reckon that the kingdom of God is the picture of both diversity and unity simultaneously. ...

Phil and Jase are bursting with tough love and advice on how Zach should handle a potentially tasty infestation in his historic home. Jase is moved by a gift he received from a young fan. The guys connect the dots between the Passover and taking communion. Al explains how Jesus becoming the sacrificial lamb affected the way sacrifices worked forever.  In this episode: Luke 22, verses 7-38; Matthew...

Jase's weekend of "kingdom moments" leads him to reflect on what helped the Robertsons make it through the wild ride of "Duck Dynasty" as a unified, loving family. Phil reads the weather reports and decides he’s too old to get out of bed for icy, driving rain. The guys are excited over the new addition of more souls to the kingdom and dive into why all people seem to be longing for something great...

Miss Kay had a come-to-Jesus meeting with Jase over a bumper sticker that she didn’t find amusing, and Phil utilizes the many marketable skills of his best buddy, Burley. The guys ponder the age of innocence and explore the ways Satan manipulates and coerces humanity into sin.  In this episode: Luke 22, verses 7-38; Hebrews 10, verses 11-14; 1 Corinthians 10, verses 1-4 Own "The Blind: The True St...

Phil spends a surprisingly successful morning with his own versions of Larry, Moe, and Curly. Jase is floored by the name of Phil’s new book because he thought Phil was joking about its name the entire time, and the “breaking news” sound button gets a real workout. The guys dive into the betrayal by and brutal death of Judas Iscariot and Jesus’ prior knowledge that they would occur.  In this episo...

Phil has a very specific list of gifts he likes to be given, and Al hits the mark on nearly all of them this year. Jase is inspired by a new virtual reality workout to suggest his own redneck version, and he prepares to head out to Los Angeles for a very special movie premiere. The guys examine the apocalyptic language of Luke 21 and how it ended up relating to multiple events in history. Plus, wa...

Phil decides to issue a fiery mini-sermon in lieu of team-building exercises, and Jase’s harebrained idea puts a teen at risk in the woods. The Robertsons don’t take too well to being called “dysfunctional,” and Jase finds and tries a weird way to combat sinus issues. The guys use various biblical sources to answer the question of how we know Jesus truly is who he says he is.  In this episode: Luk...

Phil can’t help but be amused and exasperated by young Uncle Si’s wacky antics back in the day, and Missy and Jase capture a moment with four generations of Silases. Al and Zach were witnesses to the “true religion” described in Luke, and the guys stress the importance of practicing generosity in your own personal life, in addition to going through a church or organization.  In this episode: Luke...

Phil’s current preoccupation with time leads him to show off his singing voice, and Jase won an unusual prize that he’s since put to excellent use. Phil has a recommendation for those who can’t step away from the card table, and the guys discuss their clear preference for cast iron cookware. The guys explore the idea of temples, tabernacles, and our own way of dwelling with God. Jase also examines...

Phil and Miss Kay are finally passing the torch of their traditions to the younger Robertson generations, who are happy to take up the mantle! Jase gets a lesson in tactfulness from all the shopping that Missy does during the holidays, though Jase just gets his family the same gift for every occasion. The guys consider the example that Jesus sets of “true religion” by helping the poor, dirty, and...

A family wedding moves Phil to reminisce about the passage of time and the beauty of being the spiritual leader of a very large family of believers. Jase met many of his new family members over the holiday season and wishes they’d wear identification so he would know who everyone belongs to! The guys look at scripture through the lens of God’s presence and connection with his children as a being o...

Phil gives an update on the puppies of his beloved late hunting dog, Blue, and Jase finally figures out why his parents give every new dog the same name as the old one. The guys discuss the biblical clues about what the afterlife will be like, including the controversial topics of our recreated bodies and marriages and pets in heaven.  In this episode: Luke 20, verses 27-40; Acts 17, verses 24-28,...

Phil and Jase both break their streak of staying upright in the mud within a week of each other, and Jase encounters some wild sights out in the country where he hunts. Jase gives a rare demonstration of his duck-calling abilities, and the guys offer comfort for people who may be experiencing “rapture anxiety.”  In this episode: 1 Thessalonians 4, verses 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 6-11 https...

Phil recognizes that believing in Jesus will make you really unpopular, something he has learned firsthand over the past several years. The guys dive into the power structure of Israel during Jesus’ time and its similarities to the power structures of the modern world. Jase and Zach reckon that we all have a little bit of pharisaical tendencies sometimes and that Jesus was at the forefront of many...

Phil is inspired by his own sermon and challenges Christians to do something that is often forgotten about today. Jase nearly gets turned into pulp on the interstate, and Miss Kay’s tears are flowing over something that Jase recently did. The guys go over a little of the history between the Romans and the Jewish people during Jesus’ era and discuss how power looks different on earth than in heaven...

There’s an upsetting trend that’s swept the guys’ duck-hunting crew, and Phil and Jase are over it. Jase goes to the mat with science over the significance of a donkey’s markings, and Phil learns something “new” about the subject. The guys contemplate the human need to create our own plans for our lives and our tendency to be upset when God doesn’t abide by them. Al feels reassured by the fact tha...

Jase struggles with an illness as a result of his love of babies, and Phil wants nothing to do with it. Al had a chance to get up close and personal with a centuries-old symbol of power in Europe. The guys dive deeply into the symbolism associated with Jesus’ entrance into the city of Jerusalem on the back of a lowly donkey and what it means in relation to the prophecies surrounding Jesus.  In thi...

Phil seems confused about how to react to John Crist, comedian and host of the “Net Positive” podcast, when they sit down to talk about the intersection of humor and Christianity. The guys and John discuss the difficulties of making jokes in a Christian community and how comedy works in this day and age. John and Jase manage to crack each other up over people choosing poorly when it comes to bibli...

Phil takes advantage of a new studio feature when it comes to “breaking news,” even though Jase disagrees with that term. Jase and Missy’s unique way to unwind brings him to a revelation, and Phil’s misunderstanding of the telephone has Jase wondering if he needs a new tattoo on his posterior. The guys explore the meaning of the word “temple” as it applied to God’s presence in antiquity until mode...

Jase helps Missy warm up with a simple trick! Phil and Jase are amazed by what they saw in the duck blind this season and may not ever see again. Al sees something all over Europe that would be of real interest to Phil, and the guys examine the importance of recognizing Jesus as Lord during both ancient and modern times.  In this episode: Luke 19; Matthew 25, verses 14-30 — Learn more about your a...

Jase retells his experience with a truly weird, unsolved mystery about a barn gathering he happened upon in the woods in a foreign country. Phil gets a whole new setup for recording, and he wastes no time putting it to good use with some powerful preaching about the when and where of Jesus’ prophesied kingdom. The guys discuss the often misunderstood text from Luke 19 and how Jesus had to destroy...

Jase is very upset about a potential new rule that would severely hinder a cause that's near to his heart. Phil has a pretty good idea what led to his brother-in-law's recent honeymoon health scare. Al visits a concentration camp in Europe, a grim reminder that evil truly does exist in the modern world. Phil is amused by Jase’s list of “kings,” and the guys discuss the kingship aspect of Jesus and...

Jase tries to save face by reiterating his emotional struggle over Mia’s health journey on Sadie Robertson Huff’s podcast, and Phil can’t help but be impressed by his strong, amazing granddaughters. Al recounts portions of his trip overseas, and the guys contemplate the importance of Jesus’ breaking bread with followers after his resurrection. In this episode: Acts 1, verse 3; Acts 10, verses 39-4...