Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Phil’s solo journey across multiple parishes with absolutely zero information about his destination is the stuff of a legend that only Phil can pull off. Jase struggles to explain the meaning of the word “woke” to Phil, and the guys discuss the greatest injustice that ever happened. Jase unveils his theory about the “parable” of the rich man and Lazarus, and the text reveals a window into both hea...

Phil quizzes Siri to see if she knows more than her cousin Alexa, and Jase discovers Miss Kay’s twin in Mississippi. The guys try to decide if keeping recipes to yourself is acceptable in the eyes of Jesus and have an illuminating biblical discussion about marriage, divorce, adultery, and forgiveness. They cover the context of the marriage commands delivered by Jesus in Luke 16, as well as how tha...

Jase’s thoughts on the mythical Bigfoot shift a little when he beholds Willie’s eerie resemblance to the famous creature. The debate rages on over other creatures in the Louisiana swamps, but Si has surrounded himself with a crew of believers. The guys recall their first encounters with "Unashamed” contributor Larry Bowles and explore the difficult concept of money and wealth as a follower of Jesu...

Phil recalls a scene from “The Blind” that features one of the last conversations he ever had with his old drinking buddy Big Al Bolen before his death, and Jase enjoys making the religious people squirm with a certain parable about money. The parable leads the guys to a discussion on earthly riches versus heavenly ones, and where the Pharisees in Jesus’ day went wrong in their hearts. In this epi...

Jase offers a glowing report from the Mia Moo Foundation Family Weekend, where the charity he, Missy, and Mia started welcomes families with children suffering from craniofacial complications. Phil and Al recall their own moving experiences welcoming home wounded soldiers and their families, and the guys tackle the difficult subject of why bad things happen to good people. Jase gives some advice o...

Phil’s friend Jersey Joe has mastered the art of making blue-winged teal edible, and the guys are salivating over the recipe. Jase casts some doubts on claims made in the duck blind this season, so he puts on his super sleuth hat to find out who did what. The guys delve into the story of not one, but two prodigal sons. Plus, when we spend time with people, does that mean we endorse their bad habit...

Jase reveals the impact of a skill he learned at Granny and Pa’s knees. From card games to dominoes to church softball games, Jase has left tears and near-fights in his wake! Phil once played softball for the church league and used his NFL-caliber arm, to the awe of spectators. The guys camp out in Luke 15 to discuss the characters of three different parables and how each of us can identify with n...

Jase is fired up over his new toy, though the reason for it isn’t so flattering. Phil recalls his trip to New Zealand where his Gospel preaching didn’t appear to go so well at first. The guys discuss the parable of the prodigal son, though most people miss the lessons to be learned from the older brother. Jase ponders why Jesus was comfortable in the presence of outcasts and why the Pharisees were...

Phil sticks to federal hunting laws but thinks the federal government could do with a bit of grace for the common man. Jase gets weeded out of a hunt on his own land by his own brother. The guys discuss the intricacies of the politics of land ownership and hunting with family on that land. The guys also examine a pretty tense dinner party that Jesus attended, where he once again outfoxed the Phari...

Uncle Si and his assistant Phillip McMillan have some wild tales to tell! Phil has forgotten most of them, even though he was there. Jase reveals the reason he and Si “don’t get along,” and Si recalls the darkness he fell into while in Vietnam. The guys explore exactly when Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem started, and it’s not what you think. Al proposes that the Pharisees were suffering from a deeper...

Jase recalls a time when the careless actions of a “Duck Dynasty” crew member left Willie bleeding on the floor. Jase relives the time he was credibly threatened with death in response to sharing the Gospel, and the guys discuss Jesus’ reaction to King Herod during his travel to Jerusalem. Phil ponders the meaning of death for Christians, since they’ll all be raised again.  In this episode: Luke 1...

After a week and a half of waiting, a good hunt results in Phil breaking out in song. Jase is outraged when he’s robbed of a delicious treat by a camera crew, though there is an opportunity for growth in the situation. The guys examine the concept of Jesus being the “narrow gate” into the kingdom of Heaven and how the ancients would have perceived it differently than modern people. Plus, does heav...

Zach brings in some fresh news about the performance of “The Blind” during its opening weekend, and Phil is stunned! Hollywood might not understand what it’s all about, but the American people do. Phil, Jase, and Al describe their memories of Phil’s baptism. Jase goes rabid at a junior high girls’ volleyball game, and the guys discuss reconciliation and the power that redemption stories have in th...

Miss Kay reveals one small detail that “The Blind” got wrong, though no one but her knew it. The guys and Miss Kay explore the concept of the Sabbath and why resting your body and resting in the Lord are both important to your spirituality. Miss Kay gives sage advice to people who may be having a hard time or find themselves in a situation as she did 50 years ago.  In this episode: Luke 13, verses...

A never-before-told story from the set of “The Blind” movie illustrates the power of Phil’s conversion scene to everyone there, especially the actor playing Phil. The guys muse over the power of God to use any story and any life for His glory, as well as the role that humans play in sharing those stories. The guys also study the text from Luke about a woman healed on the Sabbath, while highlightin...

Jase dreams of an epic, if peculiar, movie idea straight from the Bible, but Phil doesn’t quite get on board. Lieutenant Colonel Allen West joins the guys to discuss the problems facing our nation currently and what can be done to fix them. Jase recalls a time that he baptized a person who grew up in a racist home, and Lt. Col. West and the guys agree that the kingdom of God includes people from a...

Phil isn’t sure who Taylor Swift is or what she has to do with ‘The Blind’ but there’s a surprising connection to be made. Jase recalls the time he ran into her backstage and their eccentric conversation. The guys and regular guest Larry Bowles discuss the words “metamorphosis” and “exodus” as they apply to texts in the New Testament. Plus, Jase’s dream leads to an idea for a spiritual zombie movi...

Jase is inspired by Al’s trip to Wyoming to figure out what to do during a bear encounter, while Phil and his butler become literal cowboys out of necessity. Jase reveals the ultimatum he was issued by Missy during their first few dates, which resulted in his reluctant viewing of a classic musical. The guys discuss the idea that bad things can happen to good people and it doesn’t always mean they’...

Phil is raring to go as he jumps right out of the gate with some Scripture concerning how people should treat one another. Jase has never heard of the '90s alternative band Counting Crows, but he HAS had a mic drop moment during a political argument recently. The guys discuss the misconceptions surrounding the kingdom of God and when and where it will be. They explore how to be good stewards of ou...

Uncle Si has a confrontation with a transient New Yorker over whether to give him dinner or drug money, while his assistant Phillip McMillan relives the glory days of his and Jase’s youth. Phil can’t quite understand the scope of their shenanigans, but Si gets fired up to preach about the Holy Spirit, Phil’s conversion, and the ways we communicate with God.  In this episode: Philippians 1; 1 Corin...

Phil meets a lady from Japan who has been on a long journey seeking God and comes all the way to West Monroe to thank Phil for his books. Jase is convicted by his recent study of Jesus’ point of view about greed, which leads him to a valiant grocery store effort that ultimately didn’t pay off. The guys shift from studying the vice of greed to studying the virtue of watchfulness, willingness, and t...

Jase feels a little insecure about his workout routine (or lack thereof) when fitness guru and podcaster Christian Huff makes his “Unashamed” appearance. Phil gives a biblical warning about being greedy, especially when it comes to the Lord. The guys discuss why greed is different from other sins and how to steward our blessings responsibly and without worry. Listen to, rate, and review The Blind...

Mia Robertson updates the guys about her recovery from surgery and her foundation, Mia Moo, which benefits families of children with craniofacial difficulties. Her brave and positive spirit shines through as she talks about college and her dreams for the future. Also, Jase’s lifetime best friend, Blake Gaston, tells some tales of young Jase and the impact the Robertsons have had on his life and fa...

A recent dove hunt had Jase up in arms with lawmaking bureaucrats who know nothing about hunting! The guys take on the difficult subject of money as it relates to Christian life, while Jase discovers a certain social media account dedicated to the footwear of prominent pastors. The guys also discuss inheritance, bitterness and greed, and the many ways a person can be greedy.  In this episode: Luke...

Jersey Joe Congemi, a former New Jersey fire chief and Phil’s close friend, recalls his experience on September 11, 2001, during the deadly attack on New York’s World Trade Center towers. The guys are amazed by his experiences and the story of how Joe came to be a Christian and a resident of West Monroe. The guys and Joe give thanks and praise to all veterans, military, and first responders. Also,...