Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Jase relates a tale of woe and triumph from his recent adventures in babysitting, when he sacrificed his manly image to make his granddaughter laugh. Al has a run-in with some modern-day hippies who aren’t that different from their historical counterparts. Phil and the guys explore the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the role of responsible eldership in the church. Jase recalls a time he called out...

Phil is reminded of the time he faced down some deadly droppings when Jase mentions his encounters with majestic American symbols like the bison and bald eagle. The guys remember the difficulty Phil had when first starting out selling duck calls, especially from the duck call industry itself. Jase and Al guess how Jesus was able to speak to crowds of ten thousand without a microphone, and the guys...

Recalling Jase’s birth prompts Phil to salute women everywhere for their toughness. Jase has some thoughts about the “Barbie” movie, and a discussion about the grocery store leads Jase and Al to some self-realization. The guys and guest Kyle Thompson of the “Undaunted. Life” podcast discuss the relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees, legalism in the modern church, and why Jesus didn’t wash h...

Jase turns another year older, but his heart is heavy after someone he knows suffers an extreme hardship. Phil, Al, and Kyle Thompson of the "Undaunted. Life" podcast offer encouragement to Jase in this tough situation and explore the ways that Christians grieve differently from non-believers. Al points out other interesting events that share Jase’s birthday, and Kyle assures us that the Gospel is...

Jase compares his childhood to the show “Survivor” and wonders where his prize money is! Jase gets creative on how a movie about Jonah and the whale could be dramatically filmed, and the guys examine the similarities between the stories of Jesus and Jonah. Al urges Christians not to get so caught up in creature comforts that we forget the mission God has called us to do.  In this episode: Jonah 1–...

The guys are in the “dog days” of summer with several questionable pooch interactions, and Jase manages to turn his booth at a trade show into a church service. The guys discuss the Pharisaical persecution of Jesus over his ability to cast out demons. Phil explores the meaning of the word “perfection,” and Jase supposes Jesus is truly the Great Physician — able to diagnose and cure the source and...

Phil’s daughter, Phyllis, reveals that she always knew she was different and that she immediately knew Phil was her dad the first time she saw him. Jase just can’t wait to give his “perfect” coffee recipe, which he thinks is far superior to Phil’s. Phyllis gives advice to people who are in humble circumstances on how to turn generational curses into blessings. Jase, Al, and Zach explain how their...

Jase reveals the cause of Missy’s tears at their 33rd anniversary dinner, and It wasn’t because he did something right! Jep brings his newlywed daughter and son-in-law for an introduction to Unashamed Nation and to get some fresh faces in the studio. The guys discuss their own parenting successes and failures that have led their children to be the next generation of Jesus followers.  In this episo...

Jase dives into the shadowy world of the internet looking for treasure but finds a story about meth and self-baptism instead! Despite that, Phil is tempted to join Jase on one of his treasure hunts after hearing about what other people have found. The guys examine the relationship aspect of prayer and how our attitude toward our heavenly father is shaped by our earthly ones. The guys break down th...

Jase faced down a ticking clock to give solid marriage advice in the time it took to get an oil change! Phil marks the end of an era with an unexpected loss, but he paid $20 to set it mostly right. The guys talk about how to gain a childlike spirit in our relationships with God. Phil reckons the family structure of heaven mirrors the family structure on earth — and it’s way better than any alterna...

Jase finds evidence of the power of Unashamed Nation in his local Dollar General. His zeal for coconut macaroons gets the businessman's wheels turning. The guys and guest Lisa Robertson discuss a section of Luke that sparks a debate about hospitality and service to others. The guys give a breakdown of the Robertson way of hospitality and recall a time when a guest accidentally ate dog food — and l...

Phil is incensed by the abnormally high bill from his landscapers. Jase attempts to comfort him, but it’s clear that comfort is not one of Jase’s strengths. The guys conclude that making their wives happy with their yards is worth the price! The guys discuss the “Good Samaritan” parable and why it made such waves during that time. Jase is glad that God is long-suffering, since humans tend to strug...

Jase’s dream of winning the British Open came true – at least in his mind. But where Jase’s dream of being a world champion golfer makes him happy, happy, happy, it’s Phil’s worst nightmare. The guys get into the powers granted to the disciples of Jesus, powers that Jase and Phil have sorely needed throughout their lives. Zach proposes that humans aren’t meant to be lonely and it’s evidenced by th...

Jase’s retelling of his time in Wyoming has Phil thinking it might be heaven on earth, though the trip home was less than blissful! Jase details an awkward bathroom situation in an airport bathroom, but Phil’s advice to him isn’t very practical for traveling. The guys discuss the various cultural and biblical meanings of discipleship and outline the enormous sacrifice that Jesus asks of his follow...

Jase relives the moment he saw a preaching career go up literally in flames before his eyes! Phil cries with laughter imagining the potential headlines in the next day’s newspaper. Al recalls one of his own big blunders in the pulpit and how far he had to go to make up for it the following Sunday. The guys discuss Jesus casting out a troublesome spirit from a boy while simultaneously rebuking his...

Phil identifies the “enemies of the cross” and ominously predicts what will happen to them at the end of days. Jase can’t believe the poor behavior of the disciples at a momentous Biblical event, and his impersonation of them cracks up the guys. Zach reveals the arguments that usually don’t work for converting people and the one that works every time, in its own time. The guys discuss Abraham’s co...

Jase owns up to his lottery experience, and even though he didn’t win, it sure is fun to think about what he’d do with the winnings! Phil manipulated Jase into a three-hour biblical wild goose chase at 9 o’clock at night. Apparently, mind games are something he’s made a habit of playing throughout his sons’ lives! The guys and guest Larry Bowles engage in a lively discussion of historical accounts...

A party on Willie’s patio reveals new developments in the war that he and Jase are waging over Willie’s stocked pond. Phil can only shake his head at the shenanigans of his sons, but Jase feels like he’s the scapegoat in every family situation. Larry Bowles joins the guys to discuss the deeper meanings of the biblical event known as the transfiguration and how the life of Jesus mirrored the lives...

Miss Kay made an amazing prediction over 40 years ago that came true with Phyllis’ arrival on the scene. Al is in a quandary over his attendance at Willie’s upcoming speaking event, so Jase offers some less than helpful advice. Phil is amazed by God’s work in his four sons who preach all over the world. The guys try to uncover the reason why Jesus hid the fact of his impending death, even from his...

The guys reminisce about a time when they got a front-row seat to a fight in a movie theater – and it was even better than the movie they came to see! Jase has to admit that he got it wrong on a movie franchise he’s publicly criticized for years, and the guys reveal their admiration of Chuck Norris. Jase elaborates on the double meaning of the word “exodus” and how it relates to Jesus’ death and r...

Phil looks back on all the years he could have used a miracle to multiply bread and fish for his unexpected guests, and Jase breaks down the reason the miracle of feeding the 5,000 is so famous and so different from others. Phil recalls Miss Kay’s famous phrase and applies it to the text being studied. Jase makes the case for Jesus as the most effective politician ever, and the guys discuss how vi...

The guys are learning a lot from their animal confrontations as Phil battles the beaver dams and Jase’s rebellious dog makes a run for it. Phil thinks Jase needs to face the facts about that dog, but Jase turns it into a biblical reference, of course! The guys discuss the politics laid out in the beginning of Luke 9, which leads Phil to believe that all politicians should be on the lookout for the...

Phil takes a break during the middle of his sermon to help an ailing man in the crowd. Jase gives context to some scriptural passages by detailing the dreadful remedies ancient physicians used for bleeding problems. Phil tells the story of his great-grandson Teddy’s birth miracle. The guys continue their discussion of two of Jesus’ miracles from Luke 8, and Jase supposes that to Jesus, the words “...

Jase and Al saw “Sound of Freedom” and can’t wait to tell everyone about it. Phil, of course, hasn’t yet ventured to the movie theater to see it. While Jase recommends “Sound of Freedom,” he has a bone to pick with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. The guys dive into a story from Luke 8 about a woman who was healed merely by touching the hem of Jesus’ cloak. Al gives some context about what Jes...

The famous Burly finally makes his first “Unashamed” appearance! He has been present for some of the longest-lasting arguments about duck blinds and hunting dogs, and he’s ready to put it all out there! Phil recounts the way he ministered to Burly’s father early on and how that affected Burly’s walk with Jesus. Jase recalls the time he used to work for Burly as a roofer and how Burly was able to m...