Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Jase relives all the time he used to spend in bars, but he wasn’t doing what everyone else was doing! Zach uses Phil’s reaction to seeing the ocean for the first time as an illustration of how big God is, and Jase strongly discourages people showing up on his doorstep unannounced late at night. The guys love hearing from Unashamed Nation about how much God has used the podcast to change hearts and...

Phil and Miss Kay recently had an unfortunate experience with some drag racing buffoons late at night. But they both claim to be the hero of the story! Who do you believe? Jase is totally repulsed by what a nurse pulled out of Phil’s ear, but at least he can hear better! Phil, Miss Kay, Al, and Lisa witness an outlandish conveyance in Amish country at an event in Ohio. The guys discuss those Al ca...

Phil’s movie-watching career is apparently way more varied than anyone knew, based on the quote he uses. Jase has a weird dream that he thinks would make a great movie and wonders how different life would be if people had more than two arms. Al recounts a strange and gross thing he used to do while sleepwalking. The guys discuss physical and spiritual leprosy and which one is more damaging to the...

Jase is giving Phil a run for his money for the “Grandpa of the Year” Award, but his granddaughter can barely stand to be around him! Zach describes the maturation of his own relationship with his Uncle Phil, and Al offers a pretty accurate description of him as a grandfather. The guys talk about the difficulty the disciples must have had in leaving everything behind to follow Jesus. Zach warns th...

Jase’s deadly catch stole the show at the annual Robertson beach vacation! Phil makes an observation about a shared trait of people who belong to God’s kingdom. Jase finally passes the victory torch to his sons on the golf course and admits there’s only one channel he listens to on his XM radio. The guys examine the behavior of the disciples toward Jesus and the depth of their respect for him.  In...

Things didn’t go quite as planned for the guys at the K-Love Awards show! Mistakes were made, teleprompters were ignored, and Zach totally dropped the ball on stage! The guys laugh about the experience and offer their heartfelt thanks to the Unashamed Nation podcast community. Phil claims he knew that the podcast would be a hit all along! Al and Jase recall the events that led to the founding of “...

Jase recalls spending a few days pretending to be a teenage girl on social media so he could figure out what they’re really doing on there. Wilie’s mother-in-law, Chrys and her best friend, author Shellie Tomlinson, talk about their newest projects. Chrys admits that she was a little annoyed when Willie publicly criticized her cooking on a previous Unashamed episode! Al and Lisa discuss Shellie’s...

Jase provides a play-by-play of Uncle Si’s big win at the poker table at Willie’s expense! Guests Allie Beth Stuckey and her father, Ron Simmons, join the guys to talk about Ron’s new book. It turns out that the Robertsons have some crazy coincidental connections to Ron from way back in the day! Jase shows off his cool party trick, and Phil remembers the first time he ever spoke at a funeral.  htt...

Jase had a terrifying moment when he wasn’t sure if Jep was asleep — or dead! So he came up with a creative way to find out. Jep lists his various recent injuries, and it’s a wonder he’s still upright. Phil has some good advice for a listener who wants to know how to build a community of believers around her. The guys list their favorite verses and how they open up dialogue to share the gospel wit...

Phil doesn’t understand Alexa, and he definitely doesn’t want her in his bedroom! Phil’s brother-in-law Gordon answers the question “What’s it like to be married to a Robertson?” and his answer is less than flattering. Al and Gordon wonder at the phenomenon of siblings growing up in the same home who take such radically different paths in life, such as Phil and his sister Jan. Phil and Gordon reve...

Phil & Miss Kay embarrass Jase with their behavior in church recently, and Phil made a new, well-dressed friend! Al gives the youth minister at church an awesome nickname, and Zach flubs an encounter with some famous folks. The guys continue their discussion about demonic forces, but ponder the question of whether or not we’re unwilling participants in our sinful acts. The guys are surprised by th...

Phil’s truck bears the evidence of his dodgy lumberjack techniques, and he’s lucky to still be here! Jase just got back from an unexpectedly sweaty, uncomfortable trip with Jep and his new hybrid truck. Poor Jep came home with his tail between his legs! The guys go over several more demon possession stories from Luke and the rest of the Bible and discuss whether perhaps Jesus’ life and death chang...

Jase recently had a deadly animal encounter, but he didn’t let it stop him! Jase and Al reminisce about their adolescent obsession with Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, which offended Miss Kay’s sensibilities so much that she took the issue into her own hands! The guys speculate about the differences between the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry. Jase dives into a study of demons, their pow...

Phil remembers a visit to the most depressing place he’s ever been, and Jase peeks behind the curtain of movie-making magic. The guys talk about Jesus’ first sermon, the one that nearly got him killed on the spot. Jase and Al take a look back in the Old Testament to a couple of stories that are easy to miss, but hold great significance to Jesus. The guys also ponder the reasons Jesus may not have...

Phil’s got something not-so-nice to say to the evil one, and Jase’s knowledge of scary movies applies quite well to the subject matter of demons. The guys explore scriptural clues that tell us more about what Satan’s powers might actually be, while Jase cautions against over-spiritualizing life’s circumstances. Al uses biblical text to guess how Jesus himself felt about demons during his ministry...

Phil has almost died many times due to his own poor choices, and Jase witnessed something that convicted him immediately. The guys discuss the newly dropped teaser trailer for “The Blind” movie and how powerfully it affected them. Zach and Jase observe the way Satan uses the entertainment industry for his own gain. Al surmises that Phil would still be an incredible evangelist even without the “Duc...

Jase spends his morning shirtless and running through his neighborhood because his manhood was challenged … by a dog! Phil’s act of kindness backfires when his redneck neighbor makes a critical error. The guys elaborate on the genealogy of Jesus and how he could be the Son of Man and the Son of God simultaneously. Al and Jase examine the character of Satan as revealed by his temptation of Jesus in...

Jase has some issues with certain parts of his anatomy, though he’s not sure how to describe them! The guys explore the dual nature of Jesus in all its complexity, as well as the concept of a Nazarite vow. Jase finds a “withering chastisement” in the Bible, and the guys ponder the necessity, meaning, and purpose of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist.  In this episode: Luke 3, verses 1-37; Isaiah 4...

Phil recalls a cringeworthy moment with Terry Bradshaw back when they played football at Louisiana Tech. Jase has got skills when it comes to getting a woman to marry him. The guys remember when Phil’s acting scared half the church out of the pews! The guys focus on the story in Luke when Jesus was lost and found at the temple in Jerusalem and how his relationship with the temple evolved over his...

Jase doubts he’d have been such a good guy if he were born the savior of the world! A listener proposes a new ringtone for the guys based on a vocal church member. Jase once watched a movie that was so bad, he’s sick just thinking about it! The guys examine the character of God, as revealed by Jesus’ treatment of his earthly parents. They also guess at the reasons why humans seem to have such a pr...

Phil is full of wild stories about his rough past and his rough morning “helping” Miss Kay! The guys are stunned by his heartfelt apology to his fans and listeners, and Jase has yet another bone to pick with Christmas. The guys remain in the book of Luke to study the birth of Jesus according to scripture against the way popular culture portrays it and all the reasons Jesus should have been a nobod...

The guys veer into the ultra-personal as they dish about their impolite habits! Jase ponders the differences between people’s reactions to specific bodily functions and proposes some new sports to liven up the Olympics. The guys discuss baptism as it relates to Jesus in human form and the wisdom and maturity of Mary.  In this episode: Luke 1, verse 5 through Luke 2, verse 52 https://philmerch.com...

Phil has a habit of saying whatever is on his mind – and often regrets it! The guys answer a burning question about the Robertson brothers, and Jase explains one of the things about Phil that he’s appreciated since he was a boy. The guys look at the similarities between the story of Abraham and Sarah and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Plus, Zach reads the surprising interpretation of the Ro...

Jase thinks he experienced a miracle on a treasure hunt, and Phil gets sentimental with all the baby talk going around! The guys discuss the importance of the role of women in the Bible and Mary’s holy and trusting nature. Jase marvels at how God used family dynamics to help Elizabeth and Mary endure a difficult prospect and grasp the nature of the triune God.  In this episode: Luke 1, verse 5 – L...

Jase recently lived through a crazy dangerous highway event while traveling, and Phil recalls his past as a well-paid roughneck. He doesn’t even realize it’s his birthday – until Jase and Al tell him! Jase reimagines the birth story of John the Baptist as a popular daytime soap opera. The guys guess at Luke’s motivation for writing this book in the way he did.  In this episode: Luke 1; Luke 2, ver...