Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Phil wasn’t ready for what he saw when he watched Al preach. Jase takes his show on the road, literally. Phil distills the Bible down to a few verses, which “ordinary and unschooled” Jase loves! The guys examine the way culture has always sought to make gods. Is being tormented by the way our society behaves a good thing? Plus, Zach had some choice words for his daughter’s first boyfriend! In this...

Phil, Jase, and the guys can’t even pronounce the big words Zach is dropping on them! Are these complex concepts missing the point of Jesus? Jase and Zach have a lot of opinions on the matter. The guys explore the concept of prophecy in the church and how quickly it can go wrong. Plus, the sheer existence of the Bible as a book reveals that it’s divinely inspired.  In this episode: 2 Peter 2; 1 Co...

The guys spend a lot of time giving their reviews of recent faith-based movies and television. Zach has insider insight as a producer of the movie about Phil’s life. The guys look to 2 Peter for advice on what to do about media and the portrayal of biblical principles. Plus, the Bible’s complex history as a book, not just as the word of God.  In this episode: 2 Peter 1, verse 16; John 17, verse 17...

Jase FINALLY drops the bombshell he’s been teasing, and the guys are a little stunned. Phil has been waiting to hear a certain opinion from one of his sons for a long time. Eventually, one of them obliges! The guys debate the Bible verses known as “the transfiguration” in Matthew 17 and where we go after death. Plus, Jase reveals what he spent his “Duck Dynasty” money on!  In this episode: 2 Peter...

The woman-centric church service on Sunday left Phil misty-eyed with remembrance of times and lives past. Jase stayed up all night long doing something he won’t tell anyone about … yet. He teases a bombshell to drop on the guys sometime soon. The guys study the signs and affectations of “false teachers” according to 2 Peter. Zach lays out the progression of death versus the progression of faith ov...

Special guest Missy joins the guys to tell her shocking tale about what happened when she and Kirk Cameron tried to promote faith-based children’s books at a public library. Jase and Missy reveal some of the trials they’ve faced being part of the foster care system and how Christians can help protect the innocent.  In this episode: Matthew 18, verses 1-5; Luke 15, verses 4-7; 1 Peter 5, verse 8 "T...

It’s a whole new world for Jase and Phil as they learn about new words, stew recipes, and global social media giants they’ve never heard of before. Phil remembers his first experience with “brotherly love” after he became a Christian. The guys hypothesize why Peter wrote this last book differently from the book of 1 Peter. The themes of spiritual growth and bearing spiritual fruit are elaborated a...

Jase’s Twitter account got hacked, and it’s taking a bigger toll on his life than he thought it would! Phil is critical of all social media, of course. Zach gave some Liberty University students a sneak peek at "The Blind” movie. The guys are moving along to the book of 2 Peter, giving an overview of the three chapters in it. Al and Jase debate the controversy surrounding the writing of 2 Peter, a...

Phil teased listeners recently with a plan to do something at an event he’d never done before. He now reveals exactly what it was! Jase laments his odd link to Elvis and how it scarred him as a kid. The “Duck Family Treasure” crew got more than they bargained for when filming in a jungle, leading to a full-body tick check for Jase! The guys state their stance on the Bible and how it has remained G...

Phil once shocked the Superdome, packed with inebriated South Louisianians, with a gospel sermon. He didn’t know it, but that episode launched his speaking career! Jase’s heart for children led him to a confrontation with a Little League coach back in the day. The guys explore the nature of — and cure for — anxiety, which Jase identifies as the single biggest hurdle facing young people today. Plus...

Phil and Jase think it’s silly that a few duck hunters who love Jesus could be so famous. Phil reveals something that frightened him and made him feel unworthy. The guys urge people to use their talents for sharing Jesus and discuss the role of eldership in the church and the life of Peter.  In this episode: 1 Peter 5, verses 1-14; Matthew 19, verse 17; Mark 10, verse 18; Luke 18, verse 19; Coloss...

Jase and Al pass on some misplaced sympathy for Zach from a kind-hearted fan. But he’s more than willing to play the victim for once! Jase is bewildered by Zach’s phone etiquette … or lack thereof. Phil admonishes people to do good because they are saved, instead of trying to earn their salvation. The guys elaborate on what Christians are called to do to please the Lord and transform human desires...

Jase’s latest foray into "Duck Family Treasure" goes horribly awry when Jep comes down with … something unexplained. But Jase and crew weren't having it! Phil just wants people to do good for others. The guys discuss “revivals” and what they should include to be considered such. The concept of suffering for a spiritual cause, instead of just for its own sake, is explored in the book of 1 Peter.  I...

Phil gives some insight into the struggle he experienced being in the public eye. Jase was married as a virgin and remains committed to Missy – he even has a formula to keep other women away! Zach let the public in on the wild days he and Jep went through before they chose Jesus. The guys inspect the instructions for intimacy laid out in the Bible for both romantic and spiritual intimacy.  In this...

Phil, Jase, and the guys ponder St. Valentine, showing love to their women, and how much is too much? Jase and Missy have had a tough year as foster parents, and Jesus sets up the ideal for intimacy in marriage relationships. The guys debate suffering and its refining effects on people’s lives. Plus, Jase pokes fun at Zach and his overly educated ways! In this episode: Revelation 3, verses 20-24;...

Jase has an embarrassing story about accidentally wrestling his next-door neighbor and entertains Phil with stories of crazy places he’s performed baptisms. The guys explore what the Bible says about certain kinds of justice, and Jase applies a poignant illustration about doing what feels good. Al reiterates the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the guys contemplate the Spirit of the L...

Jase gushes about the best food he’s ever eaten in his life, but the guys aren’t impressed! Uncle Si and "Duck Family Treasure" made the Super Bowl coverage, and Jase remembers the time he cooked breakfast for Tim Tebow. Phil explains how Christians should react when they are faced with persecution and abuse. Jase analyzes three different schools of thought on the interpretation of a difficult Bib...

A debate about the best Western movie ever made leads Phil and Jase to reminisce about their time on "Duck Dynasty" and their experience with “Hollywood.” Jase thinks he’s got a solution to all the “spy balloon” drama, and Al is confronted at church by a former "Duck Dynasty" filming voyeur with something to say. The guys use the Bible to navigate how they should respond to insults and the issues...

Phil got more than he bargained for watching pro football games, but he has trouble explaining it! Women, love, and marriage are on the guys' minds as they praise their wives and explore God’s plan for how husbands and wives should treat each other. Jase watched a really good movie recently and ponders the works of author C.S. Lewis. Plus, there’s at least one verse in the Bible that no scholar or...

The guys and their wives dish out all the goods on their weddings, their first nights together, and some romantic habits they’ve developed since then. From lusty grooms and broken-down cars to lost wedding bands and flying candles, all the things that went wrong at these Robertson weddings are revealed! The wives discuss unfair beauty standards and where real beauty comes from. The guys encourage...

Miss Kay, Missy, Lisa, and Jill come on to spill some juicy details about their marriages! The couples reveal some hardships they’ve faced over the years and why many of their parents didn’t want them getting married in the first place. Phil and Miss Kay get real about how their relationship started and what their modest wedding ceremony was like. The wives interpret the meaning of Bible verses ab...

Phil knows who holds the real power – and refuses to honor those who deny him. Zach learned some dark truths during his failed congressional campaign, and the guys tease each other about their successful and not-so-successful preaching methods. The guys illustrate what it means to be “free” under God’s law and offer some advice to those who aren’t sure what the heck is going on in American society...

Jase’s recent encounter with his neighbor made his blood boil, but it makes the rest of the guys laugh till they cry! The guys debate the dichotomy of being free from sin while being a servant of God and how to thrive within the restrictions of God’s commands. Plus, Al and Jase reveal some of the crazy conspiracy theories that Uncle Si subscribes to! In this episode: 1 Peter 2, verses 4-12; 1 Pete...

Phil, Jase, and the guys are full of excitement with the end of duck season and Jase’s filming of the new season of "Duck Family Treasure." Jase waits impatiently for news from his crack squad of dogs and men who are out searching for a prize. Phil couldn’t hack it for the last day of duck season, so he spent the day cooking – and is willing to part with his treasured recipe! Jase encounters an in...

Jase brings Phil a gift from Missy that gets mixed reviews. The guys discuss being part of a “royal priesthood” and how that makes them different from unbelievers. Phil believes that Pink Floyd got it wrong about being another brick in the wall, and the guys are proud of their Scottish heritage. It turns out that they have kept some of the old ways and didn’t know it! Jase and Zach debate the meri...