Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Al and Zach kick things off by playfully debating the biggest Robertson “tattletale,” with Jase catching most of the friendly fire. Christian Huff admits he’s not a fighter, and John Luke says he might be able to take his younger, much bigger brother, Will. The guys trace Joseph’s story, from the colorful coat that annoyed his eleven brothers to the Egypt years. John Luke reflects on Joseph’s naïv...

Jase marvels at how the “exaggeration gene” seems to run in the family, from Uncle Si to himself to his son, Reed, after his son laughs off a notice from the electric company. Zach digs up a vintage video of Jase that’s suddenly making the rounds online again, and Al peeks behind the curtain at how podcast titles are crafted. The guys and Brighton explore Jesus’ promise of peace, joy, and love in...

Jase is deeply impressed as Reed and Brighton open up about facing unimaginable loss, finding renewed purpose, and raising their kids to follow Jesus. Brighton shares how grief reshaped her life and calling, while Reed reflects on growing as a godly husband and father. Al praises their faith and resilience, and Zach emphasizes the importance of discipleship and community in walking this journey to...

Missy surprises Jase with news of her first baptism during a late-night women’s retreat, and Jase recalls why he avoids celebrity baptizer requests and altar calls, keeping the focus on Jesus instead of distractions. Al shares a reflection on Charlie Sheen’s infamous “winning” interview, contrasting it with the true victory Jesus promises in John 16. Zach jumps in to explain that God’s commands ar...

The guys riff on the Robertson brand of “thick skin,” and Jase credits his being “unoffendable” to his brotherhood with Willie—whose prank on Tim Tebow recently went a bit overboard. Jase recounts the saga of his long-locked Twitter account, and Zach finds the one thing that actually really pushes Jase’s buttons. They explore how the Spirit convicts and guides us into all truth, shifting us from t...

Al, Zach, Christian Huff, and John Luke open up with some family confessions about who the true “favorite” Robertson sibling and grandchild really is. That leads to Genesis 25, where Jacob and Esau’s clash over birthright and blessing mirrors the dangers of picking favorites and the pain of sibling rivalry. The guys dig into what it means that God shows no favoritism, why Jacob and Esau’s story is...

Jase, Missy and Al welcome HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier for a candid, funny tour of “real reality” TV—how faith shapes decisions, why small-town life resonates, and what it takes to protect your kids and your peace when cameras are everywhere. They trade early-day stories from Duck Dynasty and Home Town, convinced that every hometown has their own version of Uncle Si. A literal lightning strike punc...

Jase relives a wild week filled with Godly encounters, from offending a Dutch chef who still served him the best breakfast of his life to sitting beside a flight attendant who broke down in tears over faith and loss. Al meets “Almost” NFL coach Andy Reid, and the guys explore how the Spirit exposes sin, reveals righteousness, and declares judgment over the enemy. Plus, a crazy coincidental 9/11 co...

The Robertsons process the grief of Charlie Kirk’s murder and honor him as a man who laid his life down for truth and faith. Jase, Al, and Zach call the church to pray first, then answer evil with courage, gentleness, and the Spirit’s power. The words of Paul remind us that our battle isn’t against flesh and blood, but against evil itself. The guys urge believers to keep telling the truth publicly...

Jase, Al, Zach, and Christian Huff dig into John’s instructions for living a life of truth expressed through love in action—a message that feels more relevant than ever. Jase grades Zach’s duck-calling skills with a surprising verdict. Christian relives the panic he felt when Phil read a distressing Bible verse during his and Sadie’s wedding ceremony, and the guys counsel anyone facing troubles to...

Even some of Phil’s youngest family members are taking up his quest for Truth: 4-year-old Ruth, Zach’s daughter, gets a little mixed up about who actually died on the cross, and 7-year-old Pearl, Al’s granddaughter, has no problem fact-checking him in front of the whole church. Al, Zach, Christian Huff, and John Luke dive into Genesis 22 and show that Abraham and Isaac’s test of faith wasn’t a bli...

Zach leads a prayer for comfort and peace on behalf of the Unashamed team, lifting up Charlie Kirk’s family after his death. Jase and Al, joined by Christian Huff, explore John 15 on abiding in Jesus, bearing lasting fruit, and bringing the light of truth into darkness. They also trace the biblical moment when God’s sacred realm and our fallen world diverged—and how we can still bear godly fruit i...

Jase looks back on the night Phil crushed late-night TV while Willie froze—proof that Phil’s best moments were unscripted, unfiltered, and unforgettable. Jase embraces that same quality in himself, and Zach relives the viral endorsement Phil gave him during his run for Congress more than a decade ago. Together they explore what “perfect love” means, how to show it to each other daily, and the best...

Jase sparks a marriage meltdown by unknowingly selling Missy’s family heirloom clock, and the fix costs him a pretty penny. Al puts on his marriage-counselor hat, and the guys agree that forgiveness—especially in marriage—is key to a successful relationship. The $1.4 billion Powerball prize gets Zach’s wheels turning, but Jase shares a godly message about the danger of choosing wealth over eternit...

Uncle Si throws Jase off during his sermon by hollering his own brand of joyful gibberish from the front row, and Al finds himself refereeing playful sisterly squabbles between Miss Kay and her sister Ann. The guys explore the Spirit’s role as our indwelling counselor, the streams of living water flowing from believers, and how Jesus’ glorification drives out the evil one. They show how atonement...

Abraham’s story shows how God builds a nation through faith, not shortcuts. Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian continue their study of Genesis, tracing the tension between Sarah’s quick fix with Hagar and God’s covenant promise, revealing how Abraham’s failures paved the way for his legendary faith. The guys connect Babel’s downfall, Sarah’s ambiguous laughter, and Abraham’s silence to the birth o...

Duck Commander Sunday returns with thousands gathering to honor Phil, world-class worship, and hundreds baptized in the parking lot. Jase preached through tears, then sprinted off to his tee time, while the family celebrated Phil’s lasting legacy. Al and Zach are shocked that Jase finally watched his first episode of Unashamed and was impressed enough to dig deeper into John’s message. The guys ex...

Jase and Al crack up recalling the time Jase was attacked by a group of utility workers with gardening tools after a particularly bad golf shot. Still standing by his recent rant about biblical fowl, Jase reluctantly shares the real reason Phil hated roosters and how he made that clear one afternoon during their childhood. Al describes a piece of art that’s been stuck in his mind, and the guys dis...

Miss Kay and her sister Ann rule the roost at the Robertson compound, but their gentle chaos keeps life interesting for the whole family. Jase heads over to visit, but instead stumbles upon a scene that makes his hair stand on end. The praise of the elderly ladies prompts Al to consider a second career in modeling, and the guys explain why their mentor depicted heaven as a giant cube in space—stra...

Jase prays his and Missy’s second attempt at a joint speaking gig doesn’t go as awry as the first. Al laments that no one saw his big Hollywood movie cameo. Missy takes on Washington, D.C., with Brave Books CEO Trent Talbot, reading books at the Library of Congress to champion wholesome, faith-guided story hours for kids. She describes how her hardest seasons built gratitude and a calling to help...

Al and Zach engage in a rich discussion with the younger generation as they launch the first Hillsdale Friday and dive into Genesis 1–3. John Luke can’t help blurting out “Ew, dude, that’s my sister” when his brother-in-law Christian Huff dives deep into the Genesis account of marriage and nakedness. Together they explore the four key relationships outlined in the creation story, why God said it’s...

Al dubs it “testosterone day” as he, Jase, and Zach welcome John Luke and Christian, who share the inside scoop on Jase’s demanding mentoring style. Guest Kyle Thompson of the “Undaunted. Life” podcast shares how Phil’s guidance encouraged and shaped his own commitment to mentoring. The guys dive into why passing knowledge and legacy to the next generation is essential—not just for survival but fo...

Jase clowns dumpster-diving “treasure hunters,” but after hearing how their finds can draw big money, he tries a little junk-flipping of his own. Zach shares how their discussion of the many rooms in the Father’s house hit home as he watched orphans worship with pure, unfiltered joy. Dr. Ashley Lucas joins to highlight the changes behind Al’s life and health transformation. Al jokes that Willie ha...

At just nine years old, Jase found himself alone in the frozen woods, turning a childhood scare into his very first survival story—and his first glimpse that God was near. Al and Zach connect that experience to Paul’s sermon at Mars Hill in Acts 17, where creation itself testifies to the Creator’s closeness. It turns out that both Phil and Missy preached the same message at Mars Hill years apart w...

Jase manages to injure himself and lose his pants—all while the cameras are rolling. He teases a “Duck Dynasty: The Revival” moment he swears will go mega-viral, even though he can’t let the cat out of the bag yet. The guys explore how Jesus can be troubled yet sinless, how the Spirit makes His home in believers now, and why that hope steadies us when life gets chaotic. Jase’s close look at the ph...