Episodes

Phil is confused and astounded by Jase’s clothing choice, and he can’t hold it in any longer. Jase isn’t convinced that Phil is qualified to judge the fashion of anyone else, but at least there’s a good story behind Jase’s. Jase and Zach point out many of the “echoes” throughout the Old and New Testaments that point to Jesus as the Messiah of the Jews and the world. The guys are excited about today’s premiere of their brand-new show, “Cooking with the Robertsons,” in which Phil gives a step-by-s...

Phil has realized the one thing that pretty much everyone he baptizes has in common, and Jase’s heart is touched by a widower who drove hundreds of miles to be with fellow believers. Al finds hope in spite of losing a dear friend and missionary in Africa. The guys go over the resurrection of Jesus and his many appearances to his followers in the 40 days following it. Jase is pretty excited that he’ll be able to eat fish in his own resurrected body. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 1-53 https:/...

Phil accidentally drops in on a group of veterans whom Jase took on a special guided hunt, and Jase stumbles on fake footage of his own death! The guys compare Jesus’ resurrection to a popular ghost movie with a surprise twist and discuss the “embarrassing details” of the Bible’s resurrection accounts. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 1-24; Revelation 1, verses 5-6; Revelation 5, verses 9-10; Romans 6, verses 6-9; Matthew 27, verse 62 https://tommyjohn.com/phil — Get 20% OFF with promo code PH...

Phil, Jase, and the guys explore the mysteries of life after death and how the second coming will change even that. Jase gives a breakdown of what he believes existence is like immediately following death, and the guys use biblical clues to guess where Jesus was during the three days between his death and resurrection. Plus, the downstream benefits of extreme forgiveness. In this episode: Luke 23, verses 32-56; Psalm 22; Acts 2, verses 24-31; Genesis 3, verse 24; John 19, verses 23-24; Exo...

An exciting announcement means Phil might become a great-great-grandfather during his lifetime, and a tech mishap leads Jase on a hazy walk down memory lane. Another announcement includes members of the family who are set to appear on “American Idol” this season, and Jersey Joe finds himself on the cusp of joining the Robertson clan. The guys break down the specifics of Jesus’ death on a cross and the single main point of the new covenant. In this episode: Luke 23, verses 26-56 https://netsuit...

Jase’s challenge of Zach’s handling of the squirrel infestation in his home makes Zach feel a little insecure, and Phil declares he’s going to talk about Jesus no matter how silly it might seem to the world. The guys study the political landscape of Jesus’ time, how politicians gain and stay in power, and how Jesus’ own politics transcend everything we know about power. Plus, what happened to King Herod, Pontius Pilate, and Barabbas after Jesus’ resurrection? In this episode: Luke 23, verses 26...

Phil knows exactly when the last time he shaved was — because he lost a bet with his own preacher! Jase gets in a little hot water with Missy and receives some practical marriage advice from his son. Phil walks the guys through a trend he noticed in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and they discuss the connection between the Old Testament and the New Testament through Jesus. In this episode: Mark 8, verse 31; Matthew 16, verse 21; Matthew 17, verse 22 https://philmerch.com — Get you...

Jase goes all the way back to his first job and the surprising reason he quit. Phil can’t quite figure out what was going on in a blind full of freshman hunters, but Jase ends up having to take the moral high road over it. The guys explore the cosmic choreography of Jesus’ life and why he needed to be crucified under Roman rule. Zach gives some encouragement for Christians who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. In this episode: Luke 23, verses 1-24; Colossians 1, verses 16-17; Eph...

Phil welcomes returning guest singer-songwriter Shane Everett, while Jase feels led to divulge the details of his agitating ways as a younger man. The guys lament the ducks that inevitably come in while they’re in the studio, but discussing the sacrifice of Jesus soothes their ruffled feathers. The guys examine Pontius Pilate and King Herod’s reaction to Jesus’ arrest. Check out the audio version of Shane & Shane’s live performance of “You’ve Already Won” on the “Unashamed” podcast at https://ap...

Phil was actually way ahead of the game on a current trendy product, and Jase finds himself fielding conspiracy theories from Missy, Jep, and Jessica. Jase has had a rough go this duck season, including stepping into a beaver run and ending up face-first in icy water. The guys wonder if Jesus would have gone viral if cell phones had been around during his day and explore the ramifications of Peter’s threefold denial of Jesus. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 54-71; 1 Corinthians 1, verses 23-24...

Burly shows that the woods aren’t always a safe place even for seasoned hunters, and Phil leaves a shindig early to get to a hunt — only to be left behind. Jase gives up the first bird jewelry of the season to a novice, but Missy’s praise of him in the grocery store soothes his ego. The guys explore the agony of Jesus on the night of his arrest, as well as multiple accounts of his confrontation with Judas in the garden of Gethsemane and at the last supper. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 39-52...

Jase braved icy roads for a good hunt but is lucky he made it in one piece! Phil is bemused by the ignorance of some drivers out there, and the guys discuss a passage in Luke that connects angels, humans, and Jesus. Jase uses Mia’s experience at a Christian youth camp to highlight the importance of service and humility, and Al points out a word that has one meaning to humans and a totally different meaning to God. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 24-38; Hebrews 12, verses 22-29; Psalm 51, verse...

Phil’s late-season hunting look puts Al in mind of their Civil War era ancestor, and Jase is extremely glad that the Lord will not tempt him beyond what he can bear. Zach gives an update on the flying squirrel situation. The guys cover the nature of temptation and where it comes from in the core of humanity. They reckon that the Kingdom of God is the picture of both diversity and unity simultaneously. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 21-38; Genesis 39, verse 10; Matthew 28, verse 20 http://Box...

Phil and Jase are bursting with tough love and advice on how Zach should handle a potentially tasty infestation in his historic home. Jase is moved by a gift he received from a young fan. The guys connect the dots between the Passover and taking communion. Al explains how Jesus becoming the sacrificial lamb affected the way sacrifices worked forever. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 7-38; Matthew 26, verses 26-29; John 6, verses 32-34 https://getliverhelp.com/unashamed — Get a FREE bottle of B...

Jase's weekend of "kingdom moments" leads him to reflect on what helped the Robertsons make it through the wild ride of "Duck Dynasty" as a unified, loving family. Phil reads the weather reports and decides he’s too old to get out of bed for icy, driving rain. The guys are excited over the new addition of more souls to the kingdom and dive into why all people seem to be longing for something greater than themselves. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 45-49; John 5, verses 21-25; Acts 1, verses 6-...

Miss Kay had a come-to-Jesus meeting with Jase over a bumper sticker that she didn’t find amusing, and Phil utilizes the many marketable skills of his best buddy, Burley. The guys ponder the age of innocence and explore the ways Satan manipulates and coerces humanity into sin. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 7-38; Hebrews 10, verses 11-14; 1 Corinthians 10, verses 1-4 https://samaritanministries.org/unashamed — Get a biblical & affordable approach to health care https://philmerch.com — Get y...

Phil spends a surprisingly successful morning with his own versions of Larry, Moe, and Curly. Jase is floored by the name of Phil’s new book because he thought Phil was joking about its name the entire time, and the “breaking news” sound button gets a real workout. The guys dive into the betrayal by and brutal death of Judas Iscariot and Jesus’ prior knowledge that they would occur. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 1-6; Matthew 27, verses 1-10; Acts 1, verse 18 https://hillsdale.edu/unashamed ...

Phil has a very specific list of gifts he likes to be given, and Al hits the mark on nearly all of them this year. Jase is inspired by a new virtual reality workout to suggest his own redneck version, and he prepares to head out to Los Angeles for a very special movie premiere. The guys examine the apocalyptic language of Luke 21 and how it ended up relating to multiple events in history. Plus, was Jesus the last prophet? In this episode: Luke 21, verses 5-38 https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.c...

Phil decides to issue a fiery mini-sermon in lieu of team-building exercises, and Jase’s harebrained idea puts a teen at risk in the woods. The Robertsons don’t take too well to being called “dysfunctional,” and Jase finds and tries a weird way to combat sinus issues. The guys use various biblical sources to answer the question of how we know Jesus truly is who he says he is. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 36-49; Acts 2, verses 36-39; Psalm 149, verses 6-9; John 2, verses 18-22; 1 Kings 8, ve...

Phil can’t help but be amused and exasperated by young Uncle Si’s wacky antics back in the day, and Missy and Jase capture a moment with four generations of Silases. Al and Zach were witnesses to the “true religion” described in Luke, and the guys stress the importance of practicing generosity in your own personal life, in addition to going through a church or organization. In this episode: Luke 21, verses 1-5; Isaiah 2, verses 1-3; Revelation 21 http://preparewithphil.com — SAVE $200 on an es...

Phil’s current preoccupation with time leads him to show off his singing voice, and Jase won an unusual prize that he’s since put to excellent use. Phil has a recommendation for those who can’t step away from the card table, and the guys discuss their clear preference for cast iron cookware. The guys explore the idea of temples, tabernacles, and our own way of dwelling with God. Jase also examines the way the Jewish power structure treated widows and orphans. In this episode: Luke 21, verses 1-...

Phil and Miss Kay are finally passing the torch of their traditions to the younger Robertson generations, who are happy to take up the mantle! Jase gets a lesson in tactfulness from all the shopping that Missy does during the holidays, though Jase just gets his family the same gift for every occasion. The guys consider the example that Jesus sets of “true religion” by helping the poor, dirty, and sick rather than giving the superficial show of faith that the Jewish leaders of his day presented. ...

A family wedding moves Phil to reminisce about the passage of time and the beauty of being the spiritual leader of a very large family of believers. Jase met many of his new family members over the holiday season and wishes they’d wear identification so he would know who everyone belongs to! The guys look at scripture through the lens of God’s presence and connection with his children as a being outside of time who still upholds personal relationships. In this episode: Luke 20, verses 36-47; He...

Phil gives an update on the puppies of his beloved late hunting dog, Blue, and Jase finally figures out why his parents give every new dog the same name as the old one. The guys discuss the biblical clues about what the afterlife will be like, including the controversial topics of our recreated bodies and marriages and pets in heaven. In this episode: Luke 20, verses 27-40; Acts 17, verses 24-28, 31-32; Matthew 22, verse 28; Deuteronomy 25, verses 5-6 https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashame...