Episodes

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 episode: Matthew 6, verses 19–24; Deuteronomy 30, verses 1–20 http://BoxofAwesome.com — Save 20% on your f...

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 the elements of the most famous prayer in the Bible to see how God wants to be prayed to. In this epis...

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 alternative. In this episode: Luke 11, verses 1–13; Philippians 2, verses 1–5; Ephesians 3, verse 15; 1 Cor...

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 loved it! In this episode: Luke 10, verses 38-42 https://netsuite.com/phil — Get special financing fo...

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 struggle with loving their neighbors. In this episode: Luke 10, verses 25-37 https://fastgrowingtrees.com...

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 the scriptures. Listen to LO Worship's new song, "Presence": https://li.sten.to/presence In this episo...

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 followers. Jase boils it down to three salient but memorable points that apply to both heaven and earth. I...

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 own disciples for their arrogance. The guys also address hypocrisy in the church and how Christians ...

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 covenant with God from the book of Genesis and how it relates to the misconceptions of the Kingdom tha...

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 that actually confirm, rather than disprove, the Bible. Larry’s special knowledge of antiquated bib...

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 of Moses and Elijah, the other two men involved in the event. In this episode: Luke 9, verses 28-36;...

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 disciples, until a certain time. Al discovers a historical event that he’s never heard of before, b...

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 resurrection. The guys discuss the lives of Elijah and Moses as inspiration for the text in Luke 9. I...

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 victory in Christ looks like utter defeat from a worldly perspective. In this episode: Luke 9, verses ...

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 same pitfalls King Herod fell into. In this episode: Luke 9, verses 1-9; Mark 6, verses14-19 ReFocu...

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 “healing” and “salvation” are one and the same. In this episode: Luke 8, verses 40-56; Hebrews 11, ve...

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 Jesus was doing in that place at that time, and Phil draws a conclusion based on his own experience wit...

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 master his hot temper thanks to Jesus’ influence, and the guys put together all the pieces on how Bur...

Jase thinks one of the things Missy loves about him is that he’ll be useful during an apocalypse. Phil and the guys invite Joe Beam, author of “Seeing the Unseen” and spiritual warfare scholar, to talk about the passage in Luke where Jesus casts thousands of demons out of one man. Phil reads about the “father of lies,” and Joe reveals the difference between demonic possession and manipulation, how the definition of “demon” has changed over time, and the myriad ways Satan works in societies. Chec...

Jase reveals his first major heartbreak and how it made him swear off love and girls forever. Then Missy swooped in and changed it all! Al recalls how his old girlfriend nearly got him killed, and Phil has an idea of what should come after “The Blind.” The guys discuss Luke’s account of Jesus calming the storm. Jase posits that Jesus was preparing his disciples for an even bigger spiritual storm, and Al lists all the ways that Jesus showed his authority over the powers of man and earth in the bo...

Phil thinks of his work on ‘Unashamed’ as prophesying, and the guys make their own prophetic statements about America’s future. Jase refuses to be specific about his best spot for froggin’ and keeps the secret even from his brothers. The guys discuss the hardships Jesus endured during his ministry, including problems within Jesus’ earthly family. Jase gives some insight into his experience with fame during ‘Duck Dynasty’. In this episode: Luke 8, verses 18-25; Galatians 5, verse 6; John 1, verse...

Miss Kay and Jase have a spat on the front row of church during the service! Jase realizes he made a mistake he’ll never make again. Phil gives some advice to married couples that won’t break the bank, and Jase and Al can’t help but poke a little fun at their aging parents and the unfiltered way they communicate. The guys discuss the women who funded Jesus’ mission and how to have a truly personal relationship with Jesus, rather than a transactional one. In this episode: Luke 8, verses 1-18 http...

Phil and Jase’s interpretation of scripture reveals their thoughts about the cocaine found in the White House. Al recalls a few times he got it totally wrong when he waded into politics, and Jase’s dog has lost his mind over something he can’t even have. The guys discuss the human problems of expectation versus reality, while Phil urges people to be diligent in training themselves to obey the Lord. Plus, why did Jesus speak in parables? In this episode: Luke 8, verses 1-18; Isaiah 35, verse 6; I...

Phil has read the comments online about him, even though Jase has always said you should never read the comments! Phil has a remarkable response to all the hate that comes his way! Jase regales the guys with more tales from his time as a baseball coach, including the time he had to throw a mom out of the game. The guys discuss Luke’s obvious admiration for John the Baptist in how Luke writes about him, as well as the difference between John the Baptist and other prophets. Jase supposes people ne...