Episodes

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...

The guys recall their brief stint as crawfisherman and how they ate great food, but ultimately ended up with blood poisoning! Jase and Al remind Phil of all the interesting crawfish recipes they developed during that time, which leads Jase to reveal something he does at dinnertime to impress Missy. The guys discuss the doubts suffered by John the Baptist while he was in prison awaiting death and whether those doubts were valid or appropriate. In this episode: Luke 7, verses 18-35; Matthew 11, ve...

The guys expose the bad phone habits of all the Robertsons, and Jase is shocked that he’s been doing it wrong his entire life. Phil finally has his first telephone call with Missy after 30 years of being her father-in-law. Zach and Al found ways to work around their family’s quirky phone behavior long ago. The guys compare the focus points of John the Baptist’s preaching to those of Jesus’ preaching and examine the anointing woman story in Luke 7. Jase and Al point out the customs of the day and...

Phil’s got some new next-door neighbors, but he has to tread very carefully since they’re newlyweds! Jep, however, doesn’t tread carefully with them and makes a big mistake right off the bat. Jase had an unusual creature encounter in his own back yard and gives updates about the Faith, Family & Freedom day he and Missy recently hosted. Jep’s colleague and guest, Brad Van Stavern of All God’s Children International, joins the guys to talk about the importance of fulfilling Jesus’ call to care for...

Jase is in the hot seat with his buddies and his wife after giving some well-intentioned but unwise advice. Amazingly, Jesus gave the same advice in Luke 7, but with much better results. Phil and Al are impressed by the actress playing Miss Kay in "The Blind" and a particular trait she managed to capture in her performance. Jase is excited that Dallas Jenkins, creator of "The Chosen," might actually take his advice on a future movie project! The guys explore the significance of all the resurrect...

Jase thinks America’s downward spiral can be summed up by one interaction at a fast-food joint. The guys describe their own fast-food horror stories, and it’s evident that there’s only one place the Robertsons trust when it comes to drive-thru dining. The guys explore the importance of food during Jesus’ ministry and contemporary ministry. Al leads the discussion about the Roman centurion in Luke 7 and how the mindset of the Jewish clergy clouded their judgment about their country’s occupation b...

The guys can’t help telling tales about all the swamp creatures they love to eat, plus a new one that Jase was recently exposed to. Jase recalls a painful frog hunt that ended with him being physically ill, and Phil traces a duck back to a faraway place that Jase recently visited. The guys study a text from Luke about the pain and labor involved in producing good fruit, which leads to some fascinating real-life illustrations from their own pasts. Jase and Zach discuss the importance of building ...

Phil and the entire Robertson family finally got a preview of "The Blind," and it was an emotional experience for everyone! The guys are impressed and humbled by the far-reaching legacy of Phil’s conversion and how many people were brought to Christ because of it. Jase’s passionate support of his favorite college baseball team leads to an awkward situation at the Atlanta airport. The guys examine the story of Paul’s conversion and wonder what it must have been like for him to interact with the f...

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Uncle Si brings his tall tales to the studio, including a recent police interaction at one o’clock in the morning! Phil also had a late-night encounter with a police officer that night and nearly scared a store clerk to death! Jase reveals the one thing that would send him and Si running from a poker game. Since Si loves Al’s preaching so much, Al decides to include his sermon “Liars, Lords & Lustful Losers” for the listening pleasure of Unashamed Nation. In this episode: 2 Peter 2; Romans 1, ve...

Al’s list of professions that no longer exist leads Jase to tell a private but appalling story about the last time he encountered leeches. Even Missy was out on that one! Phil reckons that one thing gets stolen from him more than anything else, though after studying Jesus’ reaction to injustice, Phil is trying to make the best of it. The guys study the response of Jesus to suffering persecution and injustice and how we should approach such a subject, even though it can be really difficult. In th...

The guys can’t help but continue the debate spurred by a previous guest about whether Jesus was the Son of God before he became human. It’s Al who drops a fancy new word on Jase this time! Phil points out some interesting messianic prophecy from the Old Testament, and the guys try to come up with illustrations that perfectly articulate their viewpoints on the omnipotence of God. In this episode: Romans 9, verses 4-5; Hebrews 2, verse 8; Isaiah 9, verse 6; 1 Corinthians 15, verse 25 https://netsu...

The rivalry between the guys and their favorite college sports teams heats up when the College World Series of baseball is on! It seems like all the critters in Louisiana have taken up residence at Phil’s house, so he and Miss Kay had to take some drastic measures. Jase confuses one of Zach’s big words with a kid’s cartoon that no one expected him to remember, and Larry Bowles gives a breakdown of God’s adoption process and the life of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. In this episode: Psalm 2, ver...

Jase returns from New York City with tales of the praise and abuse directed at him during his visit. The guys discuss further the meaning of the “blessings and woes” and how they are applied to real life scenarios. Jase deconstructs a recent sermon he gave to a rowdy bunch of Christians at his home church, which details the need for humility over pride in our walk with Jesus. Phil ponders the only thing worth waiting one thousand years for, and Zach drops a brain-twisting concept about the resto...

The dirt is flying, with Phil’s nephew Jon Gimber giving the lowdown on young Jase, Willie, and Al! The guys discuss Judy, Phil’s older sister, and how her legacy is a big part of the family history. Phil reminisces about their difficult childhood that made him into the man he is today. Jon, a leader in men’s ministry in North Monroe, and podcaster Chris Grainger of "The Lion Within Us" talk about the importance of training and community between Christian men. The guests give advice on how men c...