Unashamed with the Robertson Family

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—straight out of a sci-fi movie. Jase turns to John 14 to show why context matters when reading translations of ancient biblical texts. In this episode: John 14; John 16, verses 7–11; Ephesians 2, verses 18–22; Hebrews 9, verses 23–24; Acts 1, verse 8; Acts 2, verses 1–41; Acts 22, verses 6–11; Acts 26, verses 14–18; John 3, verses 16–21; Galatians 2, verse 20; 1 Corinthians 6, verse 19; Genesis 3, verse 15 Chapters: 00:00–06:27 Miss Kay Has a Visitor & Compound Chaos 06:28–14:40 Is Heaven a Giant Sci-Fi Cube in Space? 14:41–21:45 WE Are God’s Household 21:46–30:13 Our Sins Will Be Exposed 30:14–40:05 Jase Asked The Perfect Question 50 Years Ago 40:06–56:26 Context Is Important In Bible Translation — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 goes to 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 families trust the Lord.  Chapters: 00:00–08:33 Changing Jase’s Mind About Changing Clothes 08:35–13:48 Al’s Hollywood Movie Cameo 13:49–21:03 Jase & Missy’s Disastrous Joint Speaking Event 21:03–34:34 Don’t Say No When God Says Yes 34:35–43:50 Hard Times Make Us Who We Are 43:40–59:56 Missy Reads Aloud at the Library of Congress — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 not good for man to be alone, and how marriage reflects the Trinity itself. In this episode: Genesis 1; Genesis 2; Genesis 3; Genesis 12; Romans 8, verses 19–23; John 4; Ephesians 1, verse 4; 2 Thessalonians 1, verses 8–10 Today's conversation is about lessons 1-2 of Genesis taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ More about Genesis: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work’s major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Join Professor Justin Jackson in this six-lecture course as he analyzes the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. “Unashamed” Episode 1154 is sponsored by: http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join us every Friday starting 8/29 for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00–11:53 Intro to the Book of Genesis 11:54–18:30 The Relationship Structure of God 18:31–29:06 It’s Not Good for Man to Be Alone 29:07–40:47 The Mercy of Banishment from Eden 40:48–52:43 Love Creates Life & Balance —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the spiritual health of the nation. In this episode: Genesis 6, verse 3; Psalm 90, verse 10; Genesis 14, verse 14; Genesis 21, verse 5; Proverbs 7; 2 Corinthians 10, verse 4 Chapters: 00:00–17:06 Generational Roundtable with John Luke & Christian 17:07–30:34 Jase Wins Olympic Frog-Catching Medal  30:35–45:00 Why Mentoring Is Important for Young Generations 45:00–58:10 Encouraging Men to Lead Their Families — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 had to do a double take before he even recognized him. See more incredible transformations by the PHD Weight Loss program at https://myphdweightloss.com! In this episode: Luke 15; John 14; 1 Peter 2; Acts 17; 1 Corinthians 3; 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 23–24; 2 Thessalonians 2, verses 13–14  Chapters: 00:00–15:18 Dumpster Diving Treasure Hunt 15:19–24:36 In My Father’s House, There’s a Place for Me 24:37–33:38 It’s Who You’re With, Not Where You’re At 33:39–40:38 Christianity’s Impact on the World 40:39–57:24 The Power of Life Change — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 without knowing it. The guys explore the gnostic belief that our flesh is inherently sinful, and why resurrection hope isn’t about escaping the body but God redeeming it. In this episode: Romans 1, verse 20; Acts 17; John 14, verse 2; John 14, verses 16-23; John 13, verse 3; Psalm 145, verses 17–20; John 5, verses 39–40; Romans 8, verse 8; Romans 8, verse 11; 1 Corinthians 6; Galatians 5, verses 19–24; Galatians 6, verse 14; 1 Thessalonians 5, verse 23; 1 John 5, verse 4 Chapters: 00:00–09:32 Young Jase Left Alone in the Woods 09:33–15:09 Phil & Missy Preaching on Mars Hill 15:10–23:50 How Far is God? 23:51–33:48 Our Flesh & Its Sinful Nature 33:49–41:57 Your Mind, Body & Soul Are ONE 41:58–54:54 Jesus Lives With Us & In Us — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 phrase “many rooms in my Father’s house” sends Zach into an existential spiral rooted in a childhood memory. In this episode: John 14; Hebrews 2, verses 14–18; John 10, verses 17–18; Luke 15; Luke 24; 1 Peter 3, verses 14–22; Acts 16; John 14, verse 6; John 17; Ephesians 2; John 2; Hebrews 3, verse 6; Galatians 4, verse 6 Chapters: 00:00–07:51 Reali-tease TV 07:52–19:03 Why Being Troubled Is Okay 19:04–29:37 We’ll Be Persecuted for Loving Jesus 29:38–42:25 A Mansion Just Over the Hilltop 42:26–51:20 Why Jesus Had to Leave Earth 51:20–59:45 The Meaning of “Home” in Heaven & Earth —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie, Uncle Si, and Jase spend a rowdy boys-only weekend filled with frogs, cards, and chaos while Missy is out of town. Jase makes a leap that supposedly ends his frog-hunting career, but he still manages to bring Miss Kay the perfect treat. Zach offers exercise tips to help injury-prone Jase that are not-so-politely ignored, and Al gets the guys back on track for John 13 and 14, where Jesus commands his followers to love one another and shows that being troubled is a natural part of the human condition. Chapters: 00:00–06:30 Jase’s Birthday Without Missy 06:31–14:36 The Frog Hunt That Ends Jase’s Career 14:37–18:52 Poker Chaos with Si and Willie 18:53–36:45 The New Command: Love One Another 36:46–46:25 What Does it Mean to be Troubled? 46:26–56:31 Jesus Shows Trouble is a Human Condition — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Genesis 1; John 13, verses 37–38; John 21; Romans 1, verses 20–25; Acts 1; Acts 2; Acts 10; Galatians 1 Chapters: 00:00-11:09 History of the Chicken 11:10-16:31 The Dinosaur Commander 16:32-29:12 Creation Shows a Creator 29:13-43:53 Peter’s Sin Struggle 43:54-56:59 Getting Your Gut Lined Out — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase finally tackles the classic “chicken or egg” question with a comic deep-dive and a rooster theory that points to Peter’s denial. Zach doesn’t mind when Jase gets on a roll with catchy new merchandise designs and waxes poetic about the glories of frog hunting. The guys contrast Judas’ despair with Peter’s repentance and share their plans for a long-lost Duck Commander tradition that’s being revived in Phil’s honor. In this episode: Acts 10, verses 10–16; Luke 5; John 13, verses 31–38; John 14, verse 1; 2 Timothy 2, verses 15–26; Hebrews 9, verse 14; Hebrews 10, verse 22; 1 Peter 3, verse 21; Colossians 1, verses 21–22; Romans 5, verses 8–10 —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices