Phil isn’t sure who Taylor Swift is or what she has to do with ‘The Blind’ but there’s a surprising connection to be made. Jase recalls the time he ran into her backstage and their eccentric conversation. The guys and regular guest Larry Bowles discuss the words “metamorphosis” and “exodus” as they apply to texts in the New Testament. Plus, Jase’s dream leads to an idea for a spiritual zombie movie? In this episode: 2 Corinthians 3, verse 18; 2 Corinthians 5, verses 17–21; Hebrews 10, verse 14 h...
Sep 25, 2023•56 min
Jase is inspired by Al’s trip to Wyoming to figure out what to do during a bear encounter, while Phil and his butler become literal cowboys out of necessity. Jase reveals the ultimatum he was issued by Missy during their first few dates, which resulted in his reluctant viewing of a classic musical. The guys discuss the idea that bad things can happen to good people and it doesn’t always mean they’re being punished or tested. In this episode: Luke 12, verses 49–59, Psalm 5; Hebrews 10, verse 14 —...
Sep 22, 2023•57 min
Phil is raring to go as he jumps right out of the gate with some Scripture concerning how people should treat one another. Jase has never heard of the '90s alternative band Counting Crows, but he HAS had a mic drop moment during a political argument recently. The guys discuss the misconceptions surrounding the kingdom of God and when and where it will be. They explore how to be good stewards of our time on earth while waiting for heaven. In this episode: Luke 12, verses 49–59; Luke 9, verses 23–...
Sep 21, 2023•57 min
Uncle Si has a confrontation with a transient New Yorker over whether to give him dinner or drug money, while his assistant Phillip McMillan relives the glory days of his and Jase’s youth. Phil can’t quite understand the scope of their shenanigans, but Si gets fired up to preach about the Holy Spirit, Phil’s conversion, and the ways we communicate with God. In this episode: Philippians 1; 1 Corinthians 2, verses 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 13 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Sep 20, 2023•58 min
Phil meets a lady from Japan who has been on a long journey seeking God and comes all the way to West Monroe to thank Phil for his books. Jase is convicted by his recent study of Jesus’ point of view about greed, which leads him to a valiant grocery store effort that ultimately didn’t pay off. The guys shift from studying the vice of greed to studying the virtue of watchfulness, willingness, and trust in God for all things, including financial and material burdens. Listen and subscribe to "The B...
Sep 18, 2023•56 min
Jase feels a little insecure about his workout routine (or lack thereof) when fitness guru and podcaster Christian Huff makes his “Unashamed” appearance. Phil gives a biblical warning about being greedy, especially when it comes to the Lord. The guys discuss why greed is different from other sins and how to steward our blessings responsibly and without worry. Listen to, rate, and review The Blind Movie Podcast: http://apple.co/theblind Listen to "The 4:8 Men Podcast" with Christian Huff: https:/...
Sep 15, 2023•58 min
Mia Robertson updates the guys about her recovery from surgery and her foundation, Mia Moo, which benefits families of children with craniofacial difficulties. Her brave and positive spirit shines through as she talks about college and her dreams for the future. Also, Jase’s lifetime best friend, Blake Gaston, tells some tales of young Jase and the impact the Robertsons have had on his life and family. In this episode: Hebrews 10, verse 14 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Sep 14, 2023•58 min
A recent dove hunt had Jase up in arms with lawmaking bureaucrats who know nothing about hunting! The guys take on the difficult subject of money as it relates to Christian life, while Jase discovers a certain social media account dedicated to the footwear of prominent pastors. The guys also discuss inheritance, bitterness and greed, and the many ways a person can be greedy. In this episode: Luke 12, verses 13-48; 1 Corinthians 9, verses 10-13 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Sep 13, 2023•56 min
Jersey Joe Congemi, a former New Jersey fire chief and Phil’s close friend, recalls his experience on September 11, 2001, during the deadly attack on New York’s World Trade Center towers. The guys are amazed by his experiences and the story of how Joe came to be a Christian and a resident of West Monroe. The guys and Joe give thanks and praise to all veterans, military, and first responders. Also, Jase gives an update on Mia’s recovery from her recent surgery. In this episode: Isaiah 41, verse 1...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jase relates a tale of woe and triumph from his recent adventures in babysitting, when he sacrificed his manly image to make his granddaughter laugh. Al has a run-in with some modern-day hippies who aren’t that different from their historical counterparts. Phil and the guys explore the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the role of responsible eldership in the church. Jase recalls a time he called out a preacher for inappropriately spending his time with unmarried women. In this episode: Luke 12, ve...
Sep 08, 2023•58 min
Phil is reminded of the time he faced down some deadly droppings when Jase mentions his encounters with majestic American symbols like the bison and bald eagle. The guys remember the difficulty Phil had when first starting out selling duck calls, especially from the duck call industry itself. Jase and Al guess how Jesus was able to speak to crowds of ten thousand without a microphone, and the guys cover the “Woes of the Pharisees” section of Luke. In this episode: Luke 11, verses 45–52; Luke 18,...
Sep 07, 2023•55 min
Recalling Jase’s birth prompts Phil to salute women everywhere for their toughness. Jase has some thoughts about the “Barbie” movie, and a discussion about the grocery store leads Jase and Al to some self-realization. The guys and guest Kyle Thompson of the “Undaunted.Life” podcast discuss the relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees, legalism in the modern church, and why Jesus didn’t wash his hands. In this episode: Luke 11, verses 37–54; Romans 1, verses 16–17; Exodus 19, verses 3–6 — Lea...
Sep 06, 2023•57 min
Jase turns another year older, but his heart is heavy after someone he knows suffers an extreme hardship. Phil, Al, and Kyle Thompson of the "Undaunted.Life" podcast offer encouragement to Jase in this tough situation and explore the ways that Christians grieve differently from non-believers. Al points out other interesting events that share Jase’s birthday, and Kyle assures us that the Gospel is powerful enough by itself without any modern adornment. In this episode: Psalm 88; Luke 11, verses 3...
Sep 04, 2023•57 min
Jase compares his childhood to the show “Survivor” and wonders where his prize money is! Jase gets creative on how a movie about Jonah and the whale could be dramatically filmed, and the guys examine the similarities between the stories of Jesus and Jonah. Al urges Christians not to get so caught up in creature comforts that we forget the mission God has called us to do. In this episode: Jonah 1–4; Luke 11, verses 29–36; 1 Kings 10; 2 Corinthians 3, verses 13–18 — Learn more about your ad choice...
Sep 01, 2023•57 min
The guys are in the “dog days” of summer with several questionable pooch interactions, and Jase manages to turn his booth at a trade show into a church service. The guys discuss the Pharisaical persecution of Jesus over his ability to cast out demons. Phil explores the meaning of the word “perfection,” and Jase supposes Jesus is truly the Great Physician — able to diagnose and cure the source and symptoms of our ailments. In this episode: Luke 11, verses 14–28; Exodus 8, verses 17–19 — Learn mor...
Aug 31, 2023•57 min
Phil’s daughter, Phyllis, reveals that she always knew she was different and that she immediately knew Phil was her dad the first time she saw him. Jase just can’t wait to give his “perfect” coffee recipe, which he thinks is far superior to Phil’s. Phyllis gives advice to people who are in humble circumstances on how to turn generational curses into blessings. Jase, Al, and Zach explain how their relationships with Phil deepened after his conversion and then their own. Go back and hear Phyllis’ ...
Aug 30, 2023•56 min
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 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Aug 28, 2023•58 min
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...
Aug 25, 2023•58 min
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...
Aug 24, 2023•57 min
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 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Aug 23, 2023•56 min
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 — Learn more about your ad c...
Aug 21, 2023•56 min
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...
Aug 18, 2023•56 min
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...
Aug 17, 2023•57 min
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 ...
Aug 16, 2023•58 min
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...
Aug 14, 2023•56 min
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...
Aug 11, 2023•58 min
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;...
Aug 10, 2023•58 min
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...
Aug 09, 2023•57 min
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...
Aug 07, 2023•58 min
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 ...
Aug 04, 2023•57 min
