Phil cracks the guys up describing his struggles with time zones, daylight savings time, clocks, watches, and all things related to timekeeping. Phil is missing just one letter from his encyclopedia collection, and Zach has some good news about the award for this award-winning podcast. The guys talk about humbling ourselves before the Father and the importance of humility in prayer and attitude. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 9-14; 1 John 1, verse 5; 1 John 2, verse 3; John 8, verses 44-47 — L...
Nov 16, 2023•57 min
Jase feels the urge to write an explosive new book about the kingdom of Jesus with Zach, though their conflicting styles may result in a big mess. Phil causes a stir onstage at church and does some good old-fashioned research since he doesn’t utilize the internet. The guys discuss the nature of Christianity and how living a faithful life is good, though difficult, here on earth. Zach reiterates advice on how to live in the atomic age without fear. In this episode: Colossians 1, verses 11-12; Heb...
Nov 15, 2023•57 min
Phil reveals the prayer he prayed for a long time before it was answered in a way he never expected, and Jase inspires a young man to work harder. Zach’s influence has Jase sprinkling fancy words into his teaching, and the guys try to wrap their heads around God’s existence outside of time and what it means for our short lives. In this episode: Psalm 102; Psalm 110; 1 John 5, verses 13-15 Own "The Blind" on digital TODAY & watch instantly: https://theblindmovie.com/watch — Learn more about y...
Nov 13, 2023•57 min
After many weird forays into his own mind, Jase finally comes up with a movie idea that just might work! Zach gets roasted by Willie and Jase separately, and Jase reveals a time he was stunned into silence by his son’s rebuke. The guys explore the idea of God as a father figure and the family design that he built for humanity. Then they look at prayer and the purpose it serves in human lives, as well as the debate around the “right” way to pray. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 1-8; Luke 11, ver...
Nov 10, 2023•56 min
Now that his sons are grown and successful, Phil has no qualms about splitting a bill that he's been footing for their entire lives! Jase’s intensive Bible study lately leads him to step onto his kingdom soapbox when prodded by his buddy, and the guys explore the biblical “keys” given to Peter by Jesus. Jase reveals the most common thing he finds on treasure hunts, and it’s probably not the treasure you’d expect! In this episode: Luke 18, verse 1; Luke 11, verse 52; Matthew 13, verses 31-32; Act...
Nov 09, 2023•56 min
The guys explore the when, where, and who of Jesus’ kingdom on earth and in heaven. Jase is confident in his idea of what eternity will be, and the guys suppose that trying to literally discern the symbolic language of the Bible is a losing battle. Jase’s mind is blown by the concept of housing the Holy Spirit in his earthly body. In this episode: Luke 17, verses 20-37; 1 Corinthians 12, verse 13; Ephesians 2, verses 19-20; Isaiah 28, verse 16; Acts 7, verses 51-53 — Learn more about your ad cho...
Nov 08, 2023•57 min
Jase has returned from recent travels with fresh stories of his own feats of derring-do, though for all his efforts, he’s rebuffed by airline staff and deemed by Phil to be an unfavorable travel companion. Zach is saved by an "Unashamed" fan in the middle of nowhere, and the guys get into a fiery discussion about the “third temple” and the coming of the Lord. The guys delve into the rich history of those who’ve divined the end of days and what scripture has to say about the once and future kingd...
Nov 06, 2023•57 min
Phil and the guys are joined by someone whom they’ve inspired to speak out about Jesus: country singer, songwriter, and internet sensation Buddy Brown and his wife, Bootsy. Phil cracks wise about his reputation for bucking the dress code wherever he goes, and Al draws a line between the Robertson family as seen in “The Blind” and the Robertson family of today. Buddy encourages the next generation to stand up for faith and backwoods wisdom. The guys, Buddy, and Bootsy lament the way that modern e...
Nov 03, 2023•56 min
Sadie and Christian Huff join the guys to talk about their new book, “How to Put Love First,” their lives as parents, and where God is leading them these days. The guys and Sadie recall what they learned from the chaotic energy of the “Duck Dynasty” era, and Sadie admits that the day she decided to marry Christian was the same day she’d decided to dump him altogether! Christian is in the midst of learning a new skill set that the Robertson family is ready and willing to teach him. See the rest o...
Nov 02, 2023•59 min
Jase’s adventures in Maryland take a turn for the weird as Jep’s fall down the stairs results in a UFO sighting. Al gets taken back to his childhood, where he and Jase accuse Willie of being the bed-wetter of their trio. Lisa Robertson joins the guys in talking to special guest Michael Seifert about his solution for people who don’t want to spend money with big corporations that shun conservative beliefs. Shop your values locally and online with Public Square at https://publicsq.com, and check o...
Nov 01, 2023•56 min
Phil addresses a question that has been posed by many “Unashamed” fans but never before answered, and Jase gets put in the hot seat over his antisocial characteristics. Phil and Jase discuss the bounty of “flying protein” at an undisclosed location and their pride in youngest brother Jep’s hunting performance. The guys examine the religious debate about exactly when and where the kingdom of God is coming, and Al lays out three essential things Jesus teaches his disciples in Luke. In this episode...
Oct 30, 2023•56 min
Phil’s lease of a bar back in the 1970s relates easily to the guys’ study of how people rationalize their sins and are twisted to Satan’s purpose. Phil expounds upon the pedigree of Jesus, and Al clarifies a little more about faith the size of a mustard seed. The guys explore the concepts of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration as laid out by Jesus. In this episode: Luke 17, verses 1-19; Mark 11, verse 25; Hebrews 12; Romans 12, verse 19 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Oct 27, 2023•57 min
Phil baptizes a mother and daughter who have spent their lives on picket lines as activists, and Jase gets dissed in person by someone who’s definitely not a fan. The guys use biblical clues from the story about the rich man and Lazarus to guess at the nature of heaven and hell. They also hazard a guess as to the powers Jesus’ resurrected body possessed, and Jase discovers a literal hell on earth. In this episode: Luke 16, verses 19-31; 2 Thessalonians, verse 7; Isaiah 52 & 53; Revelation 21...
Oct 26, 2023•56 min
Jase’s participation in the Mighty Oaks Gala has him buzzing with appreciation for America’s military veterans, though the “after-party” didn’t quite go as planned! Uncle Si apparently hid some classified information so well that even he couldn’t find it again, and Phil reckons the government wants nothing to do with Jesus. The guys discuss the plan for eternity and why it’s so hard for mankind to wrap their heads around eternity and heaven. In this episode: Luke 16, verses 19-31 — Learn more ab...
Oct 25, 2023•56 min
Phil’s solo journey across multiple parishes with absolutely zero information about his destination is the stuff of a legend that only Phil can pull off. Jase struggles to explain the meaning of the word “woke” to Phil, and the guys discuss the greatest injustice that ever happened. Jase unveils his theory about the “parable” of the rich man and Lazarus, and the text reveals a window into both heaven and hell. In this episode: Luke 16, verses 19-31; Philippians 3, verses 19-21; Philippians 4, ve...
Oct 23, 2023•59 min
Phil quizzes Siri to see if she knows more than her cousin Alexa, and Jase discovers Miss Kay’s twin in Mississippi. The guys try to decide if keeping recipes to yourself is acceptable in the eyes of Jesus and have an illuminating biblical discussion about marriage, divorce, adultery, and forgiveness. They cover the context of the marriage commands delivered by Jesus in Luke 16, as well as how that context translates to our actions in the modern world. In this episode: Luke 16, verses 16-18; Mat...
Oct 20, 2023•59 min
Jase’s thoughts on the mythical Bigfoot shift a little when he beholds Willie’s eerie resemblance to the famous creature. The debate rages on over other creatures in the Louisiana swamps, but Si has surrounded himself with a crew of believers. The guys recall their first encounters with "Unashamed” contributor Larry Bowles and explore the difficult concept of money and wealth as a follower of Jesus. In this episode: Luke 16, verses 1-14; Matthew 5, verses 17-20 & 31; James 1, verses 7-8 — Le...
Oct 19, 2023•56 min
Phil recalls a scene from “The Blind” that features one of the last conversations he ever had with his old drinking buddy Big Al Bolen before his death, and Jase enjoys making the religious people squirm with a certain parable about money. The parable leads the guys to a discussion on earthly riches versus heavenly ones, and where the Pharisees in Jesus’ day went wrong in their hearts. In this episode: Luke 16, verses 1-18 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2023•59 min
Jase offers a glowing report from the Mia Moo Foundation Family Weekend, where the charity he, Missy, and Mia started welcomes families with children suffering from craniofacial complications. Phil and Al recall their own moving experiences welcoming home wounded soldiers and their families, and the guys tackle the difficult subject of why bad things happen to good people. Jase gives some advice on finding joy in spite of suffering and gets emotional as he recalls Mia’s singing performance over ...
Oct 16, 2023•57 min
Phil’s friend Jersey Joe has mastered the art of making blue-winged teal edible, and the guys are salivating over the recipe. Jase casts some doubts on claims made in the duck blind this season, so he puts on his super sleuth hat to find out who did what. The guys delve into the story of not one, but two prodigal sons. Plus, when we spend time with people, does that mean we endorse their bad habits or sinful lifestyles? In this episode: Luke 15; Luke 16, verse 18 — Learn more about your ad choic...
Oct 13, 2023•57 min
Jase reveals the impact of a skill he learned at Granny and Pa’s knees. From card games to dominoes to church softball games, Jase has left tears and near-fights in his wake! Phil once played softball for the church league and used his NFL-caliber arm, to the awe of spectators. The guys camp out in Luke 15 to discuss the characters of three different parables and how each of us can identify with nearly every one of them in some way. Jase proposes that Jesus isn’t a trash-talker, but he is a trut...
Oct 12, 2023•57 min
Jase is fired up over his new toy, though the reason for it isn’t so flattering. Phil recalls his trip to New Zealand where his Gospel preaching didn’t appear to go so well at first. The guys discuss the parable of the prodigal son, though most people miss the lessons to be learned from the older brother. Jase ponders why Jesus was comfortable in the presence of outcasts and why the Pharisees weren’t. In this episode: Luke 15; Galatians 2, verse 20; Galatians 3, verses 26–27 — Learn more about y...
Oct 11, 2023•57 min
Phil sticks to federal hunting laws but thinks the federal government could do with a bit of grace for the common man. Jase gets weeded out of a hunt on his own land by his own brother. The guys discuss the intricacies of the politics of land ownership and hunting with family on that land. The guys also examine a pretty tense dinner party that Jesus attended, where he once again outfoxed the Pharisees trying to kill him. In this episode: Luke 14, verses 1–35 — Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Oct 09, 2023•57 min
Uncle Si and his assistant Phillip McMillan have some wild tales to tell! Phil has forgotten most of them, even though he was there. Jase reveals the reason he and Si “don’t get along,” and Si recalls the darkness he fell into while in Vietnam. The guys explore exactly when Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem started, and it’s not what you think. Al proposes that the Pharisees were suffering from a deeper condition than just hatred of Jesus. In this episode: Luke 14, verses 1–35 https://apple.co/theblin...
Oct 06, 2023•57 min
Jase recalls a time when the careless actions of a “Duck Dynasty” crew member left Willie bleeding on the floor. Jase relives the time he was credibly threatened with death in response to sharing the Gospel, and the guys discuss Jesus’ reaction to King Herod during his travel to Jerusalem. Phil ponders the meaning of death for Christians, since they’ll all be raised again. In this episode: Luke 13, verses 22–35; Hebrews 2, verse 1 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 05, 2023•57 min
After a week and a half of waiting, a good hunt results in Phil breaking out in song. Jase is outraged when he’s robbed of a delicious treat by a camera crew, though there is an opportunity for growth in the situation. The guys examine the concept of Jesus being the “narrow gate” into the kingdom of Heaven and how the ancients would have perceived it differently than modern people. Plus, does heaven’s exclusivity amount to bigotry? In this episode: Luke 13, verses 22–35; Matthew 7, verses 13–14,...
Oct 04, 2023•56 min
Zach brings in some fresh news about the performance of “The Blind” during its opening weekend, and Phil is stunned! Hollywood might not understand what it’s all about, but the American people do. Phil, Jase, and Al describe their memories of Phil’s baptism. Jase goes rabid at a junior high girls’ volleyball game, and the guys discuss reconciliation and the power that redemption stories have in the lives of people. In this episode: 2 Corinthians 5, verses 14–20; Romans 1, verse 16 — Learn more a...
Oct 02, 2023•57 min
Miss Kay reveals one small detail that “The Blind” got wrong, though no one but her knew it. The guys and Miss Kay explore the concept of the Sabbath and why resting your body and resting in the Lord are both important to your spirituality. Miss Kay gives sage advice to people who may be having a hard time or find themselves in a situation as she did 50 years ago. In this episode: Luke 13, verses 10–17; Ephesians 2, verses 4–9; Hebrews 4, verses 9–11 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Sep 29, 2023•56 min
A never-before-told story from the set of “The Blind” movie illustrates the power of Phil’s conversion scene to everyone there, especially the actor playing Phil. The guys muse over the power of God to use any story and any life for His glory, as well as the role that humans play in sharing those stories. The guys also study the text from Luke about a woman healed on the Sabbath, while highlighting the difference between righteousness and self-righteousness. In this episode: Luke 13, verses 10-1...
Sep 28, 2023•57 min
Jase dreams of an epic, if peculiar, movie idea straight from the Bible, but Phil doesn’t quite get on board. Lieutenant Colonel Allen West joins the guys to discuss the problems facing our nation currently and what can be done to fix them. Jase recalls a time that he baptized a person who grew up in a racist home, and Lt. Col. West and the guys agree that the kingdom of God includes people from all walks of life. In this episode: Romans 8, verse 1; Romans 8, verse 10; Proverbs 22, verse 6 — Lea...
Sep 27, 2023•56 min
