Phil spends a surprisingly successful morning with his own versions of Larry, Moe, and Curly. Jase is floored by the name of Phil’s new book because he thought Phil was joking about its name the entire time, and the “breaking news” sound button gets a real workout. The guys dive into the betrayal by and brutal death of Judas Iscariot and Jesus’ prior knowledge that they would occur. In this episode: Luke 22, verses 1-6; Matthew 27, verses 1-10; Acts 1, verse 18 — Learn more about your ad choices...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min
Phil has a very specific list of gifts he likes to be given, and Al hits the mark on nearly all of them this year. Jase is inspired by a new virtual reality workout to suggest his own redneck version, and he prepares to head out to Los Angeles for a very special movie premiere. The guys examine the apocalyptic language of Luke 21 and how it ended up relating to multiple events in history. Plus, was Jesus the last prophet? In this episode: Luke 21, verses 5-38 — Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Jan 12, 2024•57 min
Phil decides to issue a fiery mini-sermon in lieu of team-building exercises, and Jase’s harebrained idea puts a teen at risk in the woods. The Robertsons don’t take too well to being called “dysfunctional,” and Jase finds and tries a weird way to combat sinus issues. The guys use various biblical sources to answer the question of how we know Jesus truly is who he says he is. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 36-49; Acts 2, verses 36-39; Psalm 149, verses 6-9; John 2, verses 18-22; 1 Kings 8, ver...
Jan 11, 2024•59 min
Phil can’t help but be amused and exasperated by young Uncle Si’s wacky antics back in the day, and Missy and Jase capture a moment with four generations of Silases. Al and Zach were witnesses to the “true religion” described in Luke, and the guys stress the importance of practicing generosity in your own personal life, in addition to going through a church or organization. In this episode: Luke 21, verses 1-5; Isaiah 2, verses 1-3; Revelation 21 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Jan 10, 2024•59 min
Phil’s current preoccupation with time leads him to show off his singing voice, and Jase won an unusual prize that he’s since put to excellent use. Phil has a recommendation for those who can’t step away from the card table, and the guys discuss their clear preference for cast iron cookware. The guys explore the idea of temples, tabernacles, and our own way of dwelling with God. Jase also examines the way the Jewish power structure treated widows and orphans. In this episode: Luke 21, verses 1-5...
Jan 08, 2024•58 min
Phil and Miss Kay are finally passing the torch of their traditions to the younger Robertson generations, who are happy to take up the mantle! Jase gets a lesson in tactfulness from all the shopping that Missy does during the holidays, though Jase just gets his family the same gift for every occasion. The guys consider the example that Jesus sets of “true religion” by helping the poor, dirty, and sick rather than giving the superficial show of faith that the Jewish leaders of his day presented. ...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min
A family wedding moves Phil to reminisce about the passage of time and the beauty of being the spiritual leader of a very large family of believers. Jase met many of his new family members over the holiday season and wishes they’d wear identification so he would know who everyone belongs to! The guys look at scripture through the lens of God’s presence and connection with his children as a being outside of time who still upholds personal relationships. In this episode: Luke 20, verses 36-47; Heb...
Jan 04, 2024•57 min
Phil gives an update on the puppies of his beloved late hunting dog, Blue, and Jase finally figures out why his parents give every new dog the same name as the old one. The guys discuss the biblical clues about what the afterlife will be like, including the controversial topics of our recreated bodies and marriages and pets in heaven. In this episode: Luke 20, verses 27-40; Acts 17, verses 24-28, 31-32; Matthew 22, verse 28; Deuteronomy 25, verses 5-6 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Jan 03, 2024•57 min
Phil and Jase both break their streak of staying upright in the mud within a week of each other, and Jase encounters some wild sights out in the country where he hunts. Jase gives a rare demonstration of his duck-calling abilities, and the guys offer comfort for people who may be experiencing “rapture anxiety.” In this episode: 1 Thessalonians 4, verses 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 6-11 https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! Own "The Blind: The True St...
Dec 29, 2023•57 min
Phil recognizes that believing in Jesus will make you really unpopular, something he has learned firsthand over the past several years. The guys dive into the power structure of Israel during Jesus’ time and its similarities to the power structures of the modern world. Jase and Zach reckon that we all have a little bit of pharisaical tendencies sometimes and that Jesus was at the forefront of many social issues we still suffer from today. In this episode: Luke 20, verses 1-28; Luke 6, verses 20-...
Dec 28, 2023•56 min
Phil is inspired by his own sermon and challenges Christians to do something that is often forgotten about today. Jase nearly gets turned into pulp on the interstate, and Miss Kay’s tears are flowing over something that Jase recently did. The guys go over a little of the history between the Romans and the Jewish people during Jesus’ era and discuss how power looks different on earth than in heaven. In this episode: Luke 20, verses 1-21, 38 https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirt...
Dec 27, 2023•57 min
There’s an upsetting trend that’s swept the guys’ duck-hunting crew, and Phil and Jase are over it. Jase goes to the mat with science over the significance of a donkey’s markings, and Phil learns something “new” about the subject. The guys contemplate the human need to create our own plans for our lives and our tendency to be upset when God doesn’t abide by them. Al feels reassured by the fact that even the greatest heroes of the Bible still had moments when they needed clarity. In this episode:...
Dec 22, 2023•57 min
Jase struggles with an illness as a result of his love of babies, and Phil wants nothing to do with it. Al had a chance to get up close and personal with a centuries-old symbol of power in Europe. The guys dive deeply into the symbolism associated with Jesus’ entrance into the city of Jerusalem on the back of a lowly donkey and what it means in relation to the prophecies surrounding Jesus. In this episode: Luke 19, verses 28-44; Zechariah 9, verse 9; Psalm 118; Numbers 24, verse 15; Genesis 49, ...
Dec 21, 2023•57 min
Phil seems confused about how to react to John Crist, comedian and host of the “Net Positive” podcast, when they sit down to talk about the intersection of humor and Christianity. The guys and John discuss the difficulties of making jokes in a Christian community and how comedy works in this day and age. John and Jase manage to crack each other up over people choosing poorly when it comes to biblical names and the reputation of the Robertson family in the Amish community. — Learn more about your...
Dec 20, 2023•57 min
Phil takes advantage of a new studio feature when it comes to “breaking news,” even though Jase disagrees with that term. Jase and Missy’s unique way to unwind brings him to a revelation, and Phil’s misunderstanding of the telephone has Jase wondering if he needs a new tattoo on his posterior. The guys explore the meaning of the word “temple” as it applied to God’s presence in antiquity until modern times. In this episode: Luke 19, verses 11-27; 2 Samuel 7, verses 1-16; Acts 2, verses 42-47; Luk...
Dec 18, 2023•57 min
Jase helps Missy warm up with a simple trick! Phil and Jase are amazed by what they saw in the duck blind this season and may not ever see again. Al sees something all over Europe that would be of real interest to Phil, and the guys examine the importance of recognizing Jesus as Lord during both ancient and modern times. In this episode: Luke 19; Matthew 25, verses 14-30 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023•59 min
Jase retells his experience with a truly weird, unsolved mystery about a barn gathering he happened upon in the woods in a foreign country. Phil gets a whole new setup for recording, and he wastes no time putting it to good use with some powerful preaching about the when and where of Jesus’ prophesied kingdom. The guys discuss the often misunderstood text from Luke 19 and how Jesus had to destroy the old system of salvation to build a new one. In this episode: Luke 19; Luke 22, verses 14-17; Luk...
Dec 14, 2023•57 min
Jase is very upset about a potential new rule that would severely hinder a cause that's near to his heart. Phil has a pretty good idea what led to his brother-in-law's recent honeymoon health scare. Al visits a concentration camp in Europe, a grim reminder that evil truly does exist in the modern world. Phil is amused by Jase’s list of “kings,” and the guys discuss the kingship aspect of Jesus and why America seems to struggle with the concept. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 31-34; John 18, ve...
Dec 13, 2023•57 min
Jase tries to save face by reiterating his emotional struggle over Mia’s health journey on Sadie Robertson Huff’s podcast, and Phil can’t help but be impressed by his strong, amazing granddaughters. Al recounts portions of his trip overseas, and the guys contemplate the importance of Jesus’ breaking bread with followers after his resurrection. In this episode: Acts 1, verse 3; Acts 10, verses 39-41; Luke 24, verses 36-43; Revelation 3, verse 20 https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, ...
Dec 11, 2023•57 min
Guest Trent Langhofer, clinical director of counseling at Colorado Christian University, relates his own amazing story going from living on the streets as a hard-core drug user to being one of the foremost Christian counselors in the field. Jase reveals how Trent helped Mia through a traumatic time in her life and helped her develop the drive to start her own charity as a teenager. Phil explains how he’s able to live a life of peace after so much trauma earlier in his life. https://philmerch.com...
Dec 08, 2023•56 min
Phil and the guys agree that there’s one thing every couple should avoid, and it’s advice they’ve all lived by their entire lives. Jase can’t believe how much food his houseguests have consumed during their stay. Guest Dr. Trent Langhofer of Colorado Christian University and personal friend of the Robertson family gives insight into how Jesus is the perfect answer for anyone who suffers from trauma, pain, or addiction. — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2023•57 min
The guys look forward to their holiday plans while reliving some of the famous past failures. Jase and Missy’s life begins to look like a Hallmark movie, while Zach is still having to introduce himself at family gatherings. Phil once traumatized Missy in the kitchen, but she’s trying to overcome it this year! The guys delve into the story of Zacchaeus and how Jesus was able to reach him in a way no one else could have. Jase reckons Zacchaeus is the victim of the most offensive children’s Bible s...
Dec 06, 2023•55 min
Jase’s duck blind behavior manages to get under the skin of nearly everyone, and Phil can’t believe the amazing back-to-back weddings in their family! The guys discuss Christianity as a lifestyle rather than a single decision and how grace isn’t an excuse to continue in sin. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 18-29 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•56 min
Jase instigates a neighborhood revolt against Willie’s newest pond policy, and Phil gets in good with a game warden over an illegal but delicious catch. Jase’s cleaning fairies make a joke that he definitely didn’t see coming! The guys explore the concept of surrendering earthly power to Jesus and his fulfillment of prophecy on the road to Jerusalem. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 31-42; 2 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 23, verses 4-6; Mark 10, verses 17-31 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Dec 01, 2023•57 min
Jase returns from the Patriot Awards with fresh (mostly true) stories, and Al has a welcome-home gift waiting for him and Phil. Uncle Si has returned to the duck blind this season, but Jase isn’t sure he missed him while he was gone. Missy forces Jase to wear an article of clothing he doesn’t agree with. The guys tackle the tough subject of giving, generosity, and what the Bible does and does NOT say on the subject. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 1-14; Luke 14, verse 25 Own "The Blind: The Tru...
Nov 30, 2023•57 min
John Cooper, author, podcaster, and singer from the Christian rock band Skillet, finds common ground with Phil when it comes to being an ambassador for Jesus wherever your mission field is. John shares his journey to Christ, how the current culture is damaging and dangerous to future generations, and what we can do to change it now. Al gets Phil reminiscing about his greatest achievements on the river and in the woods. Get your copy of John's book "Wimpy, Weak and Woke" wherever books are sold. ...
Nov 29, 2023•57 min
It’s Phil and Si against the world, as Si jumps to defend Phil against those who judge Phil based on the past that he’s repented from. Phillip and Al crack up at a brotherly ribbing that Phil gives his little brother, and Si’s preaching supposedly puts the atheists on strike in the streets of NYC. Si backs down from a wrestling match with a young girl, and the guys further discuss the parable of the rich young ruler in Luke 18. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 18-30; Hebrews 11, verse 6; Romans ...
Nov 27, 2023•56 min
Miss Kay and Lisa Robertson give up the goods on how the Robertson family behaves during holiday festivities, and Phil looks to pass down his duck dressing recipe to the next generation. The guys, Miss Kay, and Lisa discuss the warning the Bible gives to those who would harm children and how differently strangers treat each other now than in the past. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 15-17; Matthew 18, verse 10 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023•57 min
Christian actor, director, and author Kirk Cameron bonds with Phil over their graying beards, their love of Jesus, and willingness to stand on the front lines of Christianity. Kirk reveals the unlikely way that he became a Christian and shares how he is creating alternatives to the inappropriate children’s books that seem to be popular in schools. Phil, Al, and Kirk discuss how to live a godly life in a time when it’s looked down upon in popular culture. See all the projects Kirk is working on a...
Nov 20, 2023•57 min
Phil gets on his soapbox about a certain technology overtaking today’s youth as Jase attempts to point out the pros rather than the cons. Phil gets a new landline from an unlikely source, and the guys issue a stern warning to parents about cell phone use for themselves and their kids. The guys discuss how to approach the Kingdom with a childlike mindset, full of trust and wonder. In this episode: Luke 18, verses 15-17 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2023•56 min
