Phil and Jase are pleasantly surprised by their simpatico relationship with Pastor Joby Martin of the Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Jase admits that he and his good buddy Tim Tebow only have one thing in common, and Joby tells a few of the most entertaining stories from his new book. The guys emphasize the power of authenticity when speaking about Jesus, and you don’t have to go to preaching school to share Jesus effectively. Find out more about Joby’s ministry at https://www.joby...
Oct 03, 2024•57 min
Jase relays the final end of the controversial seatbelt ticket saga — with a twist no one expected! Phil is just glad he doesn’t have to hear about it any more, and Al makes a point for Jesus as the ultimate judge, jury, and public defender. The guys give a bird’s-eye view of Ephesians in summary, and a study of Colossians will be coming next! In this episode: 1 Timothy 2, verses 1-6 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2024•55 min
Al, Lisa, Zach, and their families get stranded by Hurricane Helene without power, water, or cell service, and the devastation is unimaginable. Phil and Jase are shocked by firsthand photos and scenes from Black Mountain and Swannanoa, North Carolina, and Phil prays for everyone who’s still dealing with the deadly storm’s fallout. Al and Zach spread the word on how to help the people affected by Helene get urgently needed supplies. In this episode: Acts 2, verses 42-47; Acts 4, verses 32-35; Jam...
Sep 30, 2024•57 min
Jase sneaks out in the middle of the night to pretend to be a ghost, all for the sake of his baby brother Jep. Phil poses a mysterious question about the apostle Paul, and Jase misses an important text from a friend that leaves him feeling guilty. The guys explore theological liberalism, which is the trend in which many of today’s churches have decided to ignore biblical teachings in favor of cultural trends and viewpoints. In this episode: Ephesians 6; 2 Corinthians 10, verse 5; 2 Corinthians 1...
Sep 27, 2024•59 min
Phil and Jase agree to avoid a major temptation, but the choice backfires on them in a comedy of errors. "No good deed goes unpunished," as they say! Phil finds another sign that his age is setting in, and the guys lay out the difference between the righteousness of God and the destructive characteristic of self-righteousness in mankind. Jase proposes a multifaceted theory for why the gospel is called the “gospel of peace.” In this episode: Ephesians 6; John 1 -- Learn more about your ad choices...
Sep 26, 2024•56 min
Phil dropped an unflinchingly truthful speech that put him off the guest list forever, and Jase finds that since he’s turned 50, he’s lost a body part that served an essential purpose. Zach and Al offer evidence that Satan believes his own lies and thinks he might actually win the battle against God someday. The guys summarize the characteristics of Satan, the Roman Empire, and the practical meaning of the pieces of the armor of God. In this episode: Ephesians 6; 1 Timothy 6, verses 14-16; 1 Cor...
Sep 25, 2024•59 min
Jase is baffled and frankly a little concerned by the way Northerners tell time, and Phil wades into a tricky topic with a degree of success among the ladies at a Bible study. Jase whiles away the hours in a duck blind inventing romantic tragedies for the animals he’s hunting and pranking Uncle Si. Jersey Joe insists that until one knows the love of Jesus, he can’t fully love others, and the guys pave the way for the upcoming discussion of the “armor of God” passages. In this episode: Ephesians ...
Sep 23, 2024•56 min
Zach traveled to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center with Willie and Uncle Si to speak to the prisoners about Jesus, but Willie got far more than he bargained for. Jase and Phil wonder if the circumstances surrounding the trip were part of a spiritual war, and the guys explore what the Bible has to say about the powers of Satan, angels, and demons. Jase refers to “The Silence of the Lambs” while digging into depictions of evil in our society. Check out https://www.godbehindbars.com to learn more a...
Sep 20, 2024•57 min
Jase’s use of the “crickets” button leads to a debate over the use of excessively simplified or complicated rhetoric when studying the Bible, and Phil becomes the referee. The guys point out all the instances of simplicity in the message of Jesus, as well as examples of deeper philosophical arguments within the text. Jase and Zach agree that Jesus belongs to everyone, whether they’re intelligent or illiterate. In this episode: Ephesians 6, verses 1-12; 1 Corinthians 1, verses 17-30; 1 Corinthian...
Sep 19, 2024•55 min
Phil and Miss Kay nearly miss out on their fall Sunday afternoon ritual thanks to confusing television programing, and Missy must balance between navigating her parents’ old-school habits and her daughter’s tech-dependent approach to banking. The guys explore several passages that make the Bible’s stance against slavery very clear, and Jase points out that anyone in charge of other people should adhere to Jesus’ example of kindness and generosity. In this episode: Ephesians 5, verse 1; Ephesians...
Sep 18, 2024•53 min
Phil calls out gender ideology as dangerous “nonsense,” and Jase has trouble accepting the fact that parents or governments are willing to mutilate children's bodies to serve an agenda. Jase discovers a top-five treasure find in his own yard, and Missy’s recommendation of a documentary gets Jase thinking about the definition of what a woman is. The guys discuss the negative implications of fatherless homes on society and point to biblical examples of unity and love as the ultimate solution to ma...
Sep 16, 2024•58 min
Jase has a message for our increasingly fatherless and misguided society, and Phil's past confrontation with an irresponsible father could have led to violence if Phil hadn't just become a Christian. The guys make a case for the importance of family units and strong, respectable fathers in our society, and Jase dives into the story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. In this episode: Ephesians 5, verses 1-21; 1 Kings 10; 1 John 5, verse 3; Proverbs 31; Job 31; John 3, verses 17-20; Philippia...
Sep 13, 2024•57 min
Jase filters his thoughts about submissive wives through his experience being married to a spirited woman, and there's a mystery surrounding Phil's new pen pal. The guys gain context from several verses about the biblical view of sexuality within marriage and in churches. Zach makes a Salt-N-Pepa reference that he seems embarrassed by, and the guys fondly remember the old Saturday Night Live skit “It’s Pat!” -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2024•57 min
Jase realizes that his studies have shifted his views on the presence of the demonic, and his trips to Las Vegas for annual trade shows result in hard-earned advice for anyone who visits Sin City. The guys connect the themes between Jesus’ relationship with the church and how relationships between men and women should be, and Phil wants to make sure that the next generation gets all the best marriage guidance on offer. Zach gives insight into divorce customs in ancient Judaism and compares them ...
Sep 11, 2024•57 min
Jase breaks out his best tips and tricks for getting animals to listen to you, and he learned it all from Phil’s famous whistle back in the seventies. Al’s weight-loss journey sets off a betting frenzy, and Jase can’t help but invest in the outcome. The guys introduce their exploration of the roles of husbands and wives in marriage and how much easier it is to understand your spouse when you understand more about the nature of God. In this episode: Ephesians 5, verses 1-21; Genesis 2, verse 24; ...
Sep 09, 2024•55 min
Jase finds himself in another situation where he’s surrounded by angry people, Phil is glad he doesn’t share that pastime, and the guys start to wonder if a pattern is emerging. Zach enlightens Jase on what “catfishing” is, though it’s certainly not the kind Jase is familiar with. The guys dig into the details of marital infidelity, which includes sins like rage, bitterness, and lying, as well as cheating. In this episode: Ephesians 5; Colossians 1, verse 10 — Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Sep 06, 2024•56 min
Phil’s high spirits have the guys in fits of laughter, and Jase gets a front-row seat to a golf course brawl. Zach uses his previous experience in pharmaceutical sales to discuss the issues Americans have with drug culture, mental illness, and failure to find inner peace. The Holy Spirit is the counselor we bring with us into every interaction and is the most effective teacher of peace and truth. In this episode: Ephesians 5, verses 11-12; Ephesians 2, verse 18; Ephesians 1, verses 13-14; Galati...
Sep 05, 2024•57 min
Jase gets fired up imagining Missy running for office after her articulate and passionate speech about the American immigration system, and Al credits his and his brothers’ lives to Phil’s ability to make difficult decisions for their family. Jase’s foray into Google brings up troubling evidence that many people believe God doesn’t love everyone he created. The guys estimate that an earthly glimpse into hell is being left to our own devices to follow pleasure and worship ourselves. In this episo...
Sep 04, 2024•56 min
Phil discovers a perk to his advanced years that means less government interference, and Jase steps up to the challenge of fully stewarding their land for the coming hunting season for the first time. The guys explore the difference between free will and coercion in our relationship with Jesus, and Zach cites a gritty experience visiting a rehab center as evidence of the importance of living a life in Jesus here on earth. In this episode: Ephesians 4, verse 17 – Ephesians 5, verse 20; 1 John 4, ...
Sep 02, 2024•57 min
Jase puts on his semi-annual display of rugged manliness for his wife and neighbors, only for it to backfire in a way he wasn’t expecting! Phil receives hopeful news that changes his outlook for the rest of the year, and Jase takes a leaf out of another country’s plan to get voters to actually show up at the polls during elections. The guys compare the traits of spiritual con men and cult leaders to the principles of the Bible to show just how far off base religious types can be if Jesus isn’t t...
Aug 30, 2024•57 min
Jase invades Willie’s secret treasure hoard of gear, gifts, and sponsor swag and makes a discovery that still has him reeling 20 years later. Phil pulls a point straight out of Jase’s notes without looking, the guys have been suffering from peculiar dreams, and Al breaks the abortion debate down into one simple question. Jase dives deep into the concept of “spiritual milk” and how knowing Jesus usually entails a change in behavior instead of the other way around. In this episode: Ephesians 4, Ph...
Aug 29, 2024•57 min
Phil, Jase, and Al are joined by Kyle Thompson of the “Undaunted.Life” podcast to dissect the difference between religious persecution in America and elsewhere in the world. Kyle recently faced efforts to debunk him because of his conservative beliefs, and the guys agree it’s important to decide now how we’ll deal faithfully with life-threatening persecution before it actually occurs. In this episode: Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 9, verse 24; Psalm 68 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Aug 28, 2024•58 min
Jase comes up with his own idea to take the Olympics up a notch, and the guys welcome Olympic medalist Brody Malone and his dad, J.D., also known as the “gospel hat guy” at the 2024 Olympics. Phil admires how the Malone family has grown in their faith in Jesus through the passing of their beloved wife and mother, being a single-parent family with four children, and a serious injury for Brody the year before he graced the biggest stage of his career. Brody and J.D. recall the God-given peace they...
Aug 26, 2024•58 min
Missy’s anger boils over at the immigration crisis in America since it puts their adopted daughter, Karina, in a life-or-death situation. Jase gets a sweet surprise from his kids and grandkids for his birthday, and Phil’s brutal honesty about baked goods will never go away. The guys and Missy emphasize the importance of family, sacrifice, and teaching self-sufficiency when raising children. Missy sees evidence that letting her children find their own way through adversity has helped them be stro...
Aug 23, 2024•56 min
Jase confesses a wrongdoing he did to Phil nearly 50 years ago that he’s held inside the whole time, and Jep announces his impending grandfather-hood! Award-winning singer-songwriter Rhett Walker reveals the surprising and touching way he met the Robertson family a decade ago, and Phil gives the short list of people he’ll wake up from a nap for, including Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jase makes up a song off the cuff that really impresses Rhett, and Zach confirms that “The Blind” has been nominated for a Dov...
Aug 22, 2024•57 min
Jase’s one and only trip to Buc-ee's was so eventful that Missy nearly filed a missing persons report by the time he got out of there, and Phil is proud of his longtime influence on the life of a newly elected elder at church. Al reminds everyone of why the Robertsons distrust buffet-style food service, and the guys discuss various groups’ obsessions with false doctrine and teachers. Jase has some advice for those dealing with scandal within their churches. In this episode: Ephesians 4; Hebrews ...
Aug 21, 2024•57 min
Jase’s lateness to the studio of course comes with a wild story including getting stuck in a drive-thru and an encounter with a woman running through the woods to get away from him. Phil wonders what any of it has to do with his cryptic notes or their Bible study, and the guys study the specific qualities of Ephesus that led Paul to write the Ephesian Christians their own letter. Zach highlights the irony of the power of love in a city that loved power, and what’s left of the old Roman gods? -- ...
Aug 19, 2024•56 min
Phil offers constructive criticism to a new hunting partner, only to find out later that he’s a World Series-winning baseball player. Jase heads to Tennessee to check on the extensive post-tornado cleanup at his home but wasn’t expecting to get called out at church for wearing a gospel hat in the service. The guys discuss the meaning of the phrase “fullness of God” and where it appears in various texts. Zach suggests that much of our anxiety comes from trying to assume power in our lives that do...
Aug 16, 2024•58 min
Phil welcomes award-winning actor Dennis Quaid to talk about the life and times of Ronald Reagan and how impactful his presidency was to America. Quaid emphasizes the spirituality of Ronald Reagan and opens up about his own spiritual journey over his years in Hollywood. Jase points out a particular trait that Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and Phil all exhibit, and the guys re-evaluate some of Quaid’s classic film roles. “Unashamed” episode 940 is sponsored by: https://www.patriotmobile.com/phil —...
Aug 15, 2024•56 min
Jase and Missy welcome a new granddaughter into the family, and Jase offers a Phil-style sincere, yet slightly awkward compliment to his daughter-in-law. Phil cites a comforting verse in contrast to the anxiety whipped up by the media during this election cycle, and the guys emphasize the peace Jesus brings, no matter who’s in the White House. In this episode: Colossians 3, verse 15; Ephesians 4, verse 15 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2024•56 min