Jase is impressed with Al’s sermon called “Earth, Wind, and Fire” that draws lessons from the life of the prophet Elijah. Al refers to some of Phil’s contemporary prophet-like traits with admiration and shares several of his own tests of faith over the past year. Lisa confesses that Satan worked very hard to plant seeds of doubt in her heart throughout her cancer journey, but ultimately her love for Jesus and her family helped her overcome those doubts. — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Dec 27, 2024•59 min
Jase does a stint as nighttime caretaker for his sick godson, but a kitchen accident means Missy can’t catch up on sleep and must come to the rescue instead. Zach points out that the sexual liberation of today’s culture has resulted in misery for most, but they’re starting to see the light of Jesus through the haze. Plus, what did “freedom” and “slavery” mean to the ancient Romans? In this episode: Colossians 3; Colossians 4, verse 1; John 4, verse 19 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Dec 26, 2024•57 min
Jase wasn’t much of a crier for three decades, but then Mia did something so profound that he couldn’t help weeping. Zach points out the musical abilities that run strongly in members of the Robertson family and speculates that Missy might have even inspired a song by award-winning Christian singer Brandon Lake. The guys look at the structure of God’s kingdom as a family, how our families mirror our relationship with God, and why Satan’s ultimate goal is to destroy the spiritual and physical fam...
Dec 23, 2024•59 min
Jase’s one-line response to his insurance agent referring to an “act of God” left him speechless and could result in the coverage outcome that Jase was after. Zach has figured out the difference between rednecks and hillbillies. The guys compare the two options available to humanity with the choice of following the flesh and finding death or finding peace and life in Jesus. In this episode: Colossians 3; Isaiah 2, verses 3-4; John 14, verses 25-27; Romans 5, verses 1-2; Philippians 4, verse 6; R...
Dec 20, 2024•57 min
Jase offers hard-earned wisdom about a medical procedure after he did the most Jase-esque thing ever while under anesthesia. Missy firmly suggests Jase issue a correction after he misquotes her. Zach and Jase take up the modern cultural debate about equity and inclusion and explore what the Bible has to say about the subject. In this episode: Romans 8, verse 11; 1 Thessalonians 4, verses 11-12; Colossians 3, verse 11; Matthew 28, verses 16-20; Galatians 3, verse 27; Luke 24, verses 27 & 45; John...
Dec 19, 2024•56 min
Al and Jase ponder the meaning of the spate of drone sightings occurring all across the Northeastern U.S. Luckily, they have some insider insight on the matter! Combat veterans and podcasters Chad Robichaux and Chadd Wright reveal how they turned to Jesus after facing down real evil spirits as well as their inner demons. In this episode: Romans 10, verses 9-10 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024•59 min
Al and Jase tell the real story about what Phil spent their whole “Duck Dynasty” Hawaiian vacation doing in his hotel room. Jase discovers after decades that he’s been sharing a childhood myth about himself as if it were true, and Miss Kay tried buying teenage Jase trendy footwear to get the ladies to notice him. The guys explore the renovation of the heart that comes along with recognizing Jesus’ presence within us — and they ask, which spirit are you feeding: the godly or the earthly? In this ...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min
Jase and Mia fish together for the first time ever, and Jase is over the moon about Mia's newfound angling skills. The guys continue their discussion from Colossians 3 about sexuality, marriage, and the differences between intimacy and lust. Plus, why our society thinks that men like Jeffrey Epstein, Hugh Hefner, and P. Diddy are living the dream until the nightmare comes to light. In this episode: Ephesians 4, verse 17; Hebrews 7, verse 18; Hebrews 10, verses 35-39; 1 Peter 3, verse 21; 1 Thess...
Dec 13, 2024•58 min
Jase and Missy give Miss Kay’s famous pie recipe the Elon Musk treatment and end up with surprising results. The Robertsons’ reaction to Al’s attempt at Phil’s famous corn bread dressing leads to a conversation about forgiveness, especially within families, and Missy’s reaction to Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is swift and brutal. Jase takes a deep dive into a discussion of sexual morality, but he’s gotta be careful with his Google research on the topic! In this episode: Colossians 3, ver...
Dec 12, 2024•58 min
Jase breaks away from a potentially disastrous back rub from a woman he didn’t know by using a creative, Jesus-centric excuse. The guys offer examples of their own “Billy Graham rule,” where even the appearance of sexual impurity must be guarded against, especially in ministry. Zach explores the basis of identity politics, where the concept comes from, and ultimately the only healthy source of human identity. The guys explore three avenues of earthly desires that must be reordered to God’s will ...
Dec 11, 2024•58 min
Jase, Al, and Zach acknowledge and appreciate the outpouring of support, prayers, and messages from fans and friends after releasing the news of Phil’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Phil and Miss Kay have felt the impact of those prayers, and the guys share the reason they’re able to remain hopeful and steadfast even in the face of bad news about a loved one’s health. In this episode: 2 Timothy 4, verse 6; Hebrews 11, verse 40; Hebrews 12, verses 1-2 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Dec 09, 2024•58 min
Jase addresses the rumors about Phil's health struggles by transparently sharing what the Robertson family has just learned about the Duck Commander's diagnosis. Phil, Miss Kay, and their family are grateful for Unashamed Nation’s prayers, love, and support. In this episode: Colossians 3; John 14, verses 1-4; Hebrews 3, verses 4-6; Hebrews 9, verses 24-28 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2024•58 min
Jase, Al, Zach, and Missy discuss the exploitation of Christian compassion with Allie Beth Stuckey, the BlazeTV host of the “Relatable” podcast and author of the NYT bestseller “Toxic Empathy.” Allie Beth offers a guide for talking about such emotional subjects within our society and how Christians can recognize when they're being manipulated by political factions and the secular establishment. Missy’s recent brush with politics and President Trump leaves her more motivated than ever to speak ou...
Dec 05, 2024•58 min
Missy gets the surprise of a lifetime when President Donald Trump shows up to catch her epic speech as she accepted an award from a national organization supporting motherhood. Jase beams with pride over Missy’s achievement, and the guys explore the differences between Jesus-centric sobriety programs and secular ones. One of Phil’s oldest buddies recalls how they became close friends. Check out Missy’s showstopping acceptance speech for the Mothers of Influence Award from Moms for America at htt...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min
Jase and Zach look back on how influential Phil has been, not only in their own lives but in the lives of thousands of others. Al reads a few listener emails detailing the positive impact “Unashamed” has had on their walk with Jesus, and longtime listener Kim Giglio shares how this podcast community supported her during a difficult diagnosis and uncertain time in her life. The guys look back on what they’ve learned over the years of 1,000 episodes. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Dec 02, 2024•59 min
Jase prepares to don his figurative boxing gloves as he reveals the difference between hypocritical self-righteousness and the righteousness of God. Al breaks down their study of Colossians thus far into bite-sized themes, and the guys explore the mutual relationship between Christ as the head and the body as an instrument of his will. Jase and Zach agree that the little kids in Sunday school are right about one thing in particular. In this episode: Colossians 1; Colossians 2; 1 Corinthians 1, v...
Nov 27, 2024•56 min
Jase gives a rousing Jesus presentation to grade-school and college students. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit that provides Bible education to public-school students during school hours, offers a plan to get Jesus back in schools. Since Christian values were removed from schools, generations have progressively suffered from higher rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety, and the guys ponder the ramifications of such a devastating decision. In this episode: Colossi...
Nov 25, 2024•56 min
Sadie Robertson Huff opens up to Jase and Al about the most transformative moments of her life, career, and marriage. Jase relives his excruciating first time speaking in public, and Sadie admits that her first speaking engagement ended in a request for a refund! Al is impressed by Sadie’s skill at applying older people’s wisdom to the lifestyles of younger audiences. In her new book, Sadie encourages people of all ages to build a habit of studying the Bible and praying on a daily basis. -- Lear...
Nov 22, 2024•58 min
Jase has a bone to pick with the so-called “church police,” and Zach is shocked to find that Jase might be ready to embrace the big words movement. The guys address infant baptism and what it means later in life, and Jase succumbs to the lure of philosophical discussion. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024•57 min
The guys explore the physical and spiritual concepts of circumcision, and Jase learns a surprising lesson about baptism from Clint Eastwood. Zach and Jase disagree on the finer points of baptism, and the guys marvel at the mechanics of Abraham and Sarah’s conception of Isaac in the book of Genesis. In this episode: Colossians 2; Genesis 17; Deuteronomy 10, verse 16; Deuteronomy 30, verse 6; Acts 2, verses 36-39; Mark 3, verse 11 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024•58 min
Jase discovers that he might be more immature than he thought after his brush with disaster on a child’s hoverboard toy. Uncle Si’s craziness disturbs Jase’s houseguests, and Jase comes home to find a press mob looking for a story in his own front yard. Maturing in Jesus is like riding a bike — it’s something that we learn to do better with experience, and it eventually becomes ingrained in our souls. Jase stresses thankfulness for God’s mercy as Paul stresses it throughout Colossians.Zach's new...
Nov 18, 2024•58 min
Jase welcomes San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Colton McKivitz into his home as a new brother in Christ. Colton explains how his heart was convicted for Jesus during a biblical conversation he had with his quarterback, teammate, and fellow believer Brock Purdy. The guys urge wariness of tedious religious arguments but encourage honest conversations about the simplicity of Jesus. Jase picks on Zach about his new podcast, “Not Yet Now,” that premieres on November 19. Check it out: Apple Podca...
Nov 15, 2024•59 min
Jase is accused of being “the mean one” during his childhood, though he’s prepared a defense that lays the blame squarely at Willie’s feet. Jase participates in a neighborhood tradition that he’s ignored for decades, and it turns out that he enjoys it even more now. Al looks back on his legacy in the pulpit as he witnesses two young preachers delivering a powerful sermon he authored decades ago, and Zach drops big news about his new podcast, “Not Yet Now,” premiering November 19. Check it out: A...
Nov 14, 2024•57 min
Jase recounts one of the craziest wagers he ever won, and he swears he didn’t even think about cheating. Al is excited about a recent discovery of ancient stone tablets in Israel, and Zach points out that the Bible has been historically proven accurate many times over, more so than any other book from antiquity. The guys focus on the struggle that inevitably comes in life with following Jesus, but even that shouldn’t keep us from sharing Jesus with passion. In this episode: Colossians 1; Colossi...
Nov 13, 2024•56 min
Jase struggles to prove to a machine that he’s not a bot, and he keeps a botanic secret from Missy every time she goes out of town. Zach points out one major flaw in the Robertson family for generations, but Al insists they’re turning it around. Jase worries that child labor laws may have been broken when he was a kid building duck calls, and the guys illustrate that maturity doesn’t have to do with how long you’ve been a church member but how your heart responds to Jesus. In this episode: Colos...
Nov 11, 2024•56 min
Jase freely admits to some embarrassing things he does for the sake of the toddlers in his life, and Zach’s old Disney reference has Jase jokingly sounding off about the problem with immaturity in grown men. Edward Graham, COO of Samaritan’s Purse and son of Franklin Graham, gives an overview of the long- and short-term work his organization is doing for Hurricane Helene victims. He is proud of his crew’s hard work and looking forward to aiding the people of Appalachia and Florida for as long as...
Nov 08, 2024•56 min
Jase finds himself alone and working in the duck call room again, and he can feel Uncle Si’s presence over his shoulder. Zach opens up about the difficulties his family faced growing up as his father was fired from ministry work twice for unjust reasons, and the guys offer advice for what to do when a person is caused pain by a church or its members. Jase admits one irritating thing he loves that Missy has never and will never appreciate. In this episode: Colossians 1, verses 24-29 -- Learn more...
Nov 07, 2024•58 min
Uncle Si wholeheartedly approves of the choice of the American people to vote in Donald Trump as the 47th President. Jase recounts the moment he knew Kamala Harris wasn’t a candidate he could support, and Al remembers the moment he knew former President Trump would win again. Zach’s election party held a late-night surprise, and the guys agree that it's the Christian's responsibility to stand up and do what’s right according to Jesus, no matter who lives in the White House. In this episode: Gala...
Nov 06, 2024•57 min
Jase responds to Kamala’s despicable reaction to Jesus’ name and is proud of JD Vance’s openly faithful statement that Christ is king. Phil drops by for a few minutes, and the guys encourage everyone to get out and vote for their own values. Plus, what would Jesus say about economic policy, bipartisanship, and the Republican Party? In this episode: Colossians 1; Exodus 33, verse 20; 2 Corinthians 3, verses 13-18 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2024•57 min
Dove Award-winning Christian musician David Crowder buddies up with Jase, who gleefully claims their twin-ship. Crowder talks about his unusual start in the Christian music industry, who influenced his career the most, and what it was like to meet his musical hero, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Jase identifies with Crowder’s song “Red Letters” in a major way, and Al manages to get Crowder to reveal what happened the one time he shaved off his beard. Listen to Crowder’s new single, “Somebody Prayed,...
Nov 01, 2024•56 min
