Jase embraces a controversial fashion choice sent to him in the mail, but Zach is fairly certain Jase is being trolled. The guys are impressed by their wives’ ability to know where any single household item is at any given time. Jase’s delirium-driven Bible study leads the guys to ponder where souls go after death and where our loved ones who’ve passed on might be right now. In this episode: John 1, verse 48; Micah 4, verse 4; Hosea 9, verse 11; Revelation 1, verses 12-17; Revelation 2, verse 7;...
Feb 20, 2025•56 min
Jase holds onto one big regret about his book “Good Call” and relives the foggy day he saved by coming to Phil’s rescue. Zach gives a behind-the-scenes tidbit about what Phil’s movie “Torchbearer” should have been called, and Al makes a biblical connection to the Statue of Liberty. Plus, why did Jesus choose Judas as a disciple knowing what would happen? In this episode: John 1, verse 12; Luke 11, verses 14-33; Romans 2, verses 6-8; Matthew 28, verse 16; Romans 8, verse 11; Genesis 28, verses 12...
Feb 19, 2025•58 min
Jase poses the idea that the love of Jesus is contagious, and Jesus drops a nugget in John that suggests he has a grasp of alternate realities. Al illustrates how an incorrect verse reference can wreak havoc and confusion, and the guys answer a question about how humanity will recognize Jesus at the end of time when Heaven becomes our eternal home. In this episode: John 4, verse 18, John 14, verse 23; 1 John 4, verse 18 “Unashamed” Episode 1042 is sponsored by: https://helixsleep.com/unashamed —...
Feb 17, 2025•58 min
Jase and the guys dive deep into the evil one, angels, and demons with best-selling author Jonathan “JP” Pokluda. JP’s newest book wrestles with spiritual warfare and how to tell the difference between coincidence and intervention from the spirit world. Al is convinced that evil forces will be agitated by the growing revival of Christianity among young people all over the country. Jase offers tips he learned from his days in the spotlight on how to avoid the traps Satan sets for us. “Unashamed” ...
Feb 14, 2025•58 min
Al’s trip behind-the-scenes of the production office reveals that the much-contemplated “Judge Jase” tv show might actually be gaining some traction, but the crew needs Unashamed Nation to weigh in on it! Zach’s wheels start spinning with the possibilities, and Missy takes a moment to admire Jase’s woodchopping muscles after he spends the weekend helping a neighbor with a fallen tree. Plus, the REAL reason Jase resigned from church work after an illustration gone wrong results in a threat of fri...
Feb 13, 2025•56 min
Jase offers an update on Phil's challenging recovery from his latest procedure. Al meets young men named Jase all over the country because their parents were “Duck Dynasty” fans, and wonders just how many there are. Jase seems to actually enjoy his status as a “fashion model” for outdoorsmen and attempts to include a young fan in his onstage demonstration, but it backfires spectacularly. Plus, how to turn any conversation into a Jesus conversation. In this episode: John 1, verse 35; 2 Corinthian...
Feb 12, 2025•54 min
Jase learns a valuable lesson from his buddy Tim Tebow about putting aside rivalries, and Al divulges the reason he’s a lifelong Dodgers fan. Jase relives the graphic scene he endured over and over again as a kid when his Granny got ready to cook fried chicken. Dr. Ashley Lucas, a former ballet dancer and founder of the PHD Weight Loss Program, helps Al and Zach face their weight problems while perpetually thin Jase confesses to gorging on a Louisiana delicacy the night before. “Unashamed” Episo...
Feb 10, 2025•57 min
Jase, Zach, and Jersey Joe trade a flurry of zingers and good-natured critiques while Al looks on in delight. Joe assumes Jase’s choice to wear women’s cold weather gear gives him superpowers, when actually it’s Jase’s experimentation with European coffee blends. Jase suspects demonic forces may be at work on the podcast. The guys point out that immigration into God’s kingdom is not limited to a spot on a map, and Joe lays out the ways his life has gotten better since he answered the call to Jes...
Feb 07, 2025•58 min
Jase’s hot take on the shortcomings of a significant portion of the hunting population might cause a riot, but he stands by his words. The guys delve into the paradox of Christ living “in us” when scriptures repeatedly show he can’t be contained by created things. Jase points out the first time fake news ever happened in the history of the world. Plus, was Jesus’ baptism really necessary? In this episode: John 1, verse 19; 1 Kings 8, verses 22-27; Revelation 2, verse 21; 1 Peter 2, verse 4; Hebr...
Feb 06, 2025•58 min
The tape has surfaced of Phil’s full performance as John the Baptist during an Easter drama nearly thirty years ago, and the guys are thrilled. A weather anomaly at Al’s house leads Jase down memory lane and how he used fish heads to capture Missy’s heart on their second date. The guys make connections between the lives of Moses, Elijah, John the Baptist, Jesus, and even Phil, and how God’s power is demonstrated repeatedly in similar ways throughout history. In this episode: John 1, verses 31-32...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Jase doesn’t pull any punches when describing his recent illness, which left him almost certain he was dying. His brush with illness leads to an update on Phil’s health, spirits, and upcoming procedures. The guys cover the supernatural circumstances of John the Baptist’s birth, as well as the mystery concerning the Holy Spirit’s appearances in the Old Testament, New Testament, and today. Plus, why did Jesus have to go back to Heaven instead of staying on earth? In this episode: John 1, verse 19;...
Feb 03, 2025•58 min
Zach recounts the continuing works of God’s people for the hurricane victims in North Carolina, including a recent visit from President Trump. Al is impressed by the staying power of faith-based organizations when it comes to showing the light of Jesus in relief ministry, and Jase ponders the truest, deepest meaning of rebirth. The guys dive into what it means to “be fruitful and multiply,” Jase reveals the Galatians verse that caused incredible controversy, and Zach lays out some verses pointin...
Jan 31, 2025•55 min
Jase spends a day in mourning, but Missy spends the same day in celebration. Zach gets called out for watching a certain violent movie, and Jase’s first-time adventure nearly gives his son a heart attack. The guys explore John’s description of Jesus as “the Light” and how people can find balance between doing good works as a pursuit of God and trusting Jesus to be our salvation. In this episode: John 3, verses 19-21; John 20, verses 1-22; 2 Corinthians 5, verses 20-22; Romans 8, verses 10-35 “Un...
Jan 30, 2025•57 min
Jase is getting intervention vibes over the amount of mental health professionals he’s been hosting lately, including Dr. John Delony, a national bestselling author, host of “The Dr. John Delony Show,” and co-host of “The Ramsey Show” with Dave Ramsey. John lays out compelling evidence about the current mental spiral of today’s society, but he and Jase have come up with proven ways to combat the tech-dependency of young people. Zach and John discuss the need to be “right” in relationships versus...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr
Al goes back to the origin of the Robertson family’s love-hate relationship with fast food, leaving himself, Zach, Willie, and Jep open for a zinger from Jase. Zach reveals why one should always say yes to a dinner invitation from Willie, and Jase unravels a New Testament mystery he’s never noticed before. The guys debate instances of “baptism” in the Old Testament and why it’s important to us even today. In this episode: John 1, verse 6; John 12, verse 30; Hebrews 2, verse 14 Listen to Not Yet ...
Jan 27, 2025•46 min
Jase starts out a little skeptical of guests Luke Rodgers and Nate Henry, the hosts of “Blurry Creatures,” a podcast that explores the paranormal through the lens of Christianity. But, he’s won over by their down-to-earth, curious, and compassionate approach. Al and Zach are excited to discuss the Bible’s most mysterious stories, and Nate and Luke share what they’ve learned about God, humanity, and the supernatural from their years digging into cryptic tales. Plus, an unsettling Robertson family...
Jan 24, 2025•58 min
Jase is fully in his mentorship era, whether he’s holding up the drive-thru line preaching to teens and paying for everything with singles or training his own replacement in the duck blind. Zach’s vacation is crashed by wild partiers, but he and his kids get the perfect petty revenge. The guys emphasize the importance of mentorship, especially in the lives of young men during this day and age, and Jase finds a “faith test” in the Bible. In this episode: John 1, verses 1-5; 1 Thessalonians 5, ver...
Jan 23, 2025•57 min
Jase, Al, and Zach hear a firsthand report of Trump’s inauguration events from Sarah Gabel Seifert, president and co-founder of America’s only pro-life diaper company, EveryLife. Sarah Gabel was moved by the reverence of God during the inauguration and the no-nonsense executive orders that were immediately implemented. The guys are impressed by the over three million diapers EveryLife has donated to victims of natural disasters and moms who chose life for their babies. Visit https://everylife.co...
Jan 22, 2025•47 min
Jase, Al, and Zach deliberate what the next four years under President Trump’s leadership will bring and offer up a prayer for his guidance of the American people. While Zach schools Jase on the Federal Reserve, Jase relives that time he befriended and baptized an actual currency counterfeiter. Al looks forward to seeing the impact of having multiple tech billionaires onboard with the new administration, and the guys find a way to poke fun at Zach's brief career in politics. In this episode: Heb...
Jan 20, 2025•57 min
Jase preached a sermon that was so mind-blowing he thought the church members might stone him for it, and Zach benefits from the most seemingly arbitrary advice Phil has ever given. The guys deliberate the meaning of life both eternally and earthly, and pose the question: “WHY did Jesus die?” Jase’s consideration of life and community leads him to get a little sappy with Missy on his way out the door, and Al floats a theory about the difference between modern and ancient people’s main struggle w...
Jan 17, 2025•57 min
Al spills the beans on Willie’s behind-the-scenes diva behavior from the “Duck Dynasty” set, and Jase’s eccentric behavior makes him seem more like his namesake Uncle Si everyday. Zach opens up about his faith crisis as a young adult and the study that helped him overcome his doubts. Jase listens to a podcast for the first time, but it wasn’t his own! Al’s trip down memory lane shows the real reason Jase didn’t last long in professional ministry. “Unashamed” Episode 1024 is sponsored by: https:/...
Jan 16, 2025•58 min
Jase tangles with the ATF when he forgets to check his backpack for contraband before attempting to catch a flight. Zach offers proof of Willie’s restaurant tipping tendencies and approaches Jase with a potential new television show idea. The guys make allegorical connections from the book of John throughout the entire Bible and ponder the effect the Holy Spirit has on one’s brain function. In this episode: John 1, verses 1-5; John 20, verses 23-30; Revelation 21, verse 3; Isaiah 4, verse 24 — L...
Jan 15, 2025•55 min
Jase, Zach, and Al discover some possible root causes of degenerative brain diseases in the Robertson family with author, psychiatrist, and brain disorder specialist Dr. Daniel Amen, founder of Amen Clinics. Jase and Al relive one of their favorite memories with Phil where he ended up laughing harder than they’d ever seen before. Dr. Amen sheds light on the counterproductive practices used in modern psychiatry, as well as the true cost of technology and pornography addictions. Plus, you can bett...
Jan 13, 2025•58 min
Uncle Si and Jase reach new heights in their good-natured rivalry, but Si might have finally edged his way to the top! Si confesses a rare moment of speechlessness upon achieving a goal he’s been after for years, and the guys compare and contrast the book of John to the other Gospels. Zach and Jase explore the literal and figurative meanings of God’s word becoming flesh and why Jesus had to come to earth in the first place. In this episode: John 1, John 17, verse 3; Ephesians 3, verse 6; Proverb...
Jan 10, 2025•57 min
Jase and Uncle Si tell the truth about what happened while filming a famous “Duck Dynasty” holiday special at the local news station, and Jase unwittingly wears a woman’s scarf into the duck blind, which his hunting buddies were quick to point out. The guys give an overview of the themes found in the book of John, including the oneness of God and the differences between the Jewish and Gentile understanding of Jesus as the Messiah. In this episode: John 1, verses 1-5; John 1, verses 11-12; John 1...
Jan 09, 2025•57 min
Jase wins an argument by metaphorically becoming one with the wind and poses a question: “What is the most controversial thing Jesus ever did?” Jase, Zach, and Al illustrate how to work on yourself to make your life, marriage, and family look more like Jesus, even when things seem like they’re falling apart. Plus, what did Mary think about Jesus’ ministry and miracles? In this episode: Romans 8, verse 28; Galatians 3, verse 26; Galatians 4, verse 19 “Unashamed” Episode 1019 is sponsored by: Down...
Jan 08, 2025•56 min
Jase gets in hot water during a weird misunderstanding with Missy, and Phil’s brutally honest nickname for Justin Martin proves a point Jase is making about hunting etiquette. Al feels special when Jase upholds his yearly tradition to honor Al’s birthday, and Jase competes with Si in a contest he didn’t even know they were having. The guys explore the ways to have compassion for people while also holding high moral standards for yourself and others. In this episode: Romans 10, verses 9-10 “Unash...
Jan 06, 2025•58 min
Jase makes it crystal clear that any claim that God condones the atrocity of slavery is a perversion of God's Word — God is the ultimate corrector of all injustices. Al and Jase connect the book of Philemon to the events and people of Colossians, and Al is impressed with the masterful way Paul uses his letter to Philemon to ask for a pretty huge favor. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes peek at The Lair, the rustic studio where “Unashamed” is filmed! In this episode: Colossians 4, verses 2-9; Ephesia...
Jan 03, 2025•50 min
Jase’s oldest son, Reed, opens up about what it was like to be thrust into the national limelight as a teenager when “Duck Dynasty” became a hit. Jase is proud of Reed’s spiritual growth through the last decade, and Al points out the differences in perspective between being an adult who’s responsible for a duck call business and being a carefree young man during those experiences. Reed’s recounting of his spiritual journey with the I Am Second organization is still his favorite project to date. ...
Jan 02, 2025•56 min
Al gains new weight loss motivation when Jase puts money down on the outcome. While Jase may have failed at finding a wife that fits Phil’s top three qualities to look for in a wife, he’s certain he got the most important part right. The guys reveal that they’ve learned the hard way how to effectively communicate with their wives, and Zach lays out a spiritual plan for turning your marriage into a reflection of Jesus’ love and acceptance. In this episode: John 5, verse 39; Galatians 3, verse 27;...
Dec 30, 2024•56 min