Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Phil gets Miss Kay back at home a couple of days a week, and he didn’t realize how much he missed her until now! Jase is a temporary bachelor while Missy is traveling, but he’s able to see the silver lining. Al recounts some of the biggest jams Jase got himself into during preaching school, like offending his instructors from the pulpit and aggressively offering another student the “right hand of fellowship.” The guys discuss the relationship between God and science, including the way Paul used reason to grow the church, how modern people argue for or against science as evidence of God, and what exactly can or can’t be proven scientifically. In this episode: Acts 17; Hebrews 3, verses 4-6 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Robertsons’ relationship with iced tea is full of ups and downs, from Willie being scarred for life to Uncle Si being called the healthiest Robertson by Dr. Oz because of his famous tea consumption. Missy comes up with a great idea to both treat the Mia Moo families to a family movie and help her new friends the Smallbones. Jase is proud of Zach’s son for solving a family mystery using his metal detector, and Phil is excited to finally get underway with Acts 16. The guys read and examine the biblical account of Paul and Silas’ imprisonment and conversion of their jailers in a spectacular way. In this episode: Acts 4, verse 12; Acts 16 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s family has grown again after his great-granddaughter marries Jersey Joe’s son — and Phil welcomes Joe to the fold with a gift he found under his bed. Jase has been anxiously awaiting Mia’s return from studying abroad in Central America and is glad to finally have her back on American soil. Joe presents Phil with a touching gift for his birthday, and the guys discuss the spiritual importance of weddings, family, new beginnings, and surrender to Christ. Zach reveals an interesting fact about the word for “creation” in the original Hebraic language. In this episode: Proverbs 11:30; Hebrews 2, verse 10 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil experiences the wondrous culinary journey of Italian and Cajun fusion, but there’s one New Jersey staple that the guys are not so sure about. Jase has had some memorable and queasy moments with guests at the dinner table, and the guys consider how Phil’s life changed from being full of R-rated scenes to being full of grace and devotion. Zach compares today’s society to that of ancient Greece and Rome and finds that even our liberal culture would be embarrassed by what went on then. The guys emphasize the need for a spirit of confession among church leaders and what “heaven” actually means. In this episode: 1 John 2, verse 1; Romans 8, verse 34; Hebrews 1, verse 3; Hebrews 4; Hebrews 9, verses 24-26; Hebrews 10, verses 12-14; Hebrews 12, verse 12 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil fulfills an unusual request to cut a man’s long hair before baptizing him to mark the change in his life, and the guys explain their personal opinions on tattooing while exploring what the Bible says about it. A medical emergency during Al’s latest sermon might be construed as spiritual warfare, which leads the guys to discuss God’s communication style with us in modern times versus how it was done in the days of the early church. In this episode: Acts 16 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s down-home advice to Al when he started out in ministry proved to be one of the most useful things for his preaching career, and Jase is intimidated by a towering, leather-clad biker until they realize they both love Jesus. The guys examine some of the finer points of the ministry of the early church, including how to treat, confront, and disagree with others in ministry. Al is touched by the relationship between Paul and Timothy as it reminds him of his own mentor. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase is in the mood to argue with Zach and three strangers who publicly confronted him with disagreements about the Bible. Phil only has one reply to all the disputes, and the guys deeply discuss their personal understanding of the Holy Trinity, how it functions, and what it means to us. Al jokingly accuses Zach of hanging out with them to make himself feel smarter, and Jase comes up with a catchy T-shirt slogan. In this episode: Hebrews 1, verses 3-4; Hebrews 3, verse 1; Hebrews 12, verses 1-2; Hebrews 13, verse 12; Galatians 4, verses 4-6; John 14, verses 15-16; John 16, verses 13-16 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase came out in support of the movie "Unsung Hero" by the Smallbones on the red carpet, and Phil is impressed by the way Christian artists, actors, and filmmakers are able to get the message of Jesus across the world. The guys encourage Christians to support each other in artistic mediums so there will be more faith-based content for everyone. The guys also discuss the similarities in cultural moments between our current society and societies in Acts with the combining of Jewish and gentile churches. In this episode: Acts 14; Acts 15; Matthew 28:19; Galatians 1, verses 12-24; Galatians 2, verses 11-13; Romans 12, verses 3-18; Revelation 2, verses 20-24 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil wastes no time handing out blame when his hunting buddies prove to be too heavy for his boat, and Jase throws his back out chasing and being dragged around by a goat in the woods! Al also sustains a back injury doing something much less entertaining, and the reason for the Robertsons’ thick skin comes to the foreground. The guys discuss whether or not all angels are good angels, taking a college midterm guided solely by the Holy Spirit, and the reason some people think Acts chapters 13 and 14 apply to contemporary culture. In this episode: Acts 13; Acts 20, verses 25-27; Colossians 2, verses 6-15; Galatians 1, verses 6-9; John 14 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase isn’t much of a thrill-seeker like Missy’s latest adventure, but he and Phil recall their closest encounters with dangerous reptiles and how they managed to get away unscathed. Jase relays the dangers of hunting gators with a television crew in tow. The guys consider that the gospel should perhaps be expanded to include one more tenet, as well as the mechanics of Jesus’ death and Paul’s establishment of the church at Antioch before his expulsion from the city. In this episode: Acts 13; Romans 8, verse 11; Mark 1, verse 14; Acts 2, verse 24; Psalm 16, verse 9 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase performs a dangerous task when his house is nearly flooded, and Missy was so impressed she couldn’t help but brag about him. Phil examines the changes in the church during the first century, and Zach compares many of those themes to what our modern church is going through. Al uncovers a flattering article about the Robertson family and how their love for Jesus is sorely needed at this moment in time. And the guys use a biblical example to explain why the “us versus them” mindset can always come back to haunt you. In this episode: Acts 13; Ezekiel 18, verse 32; 2 Peter 3, verse 9; Hebrews 8, verse 8; Hebrews 12, verse 22; Isaiah 55, verse 5; Isaiah 60, verse 3; Jeremiah 16, verses 19-21 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is amazed by the incredible story of Amanuel, an Ethiopian Christian who faced intense persecution for his faith early in life, and Jep asks for help to care for the hundreds of thousands of homeless orphan children in Ethiopia by checking out https://allgodschildren.org/sponsor. Jase comes in second to Jep in at least one thing, and Al beams over Jep’s growth and hard work for orphaned children all over the world. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase is instructed by Missy not to come home after his most recent sermon or he’d find a house full of women, and the guys perform their hilarious Godwin impersonations. Al reveals the unique way Phil was able to set Godwin up for coming to Jesus over decades, and a power failure throws a wrench in the episode, but the guys and producer Madi roll with the punches. Jase recalls the only times he was ever in a bar when he actually put on a “disguise” so he wouldn’t be recognized. The guys rehash Jase’s sermon on the book of Hebrews and its one central theme. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil warns against messing with Jesus or his angels as King Herod did just before he was struck down and suffered an agonizing death. Jase gets called up to the pulpit big leagues to preach in place of Larry Bowles, and a holy curse that actually worked makes Jase scratch his head. The guys offer clarification of Saul’s “name change” that really wasn’t a name change and discuss the shift of the Christian church outreach from Jerusalem to Antioch. In this episode: Acts 12, Acts 13, 1 John 2, verse 2; John 1, verse 1; 1 Corinthians 16, verse 22 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase dubiously attempts to comfort a nervous fellow traveler using his recent death-defying airplane troubles, and Miss Kay is sad when her hospital room neighbor moves on. The guys explore the meaning in Acts 12 of “earnest prayer,” and Phil reckons that by praying for things that God wants, rather than ourselves, we can see his work in all sorts of small and big ways. In this episode: Acts 12; Acts 1, verse 1; 1 Peter 2, verse 9 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel and Luke Smallbone of the band For King & Country and their sister Rebecca St. James talk about their autobiographical film “Unsung Hero,” which details their childhood move from Australia to the United States, the unforeseen circumstances that led to the family of nine facing poverty, and the children's rise to being two of the most successful musical acts in the world of Christian music. Jase is forced to apologize for assuming that the movie would be a typically cheesy Christian movie, but he finds himself absolutely loving it! Al can’t help but see the similarities between their own difficult past and the incredible journey of the Smallbone family. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil appears in the dream of a church sister who recently baptized 100 women at a prison, and Jase had his own tense prison experience where his life was undoubtedly threatened. Lisa directly addresses her cancer diagnosis and her reaction to it. The guys and Lisa discuss the revolution of prison ministry and how it all started with Watergate and President Nixon. Zach points out that people’s inherent value proves that God isn’t distant from us, and Jase likens the experience of parenthood to God’s relationship with his children. In this episode: Acts 12 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si wasn’t meant to be on “Duck Dynasty,” but he wriggled his way into a meeting he wasn’t invited to and impressed the producers so much that he won a starring role. The guys tell some of their favorite Uncle Si stories, and Phil has been receiving odd, anonymous letters left on his property. Jase floats a new theory about the reason for “clusters” of miracles, and the guys study the gruesome ends of some powerful people in Jesus’ time. In this episode: Acts 12; Hebrews 2, verses 3-4 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase comes face to face with death more than once during his trip to a developing country, and Uncle Si has a strategy for working gospel lessons into his appearances at secular events. Phil gives his opinion on his brother’s personality, and Si jokes about the reason he really joined the military. The guys discuss how Jesus’ death redefined salvation away from “sin management” and into true redemption and sanctification. In this episode: Acts 11; Acts 13, verse 35; John 20, verses 11-12; 2 Corinthians 1, verses 19-21; Psalm 16; Colossians 1, verse 27; Psalm 104, verse 30; Hebrews 11, verse 39 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ase goes back to the founding of “Unashamed” and how he explained the concept to an avidly anti-technology Phil. The guys examine the powerful and diverse founding of the first church at Antioch, where the word “Christian” was coined. Al lays out Paul’s pattern of starting new churches that he follows throughout the New Testament, and Zach uses the example of these early Christians to show how modern people can be confident in their sharing of the gospel. In this episode: Acts 10 & 11 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missy has an ominous encounter with a hitchhiker holding a sign on the same day Jase witnesses something similar. Phil reveals his reaction to one of his favorite Bible verses the first time he ever read it. The guys discuss the trouble churches sometimes encounter when it comes to changes in services or leadership and how sometimes we bow to societal norms even when we know they’re not right with God. In this episode: Acts 10; Luke 7, verses 1-10; 2 Corinthians 1, verses 18-20; 2 Timothy 4, verse 2 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil accepts payment in the form of local crustaceans for loaning out equipment, and Jase categorizes God’s lifting of dietary restrictions from his followers as a genius marketing strategy. The guys cover the watershed moments when Peter and Paul realize God's plan for including Gentiles in his kingdom, as well as the meaning of the dietary restrictions the Jews observed and the meaning of their abolishment. In this episode: Acts 10, Ephesians 2, verse 14; Colossians 1, verses 12-27; Colossians 2, verses 8-12; Romans 9 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase witnesses a confrontation while at a stoplight between a transient man and fast-food employees and can’t wait to see how the drama unfolds. Phil is intrigued by Paul’s use of the word “mystery” multiple times in the same letter to Ephesus. The guys discuss the symbolic significance of circumcision and why it’s no longer a requirement for being part of God’s kingdom. Al points out Peter’s association with the number three throughout the New Testament. In this episode: Acts 10, 11; Ephesians 3, verses 1-6, 11-12; Ephesians 5, verse 5; Ephesians 6, verse 19 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Robertsons find comfort in their faith and each other as Al shares the news of his wife Lisa’s breast cancer diagnosis. Zach points out that it’s natural to grieve, though as Christians, we grieve with a sense of peace and hope because of our faith. Al points out some interesting historical facts that tie Peter’s presence in a town called Joppa back to important events from the Old Testament. The guys study the only resurrection performed by Peter and guess his motivation for doing so. In this episode: Acts 9, verses 36-43; 1 Kings 11 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil awakes with a thought that sets his brain on fire, and Jase accidentally reveals the biggest struggle he faces with Missy every single day. Zach is still scarred by the antics of his Robertson cousins as kids, but this time the torment was psychological. Al guesses that Paul had to reexamine every single Scripture he knew through the lens of Jesus after his conversion. The guys discuss the culture clash between Jews and Gentiles in the ancient world and the difficulties that Paul had in rectifying and uniting the two peoples under God. In this episode: Acts 9; Acts 26; Ephesians 3, verse 6 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s secret workout routine impresses his grandson-in-law Christian Huff, and Jase’s childhood dreams came true on a special episode of “Duck Dynasty.” Christian describes his mission to help young men learn to focus on their spiritual and physical health as well as the ability to protect their families. The guys skip ahead to study Saul’s transition into Paul over the course of more than a decade and how his heritage as both a Jew and a born Roman citizen helped him out of a tight spot. In this episode: Acts 13, verse 9, Acts 21 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil never reads the comments, but he’s got a hilarious response to why he never feels the negativity. Zach taunted Willie years ago, but it came back to bite him — hard! Jase is afraid he might have eaten a record-holding fish, and it turns out Phil has something big in common with Paul. The guys debate the motivations for Paul to give up his powerful position among the Pharisees and his focus on his own guilt and the grace of God. In this episode: Acts 9; Ephesians 4, verses 1-10; Galatians 1, verses 8-24; Galatians 2, verses 19-20 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is touched by the bravery of African missionaries but amused by the ill-advised trip his son took to visit them. Jase recalls how his daughter, Karina, joined his family, and the guys delve into the conversion of Saul, a persecutor of Christians, into Paul the apostle. Al and Jase point back to two other stories in the Old Testament where the Israelites were righteously called to oppose idolatry. The guys agree that sincerity in the Holy Spirit is what draws people to Christ more than educated words. In this episode: Acts 9; John 14, verse 6; Ezekiel 1, verses 26-28; Philippians 3, verses 3-9; Revelation 1, verses 12-17; Numbers 25, verses 1-13; 1 Kings 18, verse 4 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil gets a new piece of bathroom hardware he’s immediately suspicious of, but Jase finds the whole mental picture hilarious. Jase recalls Rucker’s hiring at Duck Commander, even though the first thing he said during his interview was “I’m a convicted felon.” The guys conclude that the best way to stay away from sin is to spend your time chasing Jesus and use the evidence from the story about Philip to propose ideas about the urgency of baptism. In this episode: Acts 8; 1 Peter 2, verse 1; Jonah 1, verses 1-3; 2 Corinthians 5; 2 Corinthians 6, verse 1 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A terrible drive-through car wash experience has Jase stating the three things Robertson men should never do, and Phil is happy to report that he’s stuck to that his entire life. Jase, Phil, and Al share their favorite parts of their Louisiana heritage, even though others might find them a little eccentric. The guys cover the two interesting stories of Simon the Sorcerer and Philip and the Ethiopian and recognize the importance of those moments in the spreading of the gospel beyond Israel. In this episode: Acts 8 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase gives an example from his own life as evidence of the overuse of the word “miraculous,” even though he did actually pull off something pretty amazing. Phil is unconvinced by Jase’s achievement, though! The guys explore the ramifications of Stephen’s death and the spreading of Christianity outward from Jerusalem into the world. They introduce Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians who eventually becomes Paul the apostle and author of much of the New Testament. In this episode: Acts 8; Psalm 80; Jude 1, verse 9; Galatians 1, verse 13; Philippians 3, verse 6; 1 Timothy 1, verse 13 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil wakes up with something special buzzing in his brain, and Jase nearly wrecks his truck trying to fathom an overly aggressive marquee sign at a church. The guys look back on past episodes with surprise at how much they’ve accomplished since the first one as they dive into the deadly sermon of Stephen. Zach points out exactly what was so heretical about it that resulted in Stephen’s death, and Al and Jase connect the similarities between the Old Testament and New Testament events. In this episode: Acts 7; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 3-4; Hebrews 3, verses 1-6; Galatians 3, verses 16-18; Ephesians 4, verses 4-6 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s rescue of a stranded hunter on an icy river leads to a years-long friendship, and Jase’s argument with a lawyer leads him to Jesus. The guys get an overview of the sermon to the Sanhedrin that led to Stephen’s untimely demise, as well as an ironic introduction to Saul who would later become Paul. Al gives out homework for listeners to study before the next episode! In this episode: Acts 7; John 2, verses 13-20; Ephesians 2, verses 11-15 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase follows a rabbit hole down a path he finds amusing, and Phil reads an excerpt from his new book. The guys establish who the very first “social influencers” were and how Jesus put Satan on notice after his resurrection. They explore the concept of priesthood as it applies to all of God’s children, not just orthodox clergy. In this episode: Acts 6; Isaiah 9, verse 6; Hebrews 2, verse 14; 1 Peter 2, verses 4-9; Revelation 5, verse 10; Ephesians 2, verses 19-21; Mark 14, verse 58; Romans 12, verse 1 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase gets stuck in his own home when unexpected company catches him in his drawers, and Phil sees that as a great reason not to have neighbors. A hunting buddy of Jase’s gets baptized in a super-sized ice chest, and Zach figures out how to rid his home of hungry teenagers. The guys investigate the reaction of the Jewish leadership to the first church, an interesting translation anomaly, and what makes Jesus different from everyone else in history who has claimed to be the Messiah. In this episode: Acts 5; Hebrews 2, verse 10; Hebrews 12, verse 10 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase admits that there are a few checks he’s written in the past that didn’t bother him at all, and Miss Kay gets a cheerful companion when Missy spends a few nights in the hospital with her. Phil is wary of how many scammers there are out there, and the guys discuss the fate of Ananias and Sapphira, two members of the church who lied and stole from God. Zach points out that when the church really works in community, it’s more like Jesus’ Kingdom instead of a political organization. In this episode: Acts 4 & 5; Hebrews 2, verse 10; Titus 2, verse 10 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s only link to the outside world leaves him feeling sorrowful but more determined than ever to share Jesus. Jase’s link to the greater world seems to be the local grocery store. Miss Kay's hospitalization leaves Phil feeling lonely, and Zach finds an uplifting reason that the Robertsons have so little aversion to discussing death. The guys deliberate the reason that Christianity seems to flourish during difficulty, such as during the Roman Empire, and how oppression emboldens the followers of Jesus. In this episode: Acts 4, verses 23-37; Acts 17, verse 27; John 10, verses 10-18; Matthew 18, verses 26-28 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s age and physical demands cause him to need an emergency spa appointment, and he might never be the same again. The guys dig deep into their memory banks for a song and join up for a little harmonizing. Phil isn’t too impressed, though Zach thinks they could really go places. The guys investigate the eternal union with Jesus as the reward for living a life following him and why people tend to prefer their own autonomy to submission to God. In this episode: Acts 4; Luke 20, verses 9-19; 2 Corinthians 4, verse 16 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s niece and nephew perform for the “American Idol” judges, but somehow Jase missed it while his low-tech father caught it. Zach is proud of his kids’ success on the show but even more proud of their spiritual leadership and strength. The guys point out all the instances of Jesus’ authority by his name in the book of Acts, as well as their reasoning for why Jesus came to earth at the time he did. In this episode: Acts 3 & 4; Romans 1, verse 16; Romans 2, verses 8-11; Mark 2, verses 5-7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pVo7iqvUao — Watch Max Dasher’s ‘American Idol’ audition! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJFHbNHmnKk — Watch Laela Dasher’s ‘American Idol’ audition, with accompaniment by her brother Max! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase encounters a fan in a grocery store who’s ready to dive into a theological debate right there in the aisle! Phil ponders the early Christians who were able to escape the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and Jase and Missy treat a pair of Louisiana newcomers to a local delicacy. The guys discuss what scripture says about the miraculous powers of the apostles after Jesus departed earth for heaven. In this episode: Acts 2 & 3; Ephesians 2, verses 19-22; 1 Corinthians 9, verse 1; 2 Samuel 7, verse 16 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase manages to sneak away from Willie’s pond with a monster catch that quickly becomes dinner, and Phil comes in hot with a top 10 list about the book of Acts. Al, Jase, and Zach respond with a nuanced discussion of water baptism and examine what the arguments about baptism get wrong. The guys agree that it's Jesus who saves you, not the water. In this episode: Acts 2, verses 14-41 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The opening line of Phil's sermon to a prison full of life-serving inmates shocks them into hearing about Jesus, and Jase encounters an inspiring young preacher to mentor. Phil hears a distinct "roar" while speaking the name of the Holy Spirit, and the guys examine the signs that show us sin’s reign in this world. Jase points out the “point” of miraculous happenings in ancient times, and Zach explains how Jesus’ genealogy makes him the ultimate king. In this episode: Acts 2-4; Romans 6, verses 5-8; Hebrews 7, verses 14, 18-28; Romans 8, verse 11; 1 Corinthians 1, verses 22-25 https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://PhilRobertsonBook.com — Get your signed copy of Phil Robertson's new book before they're gone! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase finds himself unexpectedly cradling a child at an airport, to the disbelief of those around him. Phil’s experience as an English teacher comes out as he examines some uses of the past tense to describe a Jesus who’s still alive. The guys marvel at the turnaround of Peter during the forty days after the resurrection, and Jase points out a possible reason for Jesus’ performing of miracles during that time. In this episode: Acts 2, verses 14-41; Hebrews 1, verses 1-4; Hebrews 2, verses 3-4; Mark 2, verses 18-22 https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://PhilRobertsonBook.com — Get your signed copy of Phil Robertson's new book before they're gone! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil meets Matt Branch, who lost his left leg at the hip after a dog accidentally set off a gun during a hunting trip. Matt is a former LSU football player, husband, father, and north Louisiana native who has more ties to the Robertson family than they realized. Phil, Jase, and Al are touched by Matt’s amazing story of faith, perseverance, introspection, and how God can rescue us from even the jaws of death. In this episode: 2 Corinthians 7, verse 10; 1 Samuel 2, verse 9 https://PhilRobertsonBook.com — Get your signed copy of Phil Robertson's new book before they're gone! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase spends an evening hoping to see his niece and nephew on TV, and Phil emphasizes a way of life that could impact the entire world for the better. Al and Jase recall their childhood dependence on processed meats, though it all seems to be coming full circle in their later years. The guys review how the book of Acts fits into the greater arc of the gospel, and Jase makes a point connecting the tower of Babel in Genesis to the pouring out of the Holy Spirit in Acts. Plus, the guys explain what it’s like to be intoxicated by the Holy Spirit. In this episode: Acts 1, verses 12-26; Genesis 11, verses 4-9; Ephesians 5, verses 15-20 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase weighs in on some controversial texts in Acts that consider speaking in tongues, divine powers, and the arrival of the Holy Spirit in us. Phil answers a question posed by the text about the only non-Galilean apostle, and Al points out several instances in the Old Testament of the Spirit’s presence, though they were select, uncommon events. Plus, what was special about the people of Galilee? In this episode: Acts 1, verses 12-26; Acts 2, verses 1-13; John 7, verses 37-39; Ephesians 1, verse 10; Ephesians 2, verse 21; Ephesians 3, verse 17 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Robertsons have their share of crowd-facing medical crises, including Phil’s kidney stone sermon, Missy’s recent food poisoning bout, and Lisa’s fainting spell. Phil learned something about the resurrection from the surgery following his kidney stone, and the guys take a closer look at Jesus’ ascension. Jase points out the special powers that were bestowed upon the disciples along with the Holy Spirit, while Al and Phil support their own conclusions with a multitude of other verses regarding Jesus’ departure from the earth. In this episode: Acts 1, verses 1-11; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 21-26; Ephesians 2, verses 1-7 & 19-21; Ephesians 4, verse 10; John 14-16 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a tense, dangerous car ride, Jase and Missy must get up and talk about the splendor of marriage after bickering all the way there. Missy reveals some exciting news for her branch of the family tree that includes a poignant blessing related to a recent tragedy. Phil remarks on Missy’s growth as a woman of faith, grandmother, and cook, and Jase uses some of Phil’s quotes about women to get a laugh out of a crowd. Al points out that Phil’s rough edges have smoothed out over the years, especially in his newfound relationship with his daughter, Phyllis. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil vividly recounts the time a priceless possession was returned to him by means of a scuba diver, and a photo surfaces of Jase riding a camel that he’s never seen before. Al points out that there were other messiah claimants in the years before and after Jesus, and the guys ponder whether or not sitting on a throne makes one a king. Jase gives a coach some advice on how to turn his career into a ministry and harkens back to his full explanation in episode 640 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVn7NB0sjvQ. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 46-53; John 8, verses 42-47; Ephesians 2, verses 10 & 22; Ephesians 3, verse 10 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil, Jase, and Al agree that they are a lot more in touch with their emotions as they age, and Jase recalls one of the first times he truly connected with his sensitive side after a tragedy early in his life. Jase realizes that jokes aren’t his strong suit, and the guys discuss how to stay open-minded and open-hearted even as you grow older. Jase reveals some mistakes in a biblical translation, but the guys agree that it doesn’t ultimately change the meaning of the message. In this episode: Luke 24, verses 45-53; Ephesians 1, verse 18; Acts 16, verse 13; John 20, verse 21; Acts 7, verses 37, 51-58; Exodus 13, verses 2, 12 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices