Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Jase has decided that he will head to court and make a case over his recent seatbelt ticket, but he’ll be representing and defending himself! The guys are joined by David Leonard, a Christian singer and songwriter famous for his hit “Great Are You Lord.” David opens up about the strain his father’s ministry was on his childhood and how he dealt with that struggle. Phil reckons that the Bible will be an endless source of inspirational messages, and Zach’s children perform at Willie and Korie’s new music venue and gathering hall in Monroe. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missy recounts the awful day she and Cole spent in a strict judge’s traffic court. Years later, she and Jase would learn that Mia had struck up an unlikely friendship with that same judge on her own. Phil officially gets a chauffeur for his Sunday morning drive, even though he was the unauthorized driver’s ed teacher for his boys when they were teens. The guys and Missy discuss the beauty and sacrifice of adoption and suffering for the sake of love. In this episode: Ephesians 3, verse 13 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase comes in hot to the studio after getting a ticket from a rookie cop for improperly wearing his seatbelt, even though Jase preached a full sermon to him about integrity from Hebrews during the stop. Phil and Al share their own stories of law enforcement woe, and Al looks forward to hearing Missy’s side of the story later on. Jase feels led to examine what the Bible says about “unintentional” sins, and the guys deal with the question of what and where is heaven, according to the Greek and Hebrew translations. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 3, 18-23; Ephesians 2, verse 6; Ephesians 3, verses 7-12; Ephesians 6, verses 10-13; Acts 2, verses 22-23; 1 Peter 1, verses 3-5: John 3, verses 12-15 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil got mistaken for a homeless man at an event where he was the keynote speaker, and Jase had to perform a dirty duty to help a friend find a lost wedding ring. The guys are joined by the founder and editor of Hook & Barrel magazine, John Radzwilla, who once had the gall to pull an April Fools' Day prank on Phil during an interview! John and the guys discuss the importance of the outdoors to the emotional and spiritual development of young people, as well as Willie and Jase’s appearances in the magazine. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase belatedly realizes that he’s now a model for a local tackle shop, and Missy sees that Jase has a particular need, so she bought him a flattering gift to fill it. Phil looks a lot like his Civil War-era great-grandfather, leading Al to question whether Phil was born a hundred years too late. The guys discuss the absurdity of Christianity’s origins if one didn’t believe what the Bible says, and Zach points out the incredibility of a living God becoming mortal flesh. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 1-14; Acts 2, verse 40; John 21, verse 25; Romans 1, verse 4; 1 Corinthians 1, verse 30; 1 Corinthians 15, verse 50; 1 Peter 3, verse 15 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase claims he’s only ever heard Missy make one particular sound once and only because he begged her to, though it’s probably not what you’re thinking! Phil might be a man of the woods, but there’s one thing he didn’t let a pandemic keep him from doing. The guys explore the concept of adoption in both Jewish culture and its significance to those who are baptized into Christ. Jase points out some scientific facts found in the Bible millennia before they were discovered by “modern” science. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 3-14; Ephesians 4, verse 14; Romans 8, verse 28; 1 Corinthians 1, verse 23; Isaiah 40, verses 21-24; Deuteronomy 29, verse 29; Philippians 12, verses 2-4 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase recalls the first time he was faced with a seriously sinful situation with his buddies in the woods but was miraculously saved by a surprise visit from the youth group. Phil fires up his Gospel voice after being inspired by studying Ephesians, and Al remembers the first time he ever felt the pull of sin and it changed everything. The guys examine the current cultural movement that says everyone has their own “truth” and compare it to truth as God defines it. Zach and Jase cover the various uses of the word “world” in the Bible and how that might change our perception of certain famous verses. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 1-14; 2 Thessalonians 2, verse 13; Galatians 6, verses 14-17; James 4, verse 4; 2 Corinthians 5, verses 15-19; John 17, verses 16-17; 1 John 5, verse 4 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase misses church on purpose for a not-so-leisurely activity but takes it as a bad omen when he witnesses a man walking a pig on a leash. Phil is gifted a set of handmade fishing lures for display only, but Jase finds it upsetting to leave them on a shelf and not a fishing rod. The guys discuss the Greek meaning of the word “predestined” as it’s used by Paul, and Zach and Jase differ slightly on their emphasis of collective and personal atonement as described in Ephesians. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 1-14, 22-23; Acts 2, verses 30-39; Romans 13, verse 8; Matthew 22, verse 3; Psalm 72, verse 17 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil reveals why the lesson for his “Unashamed” Bible class at church never changes and encourages Christians old and new in their faith to find and use their spiritual gifts. Jase finds treasure in the podcast studio parking lot, which is interesting considering it’s in the middle of the woods! The guys put forth their own educated opinions on the overarching theme of Ephesians and how we’ve all contributed to the environment of sin that we live in. Jase realizes that no one can ever grasp every truth of the Bible since it was written by God, but our understanding of it can evolve as we grow and learn. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verse 17; Ephesians 2, verses 19-22; Romans 7, verses 18-24; 2 Corinthians 5, verses 1-15; Genesis 1, verse 28; Exodus 19, verses 4-6 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase is surprised to find himself loving a recent George Clooney-directed movie, which leads Al to point out some of the dangerous, if useful, skills that Phil taught his boys when they were young. Jase solves a biblical mystery Phil proposed in the previous episode. The guys set up their continuing study of Ephesians by setting the stage with similar verses from Colossians and Romans to support their interpretation of Jesus as the fulfillment of all law, prophecy, needs, and salvation. In this episode: Ephesians 3, verses 20-21; Ephesians 4; Ephesians 5, verse 5; Hebrews 7, verse 16; Colossians 1, verse 9; Colossians 2, verses 2-20; Romans 5, verses 12-17 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil feels as if he’s attending a wedding every week with so many of his progeny getting married. Zach points out that Phil & Miss Kay’s wedding episode of “Duck Dynasty” is still the most viewed nonfiction cable series episode of all time, and Jase buys a bouncy house, though bouncing is the least fun thing about it. The guys discuss unification as a theme that runs throughout the entire Bible and how the Tower of Babel fiasco was rectified through Jesus. Zach and Jase pull references to Jesus from all over the Bible faster than they can even write them down. In this episode: Ephesians 1-3; Isaiah 2; Isaiah 9, verse 6; Isaiah 19, verses 16-22; Zechariah 14, verse 16; Hosea 2, verse 23; Matthew 3, verse 15; Matthew 3, verse 15; John 3, verse 27; Mark 1, verse 15 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil recalls going shoeless for multiple years back in his pre-Jesus days, and his sons think that’s one of the things that contributed to his living legend. Jase discovers multiple scriptural references to mythical creatures, but what do they mean? The guys point out the difference between man and animals, though there are similarities, too. Zach and Jase begin to tackle the prickly subjects of predestination, original sin, and why humans use their God-given gifts to create evil. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 1-11; Romans 1, verses 18-32; Romans 7, verse 9; John 10, verses 14-18 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Missy has surgery on one of her fingers, Jase has his own sympathy pains when he accidentally slams his pinky finger in a door. Phil is excited to dive into Ephesians after the guys give a quick rundown of the end of Acts, and Zach points out the dangers of “systematic theology” that is often pulled from the early chapters of Ephesians. In this episode: Acts 20-28; Ephesians 1-3; John 17, verse 3; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 53-56; 1 Corinthians 21, verse 18; Romans 4, verse 25; Colossians 1, verse 27 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil remembers encountering a woman in a rehab center who had a disturbing and possibly demonic reaction to the name of Jesus, and Jase is intrigued by how his relationship with late-night Bible studying has evolved over the years. The guys discuss the incident when Paul preached a young man named Eutychus to his death before resurrecting him in the street. Al points out the differences between Western church culture and other church cultures that treat church gatherings as all-day marathon events. In this episode: Acts 20; Romans 16, verse 23; Revelation 2, verses 2-7 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase has an eventful vacation that included meeting Morgan Freeman on the golf course and being rescued by Unashamed Nation in an Apple store. Phil doesn’t do vacations or hobbies, but he pretends he does for the sake of an argument, and the guys talk about the effect Christianity has on the world at large. Zach points out that when Christianity began interrupting the local economies, it really began to draw attention, and Al covers the verses where Satan claims the world as his own right in front of Jesus. In this episode: Acts 19; John 15, verses 18-27; 1 John 2, verse 15; Colossians 2, verses 13-15 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil sees proof of one of his oldest wildlife theories in the flesh! But his honesty about the whole thing throws off the “Duck Dynasty” legend that Uncle Si started and Jase is currently taking credit for. The guys discuss the power of a public declaration of one’s devotion to Christ. Zach points out that the “point of temptation” is different for everyone and that everyone must recognize their own. In this episode: Acts 19; Revelation 3, verse 20; Matthew 7, verse 21 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys have a lot to talk about after Miss Kay finally comes back home to the river, Lisa comes through her breast cancer surgery like a champ, and Jase’s home in Tennessee is directly hit by a tornado with his son, Cole, inside. Larry Bowles joins Phil, Jase, Al, and Zach to talk about Acts 19 and how the faithful following of the theology of Jesus eventually becomes faithful practice of Jesus’ commands. In this episode: Acts 19; Mark 1, verses 4-5; Matthew 7, verse 21 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil required a hand in the baptistry recently, but Jase thinks it’s a cool approach to the task. Al feels a little “frisky” after drinking Chuck Norris’ brand of water, and the guys can’t resist some classic Chuck Norris jokes. The guys ponder the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, and a scriptural reference to a miraculous handkerchief gets Jase giggling over the idea. Zach encourages people to examine their lives for evidence of Jesus living in their hearts. In this episode: Acts 18-20; Hebrews 9, verses 27-28; Hebrews 12, verse 1; Matthew 3, verses 7-12; Acts 2, verse 33; Acts 10, verse 44; 1 Corinthians 1, verses 13-17; 1 Corinthians 12, verses 12-29 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s famous line was “stolen” by Arnold and General MacArthur, though it’s obvious that it originated with Jesus. Jase gets sucked into a kids’ movie thanks to the U2 soundtrack, and Phil’s early duck-call business makes the perfect illustration for a debate about salvation. The guys encourage self-examination in everyone to see whether Jesus lives in their hearts, and Zach describes the “empty hands of faith.” In this episode: Acts 19; Acts 18:20; Acts 10:44; 2 Corinthians 13:2 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie and Jase recall some hilarious times spent together in the church youth group back in the day, including Jase’s “dating ministry” idea and Willie’s obnoxious way of treating a kid on the bus who would later become his doctor. Phil scoffs at their teenage antics, and the guys discuss the generational significance that the Gospel can have on families and the world. Check out "Gospeler" at http://www.gospeler-book.com. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie hones his roasting skills on Zach, Jase, and Phil for slights and screwups dating back decades. Al escapes unscathed, and the guys nostalgically compare their childhood experience gathering mayhaws with Willie’s grandchildren's experience. The guys discuss Willie’s newest book “Gospeler” and how to share the Gospel no matter your education, background, or knowledge of biblical texts. Check out "Gospeler" at http://www.gospeler-book.com. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase and Al recall Godwin’s uncertainty about his shirtless “Duck Dynasty” scenes and praise Godwin for his depth of character and love for Jesus. Phil’s father apparently had a silly habit during prayer time that has become part of Al’s vernacular, and the guys discuss the importance of not making people who disagree with you your enemy. Zach points out that every age has its own dilemmas, and Al poses the question of “Will your cause be enough to satisfy and save you in the end?” In this episode: Acts 18; Acts 19; 1 John 4, verses 13-16; Romans 12, verses 1-2, 14 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss Kay is happy to announce that at least one of her daughters-in-law has perfected one of her famous recipes, though Phil is forced to choose between that and another of his favorite meals of all time. The guys and Larry Bowles discuss the difficult and hedonistic environment in which Christianity was able to grow, as well as approaching the question of God’s ultimate dwelling place among us. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s law enforcement escort goes on red alert as he’s chased into the parking lot at church, even though it turns out to be for the best reason possible. Jase tries to comfort Phil, who feels bad about missing an opportunity to baptize someone, though comfort doesn’t seem to be his strong suit. Larry Bowles gives the guys fascinating historical insight into the confluence of the Apostle Paul and the zenith of Greek and Roman powers in the world. In this episode: Acts 17; Hebrews 3, verse 6; Romans 12, verses 1-8; Colossians 2, verse 10; 1 John 1, verses 1-4 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A daytime visit from Miss Kay has Phil admitting (in his own way) to longing for her to be home with him again. Jase reflects on the time he once stuck his entire head into a beaver dam full of agitated beavers. The guys and Larry Bowles go over Acts 17, and Larry offers unique insight into the five Greek philosophies of that era that Paul had to challenge with his Gospel message. Al points out that many of these philosophies are still opposing Christianity today. In this episode: Acts 17; John 3, verse 14; 1 Corinthians 14, verses 1-3 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase gives the details on the time during his youth when he was beaten up for going to a Bible study at a young woman’s house, but mere weeks later he had befriended and baptized his attacker. Phil supposes that’s what you get when you get too close to someone else’s girlfriend, and Zach pokes fun at Jase's fabled “right hand of fellowship.” The guys discuss the tactics used by the Romans and Jewish leaders to rid themselves of Christians, the importance of the temple as a touchstone in Jewish history, and why that mindset had to change with Jesus’ arrival. In this episode: Acts 17; Psalm 89, verses 3-4 & 35-37; 1 Thessalonians 2; 2 Thessalonians 2, verses 1-4; 1 Kings 8, verses 22-27; Revelation 21, verses 22-7 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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