Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Gary Witherall, author of "Total Abandon," joins the guys to share his powerful testimony, his journey to ministry, the story of his wife's death as a modern martyr for Jesus, and the moment he found the capacity to forgive the man who murdered her. Gary also chats with the guys about the time Phil told "Duck Dynasty" producers he wouldn't do a scene where he got caught by the police, Jase's rules for trespassing, and the time Jase got busted for trespassing to catch frogs. Al closes with a prayer for Gary's ministry work with Middle Eastern refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase remembers the time he broke into the secret sponsor room at Duck Commander to do a little "shopping." Jase's truck gets "uplifted" and "baptized," and Al recalls the time he asked the right question when Lisa wrecked his truck. Jase meets a woman at an event who's appalled by his clothes. Phil is thrilled by what you can get away with at 75. Jase is irked that there are places on this planet that people aren't allowed to go. Al realizes Phil has Amish tendencies. And the guys respond to a great question about what happened to people who died without having the opportunity to hear about Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil baptizes several generations of a family from Oregon in one day. Jase's mailbox is flooded by letters from the IRS saying he owes an absurd amount of money. Jase and Al are fed up with power grabs in the "friendly" skies, and Phil isn't seeing much of the golden rule on airplanes. Jase talks about how to handle investing in companies that aren't godly. And the guys dive into the faith of Abraham and biblical parallels in Phil's relationship with his daughter, Phyllis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase is interviewed by a confident 10-year-old girl and has an awkward realization after he meets former NFL player Ronnie Brown. Al talks about the "hieroglyphics" carved into his driveway. Phil Mickelson may have once mistaken Jase for a homeless person, but his PGA Championship win inspires Jase to make his golf comeback. Jase and Al are fascinated by Mickelson's meditation practice. The word "copulation" is heard in the Unashamed Lair for the first time, courtesy of Phil. And the guys discuss the better stories believers have, smart idiots, and attempts to change cultural norms to justify sin. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are joined by John Kerr, a quintessential mainstream media guy who was baptized by Phil after writing him a letter from "a former left-winger." Jase tries to understand the media's agenda and what the solution is. Al highlights the media's renewed attempt to cancel the Promise Keepers. Phil talks about how the Gospel transcends political wings (and Jase is thrilled to hear him come to that conclusion). And the guys unite around one message: Jesus is for everybody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is pumped about the Running of the Ops and tells the story of his all-time greatest catch of Opelousas catfish. He also shares the details on how to make his famous sticky chicken recipe. Jase offers encouragement after Phil reveals the embarrassment he feels when he watches his testimony in his new "I Am Second" series. Al remembers when he and Lisa were the subject of a scandalous National Enquirer "scoop." Dan the Eunuch gets harassed for not wearing a mask. Jase recalls his huge crush on Olivia Newton John in "Grease," but was it innocent Sandy or the leather-clad bad girl? And the guys discuss what "circumcision of the heart" means and why we have to decide to trust in Christ. Watch all 8 episodes of "The Robertson Family: Dysfunction to Dynasty" free: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXTVgPUVBO2_IHZPnz0iIRnAFtnhUD7dY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase is about to blow you away with the crazy story of an extreme home birth, but the way Al paid for his vasectomy might be even more unusual. Al talks about Sadie's difficult labor. Phil discovers there's something he needs to emphasize more about Jesus. Jase explains why so much comes down to who your posse is. And the guys discuss where our built-in conscience comes from, lack of self-awareness, the beauty of being in Christ, and the Robertsons' new series from I Am Second, "Dysfunction to Dynasty." Watch all 8 episodes of "Dysfunction to Dynasty" free: https://www.iamsecond.com/film/dysfunction-to-dynasty/ -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is now part of a college assignment, but he's not sure if that's good or bad. Jase admits he has a secret outhouse. Al calls out Oprah Winfrey and her hot take on which path leads to God. Jase finally figures out how the bats got into his house, and it wasn't through the fireplace. And the guys run through people's excuses for not coming to Jesus. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase proposes a new law about the right of a free people to protect their homes and families from aggressive invaders, and Phil is totally on board. Zach highlights the bait and switch of today's cancel culture but also sees it as a big opportunity to share the Gospel. Al is pumped about an upcoming podcast guest. Jase wants to make a movie about Revelation. And the guys discuss temptation, the wrath of God, deliverance from misery, and why living for yourself ends in a terrible way. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and Al make the case that Jesus wouldn't be a Democrat OR a Republican. Zach points out the biggest problem with a culture that worships race, sexuality, and politics. Jase is appalled that we're putting oxen and bats ahead of human beings. Al witnesses the religion of environmentalism in San Francisco. The guys talk about house churches, general revelation, and the purpose of creation. And Zach nails the reason conservatives fail when they go up against the Left. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil finds there's a whole lot about compassion and comfort in the Bible that gets overlooked. Jase finds a spiritual lesson in a humiliating restaurant bathroom situation. Zach offers a biblical perspective on being pitted against each other based on race, gender, and politics. Jase has one answer when someone asks him if something is a sin. The guys talk about how to live an unashamed life and how to get away from putting what we think of God ahead of what God thinks of us. And Zach and his wife welcome a new baby to the Unashamed family! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase takes on more than a dozen bats in an epic 48-hour battle, but a tennis racket, Google, a phone call to Missy, and a sheet are no match for the creepy invaders squatting in his house. Phil stops the conversation to pray for a 9-year-old girl who has cancer. And Phil, Jase, and Zach dig into what "the obedience of faith" means, what Jesus' death started, what the Gospel is, and the difference between how humans and God approach power. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is getting the feeling that woke and "Gunsmoke" don't mix. Phil, Jase, and Al talk about underestimating Jesus, what it means to be called, and what it means to belong to Jesus. Phil reveals what he would do if he had the opportunity to share the Gospel with Biden like he did with Trump. And the guys begin their study of Romans, aka the constitution of Christianity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil talks about the kind of music people need to avoid. Jase reminisces about his very short-lived career as a guitarist. Al remembers a shaman in Gambia who demanded money for NOT putting curses on people. And the guys are joined by Ryan Lee, director of One Kingdom, to discuss all things worship, including battles over worship style, why Job's worship of God is the standard we should all shoot for, and how and when we should worship. Learn more about One Kingdom at https://www.onekingdom.org. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil reveals why he won't play golf, and Jase admits to being demoralized by his son's golf skills. Phil is delighted by what Jase's treasure-hunting buddy did with the 18th century Spanish real he unearthed. Jase's college experience didn't last long, but somehow he managed to get into an argument with the instructor in his first-aid class. Phil describes a snake encounter that led to a gravity-defying leap. Jase explains why the last chapter of Romans should be read first and what his metal-detecting goal is. And the story of Phil's meeting with a purple-haired girl has a great ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil learns that a Facebook commenter "strongly dislikes" him, and he's thoroughly amused. It's mayhaw season, and Phil is feeling his age after picking fruit. Jase is feeling it too after taking on his archnemesis — a fly. Phil is not about to let a furry little trespasser stand between him and some mayhaw jelly. The guys discuss trees and fruit in the Bible, free will, why God allowed evil into the world, poisonous plants, and the intelligent design of trees. Jase chuckles at weather people who mispronounce the names of parishes. And Phil asks the audience for advice on transplanting his mayhaw trees. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil sends a message to nannies who want to combat climate change by limiting your meat consumption and offers a very different kind of hope for the world. Jase wonders what kind of person monitors cow farts for a living. The guys also dive into the biblical qualifications required to be an elder and how we should strive to act as Christians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil just had a birthday and says there’s not that much happy about it. Jase looks at faith vs. science. The guys discuss how people look for hope in things like space exploration instead of God. They also dive into why bad things happen and whether or not cremation is biblical. And Al explains his approach to sharing Christ in his community. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase has a confusing encounter with a Walmart employee. Al gives his take on "The Chosen" and reminds everyone what a DVD is. Phil says Paul is the best example of not having to be perfect to be forgiven and used by God. The guys discuss the many miracles Paul performed and the events leading up to the end of his life. And once again, Phil does NOT own a CBD oil company! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is all partied out, but Jase discovers there's one way to get him to show up at a celebration. Willie comes up with a clever way to lose $100 on his birthday. Phil is mighty impressed with his kids' ability to practice hospitality and put out a tasty spread. Jase is NOT a fan of focusing on people's sins and behavior before we even share who Jesus is. Al points out that many church leaders make it too difficult to come to Christ. And Phil has a theory on why many churches don't have balconies. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil, Jase, and Al are joined by veterans Hank Barbe and Justin "Chappie" Roberts to discuss "Do Good," their YouTube series about acts of kindness and community in the wake of Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta. Phil offers a look at redneck disaster relief, and the guys talk about their experiences with natural disasters, what selfless love looks like, and how to overcome evil with good. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil sends a scuba diver to retrieve something he lost 10 years earlier. Jase wonders if some of his metal-detecting finds are criminal evidence. Phil explains what happens to the soul and spirit when you die and shares his favorite verses in the Bible. Al struggles with impatience, but he's learned to deal with it thanks to Lisa's "leaving problem." Al and Jase debate how to pronounce Aquila. Phil says there's one way bodybuilders might be on the wrong track. Al points to the only miracle in the Bible performed out of frustration. And the guys discuss man-made gods of yesterday and today. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil rocks out to Alice Cooper, and he and Al remember the time Aerosmith's Steven Tyler approached them in a hotel lobby. Jase has another close encounter of the convenience store kind when someone yells at him to put a mask on. He also has a run-in with a couple of guys who don't take kindly to his kind at the golf course. Al and Jase tell the story of how competitive (and MEAN) Willie got when he made a weight-loss bet. Phil reveals what helped his faith more than anything, and it never would have happened without "Duck Dynasty." Al talks about engaging on gender pronouns and other cultural issues when even churches try to muzzle us. And the guys discuss spiritual decapitation, whether or not it's biblical for women to be ambassadors of the church, and stuffy church rules that burn bridges instead of bringing people closer to Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil accidentally shows up to Si and Christine's 50th anniversary bash, and Stone lets Jase know he's not a fan of the Robertson Code when Si's life is at stake. Jase misidentifies a metal-detecting find as a carrier pigeon necklace. Al attempts to explain flea markets to Phil. And the guys go into detail about how to share the Gospel. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and his crew may have bent the rules for the sake of the kingdom when they filmed in Greece. Jase looks back at the street preaching he did in New York City and recalls a TOUGH crowd. The guys talk about the creation of cyborgs and other attempts to make the ultimate man without God, and Al makes a prediction about Elon Musk. They also get into Paul's sermon on Mars Hill, the religion of climate change, and what it means that God isn't far from us. And Jase proposes a global God test. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil shares the list he carries with him in his Bible. Jase reveals the story of how he shared Jesus while getting beat up over a girl. Phil explains why empires rise and fall and why it's clear America won't last. Jase is convinced Phil has become more pleasant since switching from the news to "Gunsmoke." And the guys discuss spiritual warfare and the growing "Unashamed" spiritual army. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and Jase have an update on the latest developments in the case of the Great Cheese Heist. Al is everyone's hookup for the best bacon around. Jase shares a video of how he trained the world's first duck-calling dog. A man lets Jase hunt treasure on his property because he remembers an act of kindness from Phil. The Supreme Court gets one right on religious freedom. And the guys talk about secondhand conversions, authentic worship, the jailer baptized by Paul the Apostle, and the joys and dangers of late-night baptisms. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mia is headed back to school less than a month after major surgery. Phil, Jase, and Al love how unifying it was to hold the Masters in Georgia amid all the controversy and boycotts — even if Phil does find golf stressful and embarrassing. In another chapter of "Jase's Grocery Store Chronicles," someone grills Jase about how Jesus could be a plan. Jase has been in plenty of men's rooms, and there's something in the Bible he just can't figure out about circumcision. And the guys talk about why it's much harder to show grace to people who are legalistic, the R-rated verse you don't hear in many sermons, and how changed lives become evidence of God's grace. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil has a theory on why Jase had to take the tests three times to get his driver's license. Al becomes an emotional support animal for Lisa. Phil reminds everyone that he doesn't sell CBD oil. Jase discovers that Missy has been listening to "Unashamed," and he's nervous. Phil's truck won't crank, and he refuses to incriminate himself when Al presses him on car maintenance. And the guys talk about the things Americans try to add to the simple message of Jesus, debates in the church, and how we can make it easy for people to come to Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase goes metal detecting with his buddies and ends up in the yard of an "Unashamed" listener who hands him a big check. Phil, Jase, and Al break down what happens when a culture faces impending doom, social justice, the difference between favoritism and equality, and the definition of God equality. And Jase is on board with an edgy T-shirt idea — "Worship Like a Prostitute" — as long as one edit is made. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil, Jase, and Al laugh their way through solving the mysterious case of the missing Wisconsin cheese. They're not exactly sure how 100 pounds of Phil's cheese made its way to Al's house, but they're delighted (and relieved) to discover that yes, eating cheese is biblical! Jase heads out to do some metal detecting and comes back with an eight-legged passenger in his navel. And the guys discuss the idea of original sin and answer an audience question about what age children first become accountable for sin. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil gives a fake name to two women who got lost and ended up at his church building on Easter, and Jase can't quite figure out why. Phil just seems to attract unusual people to his unusual church plant, including a preacher who wants to be baptized. The guys get into what the Bible says about dressing up for church services, the kickoff of crawfish season, and weird preacher fashion trends. And Jase eats the greatest king cake he's ever had, but it disappears. It looks like Phil is the culprit, but that's not the only mystery surrounding this dessert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil, Jase, and Al offer their theories on why churches are full on Easter but not the rest of the year. Jase talks about how falling in love with Jesus changes your sinful behavior. Acts 26 inspires Phil to ask Americans a question about God. Al teases the Robertsons' new "I Am Second" series. And the guys discuss how to get a handle on sexual sin and why every day is the day to celebrate the resurrection. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil introduces his new dog, Drew, and explains why dogs are one reason he has faith in God. Jase's dog heads out for 20 minutes every day to steal from Willie. Jase Googles life after death without Jesus and gets some telling results. The guys talk about the centerpiece of the Gospel — the resurrection. And Jase makes the case that "life insurance" is a misnomer. Happy Resurrection Day, Unashamed Nation! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase gives an update on Mia and explains his role in her recovery, including his head-spinning first trip to Hobby Lobby. That leads to a question: What exactly is glitter? Phil is reminded of his one and only trip to Hobby Lobby. And the guys talk about why it’s hard to call it Good Friday and how Jesus’ death rippled through time and solved all of our problems — including sin and death — in just 72 hours. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil traces the curious evolution of one of Uncle Si's stories. Jase is on board with the Jesus part of Phil's deal, but he's not so sure about the Matt Dillon part. Jase shares more about Mia's courage and the emotional toll of her craniofacial surgery. And Jase has a major epiphany about eight things that have made his life take a turn for the better. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil chuckles as Jase and Al recall the time their dad was too tickled by Jase's misbehavior to punish him. But first, Jase and Al realize their grandmother was right about picking up worms. Phil sees echoes of Acts 12 today. Al talks about the "buts" and "ifs" of the Bible. And the guys discuss whether the recent murders in Colorado and Georgia were the product of evil or mental illness and what Christians can do to help prevent these tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil delivers a "Gunsmoke"-style frisking to an Unashamed listener. Jase takes one for the team during a disagreement with Missy and admits there's a lesson it took him 25 years of marriage to learn. The guys talk about the misconception of marriage as a rules-based system, how Jesus treated women, and the misunderstanding many people have about submission. Jase remembers a class called "Should My Wife Be Submissive to Your Husband?" And Phil salutes older women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al discovers one of his scenes was cut from the new film "Roe v. Wade." Jase has been plagued by space invaders since he was a kid. Phil points to a passage in the Bible that holds the solution to all racism. Jase was once welcomed to a new school with a slap across the face from a guy who ended up becoming his neighbor. And the guys discuss where teenage hostility comes from, why overthrowing the government isn't the answer, the movement to resegregate society, why God is greater than any calendar, and the horrifying reality that people are still killed for their Christian faith. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase is back with an update on how his daughter, Mia, is doing after her longest, most extensive craniofacial surgery yet. He describes many of the challenges ahead, including swelling that will last 12 months. Phil marvels that he's never heard a word of complaint from Mia. Jase is nearly defeated by NASCAR-like driving conditions in Dallas and has to play the "I have a gun" card at his hotel, but an encounter with a young couple at the hospital fills him with encouragement. And Phil opens it up with a story about netting a big (and nasty) surprise. Thanks for your prayers and support! Mia Moo: http://miamoo.org/ -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and Al are joined by Kenney Moore, affectionately dubbed "the Burger Man" by Phil. Kenney shares the story of how his Hwy 55 restaurant chain increased sales during the pandemic, how he was converted, and what it took for him to go all in on Jesus. Al recalls the hilarity that ensued when Phil baptized Kenney in the river. And the guys talk about mixing religion and business, how Kenney got his cussing under control, how he's sharing Jesus with customers, and how to share the Gospel without being shut down. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil, Al, and One Kingdom's Mike Kellett talk favoritism, why the self-segregation spreading on college campuses and beyond is so unbiblical, and why violence always follows prejudice. Phil is always prepared — even at the doctor's office. The guys look back on a year of lockdowns and discuss the church as a living organism, the pruning happening in churches, and the problem of "unconverted believers" in the church. And Phil offers a reminder that God doesn't live in church buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al is tickled to finally discover how to shut Jase up. Phil discovers he's a softie with the heart of an artist. Phyllis and Tony reflect on a year of Robertson life. Phil admits he felt weird running with artists at first, but he found a way to get over it. Guest Noah Elias talks about God's economy, becoming significant in God's kingdom, making everything an act of worship, and how to become a kingdom entrepreneur. And the Robertsons continue to pray for Mia. The Kingdom Entrepreneur's Essential Guide to 100x Results: https://NoahElias.net/duck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A terrified Jase squirms his way through this episode featuring his wife, Missy, and Al can't get enough of it. Al's wife, Lisa, is back for more tales of family antics and high jinks, including how Phil dealt with a rodent infestation in the walls. (Hint: Fire was involved.) Missy finally tells her side of some of Jase's stories, and they get into her dad's feelings about Jase, her bug phobia, why she spent their Hawaiian honeymoon crying, how they brought hundreds of people to Jesus early in their marriage, and how Al and Lisa were there for her when she faced marital challenges. The couples also discuss Mia's final major surgery that will change the entire lower half of her face and the emotional roller coaster of cleft lip and palate surgeries. Mia Moo: https://miamoo.org/ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss Kay takes the practice of hospitality to a whole new level. Phil and Jase are glad we're no longer bound by the old food laws, especially when shrimp is on the menu. The guys tackle the great fallacy of cancel culture, how cancel culture is really the opposite of what God does, and how we can stop providing this ungodly phenomenon the fuel it needs. They also discuss God and favoritism, the difference between being baptized by the Holy Spirit and being baptized in water, and the greatest weapon the world has ever known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil managed to become a star football player with one leg shorter than the other, but all it took to fix the problem was five bucks. Jase takes issue with the widespread Christian belief that we're still under the Ten Commandments. If you've wondered what it really means when he says there are no rules, this is the episode for you. The guys also discuss whether it's sinful to skip church meetings, go shady places, and hang around with shady people. And Phil shares what the Bible has to say about keeping things simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil discovers "outdated depiction" warnings on Western TV shows, and he suspects there's a lot in the Bible that would get the same treatment. Al gives a shout-out to an "Unashamed" listener who started a ministry. Jase shares what the "Duck Dynasty" producers said about his belief in God at their first meeting. And the guys discuss the most embarrassing rebuke in the history of organized religion, cancel culture in Acts, and why anyone can become an amazing child of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil is done with news and sports. With more time for TV Westerns, he realizes how many of them are fueled by one essential ingredient: coffee. He shares the secret that revolutionized how he makes coffee, and it's got nothing to do with coffee beans or water. Jase heads to an event in Florida, finds a packed venue, and talks to a 10-year-old cancer survivor he prayed for five years ago. Jase also experiences another travel mishap, but this time, his shirt saves the day. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase shares exciting news about shooting the pilot for his treasure hunting show, and he's looking for your help. He also admits to being kicked off a fan's property for being a Jase impostor. The guys reveal what Willie wanted "Duck Dynasty" to be called, and they discuss cancel culture coming for the Muppets and Disney, a better way to address old books and movies that offend people, and what Paul understood about prejudice. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil wakes up in the middle of the night with a fired-up rant on his mind about the Gospel, baptism, and Christian denominations. He also relives the time the "Duck Dynasty" people lectured him about talent. Jase shares the story of Willie's baptism bucket brigade and points to a question every human has to ask at some point. And the guys talk about almost getting struck by lightning, things that are "yes" in Jesus, churches strangled by "no" people, and why God chose Paul. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices