Unashamed with the Robertson Family
The Robertson family, known from the TV show Duck Dynasty, hosts a Christian podcast where they discuss faith, family, and the Bible. Phil, Al, Jase, Zach, and guests share personal stories and teachings aimed at encouraging both new and longtime believers. The show is recorded in West Monroe, Louisiana, and emphasizes an unashamed approach to sharing the Gospel.
Episodes
Ep 1423 | ‘The Odyssey’ & the Bible Tell Two Very Different Stories About Coming Home
Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke dig into The Odyssey, comparing Christopher Nolan’s interpretation with Homer’s original, from the diminished role of the Greek gods to Penelope’s complicated fight to preserve her family and kingdom. They explore Telemachus’ struggle to grow up without his father and the stark contrast between men who build and protect and those who simply live off what others h
Ep 1422 | Miss Kay Gets Emotional Over a Taste of the Robertson Family’s Past
Miss Kay gets a taste of the old Robertson river days when Jase brings her a dove dinner that stirs up some emotional memories. Jase also has a message for the global warming alarmists after one brutally hot morning sends him down an unexpected rabbit hole about the deadliest killer on Earth. The guys decide who in the Robertson family is the worst offender when it comes to interrupting and not li
Ep 1421 | Carlos & Alexa PenaVega Open Up to the Robertsons About How Loss Changed Them Forever
Movie & TV stars Carlos and Alexa PenaVega open up about finding faith at some of the lowest points in their lives and putting their marriage ahead of Hollywood expectations. They share a candid discussion with Jase, Al, and Zach about why Hollywood and the heartland of America often seem worlds apart when it comes to authenticity, family values, and understanding what audiences actually want. The
Ep 1420 | From ‘The Chosen’ Set to Baptism: How Jonathan Roumie Helped Change Elijah Alexander’s Life
‘The Chosen’ actor Elijah Alexander opens up about the powerful first words fellow actor Jonathan Roumie spoke to him off camera and how they helped launch his journey to Jesus. Raised Jewish, Elijah tells Jase, Al, and Zach how playing the Roman Atticus eventually led him from searching for God to becoming a disciple and getting baptized on set. He also reflects on his lifelong love of biblical s
Ep 1419 | Jase & Zach’s Rivalry Splits Unashamed Nation Into Two Teams
Jase, Al, and Zach challenge the way we think about success, judgment, and having life all figured out. The guys push back on the “don’t judge me” culture, drawing a line between hypocritical judgment, healthy accountability, and calling out what’s wrong without playing God. Jase points to James’ sobering reminder that life moves fast and that money, plans, and worldly success can create a dangero
Ep 1418 | Phil Robertson Confronted the Man Pretending to Be His Secret Son
Phil once confronted a man who was pretending to be part of the Robertson family for personal gain, and his method of calling him out was pure Phil. John Luke revisits a bizarre faith-healing claim involving a supposedly regrown body part and wrestle with the danger of confusing blind belief with biblical faith. The guys dig into Abraham, Job, David, and Solomon to show why faith and reason are no
Ep 1417 | Prophecy! The Exact Time of the Coming of God's Kingdom Revealed
Zach’s bizarre dream about getting canceled for his beliefs takes an unexpected Phil Robertson turn and launches the guys into a deep dive through Daniel, Revelation, and the kingdom of God. Al, Jase, and Zach trace an ancient timeline that may pinpoint the exact timing of God’s kingdom and make a prophecy of their own. The guys wrestle with the identity of the fourth man in the fire, why ego can
Ep 1416 | The Lindsay Clancy Case Hits a Nerve With the Robertsons’ Own Family History
The Lindsay Clancy case sparks a heated debate in some circles as the guys wrestle with mental illness, personal responsibility, and whether modern culture has become too quick to diagnose away evil. Jase and Al draw on their own family’s experience with mental illness, while Zach reflects on his years working in pharmaceutical sales and questions how America approaches mental health treatment. Ja
Ep 1415 | I Witnessed Charlie Kirk’s Murder & It Opened My Eyes to America’s War on Reality
Dr. Frank Turek confronts a culture where even basic truths about sex, life, and reality have become political battlegrounds. Al, Jase, Zach, and Dr. Turek reflect on his eyewitness account of Charlie Kirk’s murder, the recent trial of his alleged killer, and the surge of evangelistic urgency that came afterward, His new book, The War on Reality, ties these cultural battles together by argui
Ep 1414 | A Child’s Tragic Death Forces This Difficult Question About God
John Luke opens up about deconstructing his faith after years of hearing Christians use the Bible to defend conflicting ideas. Al and Christian wrestle with a local tragedy of a child’s unexpected death and the questions it raises about grief, justice, and God’s presence. The guys trace the rise of “my truth” back through the Enlightenment, naturalism, and the split between faith and reason, then
Ep 1413 | Nashville Couldn’t Free Me From Addiction, but Jesus Did: Ben Fuller’s Story
Christian artist Ben Fuller opens up about the secret addiction that followed him all the way to Nashville, even as he began building the music career he thought would finally make him happy. Ben recounts the devastating loss that forced him to confront where his life was headed and the unexpected church invitation that changed everything. Jase, Al, and Zach connect Ben’s story to their own experi
Ep 1412 | Skillet’s John Cooper Backs Up Phil Robertson’s Wild Take on Rock Music
John Cooper of Skillet recruits the Robertsons for his plan to reclaim music and culture for Jesus. John reflects on meeting Phil during his Alzheimer’s journey and learning Skillet’s music helped inspire a Duck Commander cameraman’s dramatic transformation. Jase, Al, and Zach also compare Skillet’s path through Christian rock with the criticism the Robertsons faced on ‘Duck Dynasty,’ while explor
Ep 1411 | Jase Finds the One Man Who Matches Phil Robertson’s Passion for Jesus
Todd Lollar has lived with cerebral palsy his entire life, but the Robertsons see in him the same relentless fire for Jesus that defined Phil. Todd opens up about the moment he stopped viewing his weakness as something holding him back and began seeing it as a place for God’s power to work through him. Jase and Al reflect on the emptiness of worldly success, the cost of openly following Jesus, and
Ep 1410 | Korie Robertson Revives Phil’s Vision for Family & Jase Opens Up About Life Without His Dad
Korie Robertson is taking steps to restore something generationally important that many modern families seem to have lost: the intentional work of keeping families connected. She puts a name to that work — “kinkeeping” — as the guys and Korie look at the Robertson family’s own traditions and the importance of passing faith, stories, and family life forward. Jase opens up about missing Phil daily,
Ep 1409 | I Never Questioned What I Believed Until It Started Falling Apart
Christian reflects on inherited ideas about salvation and the questions that arose when his beliefs didn’t match his life. The guys explore justification, sanctification, and glorification, and why salvation is more than simply getting into heaven. They also challenge caricatures of opposing traditions and consider how Catholics and Protestants can find common ground despite theological difference
Ep 1408 | Dolly Parton Brings the Good Old Days Rushing Back & Miss Kay’s Famous Recipe Returns
Miss Kay’s famous banana pudding sends all the Robertsons running as Al’s daughter, Anna, recreates the family recipe and sparks a late-night rush for a taste. The guys swap memories tied to Dolly Parton, from childhood family traditions to the kind of old-school American culture that still feels frozen in time. Al and Zach reflect on why certain songs, foods, and places can bring decades of memor
Ep 1407 | Jep Robertson Finally Faces the Fear That Used to Make Him Physically Ill
Jep Robertson’s surprising new chapter has Al reflecting on how far his youngest brother has come, from a season marked by drugs and fear to using his story to encourage others. Zach gets a bizarre notice from the IRS, and Jase and Al revisit their sketchiest childhood job that put them face-to-face with black widows, ant beds, and more danger than most kids ever face. The guys dig into James and
Ep 1406 | Candid Talk About Temptation and Threats to Young Marriages
Max and Laela, Zach’s eldest children and the duo behind Dasher the Band, open up about the whirlwind of life on the road, from the unexpected phone call that landed them a tour with Larry Fleet to figuring out how to protect their marriages, stay accountable, and keep their faith at the center as new opportunities come their way. Zach, Jase, and Al reflect on building something bigger than yourse
Ep 1405 | The Secret to the Robertson Family’s Strange Talent for Surviving Big Fights
Willie’s questions about the old Robertson property send Al deep into family history and uncover details about the family’s earliest years that even Willie never fully knew. Jase, Al, and Zach look back on the Robertson family’s famously argumentative style and why their fights, however heated, don’t turn into lasting grudges. Jase and Zach also find themselves analyzing their own family backgroun
Ep 1404 | Church Corruption Shaped More of Our Beliefs Than We Realize
Martin Luther’s outrage over a corrupt church selling indulgences helped ignite the Reformation, but the beliefs that grew out of that upheaval still shape Christianity centuries later. Zach, Al, John Luke, and Christian trace Luther’s struggle with righteousness through Romans, his controversial problem with the book of James, and the tension between faith and works that Christians still wrestle
Ep 1403 | Jase’s Security Gets Breached—and Phil’s Old Response Suddenly Makes Perfect Sense
A surprising comparison between pornography and marriage reframes the conversation around sex, beauty, and what can only be understood over the course of a faithful life. Jase, Al, and Zach connect that idea to the difference between what looks good in the moment and what actually leads to life, tracing the pattern from Eden to Solomon to the book of James. Jase also recounts the bizarre moment un
Ep 1402 | The AI Boom Is About to Prove the Robertsons Right About One BIG Thing
Jase, Al, and Zach look ahead to the AI age and consider why it could make one decidedly old-school part of life more valuable than ever. The guys connect that idea to the family’s unconventional relationship with the global church, debating accountability, community, and whether Christians have become too comfortable consuming church instead of living out their faith together. Plus, Zach gets Ran
Ep 1401 | Jase Gives a Random Stranger His Number—Then Learns It Was Country Star Jordan Davis
Country music star Jordan Davis traces the surprising ways his life was connected to the Robertsons long before they ever met, from growing up on Phil’s Duck Commander videos and hearing him preach as a kid to making “Unashamed” part of his faith journey. Jordan opens up to Jase, Al, and Zach about the years he struggled to make it in Nashville, the wake-up call from his wife that forced him to re
Ep 1400 | The Robertsons Take a Sledgehammer to the Logic of ‘Open Marriage’
The abortion debate takes an unexpected turn as Jase, Al, and Zach challenge the language surrounding pregnancy, choice, and what culture has stopped treating as a blessing. Jase connects that to Mia’s diagnosis before birth and the perspective shift that changed how he and Missy faced what was ahead without minimizing the difficulty. The guys draw a provocative line between idolatry, sexual immor
Ep 1399 | Zach Admits His Crisis of Faith—and the Terrifying Question that Crushed Him
Zach opens up about the crisis of faith that left him questioning whether Christianity was true at all, including the terrifying question that shook him to his core. His awakening to the role of reason in faith leads the guys to put the modern “my truth” mindset to the test and challenge what happens when personal belief becomes more powerful than reality. Al sets the record straight in a decades-
Ep 1398 | Korie Robertson Finally Clears Up Her Infamous ‘Duck Dynasty’ Bleep
Korie joins Al, Jase, and Zach to clear the air around the time “Duck Dynasty” producers bleeped her unnecessarily, the battle against manufactured family drama, and her biggest struggle with Hollywood producers. Korie also opens up about the next chapter she and Willie are building through movies, podcasts, and a new family-friendly streaming platform. The guys relive the surprising ways entertai
Ep 1397 | This Long-Lost Phil Robertson Clip Hits Jase Harder Than He Expected
Phil Robertson’s voice returns to the conversation in an unexpected way, giving Jase and Al a fresh perspective on the message their dad spent years preaching. Al reflects on the complicated spiritual timing of his relationship with Phil and the gift of finally getting to serve alongside him in his later years. The guys turn to the book of Job, the fear of the Lord, and the role of Satan, pushing
Ep 1396 | Jase Finds an Unexpected Gospel Movement ‘Behind Enemy Lines’
Jase heads into deep-blue territory expecting one thing and finds thousands of people who don’t fit the political stereotype, sparking a conversation about Christianity’s tendency to thrive under pressure. Kyle Thompson, host of “Undaunted Life” and “The Daily Blade,” joins the guys to confront the male loneliness crisis that leaves too many men surrounded by buddies but without anyone they can tr
Ep 1395 | Jesus Challenges the Role Women Are Expected to Play
Al, Jase, and Zach take a fresh look at the expectations placed on women through the story of two very different sisters, including what happens when one steps outside the role her culture expected. The guys wrestle with the double standards people create for different personalities and why being “wired differently” never excuses jealousy, control, selfish ambition, or a bad attitude. They also lo
Ep 1394 | The Robertsons Take on the Christian Obsession with Being Good Enough
Christian, John Luke, Zach, and Al dig into one of Christianity’s oldest debates: whether righteousness comes from human effort or the grace of God. John Luke opens up about spending years trying to be “good enough,” only to realize that discipline and good habits could never replace a real relationship with God. Plus, Christian learns that Jase has apparently started blaming him for a few new stu
Ep 1393 | Phil Robertson Knew This Verse by Heart—Until Jase Read the Fine Print
Jase remembers the priceless moment Phil quoted one of his favorite verses, only to double-check the Bible when Jase added the terms and conditions that came next. Jase, Al, and Zach also honor the life of longtime mentor Jim McGuiggan and reflect on the responsibility of carrying forward the faith, wisdom, and example of the great men and women who came before them. Their study of James turns to
Ep 1392 | Jase Accidentally Breaks Up a Couple, Then Doubles Down on His Advice
Jase learns that his advice may have been the final straw for a young couple, but he stands by his guidance. Zach’s confiscation of a lost and found pair of sunglasses sparks a funny lesson about why parenting doesn’t end when children grow up, move away, or get married. The guys turn to James 3 to examine how selfish ambition, hidden motives, and the need to win can quietly destroy marriages and
Ep 1391 | The Robertsons React To Fauci’s Own Diary Coming Back to Haunt Him
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Jase, Al, and Zach examine Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate “testimony” as a sobering warning about pride, self-preservation, and the danger of your own words catching up with you. The guys connect his public silence
Ep 1390 | Socialism & Communism Are Scams—This Bible Verse Proves It
Jase, Al, and Zach trace the roots of socialism, scarcity, and abortion back to a worldview that rejects God’s design for humanity. Zach argues that socialism runs against the Biblical command to cultivate, create, and expand, while Jase connects that same survival mindset to ancient child sacrifice and the modern lie that children are liabilities. Al examines Jesus’ warnings about Gehenna and sho
Ep 1389 | What Phil Robertson Said About Zeus Will Surprise Odyssey Fans
Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke examine why the Trinity is far more than an abstract theological debate and why the Gospel depends on Jesus being fully God. The guys trace the ancient dispute over Arius, the Council of Nicaea, and the scriptural language Christians have used to preserve the truth about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Zach recounts Phil’s unforgettable one-liner response while
Ep 1388 | A Robertson Teen Sounds the Alarm on Pornography’s Grip on His Generation
Zach’s teenage son, Bear, joins Jase, Al, and Zach for an honest look at the pornography, absent fathers, and spiritual confusion affecting his generation. Bear proves how standing openly for Jesus helped other young men at his school step forward in faith, and he reflects on the godly mentors who strengthened his relationship with Christ. The guys consider how families can break destructive gener
Ep 1387 | Uncle Si Gets Real About the Struggle He’s Battled His Whole Life
Uncle Si lets slip the very Si-like thing he says whenever he catches his reflection in the mirror. Jase, Al, and Gordon happily promote Si to elder statesman of the Robertson clan while they trace James’ warning about gossip, slander, bitterness, and the unruly tongue. Gordon recalls the church hurt that consumed him until the Lord’s Prayer forced him to reconsider forgiveness and the way he view
Ep 1386 | Jase Fears a Venomous Bite After a Bizarre Swamp Injury
Jase and Al’s uncle Gordon Dasher steps in as Zach’s replacement—and possible upgrade. The guys trace James 3 back to Genesis, uncovering how fear, survival instinct, and selfish ambition can drive people to tear one another down. Jase recounts a mysterious, painful, and perhaps venomous injury that left him contemplating his early demise. Gordon opens up about the painful realization in his own l
Ep 1385 | Country Singer Anne Wilson & the Robertsons Turn Heartbreak Into Hope for Others
‘My Jesus’ singer Anne Wilson connects with Jase, Al, and Zach over how personal loss transformed their faith and gave them a greater urgency to point others toward Jesus. Anne’s new book, “Rebel,” inspires a conversation about turning a rebellious streak toward the Lord and standing against a culture that wants Christians to stay quiet. The guys reflect on Phil’s unashamed legacy, worshiping thro
Ep 1384 | The Bible’s Greatest Mystery Is Solved in One Sentence
Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke trace the Gospel of Mark’s surprising answer to the mystery running through all creation: Christ in you, the hope of glory. The guys connect Jesus to the kings, prophets, priests, sacrifices, and promises of the Old Testament, showing how the Bible forms one continuous story fulfilled in him. They also examine why the disciples recognized Jesus’ power but struggl
Ep 1383 | The Robertson Brothers Compete to Cook Miss Kay the Better Meal
Al and Jase compare notes on cooking for Miss Kay and the family memories stirred up by her favorite foods. The guys confront a culture where everyone wants a platform, but too few people respect the responsibility that comes with teaching or influencing others. They discuss how careless words fuel pride, arguments, slander, empty promises, and hollow religion. A strange detour into French kissing
Ep 1382 | Jase Turns a Boyfriend’s Bad Manners into a Two-Hour Bible Study & Mia Approves | 1382
Martin heroically steps in when Jase’s plan to fulfill Miss Kay’s urgent request suddenly falls apart. Jase turns a chaotic weekend of surprise houseguests, strange boyfriends, and overflowing trash into a bigger conversation about what genuine faith looks like in everyday life. The guys compare Abraham and Rahab, showing how two deeply flawed people can act with courage because they trust God.&nb
Ep 1381 | Jase Calls America Back to the Truth About Men & Women' s Gender Differences
Jase, Al, and Zach return to Genesis to answer the question culture and even a Supreme Court justice struggled to define, tracing what Scripture says about men, women, their differences, and every person bearing the image of God. The guys dive into church favoritism, empty “thoughts and prayers,” and the difference between simply believing in God and living out a faith that is truly alive. Zach an
Ep 1380 | Jase Robertson Puts His Own Life on the Line for His Children’s Faith
Jase, Al, and Zach confront the fear-driven control that keeps parents hovering long after their children need room to grow. Jase recounts the radical prayer he prayed when his own kids rebelled and explains why parents must ultimately trust God with the people they love most. The guys connect Abraham’s obedience, living faith, and the hope of resurrection to the difficult work of letting go witho
Ep 1379 | Outrage Culture Is Destroying Our Ability to Discuss Things Honestly
Al, John Luke, Christian, and Zach consider how social media can distort people’s words, fuel misinformation, and make respectful disagreement harder. “Unashamed” opens the door to a more personal conversation with some of the show’s louder online critics. The guys contrast religions built around appeasing angry gods with the God of Scripture, who provides the sacrifice and pours out grace on his
Ep 1378 | He Prayed to Die in Worship—and That’s Exactly What Happened
A man’s lifelong hope to die while worshiping becomes reality when he collapses during a song based on Psalm 90, giving Jase, Al, and Zach a sobering reminder to number their days. The guys contrast that peaceful view of eternity with a billionaire biohacker’s costly quest to reverse aging and escape death, then connect Phil’s final years to Al’s growing urgency to leave a lasting legacy for his f
Ep 1377 | The Robertsons Confront the Church’s Uncomfortable Obsession with Wealth
The Robertson family may have stumbled onto a surprisingly simple secret to a long, healthy life, and Jase, Al, and Zach compare the routines that have kept generations of their family going strong. The guys also reflect on a military veteran who searched for truth in Islam before finding peace in Jesus, then turn to James 2 for a hard look at favoritism, wealth, and celebrity culture inside the c
Ep 1376 | The Robertsons Investigate the Mysterious Bone Box Linked to Jesus’ Own Family
Jase, Al, and Zach confront the political division tearing at America and challenge listeners to examine the way they view people on the other side. Jase takes the Robertson family’s most destructive young wrecking ball under his wing, a pairing that seems destined for chaos. The guys explore why faith leaves no room for treating people as lesser and how the gospel dismantles the labels that keep
Ep 1375 | The Therapy Culture That Gives Everyone a Label & No One a Way Out
Jase drops the news that Phil and Miss Kay’s legacy of serving the homeless inspires local doctors to honor their work by transforming the site of their former ministry into a new community clinic. The guys push back on a culture that turns every sin, struggle, and bad decision into a diagnosis while avoiding confession, accountability, and the healing that comes through Jesus. They trace America’
EP 1374 | The Robertsons Present the Number One Greatest Proof Ever of God’s Existence
The greatest proof that God is real may be far simpler than most people expect. Zach recalls dismissing his mom’s uncomplicated answer about seeing God in creation, only to hear one of the world’s leading Christian philosophers give nearly the same response the very next day. Al, Christian, and John Luke join him to examine how nature, Scripture, reason, and faith work together to reveal who God i
Ep 1373 | Phil Robertson’s Daughter Phyllis Looks Back on the Long Road to the Robertson Family
Phil's daughter Phyllis opens up about the story behind her book, I Never Knew, and the hardships she faced during the 44 years before her reunion with the Robertson family. Phyllis reflects on the difficult and sometimes dark road that shaped her, the calling that led her into counseling children and families, and the surprising tenderness Phil showed her during the six years they spent together
Ep 1372 | Jase Recruits Denzel Washington & Nick Saban to Fix American Soccer
The America 250 celebration gives the guys a patriotic jump-start as Zach brings back a firsthand report from Washington, D.C., including a moving visit to the Museum of the Bible, run-ins with secret service, and the world’s largest-ever fireworks show. Jase, Al, and Zach connect America’s story to the deeper foundation of Scripture, tracing how God’s Word has endured through history and still po
Ep 1371 | Jase Opens Up About Why One Child’s Story Became His Family’s Mission
The Robertsons clash with modern culture’s anti-family message as Jase and Zach open up about the children who changed their families forever and the biblical calling to care for widows, orphans, and the vulnerable. Jase shares the Walmart bathroom prayer moment that reminded him how “Unashamed” is reaching whole families. The guys connect James’ definition of pure religion to Jesus’ warning about
Ep 1370 | ‘Unashamed’ Returns to the Place That Helped Launch ‘Duck Dynasty’
Jase and Zach pipe in from the very first Walmart edition of ‘Unashamed,’ complete with sardine breath, Nashville traffic, and a surprisingly full-circle flashback to the days when ‘Duck Dynasty’ took over Walmart aisles. Al owns up to the embarrassing mistake he made about a roadside motel sign. Jase explains why he walked away from an event that wanted him to speak but leave Jesus out of the mes
Ep 1369 | The Hard Truth I Needed to Hear from Someone I Trusted
Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke wrap up Ancient Christianity with stories about sermon critiques, mispronounced words, and the kind of mentorship that only works when trust has been earned. Al shares how a gift from his granddaughter brought Phil’s larger-than-life legacy to mind, while John Luke explains how he turned the Roman Empire into a summer camp lesson about Jesus, persecution, and the
Ep 1368 | Missy Gets a Surprise Police Visit After Spiritual Warfare Tries to Wreck Her Event
Missy and Jase debrief from the chaos and success of their Faith, Family, Freedom event after extreme heat, power outages, and a string of problems felt like evil forces were trying to shut it down. Al gives a report on Miss Kay’s review of the whole event, and Zach previews his trip to D.C. for America’s 250th celebration. Missy shares how hard-working volunteers, worship, preaching, and baptisms
Ep 1367 | Jase Crashes a Stranger’s Cookout & Gets Stumped by the Crunchy Burger Recipe
Jase breaks character and accepts a stranger’s dinner invite, only to discover a secret ingredient that leaves him confused and intrigued. Zach puts to bed the rumors of his questionable origins, and Al reflects on Lisa’s story of spending 33 years seeing herself through a broken lens before one major turning point helped her understand her life in a whole new way. The guys explore how being born
Ep 1366 | Phil Robertson Caught an Intruder at 3 A.M. & Sent Him into Full Retreat
Phil’s late-night motel room mix-up became an instant Robertson classic when a stranger chose the wrong door to break into during an old Duckmen road trip. Jase and Al admit there’s one long-running Robertson family tradition they’ve never had any desire to participate in, even after years of being surrounded by it. Jase faces a real-life test of James’ command to be quick to listen, slow to speak
Ep 1365 | The Robertsons React as JD Vance Turns Iran Headlines into a Big Jesus Moment
Al, Jase, and Zach admit that James’ command to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry hits close to home, especially in a family where everyone learns early to speak up or get left out. The guys react to JD Vance turning questions about Iran into a public proclamation of Jesus, faith, and becoming the kind of man he knew he couldn’t become without God. Jase connects a brutall
Ep 1364 | John Luke’s Snake-Handling Lesson Backfires in Front of Terrified Campers
John Luke’s attempt to turn a four-foot rat snake into a calm teaching moment for campers goes sideways fast, leaving the kids panicked and John Luke woozy at the sight of his own blood. Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian use Augustine’s story to dig into why modern people are so restless, why getting what we want still doesn’t satisfy us, and how our appetites quietly train our hearts. The guys c
Ep 1363 | Willie & Korie Robertson’s Baby Announcement Is Big News — and Totally Fake
Willie and Korie get dragged into a bizarre AI-generated baby hoax, and Al, Zach, and Jase dig into the creepy new world of artificial intelligence, from fake relationships and AI “friends” to people using chatbots to justify sin. The guys connect the modern AI echo chamber to James’ warning about deception, and Jase points to Cain, Abel and the Holy Spirit as the difference between artificial int
Ep 1362 | One Parenting Habit That Makes God Feel Real to Kids
Jase, Al, and Zach dig into the parenting rhythms that plant God’s word in kids early, including the moment a Jase’s godson thought God was too far away to hear him pray. Zach connects sin to a false version of reality that promises freedom but produces death. Al reflects on Liam Neeson’s iconic movie “Taken,” and the scene that illustrates the perfect picture of what it means to be a man of your
Ep 1361 | Willie Robertson’s Unaired ‘Duck Dynasty’ Snake Scene Erupted into Blood & Chaos
Jase rehashes the behind-the-scenes ‘Duck Dynasty’ snake bite that never made the show, including the 9-fingered snake handler and Willie streaming blood on camera. Al’s visit to Bella’s Duck Commander office leads the guys into a bigger reflection on Phil’s tiny original duck call shop and the evidence that Phil’s mission has now lasted four generations. The guys explore the dignity of honest wor
Ep 1360 | The Robertsons Clash With Entitlement Culture That Turns Success Toxic
Al, Jase, and Zach call out the entitlement mindset that turns gifts into demands, and Zach traces how a me-first mindset can make comfort and success feel empty. The guys connect that cultural trap to Solomon’s downfall, showing what happens when wealth, power, women, and success capture our desires. Jase takes aim at Western civilization's obsession with actors and celebrity culture, asking why
Ep 1359 | From Constantine to Miss Kay: Faithful Mothers Shape the History of the World
Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian connect the hidden influence of faithful mothers from Constantine’s mom to Miss Kay with the way one unknown believer can change history through a single faithful conversation. The guys look at Constantine’s complicated legacy, from the Nicene Creed and the spread of Christianity to his violent family history and deathbed baptism. They also connect ancient Rome’s
Ep 1358 | Matt Chandler & the Robertsons Call Out the Fake Gospel of Instant Fixes
Jase, Al, Zach, and Christian sit down with Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church and author of “Becoming Like Jesus,” to talk about Matt’s rough childhood, the church camp that changed his life, and why following Jesus is usually slower, messier, and more painful than people expect. Jase remembers taking a beating instead of fighting back and watching the man who attacked him later com
Ep 1357 | Al Robertson Goes to Prison & Finds a Robertson Family Surprise
Al, Jase, and Zach reflect on Al’s powerful visit to a Louisiana prison, where hundreds of men gathered to hear the Gospel and a group of fathers prepared for a long-awaited visit with their children. Al talks about following in Phil’s footsteps through prison ministry, the unexpected Robertson cousin he met behind bars, and the hope men can still find when they choose a new future for their famil
Ep 1356 | My First Prayer Was Darker Than Most People’s Worst Nightmare
An Iranian refugee puts a human face on the fight for freedom from Iran’s regime as author, speaker, and pastor David Nasser joins Al, Zach, and Jase to tell the story of his family’s escape from Iran after the 1979 revolution. David describes the terrifying moment soldiers dragged his father away, their desperate escape plan, and the loneliness he felt after arriving in America as an outsider. Bu
Ep 1355 | Miss Kay’s Memory Issues Turn Movie Night into a New Kind of Family Moment
Miss Kay’s memory issues are changing how her family spends time with her, but they definitely haven’t stolen her joy. Al shares how Miss Kay lights up over simple moments like burger cookouts, popcorn movie nights, and a trip to see a patriotic documentary — and she still cracks a perfectly-timed joke when the moment calls for it. Jase and Al also revisit a few wild childhood memories from Phil’s
Ep 1354 | Phil Captured Rome’s Fall in One Perfectly-Timed Movie Blooper at the Colosseum
Phil’s perfectly timed movie blooper at the Colosseum gives the guys a hilarious opening to a much bigger point: empires rise, empires fall, but Christ’s kingdom never shakes. Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian connect ancient Rome’s paganism to modern America’s idols, from power and politics to screens and the new “religions” people build around personal freedom. Through Rome’s ruins, modern Amer
Ep 1353 | Jase Takes Beachwear Too Far & Zach’s Wife Wreaks Destruction on a Fancy Hotel
Jase, Al, and Zach dig into why real love tells the truth even when it hurts, whether it’s a spouse giving wise caution, a trusted friend offering correction, or Phil once turning an awkward rebuke into a baptism. The guys discuss the danger parents may not fear enough, arguing that kids need more outdoor adventure and less unchecked access to the screens quietly shaping their hearts. Plus, Zach s
Ep 1352 | Taxing the Rich Sounds Righteous — Until Everyone Pays for It
Jase, Al, and Zach discuss how envy, entitlement, and political promises to punish success can quietly reshape a culture that already struggles with work, maturity, and personal responsibility. The guys dig into the subtle road from desire to destruction, warning that ruin is often sold as personal freedom long before anyone recognizes it as bondage. Zach gets hilariously roasted by a stranger who
Ep 1351 | Jase Helps Zach’s Son Find the Courage to Speak Boldly about Jesus
Zach returns from Italy with a sobering reminder from Rome’s ruins that every earthly kingdom eventually falls, but the kingdom of God keeps moving forward. Jase, Al, and Zach dig into how trials expose what comfort hides, and what it means to have a double-minded soul. Jase helps Zach’s son, Bear, through a panicky faith moment, and it ends up being an awesome reminder of the courage young Christ
Ep 1350 | ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sneaks in a Phil Robertson Quote & Hollywood Got This One Right
Jase is shocked to hear a Phil Robertson quote hidden inside “Project Hail Mary,” a Hollywood space movie full of surprising echoes of grace, sacrifice, and saving the world. Jase looks back on a chaotic season mentoring troubled kids and setting firm boundaries for parents whose pressure and dysfunction were spilling onto the next generation. The guys connect both stories to the Sermon on the Mou
Ep 1349 | Ancient Rome’s Collapse Sounds Too Much Like America’s Future
Rome’s decline sounds uncomfortably familiar as Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian compare the empire’s political chaos, devalued currency, and hunger for centralized power to warning signs in America today. The guys discuss why Christianity has always threatened governments that want ultimate control, since believers answer to God before the state. Al connects Diocletian’s leadership reforms to t
Ep 1348 | The Chilling Meaning Behind Jesus’ Warning About Adultery
Uncle Si enters his renaissance era with new teeth, new eyes, and a perfectly timed drop-in for a deep dive into the book of James. Jase connects James to the Sermon on the Mount as the guys explore why Jesus traced murder, adultery, and sin all the way back to anger, lust, desire, and the condition of the heart. Si calls James the “action book” and warns that the little things we excuse, from car
Ep 1347 | 50 Years Ago Miss Kay & Phil Made a Daring Move That Changed the Robertsons Forever
The Robertson family’s 50-year Jubilee brings Al and Jase back to the river property that shaped their faith, family, and future in ways they never could have imagined. Al reflects on the full-circle moment of being introduced by Phil through old gospel clips after years of introducing him onstage, while Jase relives a profane phone call that ended with two men driving across state lines to be bap
Ep 1346 | Phil Robertson’s Sons Remember the Tender Side Most People Never Got to See
Jase and Al reflect on the tender side of Phil that many people never saw, especially his patience and compassion for sinners who were trying to come back to God. Jase also admits that while he had been right about Al and Lisa’s struggles for years, he underestimated what God could do through repentance and forgiveness. The guys connect those stories to everyday tests of integrity, including Jase’
Ep 1345 | The Robertsons Have Seen Firsthand the Wreckage Pornography Leaves Behind
Pornography’s damage doesn’t stay private, and the Robertsons have seen firsthand how shame and secrecy can break down families. Al, Zach, and Chris Grainger — author, podcast host, and founder of The Lion Within Us men’s ministry — talk about why pornography has become one of the biggest spiritual battles facing families today, while also digging into the broader cultural problem of people
Ep 1344 | America Has Forgotten That Freedom Requires Skin in the Game
Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke look at how the French and Indian War helped forge a distinct American identity through hardship, failure, and the colonies’ growing frustration with British control. The guys connect taxation without representation, George Washington’s early battlefield lessons, and the founders’ fight for liberty to today’s entitlement culture. Zach challenges modern Americans
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