Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Si reveals what he said to calm an angry prisoner who confronted him, and Jase describes the moment of clarity we all have when confronted by our own mortality. Phil explores the biblical perspective of unity, and the Bible itself can become an idol if we forget who it represents. Al discusses the “deepfake” Satan pulled that changed the entire course of our existence.

In this episode: 2 Corinthians 5, verses 10-11; Ephesians 4, verses 9-13; John 1, verses 1-14; Hebrews 10, verses 1-18

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Phil, Uncle Si, Jase, Al, and Zach condemn the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and offer a solution to the political and spiritual turmoil America finds herself in. Jase reveals his response when his family was under attack from a shooter in their own home, and the guys offer a prayer of protection and guidance for America in this turbulent time. 

In this episode: 1 John 4, verse 8; 2 Corinthians 1, verse 18; Romans 8, verse 1

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Phil has one particular way to guarantee that no snakes or gators will interfere with his baptisms any more, but Jase isn’t so sure it’s foolproof. Al fondly looks back on shows like “I Dream of Jeannie” but Jase admits that the genie costume kept him distracted from the show’s deeper meaning. God isn’t a million miles away; he is near each of us, and the real battle isn’t trying to stay out of hell; it’s choosing to keep evil out of us.

In this episode: Hebrews 10, verses 9-12; Mark 10, verses 49-52; James 3, verses 13-17; Ephesians 1, verses 1-10; Ephesians 2, verses 6-9

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Jase shares stories of ghosts and plagues from his recent vacation to the Bahamas, and Phil gives medical advice that really only makes everything worse! Al points out that even paradise on earth isn’t the paradise we’ll find in heaven, and the guys emphasize the fact that knowledge about Jesus isn’t enough without transformation to be more like him, even if it takes an entire lifetime.

In this episode: Ephesians 1, verse 15, through Ephesians 2, verse 10

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Phil and Jase get on the same wavelength in scripture to study the effects of love, wrath, mercy, and free will on humankind. Jase remembers what it was like to witness the drastic, overnight change in Phil’s life and how it completely changed the course of his own life. The guys discuss God’s purpose and design for human life as evidence of his existence.

In this episode: James 1, verses 14-16; 1 John 2, verses 1-17; 1 John 4, verses 7-18; 1 John 5, verse 3 

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Phil is inspired by the courage of a young woman attending his Gospel class, and a Zoom call leads Jase to a revelation he’s impatient to share. A newlywed couple found Jesus and each other at Jase’s Faith, Family, Freedom event, and Al offers evidence of a heavenly “seal” on every believer and what that means practically and figuratively. The guys discuss the creation of sin and who or what is ultimately responsible for its existence.

In this episode: Hebrews 4, verse 12; Hebrews 2, verse 19; Genesis 2, verse 9; Galatians 3, verses 26-29; James 3, verses 13-18; Ephesians 4, verses 25-28

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Jessica and Jep literally wrote the book on how to talk about interracial adoption with their children’s book “Dear Valor,” published by Brave Books, and Jase feels convicted by the few times he’s doubted Missy in the past and been proved wrong. Even Phil chuckles at a hilarious and embarrassing story from Zach’s childhood, and Jep and Jessica open up about what it’s like to be on three different reality TV shows, raising their kids in the public eye, and becoming the patriarch and matriarch of their own family.  

In this episode: John 16, verse 33; Colossians 2, verse 13; 1 Peter 1, verses 3-9; Galatians 3, verse 29; Ephesians 1, verses 4-5

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Jase impresses Missy with his initiative at diaper-changing time, and Phil denies the family lore that he flushed cloth diapers when his sons were little, though he admits to changing a few! Lisa makes her first post-surgery, cancer-free “Unashamed” appearance, and Jase details the disaster that almost happened in the pulpit during his latest sermon. Sarah Gabel Seifert, founder of the diaper company EveryLife, discusses the values of America’s fastest-growing and only pro-life diaper company, as well as how people can support the pro-life movement no matter what stage of life they’re in. 

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Jase and Al illustrate the tactics Satan uses to destroy marriages and are thankful for Phil and Miss Kay’s hard-won success in their marriage. Jase dives into a study of ancient Greek translations of heaven and hell, and the guys wade into the deep waters of Jesus’ proximity to us, as well as his position far above us in the order of the cosmos.

In this episode: Ephesians 2, verse 6; Ephesians 3, verse 10; Ephesians 6, verse 10; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 48-49; 2 Timothy 4, verses 14-18; Hebrews 3, verse 6

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Unashamed Nation has it out for Jase in the comments, accusing him of becoming more like rascally Uncle Si. Jase encountered a wild-eyed, barefoot man on the run as a child, though he wasn’t as afraid as you’d think. The guys explore the paradoxical concept of surrender to the Lord actually being triumph in the Lord, as well as the literal definition of hell and how Satan came to be there. Zach gives his argument as to why God gave Adam and Eve the rules he did and why they broke them.

In this episode: Genesis 3, verse 15; Hebrews 2, verses 9-22; Hebrews 9, verse 25; Colossians 1, verse 21; Colossians 2, verses 13-14

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Miss Kay spends a good while raving to her family about the loving care Phil has been providing during her health battle, and Jase learned a hard lesson when Missy "tested" him on their wedding anniversary. Zach and his wife, Jill, confess that they’ve had a spat recently, and the guys discuss the importance of confession, forgiveness, and community to marriages and families.

In this episode: Ephesians 5, verses 15-32; Ephesians 6, verses 10-15; Matthew 19, verses 5-6

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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. 

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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

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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 

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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.

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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. 

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