Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Jase comes up with his own idea to take the Olympics up a notch, and the guys welcome Olympic medalist Brody Malone and his dad, J.D., also known as the “gospel hat guy” at the 2024 Olympics. Phil admires how the Malone family has grown in their faith in Jesus through the passing of their beloved wife and mother, being a single-parent family with four children, and a serious injury for Brody the year before he graced the biggest stage of his career. Brody and J.D. recall the God-given peace they felt during the hardest times of their lives and their motivation to spread the gospel.-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missy’s anger boils over at the immigration crisis in America since it puts their adopted daughter, Karina, in a life-or-death situation. Jase gets a sweet surprise from his kids and grandkids for his birthday, and Phil’s brutal honesty about baked goods will never go away. The guys and Missy emphasize the importance of family, sacrifice, and teaching self-sufficiency when raising children. Missy sees evidence that letting her children find their own way through adversity has helped them be stronger.-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase confesses a wrongdoing he did to Phil nearly 50 years ago that he’s held inside the whole time, and Jep announces his impending grandfather-hood! Award-winning singer-songwriter Rhett Walker reveals the surprising and touching way he met the Robertson family a decade ago, and Phil gives the short list of people he’ll wake up from a nap for, including Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jase makes up a song off the cuff that really impresses Rhett, and Zach confirms that “The Blind” has been nominated for a Dove Award. In this episode: James 1, verse 22; Hebrews 2, verse 11-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s one and only trip to Buc-ee's was so eventful that Missy nearly filed a missing persons report by the time he got out of there, and Phil is proud of his longtime influence on the life of a newly elected elder at church. Al reminds everyone of why the Robertsons distrust buffet-style food service, and the guys discuss various groups’ obsessions with false doctrine and teachers. Jase has some advice for those dealing with scandal within their churches.  In this episode: Ephesians 4; Hebrews 12, verses 8-18; 1 Corinthians 1, verse 17-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s lateness to the studio of course comes with a wild story including getting stuck in a drive-thru and an encounter with a woman running through the woods to get away from him. Phil wonders what any of it has to do with his cryptic notes or their Bible study, and the guys study the specific qualities of Ephesus that led Paul to write the Ephesian Christians their own letter. Zach highlights the irony of the power of love in a city that loved power, and what’s left of the old Roman gods?-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil offers constructive criticism to a new hunting partner, only to find out later that he’s a World Series-winning baseball player. Jase heads to Tennessee to check on the extensive post-tornado cleanup at his home but wasn’t expecting to get called out at church for wearing a gospel hat in the service. The guys discuss the meaning of the phrase “fullness of God” and where it appears in various texts. Zach suggests that much of our anxiety comes from trying to assume power in our lives that doesn’t actually belong to us.In this episode: Ephesians 2, verses 13-18; Ephesians 3, verse 19; Ephesians 4, verses 6-13; Romans 8, verse 26; 1 Corinthians 2, verse 12; Colossians 1, verses 19-23 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil welcomes award-winning actor Dennis Quaid to talk about the life and times of Ronald Reagan and how impactful his presidency was to America. Quaid emphasizes the spirituality of Ronald Reagan and opens up about his own spiritual journey over his years in Hollywood. Jase points out a particular trait that Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and Phil all exhibit, and the guys re-evaluate some of Quaid’s classic film roles. “Unashamed” episode 940 is sponsored by:https://www.patriotmobile.com/phil — Get a FREE MONTH of service when you enter code PHIL or call 972-PATRIOT.http://www.focusonthefamilywithjimdaly.com — Get the support you need to guide your family with Focus on the Family with Jim Daly!https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies!https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s bestselling book now!-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase and Missy welcome a new granddaughter into the family, and Jase offers a Phil-style sincere, yet slightly awkward compliment to his daughter-in-law. Phil cites a comforting verse in contrast to the anxiety whipped up by the media during this election cycle, and the guys emphasize the peace Jesus brings, no matter who’s in the White House.In this episode: Colossians 3, verse 15; Ephesians 4, verse 15-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil gets an unexpected visit from a utility lineman when there’s a power outage during the night, and Jase totally supports Phil’s distrustful response. USMC Force Recon veteran, speaker, and author Chad Robichaux joins the guys with his son Hunter to talk about their recent harrowing mission in Ukraine to rescue an injured journalist. Chad and Hunter explain some of the workings of the U.S. military-industrial complex, including bombshell new evidence that millions of American taxpayer dollars are being sent directly to the Taliban and other terrorist groups. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s mailbox yields unexpected gifts, and Al and Lisa hit the road during the worst air travel cyber glitch in history. Phil is impressed by a hot tub baptism, Jase looks out for a new grandchild arriving any day, and the guys discuss how serving their wives during difficult times expands their understanding of heaven and God the father. Al examines all the different ways people position themselves before God in the Bible and what it means.In this episode: Ephesians 3, verses 14-21; Ephesians 4, verses 13-14; James 1, verse 12; James 3, verses 13-18-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices