Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Jase, Al, and Zach are captivated and appalled by the shocking stats about the effect of social media, big tech, and today’s kids provided by Dr. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist, author, and professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Dr. Haidt exposes the strategies used by big tech corporations to hook kids on their apps, and Jase shares his own experiences as a father encountering these dangerous practices. But, Dr. Haidt proposes a four-step plan to win back the childhoods of kids all over the world.  —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase declares that he felt a swell of American pride when he heard about Elon Musk’s rescue of the stranded space crew, even though he thinks Heaven will be way more fun than space travel. Al reveals his caveman roots with a single word, and the guys explore the myth of “big” and “small” works for Christ, though such things can never be measured in this life. Zach proposes that shame and pride are merely two sides of the same coin, not opposites. Plus, how did Jesus baptize people into His death, burial, and resurrection before it even happened? In this episode: John 3, verses 22-30; John 4, verse 2; 1 Corinthians 1, verse 12; 1 Corinthians 12, verse 12; 1 Corinthians 15, verse 19 --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa feels she has a lot in common with the “Woman at the Well” story in John 4, such as spending years feeling guilt, shame, and fear until she met Jesus. Lisa is proud that God is now using her past to help others find peace and healing. Al is surprised by the grandiose schemes quiet, shy Jase plotted back when they were kids, including sending his hard-earned money off to buy shrinking powder to use on the rest of the Robertson family. In this episode: John 3, verses 19-21; John 4, verses 3-42 --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s son, Cole, pops the question to his girlfriend, and the chaotic scene—complete with stormy weather, uninvited critters, and a cake emergency—makes Jase feel like he's living in a "Duck Dynasty" episode. The guys explore whether the voices that guide us from within are ultimately good or evil, and how to distinguish between the two. Al and Zach paint a picture of God’s judgment that is more comforting than it may seem. In this episode: John 3, verses 17-19; 1 Kings 22, verses 18-23; James 3, verses 14-15; Ephesians 3, verses 7-10 —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mia chooses to spend her spring break with Jase, from a fishing trip that went awry to a grueling crawfish dinner, and attempts to get on the same page about a trendy new sport. She opens up about her struggles with her changing appearance after so many facial surgeries and how forging a relationship with Jesus taught her patience, confidence, and ultimately landed her a job she loves. Al and Zach show their appreciation for her wisdom at a young age, and Jase reveals the trick he uses to connect with her friends. In this episode: Romans 5, verses 1-3 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase proudly compares himself to an animal that’s usually looked down on, and Al gives a backstage look at the way “Duck Dynasty” changed traveling for the Robertsons. The guys dive into why the Bible’s most famous verse is such a big deal in popular culture, and they follow the clues to how Jesus viewed his own identity as both God and man. In this episode: John 3, verse 16; John 12, verses 20-34; Daniel 7, verses 13-14; 1 John 3, verse 2; 2 John 1, verse 1 —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase narrates a classic Phil tale from a whole new angle, leaving Al gasping, Zach gagging, and himself struggling to keep it together. Al and Zach confess to thievery in their pasts, but they’re intent on setting it right. The guys explore the story of the “bronze snakes” during the time of Moses and how that symbol is commonly embraced today by the medical community. In this episode: John 3, verses 10-17; Numbers 21, verses 4-8; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 21 —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s travel adventures this time include a panicking fellow passenger trying to hold his hand and a friendly army of “Unashamed” fans taking over an entire town. Al loves that Jase is painted as the “bad boy” of the podcast, and famous angler Jimmy Houston could learn a thing or two about finding a better kissing partner than a fish. The guys delve into all the arguments for and against baptism that can be made and give their take on what the Bible says on the subject. In this episode: John 3, verses 5-6; John 7, verses 37-39; 1 Peter 3, verse 18; 2 Peter 2, verse 4 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase takes an accidental sabbatical that ends up costing him big time, and Zach volunteers to be his second line of defense. When Al flubs the dates for an event, Jase draws biblical parallels between the flawed men of the Bible and God’s perfect plan for getting his Word to the world. The guys offer clues to the meaning of water baptism with other biblical examples of water’s significance, and Jase offers his opinion on the cosmic fate of the unborn. In this episode: 2 Peter 1, verses 12-16; Exodus 14; 1 Corinthians 10, verses 1-5; Joshua 4, verse 23 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase employs one surefire method that has always helped him overcome spiritual battles in situations where he’s surrounded by sinful activities. Zach dives into the reasons humans are always terribly inaccurate when it comes to predicting the end of days and the time of Jesus’ second coming. The guys agree that it seems like the world is experiencing a revival of Christianity based on how many big names and celebrities are speaking the name of Jesus publicly these days. In this episode: John 3, verses 1-16; Malachi 3, verses 1-4; Revelation 21, verse 22; Mark 1, verse 14; Mark 11, verses 27-33 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices