Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Phil gets a new piece of bathroom hardware he’s immediately suspicious of, but Jase finds the whole mental picture hilarious. Jase recalls Rucker’s hiring at Duck Commander, even though the first thing he said during his interview was “I’m a convicted felon.” The guys conclude that the best way to stay away from sin is to spend your time chasing Jesus and use the evidence from the story about Philip to propose ideas about the urgency of baptism.In this episode: Acts 8; 1 Peter 2, verse 1; Jonah 1, verses 1-3; 2 Corinthians 5; 2 Corinthians 6, verse 1-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A terrible drive-through car wash experience has Jase stating the three things Robertson men should never do, and Phil is happy to report that he’s stuck to that his entire life. Jase, Phil, and Al share their favorite parts of their Louisiana heritage, even though others might find them a little eccentric. The guys cover the two interesting stories of Simon the Sorcerer and Philip and the Ethiopian and recognize the importance of those moments in the spreading of the gospel beyond Israel.In this episode: Acts 8-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase gives an example from his own life as evidence of the overuse of the word “miraculous,” even though he did actually pull off something pretty amazing. Phil is unconvinced by Jase’s achievement, though! The guys explore the ramifications of Stephen’s death and the spreading of Christianity outward from Jerusalem into the world. They introduce Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians who eventually becomes Paul the apostle and author of much of the New Testament.In this episode: Acts 8; Psalm 80; Jude 1, verse 9; Galatians 1, verse 13; Philippians 3, verse 6; 1 Timothy 1, verse 13-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil wakes up with something special buzzing in his brain, and Jase nearly wrecks his truck trying to fathom an overly aggressive marquee sign at a church. The guys look back on past episodes with surprise at how much they’ve accomplished since the first one as they dive into the deadly sermon of Stephen. Zach points out exactly what was so heretical about it that resulted in Stephen’s death, and Al and Jase connect the similarities between the Old Testament and New Testament events.In this episode: Acts 7; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 3-4; Hebrews 3, verses 1-6; Galatians 3, verses 16-18; Ephesians 4, verses 4-6 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s rescue of a stranded hunter on an icy river leads to a years-long friendship, and Jase’s argument with a lawyer leads him to Jesus. The guys get an overview of the sermon to the Sanhedrin that led to Stephen’s untimely demise, as well as an ironic introduction to Saul who would later become Paul. Al gives out homework for listeners to study before the next episode!In this episode: Acts 7; John 2, verses 13-20; Ephesians 2, verses 11-15— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase follows a rabbit hole down a path he finds amusing, and Phil reads an excerpt from his new book. The guys establish who the very first “social influencers” were and how Jesus put Satan on notice after his resurrection. They explore the concept of priesthood as it applies to all of God’s children, not just orthodox clergy.In this episode: Acts 6; Isaiah 9, verse 6; Hebrews 2, verse 14; 1 Peter 2, verses 4-9; Revelation 5, verse 10; Ephesians 2, verses 19-21; Mark 14, verse 58; Romans 12, verse 1-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase gets stuck in his own home when unexpected company catches him in his drawers, and Phil sees that as a great reason not to have neighbors. A hunting buddy of Jase’s gets baptized in a super-sized ice chest, and Zach figures out how to rid his home of hungry teenagers. The guys investigate the reaction of the Jewish leadership to the first church, an interesting translation anomaly, and what makes Jesus different from everyone else in history who has claimed to be the Messiah.In this episode: Acts 5; Hebrews 2, verse 10; Hebrews 12, verse 10-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase admits that there are a few checks he’s written in the past that didn’t bother him at all, and Miss Kay gets a cheerful companion when Missy spends a few nights in the hospital with her. Phil is wary of how many scammers there are out there, and the guys discuss the fate of Ananias and Sapphira, two members of the church who lied and stole from God. Zach points out that when the church really works in community, it’s more like Jesus’ Kingdom instead of a political organization. In this episode: Acts 4 & 5; Hebrews 2, verse 10; Titus 2, verse 10-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil’s only link to the outside world leaves him feeling sorrowful but more determined than ever to share Jesus. Jase’s link to the greater world seems to be the local grocery store. Miss Kay's hospitalization leaves Phil feeling lonely, and Zach finds an uplifting reason that the Robertsons have so little aversion to discussing death. The guys deliberate the reason that Christianity seems to flourish during difficulty, such as during the Roman Empire, and how oppression emboldens the followers of Jesus.In this episode: Acts 4, verses 23-37; Acts 17, verse 27; John 10, verses 10-18; Matthew 18, verses 26-28 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s age and physical demands cause him to need an emergency spa appointment, and he might never be the same again. The guys dig deep into their memory banks for a song and join up for a little harmonizing. Phil isn’t too impressed, though Zach thinks they could really go places. The guys investigate the eternal union with Jesus as the reward for living a life following him and why people tend to prefer their own autonomy to submission to God.In this episode: Acts 4; Luke 20, verses 9-19; 2 Corinthians 4, verse 16-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices