Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell nearly lost everything when his church fell apart, but what happened next transformed his ministry and his message. Al and Zach sit down with the outspoken 2819 Church pastor to hear how he overcame failure, confronted his own pride, and found the courage to stand against a culture of compromise. Mitchell also reflects on the fearless faith of Phil Robertson and delivers a passionate warning about the greatest threat facing American Christianity, the mistakes of the ancient church, and what could happen if believers don't take a stand.

In this episode: Jeremiah 20:9; Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 139:23–24; Psalm 51; Proverbs 26:11; Matthew 16:18; James 1:14–15; James 4:13–17

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Chapters

00:00 Meet Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell

08:05 The Birth of 2819 Church

13:00 Confronting Pride & Ambition

17:45 Preaching Truth at Any Cost

22:15 Al Opens Up About His Marriage

27:00 Turning Failure Into Testimony

33:00 The Church's Greatest Threat

40:15 Compromise & False Teaching

45:30 A Warning From the Past

51:15 Abandoning Our First Love

55:20 Fighting for the Next Generation

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Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke take aim at the internet’s obsession with rage bait, reaction videos, and critics who build entire platforms by tearing other people down. The guys connect Homer’s Odyssey to modern life by examining the competing pulls of pleasure, comfort, success, and purpose, and why none of them can fully satisfy. Zach gets personal about the point in his marriage when he realized even a good marriage can become an idol, while Al reflects on the breakthrough that came when he and Lisa stopped expecting each other to be what only Christ could be. The conversation ultimately turns to how fantasy, nostalgia, and unrealistic expectations can distort marriage, faith, and our idea of the good life.

In this episode: Luke 15:11–32; Luke 16:19–31; John 5:39–40; 1 Corinthians 2:9–10; 1 Peter 1:3–7; 2 Peter 1:5–8

Today’s conversation is about Lesson 7 & 8 of The Odyssey taught by Hillsdale Professor Dr. Benedict Whalen. Take the course with us at no cost to you! 

More about The Odyssey:

The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.

Join Dr. Benedict Whalen as he explores themes of love, marriage, kingship, duty, and piety. Encounter Homer's epic, which displays the full human experience. In a world of uncertainty, Odysseus charts a path towards peace through perseverance, prudence, and justice. 

Join Odysseus on his fantastic journey home from Troy in Homer’s unrivaled story.

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Chapters

00:00 The Problem With Internet Critics

05:12 When Criticism Becomes a Business

09:25 Odysseus Enters the Underworld

13:33 Achilles Regrets Chasing Glory

18:26 Desire, Temptation & the Good Life

22:11 Four Women & Four Ways to Live

28:02 Pleasure, Comfort, Success, or Purpose

34:20 The Hardest Path Might Be the Best One

40:18 Al & Lisa’s Marriage Breakthrough

44:16 How Fantasy Distorts Real Marriage

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Jase and Missy reflect on Mia's 16 surgeries, the hard lessons they learned about advocating for their daughter, and the incredible confidence Mia has developed through her struggles. Missy gets emotional as she recalls the moment a mother thanked her for giving her the courage to stand up to her child's surgeon. Al and Zach join in to recount the heartwarming moments and hilarious mishaps of this year's Mia Moo Fun Day, including a fishing disaster nobody will soon forget. Missy also makes a big announcement, catching Jase off guard with a few plans of her own.

In this episode: James 1:2–4; James 5:10–18; Romans 5:3–5; John 15:1–17; Luke 5:1–11; John 21:1–14

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Chapters

00:00 Zach & Missy Returns

03:10 Jase & Missy's Marriage Disagreements

08:10 Chaos Before Mia Moo Fun Day

13:25 A Special Welcome for 36 Families

17:15 Mia Helps Teens Face Bullying

20:10 Finding Hope Through Perseverance

25:35 Missy Gets Emotional Over a Mother's Story

31:15 Learning to Fight for Your Child

37:30 Mia's Unexpected Surgery Complications

40:10 Jase Discovers Mia's Fishing Secret

44:10 The Big Fish That Got Away

50:45 Missy's Big Announcement

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The Cornell 7 case has become a political and media battleground, but Jase, Al, and Zach argue that both sides are missing the deeper struggle underneath it. The guys dig into America’s crisis of manhood, the pornification of culture, and what happens when people are taught to follow every desire without boundaries or responsibility. Zach challenges young men to reject a culture that treats women as objects, while Jase and Al contrast man’s shifting standards with biblical ideas of virtue, wisdom, and justice. They ultimately point to redemption through Jesus as the only real way to break the cycle and start over.

In this episode: Genesis 1:28; Genesis 4; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11; Ephesians 1; Ephesians 5:11-18; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 3:8

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Jase looks back on the awkward reality of working for his younger brother Willie and the one condition he had before taking orders from him. Korie's mom, Chrys Howard, and author Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, hosts of the EKKL podcast “Rocking It,” join Jase and Al for stories about Robertson family chaos, neighborhood growing pains, and the people who stick with you through every season of life. Al revisits a powerful moment when church elders prayed over and anointed a man who was expected to have only an hour left to live, and his condition suddenly turned around. Jase and Al dig into James 5 to consider patience, healing, suffering, spiritual maturity, and what it really means to trust God when the outcome isn’t what you hoped for.

In this episode: John 7:5; 1 Corinthians 15; Acts 15; James 5:7; James 5:14–16; Hebrews 6:1–8; Genesis 28; Romans 8:28; Genesis 50:20; 2 Corinthians 12:8–9; Job 1

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Chapters

00:00 Chrys & Shellie Join the Show

03:52 Jase’s Yard Treasure Hunt

07:34 Robertson Neighborhood Chaos

13:42 Jase Takes on the Trees

18:47 James & Family Dynamics

22:18 Patience & Maturity

26:55 Working for Willie

38:33 Can a Place Be Anointed?

40:34 Lisa’s Transformation

43:28 Prayer for a Dying Man

48:31 Healing and Suffering

54:16 Purpose in Hard Times

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Uncle Si is closing in on an unexpected Robertson family milestone after a lifetime of medical scares, and he has plenty to say about why he still avoids doctors whenever possible. Jase, Al, Si, and Lisa examine what James teaches about prayer, forgiveness, helping people through suffering, and trusting that God isn’t finished with you yet. Jase realizes Mia may have inherited more of his personality than anyone expected. The guys and Lisa explore Elijah’s dramatic highs and lows, including why one negative voice can overpower a mountain of victories and leave even the strongest person exhausted. 

In this episode: James 4; James 5; 1 Kings 16–19; 2 Corinthians 5; Hebrews; Luke 4; Isaiah 61; 2 Kings

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Chapters

00:00 Uncle Si Takes Over Unashamed

05:32 Si’s Airport Trouble Gets Even Better

10:18 Jase’s Daughter Finds Her New Obsession

20:14 What James Really Means by “Sick”

28:10 The One Negative Voice That Gets in Your Head

35:40 Uncle Si Remembers Bringing Joy to Sick Kids

38:24 Why Prayer Keeps You From Losing Hope

43:25 Elijah Faces Ahab & Jezebel

48:43 The Showdown on Mount Carmel

52:08 Why Elijah Ran After His Greatest Victory

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The Robertson family welcomes another new baby as John Luke and Christian celebrate becoming uncles again, and the guys remark on the growing number of grandkids filling up the family compound. From there, Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke turn to Homer’s “The Odyssey” and the surprisingly modern warnings buried inside its stories of pride, pleasure, distrust, and temptation. They connect Odysseus’ downfall to today’s struggles with pornography, drug addiction, doomscrolling, and the constant pull of quick dopamine. The guys also look at how Scripture gives a fuller answer to the moral truths Homer recognized, and why faith, community, and Christ matter when it comes to breaking those cycles.

In this episode: Romans 1; Romans 2:14-16; Genesis 6; Genesis 11; Ephesians 4:17-32; Titus 1:10-13; Genesis 1:28; Genesis 9

Today’s conversation is about Lesson 5 & 6 of The Odyssey taught by Hillsdale Professor Dr. Benedict Whalen. Take the course with us at no cost to you! 

More about The Odyssey:

The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.

Join Dr. Benedict Whalen as he explores themes of love, marriage, kingship, duty, and piety. Encounter Homer's epic, which displays the full human experience. In a world of uncertainty, Odysseus charts a path towards peace through perseverance, prudence, and justice. 

Join Odysseus on his fantastic journey home from Troy in Homer’s unrivaled story.

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Chapters

00:00 The Odyssey’s Cyclops

05:04 Homer’s Ancient World Still Looks Familiar

09:28 A New Robertson Baby

13:18 Why Odysseus Called Himself “Nobody”

18:02 Did Elephant Skulls, Nephilim & Giants

23:11 One Mistake Changes the Entire Journey

27:42 Jealousy & Distrust Create a Cycle of Destruction

32:21 Being Made in God’s Image Changes Us

39:08 The Modern Traps of Pleasure & Addiction

42:26 Why You Need Other People

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The Wild Brothers grew up deep in the jungles of Indonesia, where their family lived among the Wano people before teaching them the Bible. They recount a childhood surrounded by fear of evil spirits, witch doctors, malaria, and intense spiritual opposition, until the incredible moment they watched the Gospel take hold. Al, Jase, Morgan, and Kian trace the unlikely connection between their family and ‘Duck Dynasty,’ which helped inspire their own adventure-based ministry. Today, the Wild Brothers are encouraging families to get outside, grow in their faith, and see following Jesus as the ultimate adventure.

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In this episode: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 17:22-31; Genesis 3:15; John 3:16; Genesis 1-11

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Chapters

00:00 The Wild Brothers Invade Unashamed

04:32 Leaving the American Dream for the Jungle

08:45 Growing Up With the Wano People

13:09 Life in a Culture Ruled by Fear

18:36 Learning a Language No Outsider Knew

23:52 Teaching the Bible From the Very Beginning

29:41 Waiting Months to Introduce Jesus

34:47 The Wano Church Is Born

39:11 How ‘Duck Dynasty’ Reached the Jungle

44:23 Turning Missions Into the Ultimate Adventure

48:29 Getting Kids Outside Their Comfort Zones

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Uncle Si’s medical equipment causes chaos on his trip home, but he quickly turns the tension into an impromptu airplane concert, rhinestones and all. Jase discovers that his old ‘Duck Dynasty’ HOA problems never really ended when a neighborhood trash issue leaves him trimming trees from the hood of his truck and paying the price for trying to help. Al connects the discussion of anointing to a powerful moment in Lisa’s faith journey, and the guys close out James 5 by digging into prayer, confession, healing, and why Elijah’s extraordinary story still begins with the reminder that he was a human being just like us.

In this episode: James 5:11-16; Matthew 5; Matthew 23; Exodus 30:30; 1 Samuel 16; Genesis 28:11-22; John 1:47-51; Romans 5; Acts 1-2; Mark 2; 1 Kings 16-19

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Chapters

00:00 Uncle Si’s Airport Standoff

07:10 Uncle Si Takes Over the Plane

9:50 The Worst Teal Season Ever

13:55 Jase’s Neighborhood Crisis Gets Expensive

20:30 Rednecks vs. the AI Takeover

25:25 James 5 Gets Extremely Practical

31:10 The Prayer of Faith & Healing

38:00 Al Connects an Old Prayer to Lisa’s Story

40:05 Jacob’s Ladder & Access to God

47:05 Elijah Was a Human Being Just Like Us

51:35 Uncle Si Realizes Jesus Is Everything

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Former country singer Granger Smith opens up about hitting rock bottom alone on a tour bus after the devastating loss of his 3-year-old son, River, and the moment he finally cried out to God. Granger tells Jase, Al, and Zach why Scripture eventually convinced him to walk away from a successful music career. Jase and Granger agree on why emotion-driven altar calls aren't the same as becoming a disciple of Jesus. Granger also gives a stunning answer when asked whether he would go back and prevent his son’s death if he could, leading to an honest conversation about grief, eternity, and trusting God through unimaginable loss. Granger also discusses his new book, Poison in the Well: 11 Toxic Beliefs That Kept Me From the Living Water of Jesus, which grew out of the beliefs and assumptions he had to confront in his own life.

In this episode: John 14:22-23; Matthew 1; John; Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 16:24-26; Psalm 42:1-2; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 23:43; Philippians 1:23; Psalm 23:4; Psalm 90:12; Hebrews 2:14-15; 2 Corinthians 7:10

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Chapters

00:00 Granger Smith Joins Unashamed

04:00 AI Gets Podcast History SO Wrong

07:00 Why Granger Became a Pastor

13:20 The Loss of Granger’s Son River

17:40 When Granger Hit Rock Bottom

21:10 Granger Trades Devotionals for the Bible

24:10 I Refuse to Lead the Sinner’s Prayer

31:20 Leaving My Music Career Behind

35:45 The Problem With Emotional Altar Calls

42:00 A Kid Asks an Unthinkable Question

48:15 Facing Death Without Fear or Regret

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