Christian, John Luke, Al, and Zach reflect on how objectifying women leads to far-reaching consequences, using David’s downfall as a sobering case study. They examine how lust distorts responsibility, turns people into collateral damage, and quietly erodes families and faith long before the fallout becomes public. Al uses his own experience with infidelity in a marriage to point to hope rooted in Psalm 51, which urges repentance, humility, and restoration as the only path forward after failure.

In this episode: 2 Samuel 11, verses 1–27; 2 Samuel 12, verses 1–14; 2 Samuel 12, verses 15–23; Psalm 51, verses 1–19; Genesis 1, verse 28; Genesis 39, verses 7–12; Exodus 1, verses 1–8; Revelation 12, verse 11; 1 Kings 2, verses 1–4; Ezekiel 23, verses 1–35

Today's conversation is about Lesson 6 of The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/

More about The David Story:

Encounter the beauty of the Bible.

The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King explores the lives of Israel's first two kings—Saul and David—to discover the Bible’s profound lessons about fatherhood, the nature of sin, and the consequences of sin on both a family and a nation. While David suffers great tragedies due to his own transgressions, he models a path to redemption through repentance.

Join Professor Justin Jackson in a careful reading of First and Second Samuel to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and beauty of this story that is not only fundamental to the Christian and Jewish faiths, but also a literary masterpiece.

Join us today in this pursuit of a deeper understanding of the Bible in “The David Story.” Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/

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Chapters:

00:00-07:20 Taking the women duck hunting

07:21-15:15 The creeping corruption of sin

15:16-26:11 David pronounces his own harsh judgment

26:12-36:27 What true repentance looks like

36:28-43:48 Pointing to Jesus through your failure

43:48-49:36 Living with the consequences of sin

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The Robertsons address the decay of America’s biggest and most beautiful cities, pointing to lawlessness, failed leadership, and what happens when humanity gives in to its darkest desires without restraint. Jase admits that trusting Amish healing advice briefly turned him into something resembling a human blowtorch. The guys explore the difference between idolatry and dominion, arguing that when people surrender control to creation instead of cultivating it under God, chaos follows. They reflect on how God’s light reveals truths we can’t understand when we’re determined to live in our own darkness.

In this episode: Genesis 1, verses 1–4; Genesis 1, verse 28; Psalm 19, verses 1–6; John 1, verses 1–5; John 9, verses 35–41; Colossians 3, verse 4; Ephesians 2, verses 8–10; Second Corinthians 6, verse 1; First John 1, verses 1–7

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Chapters:

00:00-4:53 Al undermines Zach’s parental authority

04:54-13:17 Jase becomes a human blowtorch

13:18-21:23 The reality of our perishable bodies

21:24-29:58 Pain becomes a platform for the Gospel

29:29-36:20 God doesn’t play Blind Man’s Bluff

36:21-47:25 Idolatry vs. Dominion 

47:26-55:57 Jesus makes joy & possibilities endless

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Jase offers a painfully funny account of a pre-dawn mishap that leaves his family jewels in serious jeopardy and the rest of the room somewhere between laughing and wincing. Al celebrates turning 61 and reflects on feeling healthier than ever—even as Jase’s story proves that the margin for error gets slimmer with age. The guys lay out an overview of 1 John, as well as an account of John’s remarkable life. They also dig into why the early church had to defend the truth that Jesus really appeared in the flesh, not as an idea or symbol, but as a living, tangible person. 

In this episode: Proverbs 6, verses 26–29; John 20, verses 30–31; 1 Timothy 3, verse 16; John 17, verses 20–26; 1 John 1-5

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Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts.

Chapters:

00:00-13:08 Jase nearly burns off the family jewels

13:09-19:32 Why Willie is bitter about Zach’s congressional run

19:33-27:19 Jase finds better hunters than even the Robertsons

27:20-37:00 Overview of 1 John & John’s amazing life

37:01-43:34 The fellowship of life

43:35-54:10 The fellowship of death

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Jase commits a legendary family group text faux pas that spirals into chaos, disbelief, and a full-on wager among Willie’s kids. John Luke—and the rest of Willie’s crew—start betting on whether Jase could really have written the message himself or if artificial intelligence had to be involved. The conversation asks if artificial intelligence can ever move with the Holy Spirit or if it’s limited to imitation, no matter how impressive it sounds.

In this episode: Genesis 1, verses 26–28; Genesis 6, verses 1–7; Genesis 9, verses 1–7; Genesis 11, verses 1–9; Genesis 12, verses 1–7; John 1, verses 1–18; John 14, verses 15–27; John 20, verses 21–23; Acts 2, verses 1–12

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Chapters:

00:00-09:19 The problem with group texts

09:20-18:08 Jase writes a poem for his family

18:09-26:39 Are AI generated sermons still inspired by God?

26:40-32:49 Bad things happened when humans play God

32:50-41:01 All 3 major world faiths lead back to Abraham

41:02-48:08 John boils down to one Truth

48:09-55:38 The first & last questions of Jesus

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Jase, Al, Zach, and Willie welcome world-famous financial advisor Dave Ramsey for a blunt conversation about the parenting lie quietly raising generations of entitlement. Dave shares hard-earned wisdom on money, discipline, and why trying to make life “easy” for kids often backfires for American families. They explore how debt, instant gratification, and misplaced ideas of fairness undermine responsibility and character. The guys challenge parents to rethink how to raise kids who are prepared for real life—not needing to be rescued from it.

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Chapters:

00:00-12:16 Jase figures out who this Dave Ramsey guy is

17:48-25:32 How Dave Ramsey became the money guru

25:33-36:07 Sell the car! 

36:08-43:41 Raising kids without entitlement

43:42-55:37 Fair doesn’t always mean “equal”

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Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian explore one of the Bible’s most sobering warnings about sexual sin through the story of King David. The guys explain why pornography and sexual temptation rarely begin with desire alone, but with idleness, boredom, and abandoning responsibility—long before the “rooftop moment.” Al explains David’s repentance in Psalm 51 as both a warning and a hope, reminding listeners that while sexual sin carries real consequences, God’s covenant faithfulness still offers a path back.

In this episode: 1 Samuel 13, verse 14; 1 Samuel 16, verse 7; 2 Samuel 7, verses 8–16; 2 Samuel 11, verses 1–27; Psalm 22; Psalm 23; Psalm 51; Psalm 139, verses 13–16; Matthew 12, verses 43–45; Hebrews 12, verses 28–29

Today's conversation is about Lesson 6 of The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/

More about The David Story:

Encounter the beauty of the Bible.

The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King explores the lives of Israel's first two kings—Saul and David—to discover the Bible’s profound lessons about fatherhood, the nature of sin, and the consequences of sin on both a family and a nation. While David suffers great tragedies due to his own transgressions, he models a path to redemption through repentance.

Join Professor Justin Jackson in a careful reading of First and Second Samuel to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and beauty of this story that is not only fundamental to the Christian and Jewish faiths, but also a literary masterpiece.

Join us today in this pursuit of a deeper understanding of the Bible in “The David Story.” Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/

Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621

Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts.

Chapters:

00:00-05:15 Christian joins the bearded brotherhood

05:16-12:56 David was a man of extremes

12:57-19:18 Great leaders are still deeply flawed

30:00-40:02 Boredom leads to spiritual vulnerability

40:03-51:03 David didn’t have a phone, he had rooftops

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The “Duck Dynasty" family shares joyful news as two new babies are welcomed into the next generation! The guys dive into to legacy, responsibility, and how moments of new life often prompt deeper reflection on faith and purpose. Jase and the guys explore Peter’s restoration after failure, focusing on how Jesus meets people where they are and calls them forward rather than leaving them in guilt. They tie new beginnings to the hope of resurrection and the grace that keeps God’s family growing.

In this episode: Matthew 28, verses 18–20; Mark 16, verses 15–19; Luke 24, verses 36–49; John 2, verses 1–11; John 10, verses 1–18; John 13, verses 36–38; John 20, verses 30–31; John 21, verses 1–23; Acts 1, verses 6–11; Acts 10, verses 9–48; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 12–20; Galatians 2, verses 11–14; Hebrews 11, verses 35–40; 1 Peter 5, verses 1–4; Deuteronomy 29, verse 29

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Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts.

Chapters:

00:00-06:47 The meaning of faith “incarnate”

06:48-14:16 Will there be marriage in Heaven?

14:17-23:58 Jump OUT of the boat!!

23:59-32:40 Three types of love

39:56-46:10 Thank God for unanswered prayers

46:11-54:06 At the end of the day, Jesus gives rest

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After pushing himself to the brink trying to live up to the pace and standards Phil carried for decades, Jase walks away with a new appreciation for just how much his dad handled. The guys explore how Scripture reframes work and rest as part of God’s design rather than opposites, especially in light of Jesus’ resurrection. They close by reflecting on the difference between perishable and imperishable bodies, and why the hope of new creation gives meaning to both our limits now and what lies ahead.

In this episode: John 20, verses 19–29; Luke 24, verses 13–35; John 21, verses 1–14; Genesis 1, verses 1–31; Genesis 2, verses 2–15; Hebrews 2, verses 14–15; Hebrews 4, verses 1–11; Ephesians 2, verses 1–10; Revelation 21, verse 27

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Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts.

Chapters:

00:00-07:32 God’s perfect engineer

07:33-14:13 Wrapping up a sprawling study of John

14:14-23:43 Perishable bodies vs. imperishable bodies

43:14-55:28 Going to brunch with Jesus

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Jase admits a big personal mistake that left him with a bellyful of regret and somehow also became that “Duck Dynasty” episode. Jase and Al reap the benefits of having their studio at the Duck Commander headquarters while Zach sadly looks on. The guys reflect on what it means to participate in God’s life, why the resurrection elevates the physical world, and how even mustard-seed faith can lead to real peace.

In this episode: James 5, verses 14–16; 1 John 2, verses 18–27; John 14, verses 15–27; John 17, verses 1–26; 2 Peter 1, verses 3–4; Genesis 1, verses 26–28; 1 John 3, verses 1–3; Romans 8, verse 11; John 11, verses 14–16; John 20, verses 24–31

“Unashamed” Episode 1236 is sponsored by:

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Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts.

Chapters:

00:00-05:48 Reaping the benefits of working at Duck Commander

11:06-17:39 How “Duck Dynasty” got its episode ideas

17:40-27:25 God created us to be creators

27:26-37:40 We’re meant to be in a relationship with Jesus

37:41-45:42 Stop doubting & believe

45:43-56:34 What real peace looks like

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The Robertson wives join the table for family stories, evolving traditions, and the moments that keep their growing clan connected. Al gives Jase a “forever” gift that has Jase railing and Missy shaking her head.  Zach’s stomach-virus disaster is the highlight of Jill’s holiday season, and Jase shares how a simple surprise for Missy turned into a powerful Jesus experience.

“Unashamed” Episode 1235 is sponsored by:

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Chapters:

00:00-06:35 Zach’s wife finds his bubble guts hilarious

06:36-11:14 Al gives Jase a forever gift

11:15-20:08 Jase surprises Missy with an “experience”

20:09-28:15 Meeting Charity Gayle in person

28:16-31:24 Living out your faith in front of your kids

31:25-39:13 Zach & Jill’s family gets a new addition

39:14-46:11 Christmas morning traditions

46:12-50:32 Taking a Sabbath with your family

50:33-56:08 The heart of family & a message for Christmas

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