Jase gets fired up imagining Missy running for office after her articulate and passionate speech about the American immigration system, and Al credits his and his brothers’ lives to Phil’s ability to make difficult decisions for their family. Jase’s foray into Google brings up troubling evidence that many people believe God doesn’t love everyone he created. The guys estimate that an earthly glimpse into hell is being left to our own devices to follow pleasure and worship ourselves.

In this episode: Ephesians 4; Romans 1, verses 18-20; Romans 9, verses 20-23; Romans 13, verses 8-14; John 8, verse 44

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Phil discovers a perk to his advanced years that means less government interference, and Jase steps up to the challenge of fully stewarding their land for the coming hunting season for the first time. The guys explore the difference between free will and coercion in our relationship with Jesus, and Zach cites a gritty experience visiting a rehab center as evidence of the importance of living a life in Jesus here on earth.

In this episode: Ephesians 4, verse 17 – Ephesians 5, verse 20; 1 John 4, verse 8

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Jase puts on his semi-annual display of rugged manliness for his wife and neighbors, only for it to backfire in a way he wasn’t expecting! Phil receives hopeful news that changes his outlook for the rest of the year, and Jase takes a leaf out of another country’s plan to get voters to actually show up at the polls during elections. The guys compare the traits of spiritual con men and cult leaders to the principles of the Bible to show just how far off base religious types can be if Jesus isn’t their center.

In this episode: Ephesians 4; James 3, verse 17; Ephesians 6, verses 1-4, 10-12; Hebrews 10, verses 14-29

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Jase invades Willie’s secret treasure hoard of gear, gifts, and sponsor swag and makes a discovery that still has him reeling 20 years later. Phil pulls a point straight out of Jase’s notes without looking, the guys have been suffering from peculiar dreams, and Al breaks the abortion debate down into one simple question. Jase dives deep into the concept of “spiritual milk” and how knowing Jesus usually entails a change in behavior instead of the other way around.

In this episode: Ephesians 4, Philippians 1, verse 27; 1 Peter 1, verse 3 

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Phil, Jase, and Al are joined by Kyle​​ Thompson of the “Undaunted.Life” podcast to dissect the difference between religious persecution in America and elsewhere in the world. Kyle recently faced efforts to debunk him because of his conservative beliefs, and the guys agree it’s important to decide now how we’ll deal faithfully with life-threatening persecution before it actually occurs.

In this episode: Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 9, verse 24; Psalm 68

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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?

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