Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Willie’s rebellion against Phil turned into a lifelong habit, and one his kids are still benefiting from. Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke connect the Robertson family’s life to “The Odyssey,” from Phil and Miss Kay’s open-door hospitality to Al’s unforgettable memory of his dad coming home. Zach discovers a surprising way to impress his wife, while John Luke admits the Robertsons don’t take kindly to being told what to do. The guys consider why sons need their fathers and where people can find love and belonging when their earthly fathers fall short. In this episode: Ecclesiastes 1:9; Matthew 25:31–46; Luke 10:25–37; Luke 15:11–32; John 4:1–42; John 20:24–29 Today’s conversation is about Lessons 9 & 10 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. 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 Chapters 00:00 The Odyssey Movie Debate 04:19 Zach’s New Hobby Wins Jill Over 12:36 A Father & Son Reunited 15:51 Finding Heroes in Humble Places 21:53 Phil & Miss Kay’s Open Door 25:16 Penelope’s Plan & Hidden Clues 30:34 The Dog That Waited 20 Years 32:43 Al Remembers Phil Coming Home 38:16 Letting Go & Trusting God 41:58 Willie’s Rebellion Was Yard Work 45:15 Sons Need Fathers & Mentors 48:59 Finding the Father You Never Had - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase’s late-night Bible study takes a personal turn when a puzzling verse about baptism for the dead brings Phil’s passing into focus. Al returns from Colorado with stories of Doc Holliday’s grave, Teddy Roosevelt’s hotel suite, and a secret escape tunnel built for Al Capone. Zach connects an Old Testament promise about God’s glory to the way believers live today. The guys wrap up James with a discussion of prayer, resurrection, and why the faith vs. works argument misses the bigger picture. In this episode: Genesis 28; 2 Chronicles 36:23; Haggai 2:3–9; Luke 15; John 1–2; Acts 2:38; Romans 8; Romans 10; 1 Corinthians 11–12; 1 Corinthians 15; Galatians 3:27–28; Galatians 5; Ephesians 1; Colossians 2; James 1–5; 1 John 2; Jude; Revelation 21–22 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1442 is sponsored by: https://smartcredit.com/unashamed - Get a 7-day trial for just $1, see how many points you can add to your credit score! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code UNASHAMED at https://www.oneskin.co/unashamed #oneskinpod Go to curehydration.com/unashamed and get 20% off your first order with promo code UNASHAMED http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College 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://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 Al’s ‘Tombstone’ Trip to Colorado 04:35 Jase’s Late-Night Bible Study with A.I. 06:22 Nothing Stays Buried in God’s Economy 12:21 Baptism for the Dead & Phil’s Legacy 13:37 Al Capone’s Secret Hotel Tunnel 16:07 Prayer Connects Heaven & Earth 24:09 Heaven Celebrates When the Lost Come Home 28:14 God’s Glory Finds a New Home 35:48 Living as a Royal Priesthood 39:30 Resurrection Changes the Way We Live 48:26 Growing the Fruit of the Spirit 52:41 The Book of James in Review - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jersey Joe returns with the story of how one unexpected YouTube recommendation brought Phil Robertson into his life and changed his future. Joe, Jase, Al, and Zach revisit how that encounter led him to faith, a move to Louisiana, and a close friendship with Phil that eventually made him part of the Robertson family. Joe gets emotional remembering the promise he made while holding Phil’s hand near the end of his life, and Jase recalls the first sermon his dad preached. The guys discuss carrying Phil’s ministry forward, while Joe offers a closer look at their friendship in his new book, Phil Robertson and Jersey Joe. In this episode: 2 Timothy 4:6–8; John 14:6; John 1:1, 14; 1 Corinthians 1:17; Luke 9:57–62; Romans 8:28–29, 35–39; Isaiah 6:8 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1441 is sponsored by: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/UNASHAMED and use promo code UNASHAMED at checkout. https://preborn.com/unashamed - Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://duckstamp.com/unashamed - Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College 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 Chapters 00:00 Jersey Joe Returns 03:30 A Fire Chief’s Hidden Struggles 04:58 Phil’s Unexpected YouTube Appearance 07:25 ‘Duck Dynasty’ Inspires a Move 12:42 Leaving New Jersey for Jesus 21:17 Becoming Phil’s Ministry Successor 23:09 Joe’s Final Promise to Phil 26:15 Phil’s Advice Still Guides Joe 30:32 Remembering Phil’s First Sermon 37:17 Finding Freedom in Jesus 40:52 Al’s Prison Preaching Mix-Up 42:53 Willingness Matters More Than Worthiness - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Delony opens up about the night he and his wife sat down to decide whether their marriage was over, then realized they could build something better together. Jase, Al, and Zach get honest about their own marriage struggles, from keeping score and expecting a spouse to make them happy to learning how to have difficult conversations. John challenges the idea that compatibility guarantees a strong marriage and recalls the friend who stayed beside him when he feared he might lose his wife. Preorder John’s book, Building the Marriage You Want, at johndelony.com/marriagebook. In this episode: John 6; Philippians 2:1–5; Job 1:8; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 22:6; Job 42:5–6 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1440 is sponsored by: https://duckstamp.com/unashamed - Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! https://chministries.org/solution - Get a better solution at half the cost of traditional healthcare! Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc : https://zocdoc.com/unashamed #sponsored http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College 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://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 John Delony Doesn’t Recognize Al 03:03 Jase & Missy’s Anniversary 06:26 Is Marriage Still Worth It? 16:59 When Marriage Becomes a Transaction 25:05 Jase’s Rule for Serious Conversations 29:12 Putting Your Spouse First 31:45 Being Seen & Known 34:03 How Childhood Shapes Marriage 40:05 Rebuilding a Struggling Marriage 45:03 Job’s Suffering & Seeing God Clearly 48:47 Jase’s Compatibility Test Backfires 55:55 The Friend Who Stayed Through a Crisis - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1439 is sponsored by: https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood delivered right to your door. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code Unashamed to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. https://bravebooks.com/unashamed - Get both of the Robertson books completely free, plus a free starter kit, all for 70% off! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College 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 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices