Unashamed with the Robertson Family

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

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. 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 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 1437 is sponsored by: Get $10 off your first order at ponchooutdoors.com/UNASHAMED when you enter your email. 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! 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 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 1436 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed - Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code UNASHAMED at https://www.Ridge.com/UNASHAMED #Ridgepod https://andrewandtodd.com or call 888-888-1172 — Get a FREE no-pressure mortgage and refinance review and see if your deal still makes sense! 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices