Unashamed with the Robertson Family

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

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 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code GOUNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1435 is sponsored by: https://nelsonbooks.co/4deY6XB - Pick up your copy of 40 Days to Look Again by Tim Tebow today. https://bravebooks.com/unashamed - Get both of the Robertson books completely free, plus a free starter kit, all for 70% off! https://duckstamp.com/unashamed - Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! https://homechef.com/unashamed - Get 50% off and free shipping on your first box plus free dessert for life! 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 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Want to watch Unashamed ad-free? Only on EKKL! Get 20% off with code GOUNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1434 is sponsored by: https://trees.com/ - Get an additional 20% OFF with code UNASHAMED at checkout https://cozyearth.com/unashamed - Get up to 20% off when you use our link and code UNASHAMED! Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code UNASHAMED at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/UNASHAMED #Bruntpod https://www.quo.com/unashamed - Try for free PLUS get 20% OFF your first six months 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 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices