Unashamed with the Robertson Family

John Luke's living room has literally collapsed, forcing him and his family to move back in with Willie and Korie while repairs get underway. Al stirs up a Robertson family feud with a food competition that leaves everyone choosing sides. The guys kick off their new Hillsdale College course, Western Heritage: From Genesis to John Locke and dig into the surprising differences between biblical and ancient pagan creation stories, Israel's disastrous demand for an earthly king and the biblical principles that helped shape America's founding. They also examine the dangers of concentrated power, the roots of human equality and why history keeps proving that mankind struggles to surrender control to God. In this episode: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26–28; Genesis 6; Genesis 9; Genesis 11–12; Genesis 16; Genesis 18; Exodus 1:7; Exodus 19:5–6; 1 Samuel 8; 1 Samuel 16; 1 Kings 12 Today’s conversation is about Lesson 1 of Western Heritage: From the Book of Genesis to John Locke taught by various Hillsdale professors. Take the course with us at no cost to you! More about Western Heritage: The Western heritage has its origins in the time of the ancient Hebrews and in classical Greece. The greatest accomplishments of the West, whether in philosophy, religion, politics, art, or science, can be traced back to these beginnings. In this free online course you will explore the history and unique character of Western Civilization and discover how its central elements gave rise to the American Founding. “Western Heritage” includes lessons on the ancient Hebrews, classical Greece and Rome, early Christianity, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and much more. We invite you to join us today and learn the nature, history, and influence of Western Civilization. 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 Hurricane Close Calls 03:05 John Luke's Living Room Collapses 06:10 A Robertson Meatloaf Competition 11:20 Introducing the Western Heritage Course 15:15 Genesis vs. Ancient Creation Stories 20:10 Israel Demands an Earthly King 26:35 Biblical Roots of American Independence 33:05 Why Absolute Power Corrupts 39:20 Conservatism, Socialism & Biblical Principles 46:00 The Importance of Humility - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase draws the line when his grandson takes a practical joke too far, prompting Zach to confess his own outrageous pranks and a particularly twisted stunt from his past. Al recounts his Aunt Jan’s prophecy about Jase and Missy's marriage years before it happened, then the guys turn to the disturbing story of Lot and Sodom and Gomorrah. Zach argues that the sexual revolution has reached a dark turning point, challenging modern ideas about identity, freedom and the human body. The guys connect ancient biblical warnings to today's culture and examine why God's boundaries are meant to protect us rather than restrict us. In this episode: Proverbs 26:18–19; Jude 1:5–8; Hebrews 1–4; Genesis 12; Galatians 3; Genesis 14; Hebrews 7; Genesis 18–19; Acts 17; Genesis 6; 1 Corinthians 6; Genesis 2; Matthew 19; Genesis 1:26–28; 1 Corinthians 15; Job 31:1 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 1452 is sponsored by: 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://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 Al’s New Setup & Jase’s Parenting Dilemma 03:50 When Practical Jokes Go Too Far 07:00 Zach’s Family History of Outrageous Pranks 13:15 A Prophecy About Jase & Missy 15:15 The Rebellion and Judgment in Jude 18:00 The Tragedy of Lot & Sodom 25:00 A Corrupt Culture Changes a Family 31:30 God’s Design for Sexuality 39:30 Why the Human Body Matters to God 44:00 The Angels of Sodom & God’s Boundaries 48:15 The Danger of Rejecting Boundaries - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional magician Stephen Bargatze joins Jase, Al and Zach to recount his painful childhood, including abuse, a traumatic dog attack and the struggles that nearly cost him his life. Stephen opens up about discovering Jesus, finding his purpose through comedy and magic, and learning to extend mercy to his mother after decades of estrangement. Jase and Stephen find common ground in using entertainment to introduce people to the Gospel, while the guys tackle the biblical controversy surrounding magic and illusion. Stephen also performs a few unforgettable tricks and reflects on how God transformed his family's darkest moments into a legacy of faith, laughter and forgiveness. In this episode: Revelation 21:8; Exodus 7–8 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 1451 is sponsored by: https://bravebooks.com/unashamed - Get both of the Robertson books completely free, plus a free starter kit, all for 70% off! 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters 00:00 A Christian Magician Raises Some Questions 05:12 Stephen Bargatze’s Painful Childhood 10:38 From Special Education to Show Business 18:05 A Desperate Moment Changes Everything 21:32 Discovering the Truth About God’s Grace 27:06 Finding Common Ground in Faith 33:15 Magic, Poker & Double Standards 38:40 Stephen’s Unusual Bible Trick 42:25 A Final Visit to His Dying Mother 49:10 The Bargatze Family’s Secret to Finding Joy 54:30 God Has a Purpose for Every Life - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase recounts how a friend's tense encounter with his neighbors turned into a real-life Clint Eastwood moment, leading to a discussion about choosing between life and death. Zach digs into the disturbing history of eugenics, its connections to Nazi Germany and Planned Parenthood, and the influence he believes those ideas still have on modern culture. The guys connect the rebellion of fallen angels to Satan's claim over the earth and examine how Jesus' death and resurrection reclaimed God's creation. They also challenge popular beliefs about the end times, explore Jesus' role as our kinsman-redeemer and consider what it means for Christians to inherit the earth. In this episode: Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Genesis 1:28; Exodus 1:7; Genesis 50:18–21; Luke 4:5–8; Jude 1:5–6; Matthew 7:15–23; Matthew 5:3–5; Hebrews 1:1–4; Hebrews 2:8–18; 2 Corinthians 11:14; Galatians 1:8; 1 Timothy 4:1; Revelation 12:9; 1 John 4:1–3; Hebrews 3:5–19; Isaiah 61:1–2; Matthew 28:19; Revelation 5:1–10; Exodus 19:5–6; Matthew 6:25–34 For a limited time, get two free tickets to see Jimmy in theaters when you sign up for a year of EKKL with code GOUNASHAMED: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1450 is sponsored by: https://duckstamp.com/unashamed - Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/UNASHAMED and use promo code UNASHAMED at checkout. 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 Jase’s Gnat Problem & Unwanted Advice 02:15 A Real-Life Josey Wales Moment 05:05 God’s Choice Between Life & Death 08:10 Eugenics, Darwinism & the Value of Life 15:30 The Spiritual Battle for God’s Creation 20:20 Jesus Confronts Satan’s Claim to the Earth 25:05 False Prophets & the Promise of Inheritance 28:20 Jesus as Our Kinsman-Redeemer 37:00 Christ’s Victory Over Death & Fallen Angels 43:00 The Lamb & the Earth’s Redemption 49:00 The Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas pastor and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s abortion answer sparks a challenge to the idea that planning determines a child’s worth. Jase, Al, and Zach connect the debate to God’s purpose for the family throughout Scripture, with Zach reflecting on his own five children’s unplanned beginnings. Jase also recounts a weekend with Willie, a thrill-seeking invitation from two Navy SEALs, and a 101-year-old veteran who refused to budge. The guys dig deeper into Jude, the Nephilim, and spiritual rebellion before disagreeing about whether fallen angels fully understood their choice. In this episode: Genesis 1:28; Genesis 4:7; Numbers 13:27–33; Matthew 5:5; Matthew 16:15–18; 1 Corinthians 6:3; Philippians 2:10–11; 2 Timothy 3:1–9; Jude 1:5–7, 14–15 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 1449 is sponsored by: Go to curehydration.com/unashamed and get 20% off your first order with promo code UNASHAMED 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters 00:00 Al’s Hostage Video 02:27 Jase & Willie Reunite 04:50 Navy SEALs Challenge Jase’s Faith 12:10 A 101-Year-Old Veteran Won’t Budge 15:11 Missy’s Retreat & Madi’s Secret Identity 17:25 Jude’s Warning About Church Imposters 22:52 Mount Hermon & the Gates of Hades 26:43 Challenging the Term “Unplanned” Pregnancy 37:04 Can Fallen Angels Repent? 44:14 Godliness Without God’s Power 47:12 Giants, Nephilim & the Promised Land 52:43 Facing Spiritual Battles With Confidence - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices