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As headlines warn that artificial intelligence could upend jobs, industries, and even human identity, Jase, Al, and Zach take a sober look at why the AI age feels so apocalyptic. From stock market panic to viral deepfakes and doomsday predictions, the guys acknowledge that massive cultural shifts are coming. But instead of giving in to a tailspin of fear, they pivot to Revelation and the steady promise that no technological revolution can dethrone Jesus. In a world drowning in information but starving for meaning, communion, love, and knowing Christ are the only answers that outlast every empire, every innovation, and every so-called “end of the world.” In this episode: Revelation 1, verse 1; Revelation 1, verses 4–8; Revelation 3, verse 3; Revelation 22, verses 7, 17, 20; Daniel 7; Ephesians 3, verse 10; 1 Thessalonians 4, verses 16–17; 2 Thessalonians 1; John 14 “Unashamed” Episode 1270 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use 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 Chapters: 00:00 SAS Apocalypse & AI Panic 05:10 The Market Reacts to Artificial Intelligence 12:30 AI Fear vs. Resurrection Hope 19:40 Organic Bible Studies Will Be More Common 26:45 Is Anything Online Even Real Anymore? 33:50 Revelation: “He Is Coming Soon” 44:15 Judgment, Love & the Coming of Jesus 52:00 AI Can’t Replace Communion 59:00 A Dollar General Love Lesson — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Al, Christian, and John Luke dig into why unanswered prayers can feel like personal rejection from God—and how faith survives that silence. Zach surprises everyone first with his unexpected knowledge of cosmic anomalies, then with an embarrassing middle school dance rejection story he’s clearly still not over. The conversation turns to C.S. Lewis’s struggle with loss, doubt, and the “sincerity spiral” that nearly drove him from faith. His journey becomes a hopeful illustration of how to move your prayer life beyond fear and into something both deeply sincere and thoughtfully rooted in Christ. In this episode: Romans 12, chapters 1–2; Romans 8, verses 18–27; Genesis 1, verse 28; John 1, verses 1–2; John 1, verse 14; John 5, verse 39; Luke 24, verses 13–35; Colossians 2, verses 20–23; 2 Peter 1, verse 4 Today’s conversation is about Lesson 5 of C.S. Lewis on Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale professor Michael Ward. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about C.S. Lewis on Christianity: Encounter the faith & wisdom of C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis’s writings bring the great questions of the Christian faith to life. Through his imaginative and invigorating style, Lewis answers these questions in ways that are compelling to those outside Christianity and energizing to those within the Christian faith. In this free, seven-lecture course, Professor Michael Ward—a leading scholar of C.S. Lewis—will explore Lewis’s: argument for objective moral value in response to the rise of modern subjectivism; bittersweet path to conversion and the role of enjoyment in the Christian life; advice regarding the proper way to pray and read the Bible; teachings concerning the purpose of pain and how to confront suffering and loss; insights about the nature of heaven and hell. This course examines these fundamental topics not only through his classic works—including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Abolition of Man—but also through Lewis’s personal experiences with doubt, conversion, suffering, grief, and joy. Through this course, students will discover Lewis’s core lessons regarding the truth and goodness of the Christian faith and how to apply those lessons to one’s life.  Join us today in discovering C.S. Lewis’s enduring lessons about the meaning and practice of Christianity. 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Prayer Pushed Lewis to Atheism 03:02 Losing His Mom & Losing His Faith 07:48 The Sincerity Spiral 13:10 The Union of Wills 18:42 Romans 8 & Wordless Groans 24:08 Breaking the Self-Imposed Spell 30:05 Stop Standing in the Corner 36:20 The Word Made Flesh 41:15 Reading the Bible by Genre 45:12 Christ Unlocks Scripture 48:22 Hearts Set on Fire — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase, Al, and Zach welcome MercyMe frontman Bart Millard for a raw discussion about childhood abuse, inherited trauma, depression, and the weight of fatherhood. Jase relates a surprising connection between Bart and his oldest son, Reed, early in Reed’s music career. The guys reflect on the grief and pride that comes from watching your children rise up stronger through the very pain that once nearly broke you. In this episode: Daniel 3, verses 16–18; Revelation 12, verse 11; 1 John 2, verses 12–17 “Unashamed” Episode 1268 is sponsored by: https://chministries.org/unashamed — See why Christians are ditching health insurance for good. Get a simpler alternative at half the cost! 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 Jase’s Surprise MercyMe Connection 3:45 “I Can Only Imagine 2” & Movie Accuracy 13:40 Father Wounds & Breaking the Cycle 20:15 Apologizing to Our Kids Is Hard 26:00 Bart’s Depression & 370-Pound Wake-Up Call 32:10 Raising a Child with Type 1 Diabetes 39:00 Daniel 3 & the “Even If” Faith 44:30 Billy Graham’s Prayer Over Sam 48:20 Grief, Gratitude & God’s Bigger Plan — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase sets the record straight after media outlets exaggerate his chainsaw mishap and plane story, sparking a bigger conversation about headline culture versus truth. Al experiences a surreal moment known only to people who’ve had actors play them, and Jase risks it all to make Missy happy. The guys shift into 1 John to unpack anti-Messiah, fellowship versus division, and what it means to abide in Christ. In a culture driven by spin, they remind listeners that God’s faithfulness, not hype, is what allows believers to stand unashamed. In this episode: 1 John 1, verses 4–9; 1 John 2, verses 20–28; 1 John 3, verse 20; John 14, verses 25–26; John 16, verse 13; Acts 10, verse 38; Romans 1, verses 16–17; Romans 3, verses 1–3; Hebrews 2, verse 11 “Unashamed” Episode 1267 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://texassuperfood.com — Get 35% off your first order when you use 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Actors Playing Al & Lisa & A Surreal Moment 06:18 Taking a Faith Story Into Mainstream Media 10:02 Ice Storm Chaos & Little Man Turns Four 14:48 Jase Lassos Trees Like a True Redneck 20:35 Life Without Screens & Backyard Jurassic World 25:12 A $1 Lesson in Capitalism 31:54 First John: Faith, Fellowship & Forgiveness 39:08 Anti-Messiah, Division & the Spirit of Christ 48:10 From Faith to Faith & Being Unashamed at His Coming — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Gates, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump all get labeled the Antichrist, but the truth may be far closer to home than anyone expects. The guys ponder why modern culture is obsessed with naming a single villain and what Scripture actually teaches about the spirit of deception at work in the world. They explore how darkness erodes relationships and how Phil once refused to compromise his teachings for financial gain. In this episode: 1 John 1, verses 1–7; 1 John 2, verses 11–14; 1 John 2, verses 18–27; 1 John 3, verse 24; 1 John 4, verses 1–4; 1 John 5, verses 4–5; 1 John 5, verse 19; John 16, verse 33; Romans 12, verse 21; Ephesians 2, verses 1–3; Ephesians 6, verses 10–18; 2 Thessalonians 2, verses 1–12 “Unashamed” Episode 1266 is sponsored by: Get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas when you download the FREE Upside App and use promo code UNASHAMED! Check out Zocdoc and stop putting off those doctors appointments. Go to https://zocdoc.com/UNASHAMED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use promo code Unashamed! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 When the weather turns dangerous fast 5:12 Why grandkids change all your rules 10:21 The storm damage mistake most people wouldn’t make 15:34 Jase proves integrity isn’t normal anymore 23:48 The strange duck nobody expected to hunt 31:02 What honesty really costs and why it’s worth it 36:18 Why darkness destroys relationships 44:07 Is the Antichrist a person or something else? 53:12 How to recognize truth when deception feels normal — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Bowl halftime show sparked outrage, but Jase, Al, and Zach argue that reaction misses the real issue. Using Bad Bunny’s performance and TPUSA’s alternate halftime featuring Kid Rock as a contrast, they cover why cultural moments like this reveal a deeper spiritual battle.  Plus, Jase makes the case that when it comes to lasting hope, the Easter Bunny is still the better bunny anyway. In this episode: Matthew 4, verses 1–11; Genesis 9, verse 6; Jeremiah 32, verses 6–15; Daniel 7, verses 13–14, 23–27; John 14, verse 30; John 16, verse 11; 2 Corinthians 4, verses 3–6, 16–18; Ephesians 6, verse 12; Hebrews 2, verses 5–9; Revelation 1, verses 4–7; Revelation 5, verses 1–14; Revelation 22, verses 1–5; Philippians 2, verses 9–11 “Unashamed” Episode 1265 is sponsored by: https://trustandwill.com/unashamed — Get 20% off and protect your legacy today! https://cozyearth.com/unashamed — Get up to 20% off when you use our link or code UNASHAMED! ⁠https://shopmando.com ⁠— Get 20% off + free shipping with promo code Unashamed! ⁠Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED. ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. 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 Super Bowl Monday & Going Off the Grid 06:12 Kids, Phones, & Culture’s Quiet Training 11:08 Why the Halftime Show Isn’t Neutral Anymore 16:34 Outrage Fatigue & a Divided Country 22:10 The Battle We Don’t See 28:04 Satan’s Authority & Where It Ends 34:46 Jesus, Redemption, & Taking the Land Back 42:18 Why the Kingdom Can’t Be Shaken 50:06 Bad Bunny, the Easter Bunny, & Who Wins Thumbnail photo of Bad Bunny: © Glenn Francis, www.PacificProDigital.com | License: CC BY-SA 4.0 | Adapted from original | Via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bad_Bunny_2019_by_Glenn_Francis.jpg — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian wrestle with why intimacy feels so difficult for American men—both with God and in marriage. Following along with C.S. Lewis’s Surprised by Joy, they explore how knowledge alone can’t produce real closeness, and why desire and longing shape the way men actually live. The guys challenge the idea that faith is about mastering concepts instead of participating in a relationship. They point toward a hopeful vision of intimacy that isn’t forced or performed, but rediscovered through joy, presence, and learning to live inside God’s story rather than observing it from a distance. Today’s conversation is about Lesson 3-4 of C.S. Lewis on Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale professor Michael Ward. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about C.S. Lewis on Christianity: Encounter the faith & wisdom of C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis’s writings bring the great questions of the Christian faith to life. Through his imaginative and invigorating style, Lewis answers these questions in ways that are compelling to those outside Christianity and energizing to those within the Christian faith. In this free, seven-lecture course, Professor Michael Ward—a leading scholar of C.S. Lewis—will explore Lewis’s: argument for objective moral value in response to the rise of modern subjectivism; bittersweet path to conversion and the role of enjoyment in the Christian life; advice regarding the proper way to pray and read the Bible; teachings concerning the purpose of pain and how to confront suffering and loss; insights about the nature of heaven and hell. This course examines these fundamental topics not only through his classic works—including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Abolition of Man—but also through Lewis’s personal experiences with doubt, conversion, suffering, grief, and joy. Through this course, students will discover Lewis’s core lessons regarding the truth and goodness of the Christian faith and how to apply those lessons to one’s life.  Join us today in discovering C.S. Lewis’s enduring lessons about the meaning and practice of Christianity. 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Why This C.S. Lewis Lecture Is Tough 03:02 When the Philosophy Gets Heavy 06:42 The Inklings & Writing Under Critique 11:06 Why Lewis’s Conversion Feels Underwhelming 15:26 Conversion Isn’t Always a Moment 20:08 Why Desire Drives Our Actions 25:26 The Beam of Light Explained 31:12 Joy as Longing, Not Satisfaction 36:58 From Holding the Garden to Living in It 42:26 Conversion as Intimacy, Not Performance 47:12 Final Reflections on Living the Story — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein files spark a sobering conversation about corruption, secrecy, and the cost of unchecked power. The guys examine why evil operating in darkness should never shock us, and how history, Scripture, and human nature all point to the same outcome when desire goes unrestrained. Jase shares a harrowing travel story that turns into a reminder of how quickly our illusion of control can disappear. In this episode: Deuteronomy 17, verses 16–17; 1 John 2, verse 16; John 8, verse 44; Romans 2, verses 6–11; James 4, verse 16; James 5, verse 16 “Unashamed” Episode 1263 is sponsored by: https://helixsleep.com/unashamed — Get 27% off sitewide and make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! https://andrewandtodd.com or call 888-888-1172 — These guys are the real deal. Get trusted mortgage guidance and expertise from someone who shares your values! https://chministries.org/unashamed — See why Christians are ditching health insurance for good. Get a simpler alternative at half the cost! 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 – Late start and a chaotic travel day 07:40 – Jase accidentally tells an offensive joke 10:30 – The one-engine plane and the red button 16:00 – Fog, ice, and a near-aborted landing 22:30 – Stranded in El Dorado after midnight 28:40 – A deer dodge and a midnight rescue 33:45 – Why powerful people doing evil shouldn’t shock us 37:20 – Epstein, money, sex, and power 43:30 – Darkness, secrecy, and bringing sin into the light 50:30 – Why this evil exists at all — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the world feels increasingly dark and chaotic, Jase, Al, and Zach argue that what we’re experiencing isn’t just cultural or political—it’s spiritual. They discuss why evil thrives when it goes unchallenged, how desire can quietly turn destructive, and why fighting the wrong enemy leaves people trapped in confusion. The conversation ultimately points to hope, reminding listeners that Christ came to destroy the work of evil and that true joy is made complete through union with Him and participation in His life. In this episode: 1 John 2, verses 3–6; 1 John 2, verses 7–8; 1 John 2, verses 15–17; 1 John 3, verses 6–8; 1 John 1, verse 4; Ephesians 2, verses 1–5; Ephesians 2, verses 4–6; Ephesians 6, verse 12; 2 Thessalonians 3, verse 5; Jude, verse 21 “Unashamed” Episode 1262 is sponsored by: https://ponchooutdoors.com/unashamed — Get $10 off your first order and free shipping! ⁠https://rocketmoney.com/unashamed ⁠ — Join Rocket Money and let them help you reach your financial goals faster. ⁠https://myphdweightloss.com⁠ — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" ⁠https://ruffgreens.com⁠ — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 Surviving the ice storm together 4:30 Duck blinds, tough talks, and legacy lessons 10:10 Finally moving the blind — and being right 16:00 From Louisiana ice to frozen New York 22:45 When fans recognize you in unlikely places 29:45 What 1 John really means by “life” 36:50 Obedience, desire, and walking in the light 44:40 Spiritual warfare is real — and active 52:50 Joy made complete in Christ — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase, Al, and Zach recount days without power, dangerous cleanup, and how quickly ordinary life can turn into survival mode. Jase shares a sobering close call with a chainsaw that he didn’t even realize happened until later, forcing a hard look at how fragile life really is. The guys shift to Jelly Roll’s bold Jesus moment at the Grammys and why shining publicly for faith is often met with resistance.  In this episode: Genesis 1, verse 3; First John 1, verses 5–7; John 15, verses 1–2; Romans 1, verses 21–25; Second Corinthians 4, verses 16–18; Mark 4, verses 39–41 “Unashamed” Episode 1261 is sponsored by: https://texassuperfood.com⁠ — Get 35% off your first order with code UNASHAMED today! https://smartcredit.com/unashamed — Get a 7-day trial for just $1, see how many points you can add to your credit score! https://bravebooks.com/unashamed ⁠ — Save 20% on your first order with code UNASHAMED ⁠https://cozyearth.com/unashamed  — Take advantage of an exclusive deal only available January 25th- February 8th with code UNASHAMEDBOGO! ⁠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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 Life after the ice-pocalypse & eight days without power 5:40 Zach gets stranded & surviving the freeze 12:05 Jase’s in-laws move in! 19:30 Clearing roads, fallen trees, & how dangerous the storm really was 27:10 Light vs. darkness & why storms reveal what you believe 33:40 Jelly Roll’s public faith moment at the Grammy’s 40:10 Being prepared physically & spiritually when control disappears 47:00 Lessons from the storm & an eternal perspective — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase, Missy, and Al dive into an unfiltered conversation about cheating, confession, and the judgment that often follows when sin comes into the light. Joined by longtime friend, author, and counselor Kasey Van Norman, they confront the lie beneath adultery and why hiding can feel safer than healing, especially in church culture. Kasey shares her own story of infidelity, exposure, and redemption, revealing how honesty brought freedom even when consequences were severe.  In this episode: 1 John 1, verse 7; John 8, verses 1–11; Ephesians 6, verses 16–17; Isaiah 6, verses 5–8 “Unashamed” Episode 1260 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Unashamed “after dark” 03:58 Why church smiles don’t match Sunday morning reality 07:12 Parenting later in life changes everything 09:16 Missy welcomes longtime friend Casey Van Norman 12:38 Duck hunting & menopause don’t mix 20:36 Casey’s marriage story & the moment everything shifted 27:48 Believing in God but believing the wrong lie 35:04 Confession, consequences, & real freedom 42:18 Illness, criticism, & choosing grace anyway 49:36 Creating space for healing — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Robertsons dig into why truth doesn’t always play well in modern culture, and why Jesus wouldn’t be popular in a TikTok world built on virality and approval. The guys talk through everything from their long-running distrust of dentists to why being pro-life isn’t a matter of personal preference or opinion. They reflect on how stories like The Chronicles of Narnia communicate hard truths better than arguments ever could and why true change is often so uncomfortable. Today’s conversation is about Lesson 2 of C.S. Lewis on Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale professor Michael Ward. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about C.S. Lewis on Christianity: Encounter the faith & wisdom of C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis’s writings bring the great questions of the Christian faith to life. Through his imaginative and invigorating style, Lewis answers these questions in ways that are compelling to those outside Christianity and energizing to those within the Christian faith. In this free, seven-lecture course, Professor Michael Ward—a leading scholar of C.S. Lewis—will explore Lewis’s: argument for objective moral value in response to the rise of modern subjectivism; bittersweet path to conversion and the role of enjoyment in the Christian life; advice regarding the proper way to pray and read the Bible; teachings concerning the purpose of pain and how to confront suffering and loss; insights about the nature of heaven and hell. This course examines these fundamental topics not only through his classic works—including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Abolition of Man—but also through Lewis’s personal experiences with doubt, conversion, suffering, grief, and joy. Through this course, students will discover Lewis’s core lessons regarding the truth and goodness of the Christian faith and how to apply those lessons to one’s life.  Join us today in discovering C.S. Lewis’s enduring lessons about the meaning and practice of Christianity. 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 – All good conversations need caffeine 4:05 – Why studying C.S. Lewis still matters today 8:25 – “I can’t believe anything unless it makes sense” 13:10 – Objective truth vs. subjective feelings 18:20 – The problem of evil & why moral outrage points to God 23:55 – How suffering backed C.S. Lewis into Christianity 29:10 – Tolkien, Dyson, & relaxing into the Christian story 34:40 – Faith as participation, not just belief 40:05 – Why C.S. Lewis wouldn’t be popular in today’s culture 45:30 – Christianity isn’t safe but it is good — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Robertsons begin wrapping up their first full duck season without Phil, they reflect on legacy, hard work, and the faith that shaped their family. Phyllis joins the conversation to look back on Phil’s later years, the weight of the words “I never knew,” and the healing that followed Phil’s honesty instead of silence. The guys and Phyllis discuss trauma, forgiveness, and how truth spoken even late in life can still bring restoration.  To hear Phyllis’s story from the beginning, watch her first Unashamed appearances in episodes 95 and 96 here:  https://youtu.be/9n4Ab6mL9W0?si=YD9337YYIr5_AC6n https://youtu.be/kA4BCl5mhbY?si=MJgoQOfNB0EXjkwk And pre-order her book I Never Knew at https://ineverknewbook.com  In this episode: Hebrews 12, verse 11; Romans 12, verse 2; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 17; Philippians 3, verse 13 “Unashamed” Episode 1258 is sponsored by: https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Opening the first duck season without Phil 03:42 Remembering Phil’s work ethic & love of the hunt 08:27 Living off the land & the values Phil passed down 13:41 Why hard work formed the Robertson family worldview 18:02 Phyllis is sharing her story with the world 23:55 How the letter, the photo, & faith connected the dots 29:48 “I never knew” — the moment Phil met his daughter 34:55 Trauma, forgiveness, & healing later in life 41:10 Telling the truth unlocks restoration 46:20 Phil gets the last word — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase opens up about late-season duck hunting, exhaustion, and a call he wishes he could take back, owning a miss that came from pushing himself too far. Phil’s old-school wisdom and the legendary ham bribe prove  lessons that still hold up when put to the test. The guys turn to why confidence and self-help can only take you so far when it comes to real change. Plus, Jase discovers Napoleon Dynamite about 25 years too late! In this episode: Genesis 14, verses 18–24; Genesis 4, verse 10; Psalm 110, verses 1–4; Hebrews 1, verses 1–4; Hebrews 6, verse 19; Hebrews 7, verses 15–28; Hebrews 9, verses 11–14; verses 21–24; Hebrews 10, verses 19–22; Hebrews 12, verses 22–24; 1 John 1, verse 9; 1 John 2, verses 1–2; 1 John 3, verses 11–18; Romans 8, verse 11; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 1 “Unashamed” Episode 1257 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "FIX MY WEIGHT LOSS. https://cozyearth.com/unashamed — Take advantage of an exclusive deal only available January 25th- February 8th with code UNASHAMEDBOGO!  https://meetfabric.com/unashamed — Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 – Duck season burnout, sleep deprivation, and bad decision fatigue 05:48 – Phil could be bribed by ham 08:49 – Jase demonstrates the duck call Phil invented  16:55 – Jewish history reveals the salvation of all people 22:14 – Who is Melchizedek? Who’s Napoleon Dynamite? 32:06 – Why people chase indestructible heroes but miss real strength 38:42 – Confidence, conscience, and why self-help can’t carry the weight 46:02 – Justice vs forgiveness and what kind of life actually lasts — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase wakes up expecting a quiet morning and instead finds himself facing a household mess that leads to an honest, awkward conversation with his daughter Mia about late-night choices and personal responsibility. Al reflects on a painful season when his marriage felt like it was on the brink. Looking back, he shares how learning to see past failure made it possible to imagine a future again, even when hope felt out of reach. The guys offer a candid look at family tension, personal growth, and how hard moments can become turning points when you’re willing to face them head-on. In this episode: 1 John 1, verses 5–10; 1 John 2, verses 1–2; John 17, verses 20–26; 1 Timothy 2, verses 3–6; Hebrews 1, verses 1–4; Hebrews 2, verses 14–18; Hebrews 4, verses 14–16; Hebrews 3, verse 14; Hebrews 11, verse 1; 1 John 4, verse 17; Psalm 2, verses 1–8; Matthew 4, verses 1–10; Romans 8, verses 1–17 “Unashamed” Episode 1256 is sponsored by: https://andrewandtodd.com or call 888-888-1172 — These guys are the real deal. Get trusted mortgage guidance and expertise from someone who shares your values! https://texassuperfood.com — Get 35% off your first order with code UNASHAMED today! 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 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. 00:00 Jase’s quiet house turns into total chaos06:08 Crawfish season, pain, and unexpected lessons10:54 When dogs refuse the “portal” to the outdoors15:42 Why light and darkness can’t live together21:18 Walking in fellowship instead of hiding in sin27:36 Jesus as our defender and mediator33:44 Confidence before God explained39:28 Why Jesus became human45:41 Living the good life by the Spirit51:10 Setting up the next Hebrews discussion — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices