Ep 864 | Jase Emotionally Invests in a Sidewalk Drama & Why God Doesn’t Show Favoritism

Phil warns against messing with Jesus or his angels as King Herod did just before he was struck down and suffered an agonizing death. Jase gets called up to the pulpit big leagues to preach in place of Larry Bowles, and a holy curse that actually worked makes Jase scratch his head. The guys offer clarification of Saul’s “name change” that really wasn’t a name change and discuss the shift of the Christian church outreach from Jerusalem to Antioch. In this episode: Acts 12, Acts 13, 1 John 2, verse 2; John 1, verse 1; 1 Corinthians 16, verse 22 “Unashamed” Episode 873 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — SAVE babies with your tax-deductible donation today! https://balanceofnature.com — Save 35% with promo code PHIL at checkout https://unashamedmerch.com — Get 10% off your hoodies, mugs, t-shirts, and more with code UNASHAMED10 at checkout https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase dubiously attempts to comfort a nervous fellow traveler using his recent death-defying airplane troubles, and Miss Kay is sad when her hospital room neighbor moves on. The guys explore the meaning in Acts 12 of “earnest prayer,” and Phil reckons that by praying for things that God wants, rather than ourselves, we can see his work in all sorts of small and big ways. In this episode: Acts 12; Acts 1, verse 1; 1 Peter 2, verse 9 This podcast is sponsored by:  https://www.patriotmobile.com/phil — Get a FREE activation when you enter code PHIL or call 972-PATRIOT https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Save an additional 15% with promo code UNASHAMED https://unashamedmerch.com — Get 10% off your hoodies, mugs, T-shirts, and more with code UNASHAMED10 at checkout https://jasemedical.com — Get a special discount on your order with promo code UNASHAMED https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, but I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel and Luke Smallbone of the band For King & Country and their sister Rebecca St. James talk about their autobiographical film “Unsung Hero,” which details their childhood move from Australia to the United States, the unforeseen circumstances that led to the family of nine facing poverty, and the children's rise to being two of the most successful musical acts in the world of Christian music. Jase is forced to apologize for assuming that the movie would be a typically cheesy Christian movie, but he finds himself absolutely loving it! Al can’t help but see the similarities between their own difficult past and the incredible journey of the Smallbone family. This podcast is sponsored by: https://netsuite.com/phil — Get your one-of-a-kind flexible financing program! https://preborn.com/unashamed — SAVE babies with your tax-deductible donation today! https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Save an additional 15% with promo code UNASHAMED https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil appears in the dream of a church sister who recently baptized 100 women at a prison, and Jase had his own tense prison experience where his life was undoubtedly threatened. Lisa directly addresses her cancer diagnosis and her reaction to it. The guys and Lisa discuss the revolution of prison ministry and how it all started with Watergate and President Nixon. Zach points out that people’s inherent value proves that God isn’t distant from us, and Jase likens the experience of parenthood to God’s relationship with his children. In this episode: Acts 12 Unashamed episode 870 is sponsored by: https://helixsleep.com/unashamed – Save 20% with code HELIXPARTNER20 and get two FREE pillows with your order https://hillsdale.edu/unashamed — Get access to 40 FREE online courses today! http://preparewithphil.com — Save $50 per kit & get FREE shipping at My Patriot Supply! https://getliverhelp.com/unashamed — Get a FREE bottle of Blood Sugar Formula to reduce sugar cravings when you try Liver Health Formula https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si wasn’t meant to be on “Duck Dynasty,” but he wriggled his way into a meeting he wasn’t invited to and impressed the producers so much that he won a starring role. The guys tell some of their favorite Uncle Si stories, and Phil has been receiving odd, anonymous letters left on his property. Jase floats a new theory about the reason for “clusters” of miracles, and the guys study the gruesome ends of some powerful people in Jesus’ time. In this episode: Acts 12; Hebrews 2, verses 3-4  This podcast is sponsored by:  https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Save an additional 15% with promo code UNASHAMED https://balanceofnature.com — Save 35% with promo code PHIL at checkout https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase comes face to face with death more than once during his trip to a developing country, and Uncle Si has a strategy for working gospel lessons into his appearances at secular events. Phil gives his opinion on his brother’s personality, and Si jokes about the reason he really joined the military. The guys discuss how Jesus’ death redefined salvation away from “sin management” and into true redemption and sanctification. In this episode: Acts 11; Acts 13, verse 35; John 20, verses 11-12; 2 Corinthians 1, verses 19-21; Psalm 16; Colossians 1, verse 27; Psalm 104, verse 30; Hebrews 11, verse 39 This podcast is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — SAVE babies with your tax-deductible donation today! http://BoxofAwesome.com — Get a FREE mystery gift in your first box with promo code PHIL. https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ase goes back to the founding of “Unashamed” and how he explained the concept to an avidly anti-technology Phil. The guys examine the powerful and diverse founding of the first church at Antioch, where the word “Christian” was coined. Al lays out Paul’s pattern of starting new churches that he follows throughout the New Testament, and Zach uses the example of these early Christians to show how modern people can be confident in their sharing of the gospel. In this episode: Acts 10 & 11 This podcast is sponsored by: https://policygenius.com/phil — Get FREE life insurance quotes and see how much you could save! https://upward.org/unashamed — Schedule a call today and enter to win an all-expenses-paid hunting or fishing trip OR a $500 grant for your sports outreach ministry! https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missy has an ominous encounter with a hitchhiker holding a sign on the same day Jase witnesses something similar. Phil reveals his reaction to one of his favorite Bible verses the first time he ever read it. The guys discuss the trouble churches sometimes encounter when it comes to changes in services or leadership and how sometimes we bow to societal norms even when we know they’re not right with God. In this episode: Acts 10; Luke 7, verses 1-10; 2 Corinthians 1, verses 18-20; 2 Timothy 4, verse 2 This podcast is sponsored by: https://tommyjohn.com/phil — Save 20% on Second Skin Limited Edition at Tommy John now! https://preborn.com/unashamed — SAVE babies with your tax-deductible donation today! https://getliverhelp.com/unashamed — Get a FREE bottle of Blood Sugar Formula to reduce sugar cravings when you try Liver Health Formula https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Save 15% with promo code UNASHAMED at checkout https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil accepts payment in the form of local crustaceans for loaning out equipment, and Jase categorizes God’s lifting of dietary restrictions from his followers as a genius marketing strategy. The guys cover the watershed moments when Peter and Paul realize God's plan for including Gentiles in his kingdom, as well as the meaning of the dietary restrictions the Jews observed and the meaning of their abolishment. In this episode: Acts 10, Ephesians 2, verse 14; Colossians 1, verses 12-27; Colossians 2, verses 8-12; Romans 9 Unashamed episode 865 is sponsored by: https://covenanteyes.com/phil — Get started on a path to recovery from pornography for FREE using promo code PHIL https://barrelbuddy.com — Get the best out of your firearms by using Barrel Buddy today! https://balanceofnature.com — Save 35% now with promo code PHIL https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase witnesses a confrontation while at a stoplight between a transient man and fast-food employees and can’t wait to see how the drama unfolds. Phil is intrigued by Paul’s use of the word “mystery” multiple times in the same letter to Ephesus. The guys discuss the symbolic significance of circumcision and why it’s no longer a requirement for being part of God’s kingdom. Al points out Peter’s association with the number three throughout the New Testament. In this episode: Acts 10, 11; Ephesians 3, verses 1-6, 11-12; Ephesians 5, verse 5; Ephesians 6, verse 19  Unashamed episode 864 is sponsored by: https://www.patriotmobile.com/phil — Get a FREE activation when you enter code PHIL or call 972-PATRIOT https://preborn.com/unashamed — SAVE babies with your tax-deductible donation today! https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil’s new book “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It” today! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices