Ep 1341 | The Robertson Brothers Reunite to Honor Phil One Year after His Passing

Rome’s decline sounds uncomfortably familiar as Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian compare the empire’s political chaos, devalued currency, and hunger for centralized power to warning signs in America today. The guys discuss why Christianity has always threatened governments that want ultimate control, since believers answer to God before the state. Al connects Diocletian’s leadership reforms to the biblical wisdom Jethro gave Moses, and they wrestle with the difficult duty to pray for leaders even when Christians strongly disagree with them. Need a refresher on Ancient Christianity? Check out the previous episode on this topic at https://youtu.be/vP3u0pQP74c?si=cnpxf7EFOI2nMmnQ Today’s conversation is about Lesson 8 of Ancient Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale Professor of History Kenneth Calvert. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Ancient Christianity: Christ entered the world during the reign of Caesar Augustus. The tensions between Christianity and the Roman Empire shaped the daily practice of the Christian faith and led many Romans to distrust and persecute the early Christians. But Christianity also benefitted from the Roman world. And when Rome collapsed in the West, Christianity provided the hope for preserving civilization. In this free, eleven-lecture course, Professor Kenneth Calvert will explore: How the Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures all contributed to preparing the world to hear the Gospel. Why many Romans distrusted and persecuted the early Christians. The inspiring stories of Christ, His apostles, and faithful ones throughout the first four centuries of Christianity. The arguments of key early Christian apologists—Ignatius, Irenaeus, Justin, Athanasius, and more—who defended and defined the Christian faith amidst the animosity of the Roman world. The conversion of Constantine and how he brought stability to Rome, and how the rivalry between his sons almost returned Rome to paganism. How Augustine’s writings helped preserve the message of Christianity during the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. You will discover the uncertainties, trials, and triumphs of the earliest Christians as they confronted controversies within the faith and persecutions from outside it. Join us today to discover the improbable and miraculous story 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 Al’s Awkward Haircut Dilemma 05:30 Old-School Barbers & “Bughead” Trauma 11:04 Rome’s Money Problems Sound Familiar 16:01 Why Rome Saw Christianity as a Threat 19:08 Freedom Without God Starts to Devour Itself 24:28 The Wisdom of Shared Power 30:03 Galerius Brings Peace, Heresy Follows 36:18 Wrapping Your Brain Around the Trinity 40:16 The Church’s Role in the Secular World — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si enters his renaissance era with new teeth, new eyes, and a perfectly timed drop-in for a deep dive into the book of James. Jase connects James to the Sermon on the Mount as the guys explore why Jesus traced murder, adultery, and sin all the way back to anger, lust, desire, and the condition of the heart. Si calls James the “action book” and warns that the little things we excuse, from careless words to devaluing others, can grow into something far more serious than we realize. In this episode: Matthew 11, verses 16–19; James 1, verses 13–15; Matthew 5, verses 21–22; James 3, verses 5–6; James 3, verse 9; Genesis 2, verse 24 “Unashamed” Episode 1348 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" to get 2 weeks free in the program! https://unashamedgold.com — Get a free 2026 Gold & Silver Guide and a no obligation consultation! https://meetfabric.com/unashamed — Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. https://vanman.shop/unashamed — Get 15% off your first order with 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 Jase & Cole Both Lose Something 03:15 Uncle Si Enters His Renaissance Era 11:20 Wisdom is Proved by Actions 17:08 How to Live an Anxiety-Free Life 23:05 The Process That Leads to Sin 29:00 What is Gehenna? 35:55 The Tongue, Dehumanization & God’s Justice 44:30 Jesus’ Warnings About Lust, Adultery & Divorce 48:00 Uncle Si Says the Little Things Matter Most — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Robertson family’s 50-year Jubilee brings Al and Jase back to the river property that shaped their faith, family, and future in ways they never could have imagined. Al reflects on the full-circle moment of being introduced by Phil through old gospel clips after years of introducing him onstage, while Jase relives a profane phone call that ended with two men driving across state lines to be baptized in floodwaters. The guys dig into double-minded faith, the mirror of God’s Word, the royal law, and why real belief must show up in a transformed life. 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 In this episode: James 1, verses 22–25; James 2, verse 8; James 2, verse 24; James 3, verses 9–12; James 5, verse 4; Romans 9, verse 29 “Unashamed” Episode 1347 is sponsored by: https://chministries.org/unashamed — Get a better solution at half the cost of traditional healthcare! https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use promo code Unashamed! https://www.covesmart.com/unashamed/ — Use code UNASHAMED at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! 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. — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase and Al reflect on the tender side of Phil that many people never saw, especially his patience and compassion for sinners who were trying to come back to God. Jase also admits that while he had been right about Al and Lisa’s struggles for years, he underestimated what God could do through repentance and forgiveness. The guys connect those stories to everyday tests of integrity, including Jase’s $100 tip with one condition attached, and to a vacation baptism that reminded him God is often working through moments that don’t look planned. Al and Jase close by setting up their study of James, the brother of Jesus who went from unbelief to bold faith after the resurrection. In this episode: John 8; Acts 2; Proverbs 1, verses 1–33; Proverbs 7, verses 1–27; Proverbs 9, verses 1–18; James 1, verses 1–27; Mark 3, verses 21, 31; John 7, verse 5; Acts 1, verse 14; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 5–8 “Unashamed” Episode 1346 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://cozyearth.com/unashamed — Get up to 20% off when you use our link and code UNASHAMED!  https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" to get 2 weeks free in the program! 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://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 Zach’s Anniversary, Madi’s Trip & Jase’s Wild Dream 10:10 The Women Who Surrounded Lisa after Her Confession 14:20 Jase Admits He Underestimated God 16:58 Phil’s Role in Al’s Healing 21:35 Jase Roasts the Duck Call Sound in the Movie 23:15 A Chauffeur Unexpected Gospel Conversation 25:35 Jase Witnesses a Beach Baptism Next Door 31:15 Breaking Generational Issues in Jesus’ Name 39:45 Jase’s $100 Tip Comes with One Condition 44:30 James, Jesus’ Brother & the Sermon on the Mount — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pornography’s damage doesn’t stay private, and the Robertsons have seen firsthand how shame and  secrecy can break down families. Al, Zach, and Chris Grainger — author, podcast host, and founder of The Lion Within Us men’s ministry — talk about why pornography has become one of the biggest spiritual battles facing families today, while also digging into the broader cultural problem of people trading purpose, leadership, and courage for comfort. The guys remember the time Phil walked straight into a dangerous situation and gave the men who stole his firearms one ultimatum: return everything or else. In this episode: Hosea 5, verse 14; Revelation 5, verses 1–14; Proverbs 22, verse 13; Zephaniah 3, verses 1–3; 1 Peter 5, verse 8; John 10, verse 10; Romans 12, verses 1–2 “Unashamed” Episode 1345 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. 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 https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Get 20% your first purchase when using the code UNASHAMED at checkout. 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 When Chris Grainger’s First Met Phil 06:45 Phil’s No-Nonsense Confrontation 12:18 How “The Lion Within Us” Began 17:35 Why Men Are Looking for Real Connection 21:20 Porn, Shame & the Battle for Men’s Minds 28:21 The Lion of Judah vs. the Fake Lion 32:10 Biblical Lessons from ‘The Lion King’ 35:41 Finding a Paul and a Timothy 42:28 Zach & Al Get Humbled by Their Mentors 48:36 Why Men Must Lead Their Own Families— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke look at how the French and Indian War helped forge a distinct American identity through hardship, failure, and the colonies’ growing frustration with British control. The guys connect taxation without representation, George Washington’s early battlefield lessons, and the founders’ fight for liberty to today’s entitlement culture. Zach challenges modern Americans to get “skin in the game” through family, work, ownership, and faith, while Al reflects on Phil’s longtime defense of America’s founders as flawed men who still built something worth honoring. Watch the trailer for Hillsdale’s full-length documentary Revolutionary America, narrated by Tom Selleck at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeBinuMUhE Today’s conversation is about Lesson 6 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. 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 Hillsdale’s New Film 04:05 Al Watches His Story On-Screen 08:15 Washington’s Translation Disaster 15:10 Larger Than Life Washington 19:00 America Becomes the Battleground 27:30 Taxation without Representation 31:50 John Luke Asks the Big Question 38:50 Liberty & the Danger of Wanting a King 45:30 America’s Flawed Story of Liberty— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al, Zach, Lisa, and Jill reflect on family, testimony, and the long road from hidden pain to generational blessing. Zach looks back on raising strong-willed sons in a culture that often treats boldness and conviction like liabilities, and he reflects on seeing those same traits shaped by faith, counsel, and maturity. Al and Lisa discuss watching their story come to life, including the physical weight of reliving betrayal, trauma, forgiveness, and redemption on-screen. Full circle family moments come together to show that shame loses its grip when families tell the truth, let God heal what was broken, and refuse to pass old pain to the next generation. In this episode: Revelation 12; Genesis 1; Genesis 2; Genesis 3; Luke 7, verse 47 “Unashamed” Episode 1343 is sponsored by: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @‌StopBoxUSA with code UNASHAMED at ⁠https://www.stopboxusa.com/unashamed⁠ #stopboxpod https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Get 20% your first purchase when using the code UNASHAMED at checkout. 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 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://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 Lisa’s North Carolina Geography Mishap 04:02 Zach’s Son Max Gets Married 09:12 Zach & Jill’s Wedding Disaster 19:40 Raising Strong-Willed Sons in a Hostile Culture 26:27 The Purity of Young Love 32:58 It’s Important to Say the Hard Things 39:41 Those Who Forgiven Much, Love Much 46:44 The Importance of Telling Your Story 52:28 Annabelle Wears Jill’s Wedding Dress — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si joins Al and Jase for a conversation about empty religion, missing Jesus, and the scariest verse in the Bible. The guys reflect on Josh Taylor, a grieving father whose powerful faith after the loss of his wife, Aly, shocked and humbled them. Al revisits Miss Kay’s stunning forgiveness after Phyllis came into the family and the first words Phil spoke to his daughter when they finally met. Si recounts a meaningful encounter involving a stranger whose faith story came full circle. If you missed Josh’s powerful story, check it out at: https://youtu.be/3Tmok111I6w?si=ESgeUlfLEK6Lza3n In this episode: John 11; 1 John 2, verses 3–27; 1 John 3, verses 23–24; John 15; John 14; John 5, verses 37–40; John 6, verses 44–47; John 7, verses 37–39; Galatians 5, verse 19; Jeremiah 2; Jeremiah 3; Luke 15; Psalm 70; Matthew 7, verse 23 “Unashamed” Episode 1342 is sponsored by: Text UNASHAMED to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code UNASHAMED at https://www.oneskin.co/unashamed #oneskinpod https://rocketmoney.com/unashamed — Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster! 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 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 Al Prayed for Phil to Go Home to the Lord 08:05 Jay Stone Gets Teary-Eyed?? 13:23 Al’s Mother’s Day Sermon Hits Close to Home 18:00 Miss Kay’s First Words About Phyllis 24:49 Last Bite at the Apple of 1 John 32:05 Uncle Si Rejects Empty Religion 41:20 False Idols & Streams of Living Water 47:15 Lisa’s Aha Moment & the Power of Redemption — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase, Al, Willie, and Jep reunite to honor Phil one year after his passing, remembering the father, mentor, and Gospel teacher who shaped their lives. The Robertson brothers swap family stories about Phil’s surprising undiscovered abilities, his grace for broken people, his vision for Duck Commander, and the younger, more playful side of him many fans never got to see. They also reflect on Miss Kay’s resilience, generosity, and hospitality as they celebrate the family legacy their parents built together. In this episode: James 1, verse 27; Genesis 1, verses 26–27; Luke 7, verse 47; Matthew 4, verse 19; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 17 “Unashamed” Episode 1341 is sponsored by: https://unashamedgold.com — Get a free 2026 Gold & Silver Guide and a no obligation consultation! https://curehydration.com — Save 20 % with code UNASHAMED 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 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://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 The Robertson Brothers Reunite to Honor Phil  03:18 Willie Calls Out Jase’s Scorecard 07:08 “Duck Dynasty” Memories  13:05 Jase’s Bizarre Grocery-Store Encounters 21:18 The Robertson Brothers’ Food Scarcity Theory 28:15 Willie’s Childhood Candy Hustle 33:31 Miss Kay’s Resilience& Optimism 42:16 Phil’s Best Qualities & the Legacy He Set in Motion 48:03 The Younger Phil America Never Got to See — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase, Al, and Zach welcome Marine veteran, Mighty Oaks founder, and author Chad Robichaux back to talk about UFO’s, the world’s most dangerous game, demons, angels, and spiritual warfare. Jase and Zach find themselves on the same side of several arguments about the spiritual world. Chad gives families a powerful reminder to celebrate freedom with joy while teaching kids to remember the warriors who fought, bled, and died for it, and he gives a quick look at his new military thriller “Riptide.” In this episode: 1 John 5, verse 18; Genesis 6; Jude, verses 14–15; Daniel 10; Psalm 82; Genesis 11; Genesis 12; Matthew 16, verses 13–19; 1 Peter 3; 1 Corinthians 2; Luke 15; Hebrews 13, verse 2; Hebrews 11, verses 5–6; Matthew 22, verses 23–33; Hebrews 12 “Unashamed” Episode 1340 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://bravebooks.com/unashamed — Use code UNASHAMED for 20% off your first order! 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 Chad Robichaux Returns 08:45 Mighty Oaks & Faith-Based Veteran Care 13:40 UFO Disclosure & Christians Don’t Need to Panic 18:35 Enoch, Giants & the Flood 25:10 Spiritual Warfare & the Unseen Realm 31:35 Jesus Picks a Fight at the Gates of Hades 37:50 The Physical Reality of the Spiritual World 43:45 Chad’s New Military Thriller “Riptide” 48:10 A Memorial Day Reminder from a Marine Veteran 52:30 Gratitude for Those Who Served & Sacrificed — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices