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Ep 1222 | Jase Challenges Science on the Afterlife & Did Jesus Really Go to Hell? Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Jase puts science and Scripture side by side to explore what really happens when we die, from decay and consciousness to the promise of resurrection. The guys tackle the big question head-on: did Jesus actually go to hell between the cross and the empty tomb, and what does that mean for believers like Phil who are with the Lord but still awaiting resurrection? Plus, Kim Bright sheds light on the devastating effects of microplastics on human health and offers a solution that’s surprisingly simple.

In this episode: Hebrews 1, verses 1–3; Hebrews 2, verses 14–15; John 2, verses 18–22; John 5, verses 16–29; Matthew 6, verses 9–10; Romans 6, verses 1–4; Ephesians 2, verses 1–7; Romans 8, verses 1–4 and 18–23; 2 Thessalonians 1, verse 9; Luke 16, verses 19–31; Luke 23, verse 43; 2 Corinthians 5, verses 1–8; Philippians 1, verses 21–24; 1 Peter 3, verses 18–20; 1 Samuel 28; Hebrews 12, verses 1–2 and 22–24; Hebrews 13; 1 Thessalonians 4, verses 13–18

Chapters:

00:00-15:01 Jase studies physics & thermodynamics

15:02-24:53 The Holy of Holies is emptied

24:54-37:21 What happens to souls in Hell

37:22-44:30 Did Jesus go to Hell?

44:31-56:12 The solution to the microplastics problem

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Ep 1221 | Uncle Si Refuses to Let a Long-Lost Sister Walk Away from God & What Is Faith? Dec 03, 2025

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Uncle Si helps his best friend, Philip McMillan, baptize the sister he never knew he had, and Philip credits Jase and Phil with changing the trajectory of not just his own life but generations of his family. Si gets real about what happens when people keep putting off the decision to follow Jesus, and the guys dig into what the Bible says about trusting God even in moments of fear or anxiety. Plus, Si reveals what happened when he dared to preach to an inmate who was not interested in anything he had to say.

In this episode: Acts 2; Hebrews 11, verse 6; Hebrews 11; Romans 4, verse 17; 1 Peter 3, verse 15; John 3, verses 19–21; Luke 17, verses 20–21; Matthew 5; Romans 8, verse 11

Chapters:

00:00-13:27 Discovering long-lost sisters

13:28-19:57 What does faith truly mean?

19:58-28:12 Dealing with fear & anxiety as a Christian

28:13-37:33 How to miss eternity by a single moment

37:34- 45:31 Jesus pays his taxes supernaturally

45:32-56:18 How a wise man spends his gold

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Ep 1220 | Jase Suffers a Creepy Encounter Alone in the Woods & Where Do Our Souls Go When We Die? Dec 02, 2025

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Jase describes a creepy encounter that put him on edge when he thought he was alone in the woods and unveils a bizarre but strangely fitting analogy about handheld vacuums and mortality. Honoring Phil with an opening-day hunt leads the guys into a conversation about death, the physical reality of our bodies breaking down, and the haunting mystery of what becomes of our souls. The study of John 19 brings them to Jesus’ burial, the stark imagery of New Orleans tombs, and the eerie stillness of the grave before the stone rolled away. The guys explore how the empty tomb and the launch of the new creation reshape our understanding of earthly death—and what truly happens next.

In this episode: John 19, verses 28–42; John 20, verse 1; Psalm 22, verses 1–2, 27–31; Genesis 1, verses 26–28; Genesis 2, verses 7, 15–17; Genesis 3, verse 19; Genesis 3, verses 22–24; Genesis 9, verse 6; Luke 1, verses 26–38; Matthew 1, verses 18–25; Ephesians 1, verses 3–14; Acts 17, verses 24–28

Chapters:

00:00-8:05 Willie’s time crunch cramps Jase’s style

08:06-15:38 Zach’s Jackson 5-style retirement scheme

15:39-20:28 The most important chapter in human history

20:29-29:20 Finding the lost tomb of Jesus

29:21-34:15 Jase helps a man off the fence

34:16-41:09 What happens when we die according to ChatGPT

41:10-49:30 How do we know souls exist?49:31-57:00 Dustbusters aren’t great coffins

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Ep 1219 | Jase Looks Back on Phil’s Last Hunt & Al Announces His & Lisa’s Life Story Movie Dec 01, 2025

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Jase looks fondly back on Phil’s last hunt, and Al shares breaking news about the upcoming movie telling his and Lisa’s full redemption story. Al’s daughter Alex joins the guys to talk about revisiting painful family history, healing through transparency, and how to face and talk about generational trauma with honesty and grace. The guys wrap with a deep dive into John 19 and 20 and the meaning behind the water, blood, and renewal found in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

In this episode: Romans 1, verse 21; John 3; John 10; Psalm 22; Exodus 12, verse 46; Numbers 9, verse 12; John 19; John 20, verse 1; First John 5; Acts 1–2; Genesis 1

Chapters:

00:00-06:56 Willie’s ADHD & Zach’s MIA

06:57-14:14 Announcing a new project

14:15-20:34 The nitty gritty of infidelity20:35-29:11 Why telling your story matters

29:12-33:32 Al must repent for being a hypocrite

33:33-42:00 Teaching kids to embrace thankfulness

42:01-51:07 The brutality of being crucified

51:08-57:00 Heavenly death = earthly life

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Ep 1218 | John Luke Drops Baby Bomb, Outs Willie’s Biggest Weakness & Christian Survives Killer Bees Nov 28, 2025

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John Luke drops his big baby news with a major twist, and the announcement leads into a candid conversation about family legacy as the guys share their thoughts on the greatest strengths and weaknesses of their fathers. Their study of 1 and 2 Samuel, along with the greater story of David, shows them why honesty about both sides matters when you’re raising kids, leading people, or passing on faith to the next generation. Christian weighs in with a few family insights of his own, including the time he was attacked by John Luke’s overly aggressive honey bees in his own yard.

In this episode: Numbers 6, verses 1–21; Numbers 6, verses 24–26; Judges 13, verses 1–25; 1 Samuel 1, verses 1–28; 1 Samuel 2, verses 12–36; 1 Samuel 3, verses 1–21; 1 Samuel 4, verses 1–22; 1 Samuel 13, verse 14; Acts 2, verses 1–21; Acts 13, verse 22; Psalm 51, verses 1–19

Today's conversation is an overview of The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/⁠

More about The David Story:

Encounter the beauty of the Bible.

The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King explores the lives of Israel's first two kings—Saul and David—to discover the Bible’s profound lessons about fatherhood, the nature of sin, and the consequences of sin on both a family and a nation. While David suffers great tragedies due to his own transgressions, he models a path to redemption through repentance.

Join Professor Justin Jackson in a careful reading of First and Second Samuel to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and beauty of this story that is not only fundamental to the Christian and Jewish faiths, but also a literary masterpiece.

Join us today in this pursuit of a deeper understanding of the Bible in “The David Story.” Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/

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Chapters:

00:00-4:55 Christian, the inappropriate prankster

04:56-8:45 John Luke’s big baby announcement

08:56-15:15 Christian is attacked by bees

15:16-23:00 The strength & weaknesses of our fathers 23:01-30:34 Receiving God’s gifts & giving them back

30:35-41:07 God’s pattern is outside our understanding

41:08-50:57 Who loves you enough to confront you?

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Ep 1217 | Missy & Brighton Open Up About the Moments They Felt Abandoned by God Nov 26, 2025

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Missy and daughter-in-law Brighton join Jase and Al for a conversation on the power of mentorship, generational faith, and surviving the chaos of early motherhood. Brighton opens up about feeling overwhelmed, spiritually starved, and learning to carve out time with God while raising children. Missy shares the life-changing wisdom she received from older women during her own exhausting season, and Jase admits he was probably a big contributor to her stress. Everyone shares what Jesus’ crucifixion means to them personally and imagine walking in Mary’s shoes to the foot of the cross.

In this episode: John 19, verses 1–30; John 20; Genesis 3; Genesis 3, verse 15; Psalm 22; Psalm 69; Psalm 31, verse 5; Leviticus 16; Exodus 13; Acts 17; Romans 8, verses 3–4; Luke 1, verse 38; Hebrews 2

Chapters:

00:00-06:56 Brighton is officially a contributor

06:57-17:01 How to intentionally seek time with Jesus

17:02-25:23 Phil’s gift for telling hard truths

25:24-32:07 What does the crucifixion mean to you?

32:08-40:01 Psalm 22 predicts Jesus’ death exactly

40:02-47:53 Jesus wanted answers from God on the cross

47:54-57:13 Brighton’s big announcement

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Ep 1216 | Missy Quietly Saved a Military Family While Washington Argued About Shutdowns Nov 25, 2025

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Jase and Missy team up for a lively retelling of the sweet, slightly improvised “Footloose moment” she and Cole pulled off during their mother–son dance at his wedding. Missy discovers a hidden family heirloom that makes the perfect wedding gift, and takes a moving look at how the Mia Moo Fund quietly saved a National Guard family during the government shutdown. She and Al also open up about the importance of mentorship, the powerful spiritual breakthroughs she’s witnessed, and why being a Titus 2 woman still matters today.

In this episode: James 1, verse 19; Acts 2, verses 42–47; Titus 2, verses 3–5

Chapters:

00:00-07:45 Al & Missy throw Jase right under the bus

07:46-12:40 Jase gives Zach a new unflattering nickname

12:41-17:59 The Robertsons show up for each other in a big way

18:00-26:00 The importance of fine china in a marriage

26:01-31:23 Jase & Missy are loving being empty nesters

31:24-39:30 When Christian’s start dancing anything could happen

39:31-47:15 Missy gets political for a moment

47:15-55:31 The importance of mentorship

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Ep 1215 | Jase Debates If Pink Floyd Can Be Worship Music & the Bible’s Strangest Rule Nov 24, 2025

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Jase, Al, and Zach launch a heated debate over what can technically be considered worship music, with Phil still remembered as the king of spinning secular songs into spiritual messages. The guys dig into the truth behind Jesus’ final words on the cross, and Jase pulls out the weirdest rule in the entire Bible off the top of his head. Plus, a trucker’s unexpected testimony has the guys wondering if a country music collab might be on the horizon.

In this episode: John 19, verses 1–37; Genesis 22, verses 1–14; Isaiah 53, verse 12; Leviticus 16, verses 15–22; Psalm 22, verse 18; Psalm 34, verse 20; Exodus 12, verse 46; Numbers 9, verse 12; Deuteronomy 21, verse 22; Deuteronomy 20, verses 19–20; Luke 23, verses 32–43; Hebrews 13, verses 11–15; Ephesians 2, verses 21–22

Chapters:

00:00-06:24 Jase chooses Al’s new “walk up song”

06:25-14:30 Why Phil hated country music

14:31-19:00 Nashville is rediscovering Jesus

19:01-26:10 Pilate tries & fails to straddle the fence on Jesus

26:11-34:31 The four worst major aspects of crucifixion

34:32-41:33 Jesus last words before death

41:34-50:26 The scapegoat & sacrificial lamb in one

50:27-58:20 The thief on the cross makes his choice

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Ep 1214 | John Luke Can’t Master a Famous Robertson Pastime & the Bible’s Most Important Book Nov 21, 2025

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Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke welcome the return of Dr. Justin Jackson of Hillsdale College for a funny and fascinating deep dive into Exodus. Christian invites Al to a workout he justifiably declines, and John Luke admits there’s a classic Robertson pastime he just can’t master. Dr. Jackson explains why Exodus may be the most important book in the Bible, how Pharaoh mirrors Satan, and why God consistently uses weakness to reveal his strength. The guys explore Moses’ transformation from stuttering and lacking confidence to a face-to-face relationship with God.

In this episode: Exodus 1–20; Exodus 32–34; Genesis 1; Genesis 9; Genesis 12; 2 Corinthians 3, verses 12–18; Daniel 7, verse 13; John 1, verses 1–5

Today's conversation is an overview of The Exodus Story taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/⁠

More about The Exodus Story:

Explore God’s mercy as he leads Israel out of slavery in Egypt.

Exodus is a central narrative of the Bible. It recounts the moment that God reclaims Israel as his people, rescues them from slavery in Egypt, and establishes the Ten Commandments to guide their moral and religious freedom as an independent society.

In “The Exodus Story,” Professor of English Justin Jackson picks up the biblical narrative where his course on Genesis ended. Join Professor Jackson in learning about the nature of God’s mercy, human freedom, and the relationship between the divine and man.

Enroll today to discover the beauty of God reclaiming the Israelites through his mercy and love in “The Exodus Story.” Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/

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Chapters:

00:00-04:25 Physical fitness helps heal mental illness

04:26-10:34 The most important book in the Bible

10:35-17:10 The weakest ones show God’s strength17:11-25:04 God corrects Moses with tough love

25:05-31:12 Conquering death is what the Bible is about

31:13-35:40 Moses & his high testosterone level

35:40-41:00 Why did God withhold his name for so long?

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Ep 1213 | Jase Revisits His Embarrassing First Episodes & Ties Eden’s Trees to Jesus’ Cross Nov 20, 2025

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The guys reflect on how much their understanding of the kingdom has grown since the early days of the podcast and use John 19 to contrast the deadly misuse of law with the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit. Jase points out that the Jewish leaders tried to kill Jesus “by the book,” while never stopping to ask the only question that mattered: what if he really is the Son of God? The guys explore the danger of legalism, the difference between living like a slave under law versus a son filled with the Spirit.

In this episode: John 3, verses 1–8; John 4, verses 13–14; John 19, verses 7–30; Acts 2, verses 1–4; Romans 8, verses 12–14; Galatians 4, verses 4–7; Ephesians 5, verses 15–20; Hebrews 12, verse 24; James 3, verse 13; Genesis 3, verses 4–24; Genesis 4, verses 1–8; Genesis 6, verse 5; Leviticus 24, verse 16; Proverbs 1, verses 2–7; Proverbs 1, verses 22–33; Proverbs 3, verse 18; Proverbs 23, verses 29–35

Chapters:

00:00-06:36 Jase crawls out of his Bible cave

06:37-17:18 The “blasphemy” of Jesus

17:19-26:11 Christianity isn’t about rules

26:12-37:36 Legalism kills but the Spirit gives life

37:37-49:25 Leaves don’t make good clothes

49:26-56:35 How to live as sons & heirs, not slaves

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