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Jase Robertson
I am unashamed. What about you? Zach almost violated the child labor laws right there at it.
Zach Dasher
He would if he could, Jason. I'll tell you that right now.
Joe Conjemi
Let me tell you how we hired Maddie. I actually called up the. My. The school that I graduated from, and I. I called the communications. I said, who's running the communications department? Actually, I knew the guy friend of mine. I said, who is the best student that you have coming out of your program this year? And he said, maddie. I said, I want to talk to that person.
Jase Robertson
That.
Joe Conjemi
That was. That was the interview process right there.
Zach Dasher
Wow.
Jase Robertson
You're not say what led to that? What led to you making that call?
Joe Conjemi
I'm not. I'm not going to say that, no.
Jase Robertson
We had a person in Maddie's role that never spoke. And in two years, he didn't laugh, he didn't smile, he didn't speak. So for us sitting here talking, after a couple of years, I thought, you know, this guy, he just thinks this is absolutely the most boring thing. It was just zero response.
Joe Conjemi
Well, to be fair, Phil had had one guy that Phil had changed his name to. No name.
Zach Dasher
Yeah.
Joe Conjemi
So there was a hostile kind of work environment, like, well, he wouldn't speak.
Jase Robertson
What is your name? Nothing. So I became the man with no Name. That was actually a pretty good J.
Zach Dasher
People that introduced us tend to think it may be better to melt into the wall than become part of our operation. So Zach's right. They're not sure exactly, but Maddie has come in like a fresh flower, and. And we love her. She keeps us in line. There's nothing to keep old men in line better than a young woman who loves what she does and is good at it. So we love Maddie.
Jase Robertson
Have we started this podcast yet?
Zach Dasher
I think we started it with Jersey.
Joe Conjemi
Joe's in the house. Jersey Joe?
Jase Robertson
Yeah, Jersey fresh from.
Zach Dasher
Welcome, Jersey.
Joe Conjemi
Yeah.
Jersey Joe
I want to get one thing straight here. I no longer want to be considered a guest. I am a contributing member. Okay.
Zach Dasher
He's changed his title.
Jersey Joe
We got to get that straight. Because, I mean, there's too many.
Jase Robertson
Does that come with a raise?
Jersey Joe
It comes with a raise. And I believe.
Zach Dasher
Zach, would you double his contribut salary?
Joe Conjemi
I'm sure as long as the raise is a percentage of your current salary, that I'm.
Zach Dasher
Yeah, I say double it because two times zero is still zero.
Jase Robertson
I was gonna say that in Louisiana. The math always works with that zero. Very simply.
Jersey Joe
Yeah, absolutely. You know, I. I noticed. So a little birdie told me, Al, that you thanked everyone for that new Studio, but the guy who did the bulk of the work.
Zach Dasher
Oh, did a birdie tell you that?
Jersey Joe
That's what I heard. I heard. I heard that there was a whole conversation about how nice that new studio looks. And Al, thank the money man, Zach. He thanked all the production crew, and they said he never mentioned your name at all. And didn't you go down there for like a week to do that?
Jase Robertson
Did you really?
Jersey Joe
I said, yeah, yeah.
Zach Dasher
So. So. So, Joe, did your little birdie tell you that I might have been waiting until you came on the podcast to tell you face to face?
Jase Robertson
You know, he. You're not going to hem him up.
Joe Conjemi
Yeah, he's slick.
Jersey Joe
You know how this group works, though. This group likes to pit everyone against, you know, and just put a little thing in your ear, you know, to pick on somebody else. That's how everybody works. You know, they. They got pick on somebody so.
Joe Conjemi
Well, let me tell you something, Joe. I've learned this as being part of this family. Somebody told me this one time, and it stuck with me. It's a brilliant line. You gotta write this down. Expectations are premeditated resentments.
Jase Robertson
Oh, boy. Here, we got another Zach. All right, let's break this down.
Jersey Joe
I need a dictionary first.
Zach Dasher
I like that.
Jersey Joe
Let me. Let me look that up.
Jase Robertson
How do you like it?
Joe Conjemi
Expectations are premeditated resentments.
Jase Robertson
It's.
Joe Conjemi
It what I like when. When Jace came by Black Mountain and he didn't stop, he. I think he called or text. I can't remember now. It's been so long ago, but I never got offended. I never. I. But in the reason why, there was no. No resentment because I had no expectation. I had just evaporated expectations. When it comes to. Particularly with my family there, we just not great at, like, showing our appreciation.
Jersey Joe
Oh, yeah.
Jase Robertson
I. I can't believe you're still bringing this story up.
Zach Dasher
I'm fine.
Joe Conjemi
I'm telling you, I'm not.
Jersey Joe
You really hurt him. You know that, right?
Jase Robertson
I was busy. I didn't just do nothing. I blew the horn.
Jersey Joe
Yeah.
Jase Robertson
And then sent him a text and said, if you heard that horn, that was me. Yeah, it was a nice gesture.
Jersey Joe
It's all right. But, yeah, I mean, all right, you.
Jase Robertson
Know something, we have.
Jersey Joe
We have a say. We have a saying in the. In the fire service. And I have to put this in a way, so I, you know, kind of put it. So doing a good thing around here is like peeing in your bunker pants on a cold winter day. You get a nice, warm feeling inside, but no one else notices.
Jase Robertson
This has gotten borderline disturbing.
Zach Dasher
So let me just say officially that Jersey Joe, along with my grandson in law, Joey, okay, they transformed a 6 by 8 foot closet in my lower room into the unashamed lair. And they did an excellent job. You see behind me, the background, they put up. They put some wainscot in here. A fantastic job. And more than anything else, Joe, who is an expert in all things it, he got my Internet lined up because that was the biggest issue down here. It's hard to get reliable Internet. So, Joe, this is your official appreciation.
Jersey Joe
Since you brought it up, I'm warm inside.
Jase Robertson
You know why you didn't get appreciation? Is that because God, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in buildings built by the hands of men.
Jersey Joe
That's true.
Joe Conjemi
That, my friend, will preach.
Jersey Joe
Yes.
Joe Conjemi
Whatever you're talking about, that'll preach.
Jase Robertson
So that's my contribution to this conversation because 75% of what y'all just said didn't register to me.
Jersey Joe
Didn't register?
Jase Robertson
No.
Zach Dasher
So I got one, I got one question for Joe because I just want to get his take on it because we spent a lot of time talking post duck season about Jace's new mentoring program of the duck boys and buck boys. And we've been trying to figure all that out. But Joe, you actually are part of that group. Even though you're not a boy. You're like a 50 year old man.
Jase Robertson
But if you missed the podcast, I put you in that category.
Jersey Joe
You put me as a duck boy.
Jase Robertson
You are a duck boy. You've only been duck hunting three years.
Jersey Joe
Four, actually, but Four. But duck boy, I mean, maybe like duck. I don't know. Young man, you know, I elevate. So here's the deal. We have definitely a level that you graduate to every year, I think with this group. And I can safely say I am no longer the gopher and the bottom of the blind. Now, I now have a little of authority in the blind when some of the duck boys are there. So, you know, I kind of like graduated up there. Yeah. So I would not classify me as a duck boy.
Jase Robertson
Well, you are, but you're. You're further along in the process.
Zach Dasher
Would he consider Jason duck intern? Maybe. Is he. Is he moved up to interns?
Jase Robertson
Well, the problem is what he, what he is absorbed, like from an information standpoint, makes him more advanced than the other duck boys. However, due to his maturity physically, you see, I did.
Jersey Joe
Is that a fat joke?
Jase Robertson
He is. The young duck boys, they can just do more stuff physically.
Jersey Joe
It's a fat Joke.
Jase Robertson
I actually saw one run on top of three foot water. Of course, there was a bed of smartweed under him, but I just thought, now that was impressive. So he. He quickly started ascending up the duck boy ladder.
Jersey Joe
Austin? You talking about Austin?
Jase Robertson
No, this was actually Luke. He went to go get a duck and he just took off because I. Then I went there, I thought, what would happen if Jersey would try what he just did?
Jersey Joe
Jersey would be buried there.
Jase Robertson
You'd have to call some of your firemen friends. Yeah.
Zach Dasher
Jace, do you remember you told the story about the one time Jersey pulled the boat in 100 yards or something he had because the water was shallow? Do you remember that story?
Jase Robertson
Oh, yeah. We've had multiple motor issues this year, and there was a sound that, you know, first I thought it was like a dog. You know, when a dog gets. Something hung in his throat. But then I realized we didn't have a dog this year. And somebody said, no, that's Jersey.
Jersey Joe
That was my allergies. I had an. So I have an allergy problem and I was having an attack. My allergies.
Joe Conjemi
Jase, after the podcast, almost every time when I call you, you get down the road about two miles and the phone drops every single time.
Jase Robertson
You just thought it was dropping.
Joe Conjemi
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Jersey Joe
You know, we can talk. Let's talk about your lady scarf, right? So we. We all get in. So we usually meet at the lair about 5 o'clock, somewhere in that time frame. And of course, Jace, you know, being Jace, he's always fashionably late, which is on time to him. So he's always the last one to get there. So we're all in there. I'm standing next to Martin, we're talking, and Jace walks in with slippers on and a big jacket. Takes the jacket off. And I'm talking with Martin and I happen to look over and he has this like velvet woman scarf that he's wrapping around his neck.
Jase Robertson
It's actually silk.
Jersey Joe
And I said, what are you doing? And they all look at him and he goes, well, it was dark this morning and I tried not to make a ruckus and I just grabbed and I'm looking and he's even wearing it correctly. So I started to really start to think what's going on here with Jace. But in his defense, it happened to be the lucky lady scarf. So it's now known as Jase's lucky lady scarf. And he needs to bring that with him. It gives him this superpower because let me tell you something, he drove one of the Polaris. I happened to get in the Polaris with him to go out to the boathouse. I have never seen him drive so fast. He was like Superman in this lady scarf. I'm sitting in the back and if I tell you that if I didn't have Martin there to hold me in, I would have been flung out of the four wheeler.
Jase Robertson
That was a funny morning. What happened now that I can tell you is I get this espresso from Europe and look, they only go up to 12 in years past, but they have what intensity level? Okay, so 1 to 12. I said don't send me anything less than 4. So I only have 4 through 12 because I just didn't. What, are we. We going to drink some coffee here? Are we going to drink some coffee? Well, they had some new additions this year, and it was a 13 and a 14. Well, that morning was the first time I tried a 14. Yeah, so now you know, because I didn't seem like I was in it.
Joe Conjemi
So you're saying it's not the lady scarf. It did it. I mean, did the lady scarf give you power?
Jersey Joe
The lady scarf gave him power. I don't care what he said.
Jase Robertson
We've had one profound quote. I'm going to give you another one if I can, because I'm making it up as I go here. What was your quote again? Expectations are premeditated resentments. Premeditated resentment. See how slow my brain where. I still haven't even.
Jersey Joe
I'm not. I'm not going to remember it either.
Jase Robertson
So now I'll give you one. In a. In a world of gender confusion, where we're trying to use God's holy book to. And just common sense to provide some clarity on it, I will give you this. Warmth is gender neutral. I think we just invented a slogan and read that.
Joe Conjemi
Yeah, yeah, yeah, it is.
Jase Robertson
So that's why I go to the kids and women sections of stores, because I feel like if a lawsuit came from kids or women, it may have a greater chance of succeeding. It's like, how dare you make this person cold? Or so I just think they use better products. Some guy, they're like, you're a man. Get over. So I've just noticed that a lot of their products are warmer.
Jersey Joe
I'm not. Well, you put this in my head now. So now I'm wondering, what other lady products do you wear?
Jase Robertson
I have gloves. I have gloves.
Joe Conjemi
I mean, I mean, you're always. To be fair, if you said, hey, go get. Go, go get a warm scarf, I'm not in this. And I'm looking at four selections here, and one of them is silk. I don't think I'm picking that one.
Jase Robertson
I didn't. I didn't know it was silk, but I thought it was mine and it turned out to be my wife's. But when I put it on just heat. Heat began to generate and I thought, this is warm. Then I had to go watch.
Joe Conjemi
So it did give you powers.
Jase Robertson
I did have to watch a video on how to wear was an infinity, what they called an Infinity. You know, typical advertising. Yeah, we have an infinity scarf because you make a figure 8. I actually wore it on a podcast here.
Jersey Joe
You did.
Jase Robertson
I did I not? Maddie, we need to pull that picture up, and you put it on. And after you get past the idea that we want to advertise using godly qualities to get my money. My wife bought this, but I have now taken it over because I did rip it. I ripped the tag off of it, which then created a hole, but she no longer wanted it.
Joe Conjemi
The tag that said made for women.
Jase Robertson
Yeah, it said infinity. Because I was still thinking, the only thing I know of that has anything to do with infinity is the Lord God Almighty. So let's rip that tag off.
Zach Dasher
I do remember Jay's wearing it because I was thinking to myself, that is one ugly woman.
Jersey Joe
Anyway, well, the coffee definitely did something for him, too, because he was definitely amped up, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. And, you know, he was talking like he was from New Jersey. I mean, he was, like, fast. He was just, like, driving like crazy, talking like crazy. And then that was the day you got out of the blind and you left for, like, an hour, and we wondered where you were at.
Joe Conjemi
Man, there's all kind of hypocrisy going on here, because I'm thinking about, like, Jason, like, I mean, brutally chastised me when I wore a coat on the podcast, and now. And I did it because I was cold, but he. Now he's wearing silk scarves to the podcast.
Jase Robertson
Well, the problem with that was you were wearing a coat indoors in Louisiana. There was an invention that came along in part of our history, Zach, and it's called Central air and heat. I just thought that was embarrassing that you came from the mountains to come to Louisiana, and it's like, oh, you walked in and you had a coat rated for 20 degrees.
Joe Conjemi
I'm just saying we're not that different. Like, you're doing the same thing, though. We're not that different, Jace.
Jase Robertson
No, I just showed you the scarf I wore that I love.
Zach Dasher
And.
Joe Conjemi
Oh, and. Oh, another. Another thing that you're hypocritical on is that you have been ripping me behind the scenes. I think the audience needs to know this for the way I read the ads. You said I'm talking too fast this morning. What'd you say?
Jase Robertson
Are we going here? You just saw this look. It's one of the most exhilarating things because our viewers are not getting this. And let's deal with this look. When Zach reads An ad. It is amazing because I feel like I'm watching some kind of demonic possession that takes over. Because, look, he'll be talking normal, like whatever Zach normal is. And then he gets to this ad, and he's like, we're here in the Book of John. And then all of a sudden, he starts spe faster than a human can speak. It's like, what did he just say? So I feel like now that I want to recommend all our viewers. Look, they now have a concept. You're a software man. You can actually. You know how the chipmunks made millions of dollars by speeding up people? Yes. Well, look, you can slow them down and actually hear what Zach is saying. He's like a World Wrestling Federation color commentator when it comes to ad, and he always does it.
Zach Dasher
James, here's. Here's some proof that what you're saying is right. We just got a new ad script that we did today, and halfway through the ad script, I've never seen this before. Whoever said this said, slow down, and they hadn't even met that.
Jase Robertson
So Maddie, she's 23 years old. Technically, Zach is paying her salary. So she. She's trying to be nice. So now I just said, look, I'm going to jump in here and be the interpreter. So I was like, zach, try doing this about a thousand speeds. Slower.
Jersey Joe
Slow.
Jase Robertson
It's almost miraculous. Speaking in tongue moment. I don't know what it is.
Joe Conjemi
Sorry.
Zach Dasher
Thank you, Z. I gave you Jason.
Joe Conjemi
Softball on that one.
Zach Dasher
One more thing before we get to our studies today, because we got to get back to John 1, but I do want to mention Jersey Central on the podcast that you have been heading up our unashamed Bible study that we do at wfr. We do it every Sunday and once a month on the first Sunday of the month, we've been doing a. A guest Robertson, we call it. I think I did the first one in January. Jace was last week, and we try to get one of us in there just so you guys can meet us, because we know that's part of it. And just to tell you how much we love you guys because a lot of visitors come in. And so once a month, we do kind of a special one. But I just want to tell you've been doing a great job. You picked up the mantle. Dad obviously can't do the class. He does come every once in a while just to observe and give that thumbs up. But I just want to tell you thanks for that and want to let the audience know we love it when you guys come we encourage you to do that. Sometimes people get baptized. Sometimes they rededicate their lives. So, Jase, have you ever had any problems with the irs?
Jase Robertson
Yep. And I invited all of them to church. Did they come saying, I'm trying to be like Jesus?
Zach Dasher
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Joe Conjemi
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Jersey Joe
It'S a, it's a great class. I've, you know, I've kind of taken off where, where Phil left off. And, you know, I'm just doing what Phil taught me. And obviously everything that I've learned in my readings and, you know, every Sunday I'm there 9:00am and I, I lay it out there. I talk about the gospel, talk about some current events related to the gospel. Jace was there just last week.
Jase Robertson
Jason, I wanted to talk about this, Let me see. Is your skin really thick?
Jersey Joe
My skin's always thick. You kidding?
Jase Robertson
So, Al, here's how it went. So we had Phil there, which was Nk. Yeah, nk. And we didn't have. We had a few visitors, but a lot of people, you know, like my in laws came. I was like, are y'all visiting?
Jersey Joe
We have regulars that come every week. The same people come in every week. So.
Jase Robertson
Okay, so they're just a part of the class. Yeah, so. So Jersey, you know, they. He asked me to do it. So he got up and gave about a 15 minute sermon. And I thought, well, I'm long winded by nature. So I was like, we might already cut that to five the next time I get there.
Jersey Joe
Well, listen, I know I've spok with you before, and the problem is, is if you don't start talking before Jace, you'll never talk.
Jase Robertson
Yeah.
Jersey Joe
So.
Zach Dasher
Yeah, welcome to understand, Al.
Jase Robertson
This reminds me of a conversation that we had when I was an intern briefly and realized that I needed to just do something else. But not that there's anything wrong with an intern. I mean, being a duck man. Intern boy.
Jersey Joe
And don't say duck boy.
Jase Robertson
Yeah, I'm just saying. So I learned, you know, back then, if it's like when you have a song leader, you know, when they have the. What do y'all call it, Al? The worship leader.
Zach Dasher
You don't matter.
Jase Robertson
Well, I was going to call it a church service, but I'd already thrown that out, you know, under the bus. Because most people are actually not serving, they're just sitting. Yeah, but we call it a church service. Yeah, you know, but there are people there serving. We should, you know, show up and.
Zach Dasher
Serve a church gathering. A church gathering.
Jase Robertson
But I remember they had a debate one time because the worship leader was giving. You know, he's supposed to lead worship by singing, but it was turning into. He was given many sermons. And so the preacher was like saying, hey, that's my job. Because by the time the preacher got up, since there had been so many sermons, he didn't have much time to actually do what he was supposed to do. It was. It was an interesting, interesting little back and forth. I don't know if you remember that, Al, but I'm sure that I remember it.
Zach Dasher
And also by nature days. I've learned through the years of ministry that most worship leaders want to speak and most preachers want to sing.
Jase Robertson
That's right.
Zach Dasher
And stay in your lane, bros. Yeah, that's.
Jase Robertson
That was the culmination of the meeting is like, you Sing, I'll preach. So anyway, so you were supposed to introduce me, but it was more of a sermon and then an introduction. So look, here's how Joe introduced me. He's probably forgotten this because he was doing this off the top of his head. I was. He said, now, this guy doesn't drink, he doesn't cuss, and he's real blunt. I thought, am I following John the Baptist or Jesus? Am I a Nazarene? Am I a Pharisee? What is this?
Jersey Joe
I was just being complimentary.
Jase Robertson
Yeah, well, that was true. But all those things were true. But I did think that was interesting. I thought, boy, the man who needs no introduction. I just thought that was funny. It was so funny to me. But. So I think it went well. I did delve into. Because I didn't have any notes, you know, I introduced Jesus. But I've been so inspired by this realization that we're part of a kingdom of heaven on earth. And so I did a little five minute dissertation on that, Zach. And you'll be surprised that the response was this. You ready?
Jersey Joe
Yeah. There was some yawning I looked at.
Jase Robertson
Wasn't a yawn, it was a half yawn. It was. The mouth went open, but there wasn't a yawn because they thought watches went up. What is he talking about? And I think I gave a line that I had never given before because I made a reference of people saying, well, where. Where is heaven? What are we going to do when we get there? You know, I gave a little. Few heaven questions. And I'm like, I gave a question. I said, you know where heaven is? And everybody, boy, they perked up on that. I said, you're looking at it. And it was. So then I made the point that I have the Holy Spirit of God, Jesus specifically. So heaven in a way that didn't come from anywhere on earth. So I'm representing as an ambassador of Christ Jesus himself.
Jersey Joe
I mean, you did a great job. So I took Phil home afterwards, and the first thing Phil wanted was food. Phil needed food. So there was no conversation in a truck until we got food. But once, once Phil ate his food.
Zach Dasher
That's good.
Jersey Joe
He then said, how about that, Jase? I said, yeah. I said, it was an awesome job this morning. He said, I'm so proud of him. He's just taken it to a level that I can't imagine. All my kids, they've taken it to a level that is beyond me. So, I mean, he was totally complimentary. He enjoyed listening to you. So I think he did a Great. And we're only kidding. You know, people weren't sleeping, they weren't up. You know, they weren't checking their watches.
Zach Dasher
It was.
Jersey Joe
It was a great message.
Jase Robertson
It was a cricket moment. But I wanted to bring this up.
Joe Conjemi
Yeah, I think. I think it's because what we're talking about on this podcast a lot, it's. You cannot reduce the message of the kingdom into sound bites. And I think it's hard because it's not a. It's not as easily packageable, what we're saying. When we've this idea of heaven coming to earth, the kingdom of God being here. I mean, especially if you've been trained up from the early age into thinking that heaven and eternal life is way out there, that's quite the feat to overcome, you know, I mean, so I think. I think that's why when you. When you start, you know, teaching on this, and if. Especially if it's in a group that hasn't maybe heard it yet, then it's kind of like, wait, what? Yeah, because I've experienced the same thing.
Jase Robertson
I mean, it's exactly.
Jersey Joe
It's where that word came from. You know that phrase that we hear, Heaven on earth. Right. Heaven on earth. What is heaven on earth? And it's what we're living. You know, when you have the Holy Spirit with you and you are living a godly life, you are living heaven on earth. I mean, that's really.
Zach Dasher
Well, that's what happens. Jason. People are listening to the podcast. They're getting, you know, hours and hours of what Zach just talked about in us painting this picture. Whatever text we're in, it keeps coming back to the same central theme. And so when they come to wfr, usually it's what I call to make the proclamation of intention. In other words, they're making their call that, look, I want to be a part of that kingdom. I want to be a part of this. I want to build and help other people know about what. What I now figured out. So, yeah, that's why I love the idea. It's just an entry point into something now that is motivated a heart to make a life change, which is powerful.
Jase Robertson
That's why Jersey, you know, he took over Phil's class, and you're like, well, that's weird, but it shows you a power in the kingdom of God. And I wanted to read to you where that came from, because, I mean, I'm just going to be brutally honest. If you look at me in Jersey, he's from New Jersey, I'm from Louisiana. That is just the tip of the iceberg of things we don't have in common. You know, this is almost to the scale, to use a biblical analogy, of Jew and Gentile. I mean, we are from two different worlds, but we've now come together in Christ. We both have the Holy Spirit. We're brothers in the kingdom of heaven on earth. So I want to. We skipped over this verse in John 1 al, but I wanted to read it because I think it's interesting where he says, when Jesus, you know, he started off. It doesn't say Jesus. He starts off Word. He was in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God. Through him, all things were made. Without him, nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. So we share that we have this life. That's not only now what Jesus is doing now through his Spirit in us, but we will have life that does not end. So 36 times he brings up life in the book of John. So then he gets to verse 10. He says he was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. They were looking at it from a worldly point of view. Oh, he's a carpenter. He's from Nazareth. Nothing good can come from there. He came to that which is on, but it's his own, did not receive even his own nation where he was from. They're looking for the Messiah. And he's like, hey, he's got his hand raised. And they're like, who are you? They didn't recognize him. So but then this, this interjection here in 12 and 13 all of a sudden takes a global past, present and future humanity vibe to it is what I'm offering. It says, yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. Children born not of natural descent. You say, what does that mean? Like the borders of where you're from. He's in the context of it's not.
Joe Conjemi
Correlated to your DNA.
Jase Robertson
Yeah, well, to like, well, I'm an Israelite because I was born, or I'm a Jersey. What do they call people from New Jersey? Jersey? They call us Cajuns.
Jersey Joe
But people from New Jersey.
Jase Robertson
Oh, people. People from New Jersey. You need to work on that, come up with a slogan.
Joe Conjemi
So here's a question for you. What is the gospel? The way you answer that question has a lot of significance in how you live your life out. And we would argue, based on the teaching of Jesus, in the Book of Mark that that definition of the gospel should not be separate from the coming of the kingdom based on Jesus's words in Mark. We're talking about this on my new podcast called Not Yet Now. Would love to invite you guys to join. We're going to go through the series, this series on the Book of Mark. We launch every Tuesday and would love to have you guys be a part of it. So go check us out Not yet now podcast with Zach Dasher. You can find us anywhere podcasts are heard. The title again is Not yet now with Zach Dasher. Or you can check us out on YouTube as well at Dasher Zach. Z A C H at Dasher Zach. Hope to see you guys there. It's like the Romans 9. I'm pulling it up real quick. It's. It's kind of the similar language, Romans 9. When he talks about Israel not being connected to the flesh, it's not, you know, it's not the children of the flesh who are the children of the flesh.
Jase Robertson
It's not your border and it's not. The next thing is not based on human decision. You know, I think I'm going to be, you know, born of God here or be a children of God. It's not, you know, he's not. It's not about the physical, natural birth, nor a husband's will, but born of God. And it just, it is a statement that I think is profound because it includes everyone.
Jersey Joe
Yeah, everyone.
Jase Robertson
I mean, you. What does Jesus say? Come to me. Yeah, he's inviting everyone. And he's given you the right to become children of God. I mean, I looked up that word, right.
Joe Conjemi
It's like the potentiality is for everyone has the potential to become a son of God.
Jase Robertson
I think it's a profound statement that when you say, well, he's inviting everyone. Yes. You remember the parable he told when he's like, you know, go invite these people. They're like, well, they don't want to come. He's like, well, go to the streets. Find the lame, the poor, the invite, invite, invite. I want my house to be full. I just think it's a very profound statement. And what I'm saying is that's why this works. Even though we don't have a lot in common from a earthly standpoint, our culture is totally. It's almost like a foreign country.
Jersey Joe
I mean, absolutely. And I mean, you know, God brings everyone together. Right. And, you know, every, you know, I see, you know, with what I get to do on Sundays, I meet a lot of people. I, you know, and I always start off with saying, everybody's got a story, right? You have some story that has brought you here. But we all have one thing in common. We were created by God, and we believe in God. We believe that Jesus died for our sins, and that unites us spiritually and we will always be united brothers and sisters in God. And I think that's really the crust of it when you start to really dig through, you know, why do we have a lot of the issues that we have today in life, right? Why do we have wars and why do we have enemies? And it's because of different lines of thinking, right? If we.
Jase Robertson
Or where you're from.
Jersey Joe
Or where you're from. Absolutely. So, I mean, you know, Jesus is truly the answer to everything when you look at it, right? There isn't a problem that can't be solved.
Zach Dasher
Well, one of the things that. One of the things, Joe, that differentiates what Jace was describing in 1, 12 and 13 is all those other decisions, whether it's your bloodline, a decision of a husband and wife, all these. You don't make, you know, if your bloodline, the decision for two adult people to procreate and bring you into the. You didn't make a decision for any of that. But when you're born of God, you. You make a decision to follow God, you're making that decision. That's how you're born. It's like when someone wants to come here to America, you know, maybe they're from some other country and they, man, they want to get here so bad. They want to become a citizen. And, you know, we've had a lot of this idea of, you know, immigration, a lot of issues, but there's always been an opening for people who weren't. Weren't born of the American blood, not American parents or grandparents, but want to get here. Why? Because they want to be citizens of this country. And what that brings to them. That's a very small scale compared to what it means to be born of God, because you can do that from anywhere in the world. You don't have to be of a certain country, of a certain race, you know, a certain gender, none of those things. This is truly an opportunity for all who have been called, who have been sought out by Christ, to now choose to be a part of him.
Jase Robertson
I've used that line many times. People that get so upset that they're shipping back people from other countries, I say, well, you need to get in Jesus, because he brings people from all nations together. That's it. If you want to visualize a place with no walls and no borders. And that's what God does through Jesus.
Zach Dasher
So here's what I think is fascinating. And you brought Joe into the conversation, Jase. So Joe received a call from the Almighty. He wasn't sure what it was, but that's what it was. He was being sought out because he just knew. He knew that things weren't right with him, with his family. And Joe, I'm just speaking for you, but if I'm wrong, correct me. And then he was like, I need to answer this call, but I'm not sure how to do that. He winds up feeling like God wanted to reposition him in Louisiana because he had met us through the podcast and through the show and other means. He wanted to learn, he wanted to know more. And so he changed locations from the place he grew up, people he loves to come to a country that he knew nothing about, Louisiana. And it's interesting, after five years, he's now as Louisiana as any of us, with a Jersey flair. But more importantly, he is now a born again son of the Almighty, as well as his family who now have followed his lead not only to come here, but more importantly to come to Christ. And so. So I just think that's a picture of anywhere. I mean, it doesn't have to be West Monroe, Louisiana, or some other place, but that's the idea. Christ seeks us out. So, I mean, I think as we're about to get into these first disciples being called, it goes on even to this day.
Jersey Joe
He does. And you don't know, I have this now famous saying that I say that Garth Brooks got it right when he said some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. And I talk about it all the time, but I get into more detail what I mean about that. So, you know, we talk about, you know, the Bible says that, you know, our, our stories are written even before we're born. You know, God knows what he has in store for us. We don't. We're just along for the ride. We listen to the calling that we get. That little voice in the back of our mind that we hear that says, you know, you got to do this or you got to do that. But, you know, you could have something that you pray on and pray on and pray on and pray on, and you don't get, and you don't know why you don't get it. And some people get discouraged and they say, oh, well, you know, there's no God. I've asked for this and asked for this and asked for this, and it's never happened. My prayers are never answered. But what we fail to realize as human beings, you know, our stories are written and God knows what he wants for each and every one of us. And you know, you may think you want something and pray on it and pray on it and not get it, but then you find out years later that if you'd have gotten what you wanted, you wouldn't be where you're at now today. So you can relate that whole thing to my story. You know, I say it all the time. I didn't know why I had to move. I just had this feeling down in my heart after listening to this podcast multiple times. I had this feeling that said, you know, you need to make a change in your life. And at that point I was stressed out of my mind. I was angry, nasty, screaming, yelling all the time, short tempered, just very unhappy. I mean, financially I was doing fine. I had a great career in the fire service. I had a full time job. I was feeling good about life. I thought I was happy, but I really wasn't happy. And I didn't know true happiness until I answered the call. And once I've answered the calling, boy, the blessings, they just keep coming. I mean, I've got tied in with you guys and I continue to. I mean, if you'd said that Joe Conjemi was going to be teaching a Bible study on Sundays that Phil Robertson used to lead, anyone that knows me in New Jersey would say, no way. But guess what?
Joe Conjemi
He's going to one day become a duck boy.
Jersey Joe
What was up? Yeah, he'd be a duck boy.
Joe Conjemi
A duck intern.
Jase Robertson
I would say, you know, when John, when you look at John the Baptist's role and leading into him calling these first disciples, you know, when John later on said in chapter three when he said, because they brought up, they're like, look, Jesus and his followers are baptizing a lot of people. You know, he clarifies it in chapter four, saying, well, Jesus actually wasn't baptizing, but his disciples were, because they were kind of trying to, you know, look, he's doing more than you. And John the Baptist said this in verse 27. To this John replied, a man can receive only what is given him from heaven. Which kind of goes back to that John1 we were talking about, born from God. Remember? In between you got Nicodemus, who here's a guy who's a religious authority Pharisee, and Jesus tells him he needs to be born Again. And why? Because you can see the kingdom of God once you're born again. And then he's like, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he's born of water and the Spirit. So. So John makes this statement that you can only receive what is given from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom, which is a, you know, a preview. A preview of what's fixing to happen in Jesus, that humanity would become his bride. So then he says, the friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. The joy is mine and is now complete. But then he says this. And that's what I was going to say about this. What Jersey said, he must become greater and I must become less. And that same thing happens to us when Jersey said, oh, we all have a story. Yeah, we do. And it's interesting to us, but what moves people is God's story in us. And as we mature, he becomes greater and we become less. And of course, then he eventually goes on to say that he gives the Spirit going back to the John 3, Nicodemus. Conversation without limit. And that also goes back to this. We have the right as.
Joe Conjemi
Where was that at, people?
Jase Robertson
That's in. That's the last verse of John 3. Listen to this. It is so powerful. 36. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, which is where this whole thing started. It. It's not just life here.
Joe Conjemi
Yeah.
Jase Robertson
It's life forever eternal. But whoever rejects the Son will not see life. But we've already said everyone has the invitation, for God's wrath remains on him. I skipped the verse. Where's that?
Joe Conjemi
It's verse 33. Whoever.
Jase Robertson
It's 33. Yes, 33. That's it. Yeah. The man who has accepted it has certified that God is faithful. I feel like we should go back. Let me just read 31. The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. That's going back to the John one about they didn't recognize him, that he's from heaven. Then it says, the man who has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. Remember, Jesus comes bringing grace and truth. And then this is the verse.
Joe Conjemi
You're right.
Jase Robertson
Verse 34. For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God and God gives the Spirit without limit.
Joe Conjemi
Yeah, you got to sit in that because that's a big point when you think about. I always have said it like this. The Holy Spirit is an open conduit of full revelation of God.
Jase Robertson
That's a really break that down into simplistic language.
Joe Conjemi
Imagine it is like a, like a connection, like a, like a hose. And it's just like. No, like there's nothing that's encumbering the flow of this God revealing himself to man. Because the Spirit is given without measure. And so when you read in the scriptures there's terms like the blasting the Holy Spirit, which is a, which is kind of related to this or another term is used to quench the Spirit. And I think about like, like quenching it would be like taking your hands around that hose and like squeezing down. So I'm not getting all of it and I'm not getting his revelation. I'm holding, I'm holding on to tight. I'm quenching the Spirit. So I like this verse because what it shows us is the only thing that stands in between us and the revelation of God and himself, which is like the source of all life, is not on God's part. God's not withholding his goodness. We quench that spirit. But he gives you the spirit.
Jase Robertson
It's also quenched because we're like, well, he's from another country. I mean you're going to see this.
Joe Conjemi
Because you're believing in something that's not real when you believe that lie. And I think that's going back to the baptism of Jesus. And when he says the one that's coming after I baptized with water, but the one coming after me is going to baptize you with the Spirit again. A large part of that means it's like God's going to, he's going to move in you now. So now I'm directly connected with God because God has made his home in humans. He's made his home in a human body. Your body's a temple. That's why that thing you said earlier, Jace, is kind of key. You know, God makes his home in human body temples and, and what that means is I have direct connection now with understanding what the good life is. So if you think about your own life, you sin because you actually believe the good life is something outside what God has revealed it to be.
Jase Robertson
Well, that's my point because I think this is a foundation for moving forward through John. Because when you get to John 4 and you have his disciples. They go in this city. But. But they had rules. Now, Jesus is thinking outside the box because where does it say where Jews do not associate with Samaritans? That's in.
Zach Dasher
That's in four.
Jase Robertson
Yeah. Well, so we have a limitation here because the disciples, they went in the city, nothing happened. Well, Jesus went out here and broke down every limitation that they had already put on in that Jewish culture, which. Which is you can't be having a conversation with a woman in broad daylight, and you can't have a conversation with someone who's from Samaria.
Zach Dasher
But you also showed, just from that example, that most people aren't going to come to that realization unless where they are is challenged. This woman who was there had all these personal issues. Had all these issues that Jesus just.
Jase Robertson
I mean, yeah, that's the next box to be checked.
Zach Dasher
Exactly. He easily brought those out. But I find that fascinating because most people, and we use Joe as an example earlier, they don't come to that place just by natural order. Something supernatural has to break through to them that they need, which is the.
Joe Conjemi
Revelation of the Holy Spirit. That's why in John 4 text, too. You think about the whole text there, it's interesting. It's all wrapped in this language of temple, right? She says, we worship Samaritans. We worship at the temple up there in the mountain.
Jase Robertson
Oh, it was a place.
Joe Conjemi
It's all about, where does worship happen? She said, you guys worship down at the temple in Jerusalem, the second temple that was built with Cyrus. And Jesus said, yeah. She said, where do we worship at? He said, yeah, it's not in the places anymore. The Father wants you to work, wants worshipers who will worship him in truth and in spirit. Again, connecting back with the Holy Spirit. So you see this idea that that's really what the whole thing's about. If you drink the water I have to give you, it'll be a spring in you welling up to eternal life. What's he talking about? The Holy Spirit living in humans?
Jase Robertson
Well, we're almost out of time, but I'm saying I think we're missing one thing here. It's about people. When he said, I've given everyone the right to become children of God. Well, he's now running within the Israelite circles that have all these cultural laws and customs that's not going to allow all people to see Jesus because he can't even associate with them. That's why he's going to people's houses and they're like, what are you. What are you doing over here? Well, he's giving everybody. He's inviting everybody. So. So what happens at the end of that story in John 4? Well, she goes and causes a breakthrough. I mean, the other disciples came back and said, what? You ready to go? That was all. That nothing happened. But he had this encounter with this woman. She then went and told everybody about who this person she met was. And then what happened? People started putting their faith in Jesus. All of a sudden that John 1:10, 12 is being lived out. And that's what he did. He broke down all these walls. So eventually, when we get to that, those passages that says there's neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, all that's going to make sense because of how Jesus started this whole ministry.
Zach Dasher
So we're out of time. Joe, it's always a pleasure having you on the builder of studios, the duck Internet. And now the contributor on Unashamed podcast. Zach, Joe has done so well today, I think we should triple his salary. I've decided tripling his salary needs to happen.
Jase Robertson
Zero plus zero.
Jersey Joe
Maybe senior. Senior contributor.
Jase Robertson
Okay, senior contributor.
Jersey Joe
I'm gonna have business cards made.
Zach Dasher
So thanks, y'all for coming out. Thanks for all you do for the kingdom. We'll see you next time.
Jersey Joe
It's been great.
Zach Dasher
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Podcast Summary: Ep 1037 | Jase’s Espresso Addiction Begets a Flurry of Wisecracks & the Bible’s Take On Immigration
Unashamed with the Robertson Family Episode 1037, titled “Jase’s Espresso Addiction Begets a Flurry of Wisecracks & the Bible’s Take On Immigration,” offers a vibrant blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and deep theological discussions. Hosted by Jase Robertson, along with team members Zach Dasher, Joe Conjemi, and guest contributor Jersey Joe, this episode delves into team dynamics, faith-based insights, and contemporary issues through engaging dialogue and relatable stories.
The episode opens with a lighthearted conversation about hiring Maddie, a new team member who has brought a fresh perspective to the group.
Joe Conjemi shares the hiring story:
"I actually called up the communications department... and he said, Maddie. I said, I want to talk to that person." ([00:17])
Jase Robertson reflects on past team members:
"We had a person in Maddie's role that never spoke... so it was just zero response." ([00:52])
Maddie’s contribution is celebrated as she helps keep the team in line, highlighting the importance of new energy in a long-standing team.
"Maddie has come in like a fresh flower, and we love her. She keeps us in line." ([01:34])
The conversation transitions to studio improvements, with Jersey Joe humorously demanding recognition as a contributing member.
"I no longer want to be considered a guest. I am a contributing member." ([02:08])
The team discusses the enhancements made to their workspace, particularly appreciating Joe’s efforts in setting up reliable internet access.
"They transformed a 6 by 8 foot closet in my lower room into the unashamed lair... Joe, who is an expert in all things IT, got my Internet lined up." ([05:37])
The episode is rich with humorous exchanges and personal stories that showcase the camaraderie among team members.
Jase Robertson and Jersey Joe exchange playful banter about attire:
"I started to really start to think what's going on here with Jace." ([12:05])
Jase shares his experience with a new espresso intensity:
"They had some new additions this year, and it was a 13 and a 14. Well, that morning was the first time I tried a 14." ([13:28])
The team jokingly debates the impact of Jase’s “lady scarf,” adding a layer of humor to his coffee adventure.
"We've had one profound quote. I'm going to give you another one if I can, because I'm making it up as I go here." ([14:20])
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to exploring theological concepts, particularly focusing on the Book of John and the nature of the Kingdom of God.
The hosts delve into the meaning of being “born of God” versus natural descent or societal constructs.
Jase Robertson explains:
"He's not… he's inviting everybody... Our culture is totally. It's almost like a foreign country." ([36:53])
Zach Dasher elaborates on inclusivity:
"This is truly an opportunity for all who have been called, who have been sought out by Christ, to now choose to be a part of him." ([40:09])
Discussions underscore the Holy Spirit as a limitless conduit for God's revelation, emphasizing its role in personal transformation and connection with the divine.
Joe Conjemi illustrates the Holy Spirit:
"Imagine it is like a connection, like a hose... So the Spirit is given without measure." ([49:15])
Jase ties it to personal experience:
"You know, Jesus is truly the answer to everything when you look at it, right? There isn't a problem that can't be solved." ([38:50])
The conversation bridges the theological insights with contemporary issues like immigration, drawing parallels between spiritual inclusivity and societal acceptance.
Jase Robertson connects faith to immigration:
"If you want to visualize a place with no walls and no borders. And that's what God does through Jesus." ([40:32])
Zach Dasher expands on citizenship and divine calling:
"You can do that from anywhere in the world. You don't have to be of a certain country, of a certain race, you know, a certain gender." ([40:32])
The team shares experiences from their Bible studies and sermons, highlighting the impact of their ministry work on individuals and the broader community.
Jersey Joe discusses leading Bible studies:
"We talk about the gospel, talk about some current events related to the gospel." ([24:05])
Jase recounts his first sermon experience:
"I did a little five-minute dissertation on that, Zach. And you'll be surprised that the response was this." ([28:29])
They emphasize the importance of genuine connection and the transformative power of embracing God’s story in individuals' lives.
"The Holy Spirit is an open conduit of full revelation of God." ([49:11])
The episode touches on personal struggles, such as IRS issues, and the team's strategies for overcoming them, demonstrating resilience and reliance on community support.
Zach Dasher discusses IRS challenges:
"We got some friends, Tax Network USA, and they're going to help us." ([22:14])
Joe emphasizes preparedness:
"Understanding your IRS risk level can help you to decide how quickly to act." ([22:32])
These segments underline the importance of facing challenges with faith and the support of a strong community.
As the episode winds down, the team reflects on their journey and the continuous evolution of their ministry, setting the stage for future discussions and deeper explorations of scripture.
Jase Robertson summarizes the theological insights:
"We have directed all these passages towards how Jesus started this whole ministry." ([54:45])
Zach Dasher invites listeners to engage further:
"We're going to go through the series on the Book of Mark. Would love to invite you guys to join." ([35:13])
Notable Quotes:
Jase Robertson on Expectations:
"Expectations are premeditated resentments." ([04:08])
Jase Robertson on Gender Neutrality:
"Warmth is gender neutral." ([14:38])
Joe Conjemi on the Holy Spirit:
"The Holy Spirit is an open conduit of full revelation of God." ([49:11])
Jersey Joe on Unanswered Prayers:
"Garth Brooks got it right when he said some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." ([43:50])
Conclusion
Episode 1037 of Unashamed with the Robertson Family masterfully intertwines humor, personal stories, and profound theological discussions to engage listeners. The Robertson family, alongside their contributors, provide valuable insights into faith, community, and real-world challenges, encouraging listeners to embrace their spiritual journey with authenticity and resilience.
For those interested in deepening their understanding of faith and connecting with a supportive community, this episode offers both inspiration and practical wisdom, all delivered with the Robertson family's signature warmth and honesty.