Podcast Summary: Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Episode 1183 | "Mia Steals the Show for an Unforgettable Weekend & Jase Is a Cowboy Now??"
Date: October 9, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the Robertson family's faith-driven work outside the church, focusing on the annual Mia Moo Foundation weekend for families affected by cleft lip, palate, or craniofacial conditions. Jase shares his cowboy transformation for the event's theme, recounts heartwarming and emotional moments from the gathering, and reflects on the power of community, vulnerability, and the Gospel in times of difficulty. The group also weaves in a spiritual discussion connected to Ephesians 6 and the ongoing study of John, relating the work at Mia Moo to the teachings and mission of Jesus.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jase’s Cowboy Transformation and the Mia Moo Weekend

• Jase's Outfit: Jase opens the episode sporting a cowboy hat and themed "Saddle Up" T-shirt, a nod to this year's Mia Moo Foundation event centered around Ephesians 6:11 ("Put on the full armor of God").
  Quote [03:03]: “This was my look. This was the theme. And if you can look, I don't know if you can see the verse, but it says Ephesians 6:11 right under saddle up.” — Jase

• The Mia Moo Foundation: Jase explains the foundation, which aids families with children who have craniofacial differences. Each year, families gather for a weekend of encouragement, connection, and spiritual nourishment.

  • 198 families have been helped to date, with about 30 families gathering each year due to logistics but with open arms for more.
  • Focus on combating the loneliness and complexity of the journey for these children and their families.

Memorable Moment

Quote [04:01]: “Just think about having 16 surgeries before you're 20 years old… the biggest struggle is loneliness, because you feel like the kid feels like other kids don't have this problem. And there's a sense of being alone.” — Jase

2. Building Community and Volunteering

• Volunteer and Family Connection: 48 volunteers supported the families, forming a community where children and parents find understanding, shared experience, and love in Christ.
• Welcoming Families: Each year, families are greeted like "they just won the Super Bowl," highlighting the effort to make everyone feel celebrated and welcomed.

Quote

[08:18] “If you had some Chariots of Fire music going they get off that bus and they start running toward our family. And I mean, it will break you down.” — Jase

3. Mia’s New Role – From Participant to Leader

• Mia’s Growth: For the first time, Mia, now a young adult and officially “graduated” from her own surgeries, led a Q&A with parents, offering honest insight about the transition from physical to psychological struggles, especially during adolescence.
• Mia recounted humorous stories she would tell to explain her surgeries to others—like escaping a shark attack—to cope with awkward questions.

Notable Quote

[09:33] “She's like when she first started noticing and people would ask her, you know, like, as a teenager, what's wrong? And she said, I would come up with these crazy stories that I, you know, a shark tried to attack me and I fought my way out…” — Jase

• Future Leadership: Parents requested that Mia lead a session just for teenagers next year, highlighting the generational impact and power of story.

4. Fishing Station & Unexpected Generosity

• Jase’s Fishing Success: In contrast to prior years, Jase restocked the fishing equipment, leading to memorable catches—including a teen catching a 5-pound bass with the help of a volunteer.
• Generosity from the Honey Hole: The local fishing store donated all necessary gear, moved by the cause.

Memorable Moment

[15:09] “I was like, all right, what's that going to set me back? ...He said, zero. He said, you are helping these kids. And this is just our donation, you know, to y'all. So a big shout out to the Honey Hole.” — Jase

5. Folk Dancing, Worship, and a Power Outage

• Evening Activities: Folk dancing led by Jared Richie became the event highlight, with everyone donning cowboy hats and learning group dances.
• Power Outage: An unexpected blackout didn’t stop the music—dancing continued by phone light, and the group sang “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” in the dark, deepening the communal spirit.

Notable Quote

[19:14]: “It was hilarious. I mean, and fantastic. And it'll make it memorable.” — Jase
[27:23]: “We just sang it all in the dark, which was very moving. And then after that we, you know, we went out and they did s'mores because you know, the fire was providing the light...” — Jase

6. Sunday Reflections: The Gospel, Worship, and Prayers

• Outdoor Church: The Sunday gathering by the hotel pool drew nearly all families, featuring a succinct gospel message, worship (led by Missy and Mia), and a moving moment praying over a six-year-old girl preparing for her 15th surgery the next day.

Notable Quote

[24:30]: “She then told everyone that this little girl who's six, she was going to have her 15th surgery today, which was tomorrow…We all, you know, prayed for her, of course. You know, a six-year-old that's fixed to have surgery and had this incredible event for that. It just, it made it for a very powerful event and kind of showed what we're all about and what we do.” — Jase

7. Spiritual Lessons: Ephesians, John & The Armor of God

• Connected Teachings: The team discussed Ephesians 6 (“armor of God”) and its relevance to the struggles faced by children with cleft/craniofacial conditions and their families, emphasizing spiritual warfare, perseverance, and unity.
• Contrast of Spiritual World and Modern Trials: The conversation relates the biblical narrative to contemporary challenges, highlighting the importance of truth, revelation, unity, and sacrificial love over earthly power and control.

Key Quotes

[41:23]: “Genesis 1:1. In the beginning, time. God the force, created action. The heavens, space, and the earth. Matter. That would do it. That covers it, doesn't it?” — Jase, sharing a sermon illustration

[48:31]: (On Ephesians 6) “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...but against the powers of this dark world... take up the shield of faith...and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.” — Missy, read aloud by Jase

[54:20]: “I mean, I'm glad we had this discussion, just because I think where we're going from here. In the book of John, there seems to be...a disconnect between the coming of the kingdom...and what he did on the cross and the resurrection. And it shouldn't be a disconnect because that was the defeat of the earthly powers and ultimately the evil power.” — Jase

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:08] Start of episode content, Jase’s cowboy getup and intro
• [03:00–08:45] Jase explains the Mia Moo Foundation, the challenges for affected families, and the importance of community support
• [09:33–10:25] Mia’s impactful session with parents; handling teenage years with craniofacial differences
• [12:08–19:14] Fishing station success and Honey Hole’s donation; folk dancing at the event
• [19:14–21:06] Power outage, singing in the dark, spiritual reflections
• [24:30] Praying for a young girl about to undergo her 15th surgery
• [28:15–31:03] Mia’s evolving role and generational impact
• [41:23–41:52] Sermon illustration: Genesis 1:1 and the nature of creation
• [48:31–50:17] Missy reads Ephesians 6 about the armor of God
• [54:20–55:15] The Kingdom of God, cross, and resurrection—linking biblical teaching to lived experience

Memorable Quotes

• “When they get out of those buses, it is 48 volunteers and everyone in our family, it is cheering like they just won the Super Bowl of life.” — Jase [04:01]
• “I knew I had turned the corner. When I look back at everything that has happened to me, and I was thankful.” — Mia (as quoted by Jase) [34:37]
• “This is the links that you will go to, to, I believe, show the love of God in this world.” — Jase [03:02]
• “Look, we're going to put a baby in charge...the whole thing is going to be contingent on a baby, and he's not going to be born into a palace, he's going to be born in a manger. So it tells you the power of God’s revelation.” — Zach [51:28]

Tone and Style

The tone throughout is heartfelt, conversational, and deeply rooted in Christian faith. The episode balances humor (Jase’s cowboy persona, fish stories), vulnerability (tearing up about Mia Moo stories, sharing personal doubts and anger), and spiritual encouragement.

Conclusion

This episode is a moving testimony of faith in action, the importance of vulnerability and community support in facing life's hardest challenges, and a living example of sharing the love of Christ beyond the church. The Mia Moo Foundation event not only builds hope for affected families but also radiates the message of the Gospel in tangible, life-affirming ways.

For more info, support, or to get involved, visit:

• miamoo.org (support the Mia Moo Foundation)
• TomorrowClubs.org/Unashamed (missions in Africa)
• FRC.org/unashamed (Family Research Council)

Next Episode Preview: The crew will continue their study of John, exploring the moments leading to the crucifixion and what real spiritual power looks like compared to worldly power.