Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Ep 1190 | Jase Floats the Idea of an ‘Unashamed’ LIVE Tour & Gets Hyped Up With Tom Petty
Date: October 20, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively and heartfelt episode, the Robertson family—Jase, Al, Zach, and company—explore faith, family, and boldness in the Christian walk. Jase floats the idea of taking "Unashamed" on a live tour, drawing inspiration from Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" as his new unofficial “walk up” song. The hosts reminisce about duck season, share personal stories of faith across generations, and dive deep into the concept of the Kingdom of God through scripture and cultural commentary, specifically focusing on the arrest and trial of Jesus in John 18. Notable themes include courage in faith, the resilience of believers, and the need for revival and public declaration in today’s world.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Family Stories & Duck Season Anticipation

• Jase describes a weekend filled with Bible studies, child training, and getting ready for duck season.
• The hosts fondly recall past duck hunts, including memories of “dear old Dad” and the importance of passing down traditions (00:20–03:38).
• Quote: "Nine months of getting ready for duck season, and then you're born again into the wild." — Jase (01:13)

2. Teaching the Next Generation

• Jase shares charming stories about fishing with his grandson "Little man," using moments of failure (a broken fishing line) as life lessons about resilience (02:34–04:32).
• Quote: "I use it as a life lesson at three years old—sometimes your line breaks." — Jase (02:44)

3. Listener Engagement & Fan Gifts

• The team thanks listeners for their engagement and loyalty, showcasing an elaborate metalwork art piece sent by a fan with Romans 1:16 and "Unashamed" welded into it (05:10–06:29).

4. Recapping Recent Speaking Engagements

• Al recounts speaking at events across the country, including back-to-back appearances at the same California church as Jase, leading to friendly family ribbing (07:41–08:58).
• Quote: "I got one word for you tonight… Upgrade." — Al (08:12)

5. Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” as a Faith Anthem

• Jase describes adopting Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” as his pre-speaking “walk up” song, discussing how the song’s story and lyrics resonate with the Christian call to stand firm in adversity (09:50–13:11).
  • Jase recounts Tom Petty’s traumatic inspiration for the song (surviving an arson attack) and explores its scriptural parallels (Matthew 16, Ephesians 6).
  • Quote: "You can stand me up at the gates of hell, but I won’t back down… That sounds like Revelation." — Jase (12:00)
• Zach, a fellow Floridian like Petty, connects the song to University of Florida football traditions and the power of music in uniting people (13:40–14:23).

6. The Courage to Go Public: Live Tour Proposal

• The hosts discuss a tangible spiritual revival they're feeling nationwide. Jase officially pitches a multi-city “Unashamed” LIVE tour, suggesting Dallas, Atlanta, and Knoxville as potential stops (20:11–22:17).
  • The crew agrees on the importance of community, worship, and “declaring Jesus as Lord” publicly.
  • Quote: “Let’s just do three events and declare Jesus as Lord.” — Jase (20:53)
  • “We could call it the I Won’t Back Down Tour.” — Zach (21:31)
• The idea of bringing their wives along, as modeled after their father Phil’s advice, underscores the family nature of their ministry (24:13–24:54).

7. Bible Study: The Arrest and Trials of Jesus (John 18)

• The episode transitions to a Bible study on John 18, wrestling with the profound emotions and ironies of Jesus’ arrest, the corruption of the legal proceedings, and Peter’s denial (25:14–39:30).
  • They highlight Jesus’ boldness (“I am he”) and the illegal, hypocritical nature of the trials.
  • Quote: "You just never would, of all ways to declare yourself king, you would not pick this mode." — Jase (27:03)
• The hosts interweave commentary on the Sadducees and Pharisees, referencing their different beliefs and recurring opposition to Jesus (28:27–29:53).
• They draw connections to messianic prophecies (Daniel 7, Psalm 110) and how these events fulfilled, rather than contradicted, scripture.

8. The Kingdom of God: Power Reimagined

• Zach and Al dig into how Jesus’ crucifixion subverts expectations about the kingdom—revealing that true power is sacrificial, not violent or political (32:33–46:37).
  • The contrast between Rome’s and Jerusalem’s power structures versus Jesus’s spiritual kingdom is emphasized.
  • Christ’s victory comes through love and humility, not earthly might.
  • Quote: "If my kingdom was from this world…we would be doing what you guys are doing. But my kingdom is not of this world." — Jesus (as cited/discussed by Zach, 45:00)

9. The Great Commission and Ends of the Earth

• The hosts discuss the expansive mission Jesus gives his followers, referencing Acts 1:8 and Isaiah 49:6—how God’s plan always aimed beyond just Israel to encompass “the ends of the earth” (47:00–54:54).
  • Quote: “I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.” — Isaiah 49:6 (read by Jase, 53:52)
• Zach explains the spread of the early church, showing how even persecution (the stoning of Stephen) fuels the movement God intended.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• "I'm loving the process—Bible studies, dog training, child training, in no particular order."
  — Jase (00:25)
• "Somebody literally tried to kill Tom Petty. He rebuilt his house on that same site, saying, 'I'm gonna stand my ground here.'"
  — Jase (14:41)
• "Let’s do three. We’ve never done that. I’m curious if the audience…if you guys would show up if we did something."
  — Zach (20:36)
• “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight…but my kingdom is of another place.”
  — John 18:36 (Discussed by Zach, 45:00)
• “I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”
  — Isaiah 49:6 (Read by Jase, 53:52)

Key Segment Timestamps

• 00:25 – 04:38 | Family stories; prepping for duck season; teaching little ones
• 05:10 – 06:29 | Listener gifts; the welded "Unashamed" fish
• 07:41 – 08:58 | Al and Jase’s consecutive speaking gigs in California
• 09:50 – 14:23 | Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”; faith and resilience
• 20:11 – 22:17 | Proposal and excitement for a LIVE Unashamed tour
• 24:13 – 24:54 | The “bring your wife and Bible” family ministry philosophy
• 25:14 – 39:30 | Bible study: John 18; religious corruption and Jesus’ boldness
• 45:00 – 46:37 | Kingdom of God; power reframed through sacrificial love
• 47:00 – 54:54 | The global mission; Acts & Isaiah references

Conclusion

Episode 1190 of Unashamed with the Robertson Family is an energy-filled blend of scripture, personal reflection, and family camaraderie. Jase’s inspiration from Tom Petty leads to a major new idea: an “Unashamed” LIVE tour to spur revival and encourage public boldness in faith. Interwoven with their signature humor and storytelling, the Robertsons urge listeners to stand firm, be unashamed, and embrace the call to take the gospel—and Christ’s unique vision of the Kingdom—to the ends of the earth.