Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Ep 1216 | Missy Quietly Saved a Military Family While Washington Argued About Shutdowns
Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: Jason, Jace, Missy Robertson

Episode Overview

In this special episode, Missy rejoins the Robertson crew (with Zach away), bringing her signature honest perspective and a trove of heartwarming updates. The discussion flows from behind-the-scenes anecdotes about speaking events and family weddings, to Missy’s quiet act of charity during the recent government shutdown—a story illustrating faith in action while politics stall. The episode also delves into family mentorship, the impact of community, and practical ministry.

Major Topics & Highlights

1. Missy’s Return & Recent Travels

Timestamps: 01:10–08:42

• Missy steps in for Zach: The team jokes about Zach being “afraid” to face Missy’s fact-checking.
• Speaking engagements: Jason, Jace, and Missy recount a recent whirlwind trip to Phoenix for a Christian education event. Missy emphasizes how passionate she is about Christian education (03:38).
• Funny MC story: Jace humorously describes how he failed to read the event details and had to rely on Missy and the newly hired MC for basic info, leading to good-natured ribbing (05:24).
• Notable quote:
  • Jace (06:04): “You’ve ever said to me…this podcast…”
  • Missy (06:25): “We start kind of bickering...the MC goes, ‘This is what you need to be doing on stage!’ Well, this is real, you can’t see.”

2. Reflections on Family and Cole’s Wedding

Timestamps: 08:42–28:35

• Wedding recap: Missy shares her genuine joy and gratitude over her son Cole’s wedding in Birmingham, feeling welcomed by the bride Emily’s family.
• Group photo mishap: The crew pokes fun at Zach’s notorious wedding photo fail—caught on camera with only one eye visible (“one-eye Zach”).
  • Jason (11:55): “Missy sent me the picture last night…all I see is his forehead sticking up.”
  • Missy (12:17): “He has all that knowledge and all those big words…but common sense, just move an inch!”
• Sentimental moments: Missy describes how meaningful the big family turnout was, nearly bringing her to tears (17:43).
• Rehearsal dinner details: Missy curated a Louisiana-themed dinner, complete with heirloom china from generations of grandmothers and a heritage family Bible for Cole and Emily to carry forward (20:06, 22:02).
  • Missy (20:07): “…used Cole’s great-great-great-grandmother’s china plates…”
  • Jason (23:23): “In the old days…that’s how you kept track of things…old Bibles.”

3. Reflections on Parenting & Life Stages

Timestamps: 28:35–31:45

• Letting go: Missy discusses shifting from parental responsibility to supportive mentorship as her kids become independent adults.
• Stress & supplements: Lighthearted exchange about stress levels and the anxiety of completing “how many kids do you have” quizzes (29:30).
  • Missy (30:09): “I didn’t know until I started trying to answer all these questions…”

4. Thanksgiving & Little Man Stories

Timestamps: 31:41–39:20

• Thanksgiving skipped: Crew jokes about Halloween-to-Christmas “holiday whiplash” leaving Thanksgiving overlooked.
• Little Man’s mascot confusion: Missy and Jace recount Little Man’s obsession with mascots—specifically “Big Mia”—and the drama when a mascot’s head came off.
  • Jace (32:55): “He’s checking on her because her head came off. So he’s checking on her vitality…”
• Family charity event (Me & Moo): Missy describes a joyful family fun day, line-dancing, and how traditions thread through family life.

5. The “Footloose” Wedding Dance

Timestamps: 36:44–39:41

• Surprise mother-son dance: Missy surprises all with a choreographed dance to “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” defying her non-dancing church upbringing.
  • Jace (37:35): “It was a Footloose moment, actually.”
  • Missy (39:20): “It was super fun for me.”

6. Faith in Action: Quietly Supporting a Military Family

Timestamps: 39:35–44:31 [Core segment]

• Story begins (39:44): Missy powerfully shares how, at the recent Me & Moo event, she reconnected with a National Guard family with a child needing surgery and whose father was not allowed to help at the border except “stand there and watch chaos”—highlighting bureaucratic frustrations (41:17).
  • Missy (41:20): “He stands there all day and watches the chaos. If someone’s drowning…he can’t do anything…just stands there…”
• Government shutdown impact: Two years later, due to the shutdown, they went weeks without pay. Missy felt called to act: with board approval, she sent $1,000 in gift cards without asking if they “needed anything.”
• Emotional thank you: The family was on the verge of using their kids’ Christmas fund when Missy’s gift arrived:
  • Missy (43:14): “She was crying so hard she couldn’t speak…’We had just decided that morning to dip into our children’s Christmas fund. And then we received this in the mail.’”
• Kingdom responsibility: The crew affirms that it’s the church, not government, that should step up for people in need:
  • Jason (44:31): “It’s not the government. It’s our responsibility to look out for each other.”

7. Update: The Me & Moo Fund’s Impact

Timestamps: 46:47–48:00

• Impact stats:
  • 199 families helped, over $800,000 for surgeries and bills, countless lives touched.
  • Referrals and applications are strictly vetted (“Bonnie will vet you to the fullest extent of the law” —Missy, 46:47).

8. Mentorship & Discipleship Ministry

Timestamps: 48:00–54:44

• Mentoring young women: Missy describes creating mentorship weekends for women 22–32, sharing biblical wisdom, life lessons, and hosting intimate retreats attracting women from across the country.
• Testimony of surrender: Emotional transformations and baptisms are a regular part of these weekends:
  • Missy (54:16): “She falls into my [arms]…says, ‘I’m done’…that’s how you know…they’re surrendering to the Lord.”
• Scriptural foundation: Jason cites Titus 2:4 as the ideal for intergenerational mentoring (54:44).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Jace, on listening: “I’m the only one on this podcast who listens while other people are talking.” [05:32]
• Missy, on unexpected family support: “When we walked into that room…and I saw all those people totally filling up the Robertson side…I almost burst into tears.” [17:43]
• Jason, on charity: “It’s not the government. It’s our responsibility to look out for each other.” [44:31]
• Missy, on mentorship: “They learn how to look at their past and not let that determine their future, but let the Lord determine their future. It can get really emotional for them.” [51:19]
• Missy, on surrender: “She falls into my [arms]…says, ‘I’m done.’ That’s how you know…they’re surrendering to the Lord.” [54:16]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------|------------| | Missy returns, event stories | 01:10–08:42| | Family & Cole’s wedding | 08:42–28:35| | Parenting reflections & transitions | 28:35–31:45| | Thanksgiving & Little Man | 31:41–39:20| | Footloose dance & weddings | 36:44–39:41| | Military family shutdown story | 39:35–44:31| | Me & Moo fund impact | 46:47–48:00| | Mentoring ministry and testimony | 48:00–54:44|

Original Language & Tone

The episode is filled with the Robertsons’ signature humor, warmth, and deep Christian conviction. Stories are told with good-natured ribbing and honesty, and moments of vulnerability—especially from Missy—add emotional weight. Biblical principles are woven naturally through conversations.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a tapestry of Robertson family life—from the chaos and beauty of weddings to moments that reveal the power of faith, community, and quietly stepping in to meet needs. Missy’s story of caring for a military family during the shutdown starkly contrasts with political gridlock, making the kingdom-focused call to action all the more urgent. The practical side of faith—whether it’s mentoring younger women, comforting a struggling mother, or keeping family tradition alive—is celebrated and lived out in real time through the stories shared.

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