Unashamed with the Robertson Family – Episode 1226

Miss Kay Makes a Holiday Comeback & The Truth About “No Kings” except for THE King
Released: December 10, 2025

Episode Overview

In this richly textured episode, the Robertson family—Jay, Jase, Zach, and Jason—gather post-Thanksgiving for a candid conversation about faith, family, and the Kingdom of God. They share holiday updates (including Miss Kay's triumphant return), memorable hunting mishaps, and tackle timely questions about biblical dominion, work, and what it means that Jesus—and only Jesus—is King. The tone moves from warm and playful to fiercely theological, with memorable stories, deep dives into Scripture, and pointed reflections on contemporary cultural moments like the rise of "No Kings" rhetoric. The episode builds toward an inspired discussion of the resurrection as Jesus' coronation, the calling on Christians, and the hope for creation’s renewal.

Holiday and Family Highlights

Thanksgiving Recap & The Family Table

• Jay announces the family is recording just after Thanksgiving, reflecting on the annual gathering and memorable moments (01:08).
• Side story about family member Si’s infamous dressing recipe—after criticizing last year’s, he remakes it only to self-critique again (“Nope, I missed it.”) (04:57).
• “Mom, just to give you an update, a lot of you guys pray for mom, was there in full regalia. She was excited, happy. Mom is doing really well...” (Jay, 06:08)—Miss Kay’s health has markedly improved, contrary to rumors, and she’s moving closer to the family.

Hunting Stories, Mishaps, and Lessons

Duck Season Ordeals & Spiritual Insights

• Jase recounts a “comedy of errors” on a recent duck hunt:
  • Oversleeping due to an iPhone “attention aware” feature (09:46)
  • Power outages, muddy roads destroyed by utility trucks, and, most dramatically, losing his phone in the swamp—only to “resurrect” it with a hairdryer (“There’s a resurrection has occurred.” – Jase, 13:42).
• “No matter what you do, sometimes there’s things outside of your control.” (Jase, 14:22)
• Despite mishaps, the duck blind is praised as a place “to talk about Jesus—a duck blind setting.” (Jase, 15:02)

Key Theological Discussion: Dominion, Kingship & Resurrection

Biblical Foundation for “Dominion”

Genesis Mandate & Human Vocation

• Zach shares a car conversation with his son Fred, pressing into questions about purpose:
  • “What were you created for?...to have dominion, exercise dominion.” (Zach, 17:29)
• He walks through Genesis and Exodus, tracing the repeated biblical theme from the Edenic charge (“be fruitful, multiply, subdue the earth”) through Israel’s story and into the early church (19:06–22:11).
• “...Somehow, I don’t know how it happened, but...the church has forgotten that this was what the whole thing was about in the first place.” (Zach, 22:11)

The Opposing Forces: Multiplication vs. Resistance

• Jay observes, “There’s always been that antithesis that seems to go against exactly what God has called us to do.” (Jay, 22:11)

Dominion, Work, and the Modern World

• Zach references Elon Musk’s vision of a work-free, automated future, critiquing its mismatch with Scripture:
  • “That is not the picture of the kingdom...work is actually a blessing.” (Zach, 24:22)
• Predicts two diverging societies: one automated and one of Christ’s people still carrying out the Genesis call (25:58).

“No Kings” Rhetoric vs. the True King

Modern Anti-King Sentiment

• Jay notes the rise of “No Kings” language in political discourse, seeing irony and spiritual hunger:
  • “Millions of people saying the last thing we need is a king, and we’re on this podcast saying it’s the first thing we need.” (Jay, 34:42)
• Jase recounts American resistance to royalty (e.g., 1651 Massachusetts coin; the 1919 “to hell with royalty” Milwaukee mayor) and how scripture also warns of human kings (36:24–39:15).

Quote:
“But I actually think...even us conservatives...we do need to take note of that. I’m saying: no king, but THE King. That is important.” (Zach, 39:15)

Only One Worthy King: Jesus

Theological Depth

• Jase and Zach expound on Psalm 2 and its New Testament applications:
  • “The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his anointed one...The one enthroned in heaven laughs.” (Psalm 2, 44:29)
  • “Who is this King of Glory? The Lord, strong and mighty.” (Jason, quoting Psalm 24, 26:54)
• Jase highlights how the title “begotten Son” and the coronation of Jesus are directly linked to the resurrection, not just the cross:
  • “The coronation of our King was the resurrection. Yes, no doubt about it.” (Jay, 54:34)
  • “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us...” (2 Corinthians 5; Jason, 51:40)
• All echoed in Revelation 1:
  • “He is the firstborn from the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth.” (Jason, 51:40)

Notable Quotes

• “People tend to think there’s no king. It’s a misunderstanding of dominion, for sure. The world would perceive dominion as domination...but the way to dominion is actually through the cross.” (Zach, 29:58–32:25)
• “When Jesus came to earth, you couldn’t find any more humble circumstances by which it happened. It certainly didn’t seem like a king being born in a manger.” (Jay, 32:25)
• “The resurrection is called the new creation on this planet—it’s where heaven and earth meet, it’s where humans and God meet in Jesus.” (Jason, 41:58)

Closing Reflections: The Hope of Creation

• Zach connects resurrection and future hope:
  • “The creation groans with eager expectation, waiting for the sons of God to be revealed...the creation itself is going to be liberated from its bondage to decay as we actually exercise dominion with it in it.” (Zach, 54:34)
• Jay recaps: “Loves us, freed us, made us—that’ll preach.” (Jay, 55:44)
• The family promises to continue their deep study of John 20 and the resurrection in the next episode.

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 01:08 – Post-Thanksgiving & Si’s Dressing Story
• 06:08 – Miss Kay’s Health Update
• 07:40 – Duck Season Hunting Mishaps
• 17:29 – Dominion Theology: Purpose of Humanity
• 22:11 – Spiritual Opposition to God’s Purposes
• 24:22 – AI, Work, and a Biblical Vision of Labor
• 26:54 – Psalm 24 and Jesus as King
• 34:42 – The Irony of “No Kings” in Politics
• 39:15 – Only King Worth Following
• 44:29 – Psalm 2, God Laughs at Earthly Kings
• 51:40 – Ambassadorship & Jesus’ Authority
• 54:34 – Creation Groans, Resurrection and Dominion
• 55:44 – Application and Sermon Takeaways

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “There’s a thin line between being led by the Spirit of God and being stupid.” (Jason, 03:08)
• “My case...said it would last you the rest of your life. It lasted five minutes in swamp water.” (Jason, 13:42)
• “No king but the King...I think that that is important.” (Zach, 39:15)
• “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” (Jason, quoting 2 Corinthians 5, 51:40)
• “The coronation of our king was the resurrection.” (Jay, 54:34)
• “He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.” (Implied, throughout)

Episode Tone & Language

Throughout, the language is down-home, humorous, and deeply rooted in scripture. The discussion is candid, mixes personal stories with profound biblical insight, and keeps the focus on practical faith—none of the Robertson conviction is watered down for the sake of politeness or trend. It’s laughter, family banter, and bold gospel truth, Southern style.

Next time: The deep dive into John 20 and the continued revelation of Jesus as King and resurrected Lord.