Ep 1232 | Jase & Lisa Harper Open Up About the Adoption Heartbreak No One Talks About

Ep 1232 | Jase & Lisa Harper Open Up About the Adoption Heartbreak No One Talks About

Author: The Robertson Family December 18, 2025 Duration: 55:38
Jase, Al, and Zach are joined by bestselling author and podcaster Lisa Harper for one of the most emotionally honest conversations ever about lifelong shame, feelings of inadequacy, and adoption highs and lows. Lisa opens up about the heartbreak and long waiting that marked her adoption journey and the exhausting habit of performing spiritually instead of resting in God’s presence. Tears flow as Zach and Jase share their own adoption experiences and rejoice in the reflection of God’s nature through it all.  In this episode: Luke 13, verses 10–17; John 4, verses 1–42; James 1, verse 17; James 1, verse 27; Ephesians 5, verses 22–33; Malachi 2, verses 13–16; John 17, verses 1–26 Chapters: 00:00-07:34 Lisa Harper could have been a comedian 07:35-14:40 How Lisa found Jesus & her ministry 14:41-22:28 Trusting God at your lowest point in life 22:29-28:53 God values presence over performance 28:54-40:40 The Bible as a love letter to us 40:41-47:20 Am I good enough to be a parent? 47:21-56:18 The joy & heartbreak of being an adoptive parent — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens around a kitchen table or on a front porch, where faith isn’t a formal topic but a lived reality woven into everyday stories. That’s the feeling you get with Unashamed with the Robertson Family. Phil, Al, Jase, and Zach, along with occasional guests, gather not as distant figures but as neighbors, sharing their lives from West Monroe, Louisiana. They discuss scripture and its practical application with a direct, often humorous perspective that comes from decades of walking with Christ through both trials and triumphs. This podcast is built on the conviction that the Gospel is for everyone, and the Robertsons deliver that message without pretense. You’ll hear candid reflections on family, personal struggles, and the joys of belief, all rooted in a deep study of the Bible. It feels less like a scheduled broadcast and more like pulling up a chair to listen in on a genuine, encouraging discussion among friends who are unafraid to be exactly who they are. Each episode invites you into a space where faith is tangible, stories are heartfelt, and the focus remains on sharing God’s word in a way that resonates long after you’ve finished listening.
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