Ep 1394 | The Robertsons Take on the Christian Obsession with Being Good Enough

Ep 1394 | The Robertsons Take on the Christian Obsession with Being Good Enough

Author: The Robertson Family August 7, 2026 Duration: 48:42
Christian, John Luke, Zach, and Al dig into one of Christianity’s oldest debates: whether righteousness comes from human effort or the grace of God. John Luke opens up about spending years trying to be “good enough,” only to realize that discipline and good habits could never replace a real relationship with God. Plus, Christian learns that Jase has apparently started blaming him for a few new studio grievances. In this episode: Matthew 5, verse 48; Psalm 136; James 2, verse 17; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 1–2; Romans 7, verses 24–25; John 17, verse 3; Ephesians 2, verse 8; Romans 5, verses 2 and 5; 1 Corinthians 13, verse 13 Today’s conversation is about Lesson 5 of Theology 101: The Western Theological Tradition taught by various Hillsdale Professors. Take the course with us at no cost to you!  More about Theology 101: Examine the great questions of Western theology from the ancient Hebrews through today. The gift of speech, or reason, given by God to man, enables us to think about God and to worship Him.  This free online course pursues this purpose by examining the nature of God as revealed in the Bible, exploring the great theological questions and controversies of the early Christian church, studying the history of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and much more.  We invite you to join us and explore the nature of the relationship between God and man, and how a proper understanding of this relationship can lead to a free and happy life. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 00:00 Jase’s Goldilocks Chair Problem 03:47 An Ancient Christian Debate 07:06 Can You Earn Righteousness? 11:02 The Holy Spirit’s Role 17:44 John Luke’s Crisis of Faith 24:08 Discipline vs. Repentance 28:31 Romans 7 and the Struggle with Sin 32:16 What “Be Perfect” Really Means 36:04 Grace, Faith, and the Holy Spirit 40:21 Faith at Home 44:19 Marriage Settles the Grace Debate — 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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Duration: 55:29
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Ep 1384 | The Bible’s Greatest Mystery Is Solved in One Sentence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:24
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