Ep 1435 | He Was Dying. Then Someone Prayed & He Lived for YEARS
Evaluation and Summary
Episode 1435 of Unashamed features guests Chrys Howard and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, hosts of the new eKKL podcast "Rocking It," joining Jase Robertson and Al for a wide-ranging conversation. The episode opens with personal stories about Robertson family dynamics, including Jase's reflections on working for his younger brother Willie and the conditions he set before accepting that arrangement. The hosts discuss neighborhood challenges and the importance of relationships that endure through life's seasons. The centerpiece of the episode is a powerful testimony about prayer and healing. Al revisits a moment when church elders prayed over and anointed a man who doctors expected to die within an hour. According to the episode, the man's condition unexpectedly improved and he lived for years afterward. This story anchors the theological discussion that follows. Jase and Al then dig into James 5, exploring themes of patience, healing, suffering, spiritual maturity, and trusting God when outcomes differ from hopes. The episode references multiple Scripture passages including John 7:5, 1 Corinthians 15, Acts 15, Hebrews 6:1-8, Genesis 28, Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, and Job 1. Topics include whether a physical place can be spiritually anointed, Lisa's personal transformation, and how to find purpose in difficult circumstances. The episode is structured around personal anecdotes (yard work, family dynamics, working relationships) that transition into deeper spiritual reflection. The conversation balances lighter family humor with serious theological questions about divine intervention, suffering, and faith. The show notes indicate chapters covering everything from yard treasure hunts and neighborhood chaos to healing and suffering, suggesting a conversational flow that moves between casual storytelling and substantive biblical teaching. The episode is sponsored by multiple brands (Tim Tebow's book, Robertson family books, duck stamps, meal delivery service, and Hillsdale College's Unashamed Academy), and viewers are directed to an ad-free version on the EKKL streaming platform.
Verdict: A conversational faith episode with an interesting healing testimony at its core, but padded with family anecdotes and heavy sponsorship that dilutes focus on the promised spiritual content.
Religion & Spirituality rubric
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Depth of teaching 3/5 20%
Engages with James 5 and multiple Scripture passages on healing and suffering, but show notes don't indicate how deeply these themes are explored or whether teaching moves beyond surface-level application.
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Respect and openness 3/5 20%
Includes guest perspectives and appears conversational, but no evidence in show notes of engaging with opposing viewpoints or demonstrating particular openness to questions about faith claims.
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Applicable to life 3/5 15%
Addresses practical themes like patience, trusting God in hardship, and finding purpose in suffering, but show notes don't detail specific guidance or actionable takeaways for listeners.
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Substance 2/5 15%
Mixes personal anecdotes (yard work, family dynamics) with theological discussion, but the ratio of filler to substantive content is unclear; chapters suggest significant time on lighter family stories.
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Delivers on its title 4/5 15%
Title promises a story about prayer leading to unexpected healing and extended life, which the episode delivers through the testimony of the anointed man; theological reflection on this claim is included.
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Value for time 2/5 15%
59-minute episode with multiple sponsor reads and chapters covering tangential topics (yard treasure hunt, neighborhood chaos) suggests padding; unclear if the core healing narrative and theological discussion justify the full runtime.
How we score Religion & Spirituality
Worth it if you enjoy Robertson family storytelling and are interested in personal testimonies about prayer and healing within a charismatic Christian framework.
Content flags
- Ad-heavy Six sponsor reads listed (Tim Tebow book, Robertson books, duck stamps, meal delivery, Hillsdale Academy, EKKL platform promotion) in a 59-minute episode.
Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.
Show notes
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