I remember years ago in my seminary days, a professor told the story of a young Jewish man attending a church that he pastored at the time who had become a Christian. Though his orthodox Jewish family were not thrilled with his decision to believe in Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, they accepted him.

But everything changed when the young man announced his decision to get water baptized. On the very day, the young man was being water baptized at his church, the family held a funeral for their son complete with a coffin that had a photo of their boy inside.

Because of his decision to be baptized, he was now dead to the family.

There is something about water baptism as it is an outward expression of a person’s inner faith. Recently there seems to be a renewed interest in water baptism as several secular media outlets published stories of how mega pop star Justin Bieber and his wife Hayley were recently water baptized together.

And it doesn’t stop there. Pureflix also published a story on how Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, has been performing several water baptisms recently as people journey miles to be baptized in West Monroe, Louisiana, population 13,100.

Even though he is 74 years of age, Phil has been active in the ministry sharing his faith on his podcast, Unashamed, that is hosted on The Blaze TV website. This program seems to be the source of the interest in water baptism as Phil is very outspoken about his faith in Jesus.

In an interview with Billy Hallowel, Phil explained what is happening:

“They’re coming from that podcast… about nine or maybe 10 in the last three days–they came all the way down here. And I’ve baptized that whole little crew. Well, it’s that way every day or two. They just keep coming.”

America’s Core Values are Eroding, and Robert P. George is on a Mission to Help – God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

https://www.washingtontimes.com0:00 What Fidelity Month is and why it started1:40 The poll that shocked him and what changed2:15 What holds America together in a diverse nation5:45 Why these values eroded secularization and the sexual revolution8:25 Polyamory and the new cultural normalization10:50 What fidelity means11:05 Being a dissenting voice at Princeton and academic freedom14:15 The vibe shift and signs of revival among young people18:00 How to participate and where to learn moreWhat happens when faith in God, commitment to family, and love of country begin to disappear? In this in-depth conversation, Princeton professor Robert P. George joins Billy Hallowell to explain Fidelity Month, a grassroots effort calling Americans back to the foundational values that have long unified the nation.Mr. George unpacks alarming data showing the decline of traditional values, explores how secularization and the sexual revolution reshaped American culture, and warns about the real-world consequences for families, communities, and national unity. He also reflects on teaching conservative, faith-based ideas in the Ivy League, signs of a cultural “vibe shift” among young people, and why this moment, approaching America’s 250th anniversary, matters more than ever.The Washington Times delivers trusted, hard-hitting journalism and insightful analysis on politics, national security, culture, and current events shaping America and the world. Our award-winning reporters and commentators bring you breaking news from Capitol Hill to Main Street — offering clarity, balance, and depth you can count on. Subscribe to stay informed with daily updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth reporting straight from the nation’s capital.Subscribe to The Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/subsc…Follow The Washington Times on Facebook:   / thewashingtontimes  Follow The Washington Times on X: https://x.com/WashTimesFollow The Washington Times on Instagram:  

1. America’s Core Values are Eroding, and Robert P. George is on a Mission to Help 20:24
2. Sam Asghari On Iran And Why He's Cheering For Change 14:59
3. Olympic Gold Didn't Satisfy Him, Then God Changed Everything 18:53
4. 'The World Is on Fire': Shannon Bream on Finding Hope When Everything Feels Chaotic 14:20
5. Are We Experiencing An American Revival? 10:27

In the podcast, Phil also spoke about how he shared his faith with President Donald Trump and believes Trump is a Christian.

The Duck Dynasty reality show ran on A&E from 2012 to 2017 and portrayed the day-to-day operations of Duck Commander, a company started by Phil Robertson to manufacture duck calls. It was one of the most popular reality shows of the day.

A&E briefly suspended Phil from Duck Dynasty after he described homosexuality as a sin in an interview with GQ. However, A&E was forced to take Robertson back after a massive backlash from viewers, politicians and those supporting free speech. A&E‘s nine-day suspension was so brief it did not affect the production of a single show.

Even though he is 74 years of age, Phil is still having a profound impact. His YouTube channel has over 467,000 subscribers and his videos and interviews watched over 34 million times.

READ: ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Baptizes Fans: ‘They Keep Coming’