Duck Nation: Why We Love Duck Dynasty

By finding a family like the Robertsons and allowing them to have the courage of their various convictions (about hunting, God and beards), A&E has delivered a show that demosntrates less flashy lifestyles while still allowing people to have distinctive personalities. Duck Dynasty gives us something of themselves and expects nothing in return, which is something that most new broadcast-network comedies and dramas lack.

Like Donnie Wahlberg said recently about Blue Bloods, Duck Dynasty gives viewers an alternative to today’s version of entertainment. “Everybody’s so busy trying to create the most outlandish family on TV, they forgot about the traditional family.”

Reminds Us How to Be Human Beings

Each Robertson shows love and respect for one other, family, friends, and fellow human beings.

Jase Robertson has said, "One of the many perks of being in the Robertson clan is that if you need help–all you gotta do is ask for it."

One of Phil's determinations is teach his grandchildren patience and resourcefulness, and he uses the same kinds of tools other parents use to pass on wisdom. One one episode, Phil and Miss Kay have a few of the grandkids over for the afternoon, who arrive to the Robertson property “fresh from the subdivision”, to spend time gathering mayhaw berries and turning them into jelly, reminding his grandchildren that not everything can be bought.

Honor all people. (1 Peter 2:17)

Not Afraid to Keep Christ in Front of America

Headlines across America speak to the immense popularity of Duck Dynasty. Smashing viewership records while giving all glory to Christ is pretty compelling proof of what America really wants. Dozens of Duck Commander employees show up an hour early for the company’s weekly devotion. It's not as though "Duck Dynasty" makes a big deal about the characters' faith, however, which is as it should be (most people who worship and pray don't make a big deal about it). Faith is just part of their lives, like the beards and the camouflage pants -- it doesn't get in the way of the show's strict formula, it's just one element of it.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:8,9)