‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s son opens up about wife’s affair in new Lifetime film
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Al Robertson would not imagine a wedding all the time has to finish after an affair.
The eldest son of Phil and Miss Kay Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame is becoming a member of his spouse, Lisa Robertson, to confront their painful previous in a new Lifetime film premiering Saturday titled “Faith & Forgiveness.” The film reveals how Lisa turned concerned in an extramarital relationship 15 years into their union — and the way their religion in the end restored their relationship.
“When unfaithfulness happens in a marriage, so many times, that’s the end of it, but it doesn’t have to be,” Robertson informed Fox News Digital. “Everything can be worked through.”
Al and Lisa Robertson are sharing their private story in the Lifetime film “Faith & Forgiveness.” (Courtesy of Al and Lisa Robertson)
“I think the reason I was willing to fight for my marriage was that I had made a lot of mistakes on my own,” he admitted. “When I first met Lisa, she was actually a good girl, who had experienced some hard things in her life up until that point, but really was looking for what she called her ‘knight in shining armor,’ someone to take her hand and lead her out of some things. And I just wasn’t that guy in the early years.”
The couple first met in a McDonald’s parking zone in West Monroe, Louisianaa preferred teen hangout. Robertson was 17 and a senior, whereas Lisa was 15 and a sophomore. They dated on and off earlier than tying the knot in 1984. After welcoming two women, Robertson served as a pastor at a church the place his household had been members for years. Lisa discovered herself lonely and remoted whereas her husband was away.
“Faith & Forgiveness” premieres May sixteenth at 8 pm (Lifetime)
“To be quite honest with you, I made a huge mistake in not pulling Lisa in as a partner in what we were doing, in my career and my dreams,” Robertson mentioned. “[She] was also dealing with all this internal stuff from when she was young. I just didn’t recognize it. I didn’t see it.”
WATCH: AL AND LISA ROBERTSON SAY FAITH HELPED HEAL THEIR MARRIAGE AFTER INFIDELITY
Lisa informed Fox News Digital that behind closed doorways, she struggled with recollections of her childhood.
“From an early age, at age 7, I was subjected to someone bothering me,” she defined. “I believe that at age 7, I began to be dishonest with who I was and what I was. I think the evil one played a huge part in that because he would constantly remind me. I believe I started on that trail of dishonesty at that point, and that darkness really began there. As I grew older, it got worse and worse.”
Lisa Robertson in highschool. (Courtesy of Al and Lisa Robertson)
Years later, Lisa was contacted at work by an previous boyfriend. She quickly discovered herself caught up in an affair. During the summer season of 1999, Robertson turned suspicious that Lisa might have been seeing somebody behind her again. She repeatedly denied his accusations.
Al and Lisa Robertson told Fox News Digital they were moved to tears after seeing their story brought to life. (Lifetime)
“I had prayed all through this affair that God would open a door for me to walk away and that nobody would ever find out because I didn’t want to hurt Alan,” Lisa said. “I didn’t want to hurt our family. [But] I didn’t think [our marriage] would make it. If I ever found out, I just knew that it was over. I’m convinced that it’s going to be over, especially whenever he says, ‘I’m leaving.’ And I just knew it because he had always told me that. If I ever crossed the line, that would be the end of it.”
Robertson used cellphone records to piece together the truth. The couple then agreed on a temporary separation.
Al Robertson in high school. (Courtesy of Al and Lisa Robertson)
“I thought for the first few weeks, I was leaning toward thinking that it was probably over,” he said. “I was just not sure if I could ever fully trust again. [I wasn’t] sure Lisa really wanted to be in our marriage. Do you really know if your spouse wants to stay? Do they want something more than you have to offer?”
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Al Robertson and Lisa Robertson sign copies of their book “A New Season” at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Jan. 5, 2015. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
Lisa recalls a moment when, overwhelmed and completely broken, she stepped into her backyard and cried out to God for forgiveness. During her prayer, she was completely honest with God about what she had done. She describes that moment as a turning point in her faith. She was ready to truly repent and begin a new life.
“The role of faith played a very significant part in my life,” she explained. “Once I turned my life over to the Lord, out in the backyard, when I finally called out to God, He came and met me right there in the backyard. From that day forward, I thought I knew I could make it because I’d never called on Him before. I’d never asked for His help and asked Him to rescue me. [But] He came, and He rescued me. I think that was the most important thing I did.”
Al Robertson told Fox News Digital he’s always been inspired by his parents, Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson, and how they remained devoted to each other. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Lisa was not only baptized, but she surrounded herself with women who had already developed a strong foundation in their faith. Together they studied and uplifted each other. She, along with her husband, also pursued counseling.
Lisa Robertson and Al Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” stand backstage at the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Allen Arena, Lipscomb University, in Nashville, on Oct. 7, 2014. (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Dove Awards)
“I changed the way I dressed,” said Lisa. “I changed the way I wore makeup. I changed what I listened to. I changed the way I approached men. I changed the way I talked because I had a potty mouth. I changed so many things.
“But the first thing was that I cried out to God. The second thing was to surround myself [with those women]. But then also the third thing was counseling — finding someone who could help me get rid of those negative things in my life and finally put those to rest.”
Al and Lisa Robertson told Fox News Digital they’re hopeful that in speaking out, their story will inspire other struggling couples. (Lifetime)
Robertson noted that in their early years together, he was unfaithful to Lisa. She not only forgot him but married him. Robertson wondered: Could he also forgive?
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Al and Lisa Robertson are seen here with their family. (Courtesy of Al and Lisa Robertson)
“What modified my thoughts and coronary heart about Lisa was her,” he said. “It was apparent to me from speaking to associates who have been along with her that she wished this marriage to remain collectively. She was very sorry for what had occurred. She had lastly come to a reckoning in her personal life. She was coping with a whole lot of her previous by way of counseling, by way of individuals who have been serving to her life.”
Al and Lisa Robertson, Willie and Korie Robertson, and Kay Robertson arrive at “The Song” movie premiere at Franklin Theater in Franklin, Tennessee, on Sept. 19, 2014. (Jason Davis/Getty Images for City On A Hill)
“I believe out of my very own appreciation for not solely what God had achieved for me, but in addition what Lisa had achieved for me, it gave me that capability to forgive infidelity,” Robertson said. “Her progress as an individual and as a Christian in these early weeks is what gained me over to say, ‘If she has the capability to alter who she is, like I did a few years earlier, then I’ve the capability to forgive as God forgives.’ That’s when all of it modified. “We knew we were going to find our way back together.”
Reality TV personalities Korie Robertson, Willie Robertson, Lisa Robertson, Alan Robertson, Kay Robertson, Phil Robertson and Si Robertson take part in pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 11, 2015. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)
In December 1999, the couple renewed their vows. Together, they have been dedicated to God and one another. Over the years, they’ve traveled throughout the nation, talking to {couples} struggling in their relationships. They’re happier than ever.
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Today, Al and Lisa Robertson discover pleasure collectively spending time on the seaside, touring and dancing to Frank Sinatra in the evenings. (Courtesy of Al and Lisa Robertson)
“To have a really strong and very intimate marriage — not just sexual intimacy, I mean spiritual, physical and emotional intimacy — there has to be honesty,” Lisa mentioned. “Honesty is crucial factor that you are able to do to have a very successful marriage. We additionally want to take a look at ourselves the way in which Jesus seems at us.”
