State of Independence

State of Independence

6 Seasons

Each week on State of Independence, White House veteran, Joe Watkins, offers conversation that’s conservative, Christian, and driven by kindness.

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  • Rethinking Pro-Life Activism

    With neighbors around us living with so many unmet needs, how can you decide how and when to pitch in. Ben Zeisloft joins Joe Watkins to share his passion to protect innocent life.

  • On the Trail of Lost History: A Personal Civil Rights Journey

    Episode 190

    On this episode, we'll meet Tyree Cowan who had an encounter with Jesus Christ which changed his life and transformed his ambitions.

  • Road Trips Through History (Civil Rights)

    How much history has been forgotten or ignored that tells an integral part of the American story? Dr. Todd Allen discusses his passion for history and his unique way of getting people to see those places. 

  • Beyond Incarceration (JumpStart NC)

    Do you ever think about the men and women who are incarcerated? George Benner is working in the prisons of North Carolina to bring the message of Jesus. 

  • Missions in the Digital Age

    The mission field is a big place, but how do you bring awareness to what missionaries are doing in far away countries? Alex Kocman discusses his role in this digital age.

  • The Difference Between Law and Grace

    What does it look like to be a Christian lawyer? Davis Younts, Esq. brings his unique perspective of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Christ. 

  • Once Lost: From Insecurity to Solid Ground

    What happens when life is going great and then suddenly, it isn't? Chavah Redmond talks about God's hand in her life and how relying on Him is so important.

  • The Spiritually Healthy Leader

    Who serves those who serve other people? Dave Wiedis's new book discusses freedom from self sabotage. 

  • Commissioned: Anytime, Anywhere

    What does it look like to go anywhere God asks you to? John and Kerry Shuey have spent their lives doing just that.

  • Worship Under Fire: Persecution and the Global Church

    What is it like being a persecuted Christian? Dr. Joel Veldkamp is a voice bringing attention to those who are.

  • A Prodigal's Journey

    From a party animal to a Pastor, how did God get a hold of Daniel Jung's heart? Watch this episode of State of Independence to hear about God's amazing Love.

  • Finding Her Voice: A Christian Author's Story

    Have you ever wondered how an author gets their inspiration? Laura Conaway describes her journey to writing and how God is using her books for his purpose. 

  • When God Is In It: Christian Endeavor

    Did you know that more than 1 million young people are walking away from Christianity every year? Dave Coryell is the executive director of an organization dedicated to helping youth grow in their walk with Christ.

  • Murder and Meaning

    Det. J. Warner Wallace really struggled with the truth of the Bible until he began examining it with the skills of a cold case detective. Now he and his son are publishing a graphic novel that examine some of the truth claims that Jesus made.

  • Yet, Will I Trust Him

  • A Rebirth in Bellefonte

    God works in amazing ways. Pastor Owen Hughes recounts how God has been in his life, bringing him up to become a pastor in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. 

  • On Eagles' Wings

    God often leads us down paths that we would not have planned for ourselves. Pastor Ted Winsley tells us how God guided him through life to become the chaplain for the Philadelphia Eagles.

  • Lemuel Haynes: Champion For Justice

     Who was Lemual Haynes? Pastor Anthony Coughlin discusses his life and what he stood for. 

  • The Color of Hope

    Bridging the gap between different groups of people can be challenging, but Pastor Joe Green Jr. has been doing just that. Watch as he shares how God can use us to make a difference in a community.

  • Trusting the Divine Detour

    How does a person start life looking out for his own interests only to fully surrender to God? Watch Ryan Newswangers amazing story.