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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

God works in amazing ways. Ashley Lande was addicted to psychedelics until God started working on her heart.

How do you say no to fear, continue to point to Christ and not self, while in the news industry? Keith Blaisdell discusses his life in the news and how God has used his skills for good.

When you follow God's calling, life will take you in unexpected directions. Hon. Hans Zeiger tells his story from the Washington State government to now.

Pastor Dave Biser has led a life he would never plan for himself. Join us to hear the story of a man who ran from God, only to see God's hand in his life working for good. 

How do you keep your identity in Christ when the world seems intent on pulling you in every other direction? Our guest, Christina Fox, joins us to discuss her new book. 

Do you want to share your faith in Christ, but have a lot of fear doing it? Our guest, Dr. Mark Farnham, joins Joe to discuss how you can do it.

The homeless have always existed, but how often do we think of them as a "problem" instead of human beings created in the image of God? Our guest, Adam Bruckner, discusses who the homeless really are and how we can help them. 

Does it ever feel like God wants you to do something, but you have no idea what? Our guest, Dr Miles Hodges, shares his story. 

Have you ever wondered if God can really forgive you and wash you white as snow? Our guest, Pastor Tim Baldwin, describes his life growing up where he ran away from God in every way. 

Who was Willian Penn and how was the state of Pennsylvania founded? Our guest, Dr. Abby Abildness, who has recently helped produce a documentary on the life of Penn, joins us to discuss his life.

How do you go into politics as a Christian, retaining your humility as well as finding common ground with someone considered your political enemy? Join us to hear from Representative Elect, Scott Barger, how God has molded and changed him for such a time as this.

The news is constantly bombarding us from every angle, but how do you discern truth from lies? Join us as our producer of State of Independence, Jeff Coleman, discusses these issues and asks this important question of the news, "Why am I being told this information?"

What is the proof that the Bible is true? What test shows that it really is the word of God? Detective J. Warner Wallace is a cold case detective and when he decided that he wanted to determine whether or not the bible was true, he used those same skills to determine the truth. Join us as we disc...

Do you find that the morning news depresses you? Jeff Coleman talks to Joe Watkins about a new daily morning show coming to Lighthouse TV that is designed to bring you encouragement and hope as you start the day.

What would happen if you fully surrender to God, quit your job, sold everything, and moved to Africa? Our guest, Don Larson did just that. Join us for this episode of State of Independence to hear what God can do.

Are the problems we have in today's culture really that different from any time in history? Dan Spanger, PhD joins Joe Watkins for a conversation.