Joe is joined by Sen. Ryan Aument (PA) to discuss the pressures of public office and grace in some of life's most challenging circumstances. Aument opens up about a negative campaign he waged and the joys of reconciliation with a former rival. Kurt Weaver also joins from the Church Ambassador Network.
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State of Independence: The First Kenn...
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State of Independence: Freedom's Hymn...
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State of Independence: Fighting the G...
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