In the 1960s, waves of Christian parents began to withdraw their children from public schools. It’s been a dramatic shift across the country and one that’s sparked an extended debate about the role of parents, faith, and government in education. Today on State of Independence, Joe Watkins introduces us to Paul Beardmore- the head of school at West Shore Christian Academy in Central Pennsylvania. Peter is leading one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing Christian schools. Is the growth coming from a negative reaction to a shift in culture, or something far more positive? (original airdate 5-13-22)
Up Next in Season 3 (2022)
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Begging for Love in Mumbai : State of...
In India, 65 million people live in slums. 47% of children in those slums are believed to be malnourished—many uneducated—and many at risk of human trafficking. On this episode, Joe Watkins speaks with Biju Thampy who has followed a calling to help the people in the slums of Mumbai. (original air...
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Every Day Matters : State of Independ...
William Penn once said “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” If that rings true for you—if you want to get more out of the days you’ve been given. Or, more importantly, if you want to know what the Bible says about productivity, procrastination, and planning—you don’t want to miss t...
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Growing Old to the Glory of God : Sta...
Maybe you’re someone who is privileged to call themselves a “senior citizen”—someone whose age and gray or white hair signals wisdom and good judgement—a status that demands respect. But that’s not how everyone views age, is it? The culture’s attitude towards older people doesn’t always mean more...
