Is it possible to win on many political and community fronts but ultimately lose an election? That’s the question Joe will explore with Representative John Hershey. They discuss his time in the Capital. How he’s grown personally and in his faith as well as advice he has for any future public servants. (original airdate 6-10-22)
Up Next in Season 3 (2022)
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Trusting God's Perfect Plan: State of...
This week Joe Watkins speaks with Representative Clint Owlett. Rep. Owlett is one of the newer members of the Pennsylvania House. Clint’s background was anything but a traditional path to politics. He grew up on a dairy farm, worked at a Christian ministry camp, and helped run his family’s farm m...
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Aiming Higher in Education : State of...
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 introdu...
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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...
