Joe Watkins interviews Dan Hostetter, a Pennsylvania native. Dan was an academic scholar at Liberty University, and Student Body President for two consecutive years. Here's what he told the student paper, the Liberty Champion, when he won: “Our heart is to serve and love the Liberty community just as Christ has loved us.” What if that was the heart and attitude every woman and man who sought public office held—to be a servant leader? (original airdate 6-23-23)
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