State of Independence

State of Independence

6 Seasons

Each week on State of Independence, White House veteran, Joe Watkins, offers conversation that’s conservative, Christian, and driven by kindness.

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State of Independence
  • Once Lost: From Insecurity to Solid Ground

    Episode 1

    What happens when life is going great and then suddenly, it isn't? Chavah Redmond talks about God's hand in her life and how relying on Him is so important.

  • The Spiritually Healthy Leader

    Episode 2

    Who serves those who serve other people? Dave Wiedis's new book discusses freedom from self sabotage. 

  • Commissioned: Anytime, Anywhere

    Episode 3

    What does it look like to go anywhere God asks you to? John and Kerry Shuey have spent their lives doing just that.

  • Worship Under Fire: Persecution and the Global Church

    Episode 4

    What is it like being a persecuted Christian? Dr. Joel Veldkamp is a voice bringing attention to those who are.

  • A Prodigal's Journey

    Episode 5

    From a party animal to a Pastor, how did God get a hold of Daniel Jung's heart? Watch this episode of State of Independence to hear about God's amazing Love.

  • Finding Her Voice: A Christian Author's Story

    Episode 6

    Have you ever wondered how an author gets their inspiration? Laura Conaway describes her journey to writing and how God is using her books for his purpose. 

  • When God Is In It: Christian Endeavor

    Episode 7

    Did you know that more than 1 million young people are walking away from Christianity every year? Dave Coryell is the executive director of an organization dedicated to helping youth grow in their walk with Christ.

  • Murder and Meaning

    Episode 8

    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.

  • Yet, Will I Trust Him

    Episode 9

  • A Rebirth in Bellefonte

    Episode 10

    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. 

  • On Eagles' Wings

    Episode 11

    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.

  • Lemuel Haynes: Champion For Justice

    Episode 12

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

  • The Color of Hope

    Episode 13

    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.

  • Trusting the Divine Detour

    Episode 14

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