Newt talks with Coach Joe Kennedy about the new film about his life, “Average Joe.”
Newt talks with high school football coach and U.S. Marine veteran Joe Kennedy. He shares his journey from a troubled childhood in foster care to a 20-year career in the Marine Corps, and his subsequent battle for religious freedom. Kennedy discusses his commitment to public prayer after football games, which led to his dismissal and a prolonged legal fight that culminated in a U.S. Supreme Court victory affirming his right to pray publicly. He reflects on the personal and community impact of his case, his faith, and the making of the film “Average Joe,” which chronicles his story. Buy tickets for “Average Joe” here: https://averagejoemovie.com
Follow and listen to more of Newt’s World:
Guest:
Coach Joe Kennedy
Average Joe
- Newt’s World Episode 799: Journey to AmericaNewt talks with Xi Van Fleet, about her experience immigrating to the United States from China, and about the new PBS documentary “Journey to America.”
- Newt’s World Episode 798: China’s Cyber EspionageNewt talks with Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Advisor for the Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis at America First Policy Institute, about recent Chinese cyber espionage attacks in the United States.
- Newt’s World Episode 797: Remembering President Jimmy CarterNewt shares his personal memories of President Jimmy Carter.