Interview with Coach Joe Kennedy

Episode 115 -

Coach Joe Kennedy took an 8-year court battle over the First Amendment all the way to the Supreme Court...and won!  He was an assistant varsity football coach for Bremerton High School in Washington state.  He'd made a commitment to God that he was going to give thanks at the end of each game, but that was met with disapproval from his school district.  The defense of his rights made it to the court's highest level, and on June 27th of 2022 his right to pray was upheld.  His new book "Average Joe", which released in October of 2023, is available for purchase nationwide.  Joe is a twenty-year Marine veteran, and he and his wife, Denise, are parents to four children.

Ben stands with our guest and comes under center as lead play-caller for this episode, while Chad can't help himself as he signals from the sideline with his ritual gesturing.  The two cheer with all their fellow Americans as this guest lays out the simple truth of what it takes to stand up (or kneel) for your God-given rights.  What was it about Coach Kennedy's desire to thank God at the end of games that was so offensive that he was going to lose his job over it?  What compelled Joe to endure such a long, difficult court battle to see his rights vindicated, and what was it like being the center of such a high-profile case?  Finally, what kind of advice would Coach Kennedy have for other people facing similarly difficult situations? 

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Coach Joe's website:   Coach Joe Kennedy

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Buy Coach Joe's new book:  Average Joe: One Man's Faith and the Fight to Change a Nation: Kennedy, Joseph A.: 9781684515097: Amazon.com: Books