Solving the Separation of Church and State with Joel Penton

Ready to dive into this week's most pressing issues? Tune in to The Narrative with CCV's Aaron Baer, David Mahan, and Mike Andrews as they review:Israel-Hamas Peace Deal: The long-awaited peace deal is moving toward completion after more than two years of conflict. Walk through the release of remaining Israeli hostages vs. Hamas prisoners, the strategic actions taken by Israel, and why this could be a turning point in Middle East relations.Ohio Legislative Updates: From Pornhub age verification enforcement to Governor DeWine's ban on intoxicating hemp products, learn about the policies impacting children, families, and communities across Ohio—and why these battles are far from over.After the news, Joel Penton joins for an in-depth conversation on LifeWise Academy, the fastest-growing Bible education movement in US public schools. Joel shares how his team is bringing faith-based instruction to over 100,000 students in 1,100 schools across 34 states, the challenges and controversies surrounding this unprecedented effort, and what inspired his new documentary, Off School Property.Hear the story behind the movement, its impact on students' academic and spiritual lives, and why parents nationwide are embracing this model. More about Joel PentonJoel is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy. He is a nonprofit entrepreneur with a 15-year career focused on impacting students. A former Ohio State University football player, he received the Danny Wuerffel trophy for outstanding community service.Joel founded Stand For Truth and Relevant Speakers Network, reaching over 3,000 schools and 2 million students. He is a renowned public speaker and author of three books.He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Bethany, and their five children, where they all enjoy telling stories at the dinner table, watching sci-fi movies, and playing full-contact monkey in the middle.