On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Addul Ali—He is an entrepreneur, veteran, and Congressional candidate for the U.S. House District 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Baptist Christian and the Operations Director of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina, Addul shares his incredible journey from a difficult childhood to a successful life of service. Born to a drug-addicted teenage mother and later enduring abuse and separation in the foster care system, Addul overcame incredible odds. He went on to serve in the military, graduate from high school, and start a family. Addul and Jesse discuss faith, resilience, the power of personal responsibility, and what inspired him to run for Congress. They touch on faith, forgiveness, anger, perfect peace, race, parenting, and much more!
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Rabbi Tovia Singer—He is an Orthodox rabbi and the founder and director of Outreach Judaism. Jesse and Rabbi Tovia dive into the big questions at the heart of Jewish–Christian dialogue, exploring Scripture, prophecy, repentance, and what it means to truly know God. Rabbi Singer shares insights from decades of teaching and debate, while Jesse presses on theology, culture, and the state of belief in a secular age. It’s a lively, respectful clash of ideas you won’t want to miss. They also tackle hot-button topics like the Messiah, salvation, and the reliability of the New Testament canon—expect sharp exchanges and a few surprising points of agreement.
📌 In this episode highlight of The Fallen State TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson interviews Dr. John G. West—He is an author, scientist, Christian, and the Vice President of the Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington. He has a new book coming out called 'Stockholm Syndrome Christianity'.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. John G. West—He is an author, Christian scientist, and the Vice President of the Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington. He has a new book coming out called 'Stockholm Syndrome Christianity'. Dr. West unpacks why so many churches seem to “make peace” with hostile cultural pressures, and what courage, truth, and repentance look like in an age of compromise. He and Jesse dig into the relationship between science and faith, the state of American institutions, and how believers can resist ideological capture without losing grace. Lively, clear, and surprisingly hopeful, this conversation challenges viewers to think harder about where the church is headed—and how to stand firm. They also revisit the long-running debate over intelligent design, academic freedom, and why dissenting voices in science and theology get silenced. Dr. West shares practical steps for pastors, parents, and students...
On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Angela Stanton-King—She is an author, TV personality, and founder of Auntie Angie's House. Angela, who is known for being the goddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece, Alveda King, shares her incredible journey from a troubled upbringing and time in prison to receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. She opens up about her experiences with redemption, faith, and forgiveness, and discusses the work she’s now doing alongside RFK Jr. to uplift and support others in need. They touch on anger, abortion, perfect peace, politics, the government, black mess, and more!
