God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

Former presidential candidate and Ohio governor John Kasich joins the show to share a powerful journey of faith, hope, and forgiveness. He also breaks down the story behind his new book, "Heaven Help Us: How Faith Communities Inspire Hope, Strengthen Neighborhoods, and Build the Future." FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook...

Jennie Allen is seeing thousands of college students flock to hear more about Jesus. She shares her powerful journey and reveals what's really unfolding on campuses across America. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on YouTube

With "The Last Supper" in theaters, audiences are getting a fascinating look at Peter, Judas and other biblical figures. Executive producer — and famed singer — Chris Tomlin joins the podcast to break it all down with Billy Hallowell. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on YouTube

Granger Smith was a rising country music star when his son, River, drowned in 2019 and the trajectory of his life changed forever. It started with an uneasiness when Mr. Smith realized God was calling him to do something more. In the end, Mr. Smith ended up leaving music for ministry. Listen to him tell his story and share details about his new children’s book “Up Toward the Light” with Billy Hall...

America is facing a trust crisis. From the economy to the government and media, the metrics aren't good. That's why author David Horsager is taking on the issue in his latest book, "Trust Matters More than Ever: 40 Proven Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now!" "Until the 70s, almost 80% of Americans trusted our government to do basically what was right. Well, then trust tanked,...

One of the biggest mysteries plaguing Hollywood has been the overarching reticence to sufficiently court the faith and family audience, a values-based cohort that has proven itself ravenous for high-caliber content that delivers safe and uplifting entertainment.  But Tinseltown has traditionally instead offered up a drought in this arena, with mainstream networks, production companies, and platfor...

Speaker, author and podcast host Arlene Pellicane joins Billy Hallowell to explain what's destroying our marriages and families. Plus, Billy reveals the "truth renaissance" he believes President Donald Trump is ushering in — and why it matters. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on YouTube - Follow Billy on...

From Selena Gomez's tears to DEI, there's no shortage of culture headlines to dive into. The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down. Plus, education activist Corey A. DeAngelis drops by to reveal details about the tattered state of American education, his take on the onions — and what he believes would fix the chaotic public school multiplex. That and more...

President Donald Trump’s political resurrection is undoubtedly one of the most head-scratching and captivating moments in American political history. His reascension, by all accounts, seemed like an implausible pipe dream four years ago, and yet he has once again taken the oath of office, becoming only the second U.S. president — the first was Grover Cleveland, who served as America’s 22nd and 24t...

A historic mass baptism is set to dominate America. Plus, The Washington Times' Alex Swoyer joins Billy Hallowell to discuss Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton and Texas' battle against pornography. How will the Supreme Court rule on the fascinating case — and what's at stake? Ms. Swoyer breaks it all down on today's "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell." FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow B...

From the "Worst of the Woke Awards" to chaos over a marching band's inaugural performance, The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson has a great deal to break down. She joins Billy Hallowell to discuss these stories and more. Plus, ex-MTV host Cynthia Garrett joins the show to discuss her journey to faith. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow...

How do you defeat Marxism and save America? That's the topic of today's "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell," as Cheryl Chumley joins to discuss her new book "God-Given or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America with Biblical Truths." With the U.S. in a moral and spiritual crisis, Ms. Chumley offers a powerful — and simple — way forward. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter -...

What's the real history of Christmas, Santa and the nativity? Historian William Federer breaks it all down, explaining the real roots of our holiday traditions. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on YouTube - Follow Billy on Threads

As Syria descends into chaos, who are the rebels — and are terrorists taking the helm? Dr. David Curry, CEO of Global Christian Relief, joins the show to break down what's unfolding, how Christians fared under the Assad regime, and what comes next. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on YouTube - Follow Billy...

Veteran actor John Rhys-Davies isn't necessarily a Christian — but that doesn't mean he ignores the impact the faith has had on global freedom and liberty. Mr. Rhys-Davies joins Billy Hallowell for a powerful discussion of what drives him to Judeo-Christian-themed projects and what he hopes people learn from his new podcast, “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol." FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Bill...

If there’s one thing historian William J. Federer can depend on, it’s the way that each successive regime in power wants to destroy the past and rewrite history “to make the good people into bad people so that students will emotionally detach from them.” He shares how American culture has changed the history of Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims to fit a modern agenda on this week’s The Washington Time...

Dallas Jenkins has been on a wild journey. From failure to the pinnacle of success with "The Chosen," he believes God's been guiding him along the way. Now, he's out with a new film sure to be a Christmas classic — "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Hear him explain what led him to make the movie, why it matters, and what he's hoping for his legacy. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on...

A member of Finland's parliament who has faced a years-long legal battle for sharing a Bible verse on social media is refusing to back down from her freedom fight. Päivi Räsänen told "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" her legal battle began more than five years ago when she challenged Finland's main religious body, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, questioning why it had "decided to support, fina...

“Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” Jesus’ timely words are recorded in the Gospel of Matthew and have been invoked by many for millenniums seeking to make the point that intense division can lead to the dissolution of our most beloved relationships and institutions. Considering the chaos of today's election, her...

Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church in Nashville, Tennessee, is on a prayer-filled mission to ask God to bless America. Jackson explains why he believes millions of churchgoers don't plan to vote, why it matters, and why he believes Christians must engage in politics and culture. He also has advice for what to do if your chosen candidate loses on election day. Listen to Jackson join Bill...

Description: Jenn Nizza was a psychic medium who was paid to predict the future – and Halloween was the busiest night of the year for her. Now, as a Christian, she shares her experience to warn others about the glorification of evil and the dangers of the demonic. Listen to her story on this week's The Washington Times' Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell.

Brandon Showalter is the host of “The Generation Indoctrination: Inside the Transgender Battle” documentary podcast from The Christian Post. He has spent years revealing the “growing and metastasizing transgender craze in America” and his reporting works to expose “one of the worst medical scandals of our time.” Listen as Mr. Showalter breaks down what to expect from Season 4 of his podcast docume...

With so much chaos, furor, and dysfunction in culture, entertainment has unsurprisingly become more depraved and disconnected from morality. Yet, new companies continue to emerge aimed at inspiring families and instilling faith and biblical ethics.  Entertainment industry veterans Monty Hobbs and Valerie Smaldone have jumped into the inspirational space with their new company Just Do GOOD Entertai...

In this episode of Higher Ground, Billy Hallowell sits down with Pastor Jesse Bradley from Grace Community Church in Washington State. They dive into the role of faith in today’s chaotic political climate, exploring why it’s essential for believers to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully with current events — especially amid dark times. Jesse shares his insight on the balance between spiritual conv...

For KING + COUNTRY is undoubtedly one of the most popular inspirational bands of the modern era, with lead singers — and brothers — Joel and Luke Smallbone entertaining the masses through music, movies, and live tour experiences. The duo most recently saw their family's incredible journey conveyed through the major motion picture "Unsung Hero," which was released earlier this year. Months later, t...