God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

Is Christian nationalism an exaggerated term? And is God overtaking Hollywood? These are just two of the big topics we hit on today's "Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell" as we welcome the Rev. Samual Rodriguez to the show.  Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, is on a mission to reach the masses with biblical truth. His quest has stretched from the the pu...

“One of the oldest Christian communities in the world is being destroyed.” It’s hard to imagine this dreadful truth unfolding in the 21st century, yet this is the situation happening right now in Nagorno-Karabakh, the small, landlocked region between Azerbaijan and Armenia. “We are witnessing, in real time, the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno Karabakh by the dictatorship of Azerbaijan and its partners...

Famed TV host Julie Chen Moonves once lived life with little to no thought about spiritual things — but that changed in 2018 when she embarked on a journey to find Jesus. In this podcast episode, Moonves discusses her faith journey and her recently released audio memoir, "But First God." She talks about the warm reception she has received while sharing her story of finding faith, and how it has br...

Is progressivism invading the church? Is Jesus being "hijacked?" Apologist Jason Jimenez joins the show to discuss his new book "Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church" and what he believes is unfolding in American houses of worship — and culture — today. Listen to the powerful conversation. Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground o...

In an era of increased mass shootings targeting innocent Americans, churches are tasked with finding ways to protect congregants. Today, we’ll speak with a California house of worship as well as the head of a company that uses Artificial Intelligence to detect guns and save lives.  We sit down with Matt Montana Director of Safety of Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield California. Montana is taske...

With Christianity on the decline and cultural chaos enveloping young people, how can churches and believers turn back the tide? Plus: California is suing a school district over its recent parental rights policy — and is the American Library Association facing its own Bud Light moment? We’ll have these stories and more on today’s "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell." Billy is joined by Times report...

Gun control is often the first solution mentioned in the wake of mass shootings, but Columbine survivor Evan Todd doesn't believe this will fix the nation's epidemic of violence. He joins the show to explain why he believes some activists have it all wrong. Plus, activist and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines joins the show to share her story, why she's speaking out against biological men com...

Should former President Donald Trump be facing prosecution? Is democracy in danger — and how is the abortion battle entering an uncharted new phase of chaos? We will tackle these issues and more on today’s “Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell.” Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for daily faith and culture news: https://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/...

There's a disturbing trend in the criminalization of Christianity around the globe. Plus, pastor and author Lucas Miles drops by to discuss his new book, "Woke Jesus" and why he believes forces are afoot to restrain, pollute, and change the true meaning of faith. Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for daily faith and culture news: https://www.washingto...

Actress Nan Gurley, who plays Corrie ten Boom in the new "The Hiding Place" movie shares details about the Holocaust hero's life, her own faith, and why the story so deeply matters. And Billy breaks down Skillet frontman John Cooper's recent mini-sermon that hits the nail on the head about today's chaotic culture. Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for...

BONUS EPISODE: "My hope is that as I go to these libraries across the country and try to demonstrate to people that real change in the United States of America is not going to start at the White House — it’s going to start at your house and my house. It’s we the people." - Kirk Cameron Hear why the actor is traveling America and speaking to families (plus, hear more about his debate with the Ameri...

A potential genocide could be brewing in Nagorno Karabakh, putting Armenian Christians at risk, a group of Republican senators wants to know whether taxpayer funds have been used to block Kirk Cameron’s library readings — and is religious freedom at risk across the globe? We have these stories and more on today’s "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell." Billy sits down with Joel Veldkamp, Head of Int...

Country star Coffey Anderson’s view on life, faith, music, and more, a battle is brewing over a beloved cross monument in California, and transgender government official Rachel Levine says kids could be going through the “wrong puberty.”  We have these stories and more on "Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell." Here on Higher Ground we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersecti...

Sen. Tim Scott joins the podcast to discuss his run for the presidency and his deep Christian roots. Plus, Billy is joined by Cheryl Chumley to discuss race in America, AOC, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for daily faith and culture news: https://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/higher-ground/   FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Bill...

Some media outlets have been labeling "Sound of Freedom" "QAnon-adjacent" and claiming the film gives a "nod" to extremism. But are these claims true? Is the film — a summer sleeper hit about child trafficking — somehow not what it claims to be? At the center of the media's attacks is a heartbreaking reality. On this special bonus episode of the podcast, Billy Hallowell explores the issue. Be sure...

Is Christianity on a collision course with artificial intelligence (AI), why is Planned Parenthood making truly bizarre claims about virginity – and why is Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders battling with a church-state group? We have these stories on "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell," where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. Be sure...

Actor Jim Caviezel talks about his new role, a real-life hero who has combatted human trafficking speaks out, and the cases that prove why religious liberty must be defended. On this week's show: 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis finally settles the battle over Christian business owners who refuse to create same-sex products. In a 6-3 ruling, SCOTUS found business owners declining to make gay marriage-th...

A Christian man in Pakistan was given the death penalty for blasphemy, Christian persecution rages across the globe — and how bad have those protests really hurt Target and Bud Light? We’ll have these stories and much more on Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. This podcast is a weekly recap...

Singer Colton Dixon joins Billy Hallowell to discuss American Idol, his journey to music, and more, critics claim a new California legislation could threaten parental rights, the red state-blue state divide rages — and is HIV-AIDS funding in Africa somehow going to ... abortion?  We have these stories and much more on "Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell," where we bring light amid the chaos of our...

A high school valedictorian is going viral for the powerful Gospel message she delivered to her peers, legendary broadcaster and CBN founder Pat Robertson is remembered for his life and legacy, and Kirk Cameron drops by to discuss pride, humility, and cultural chaos. We’ll have these stories and much more on Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell, where we bring you light amid the chaos of our world,...

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany talks about leaning on Jesus during life’s chaos, a 2-year-old boy was sentenced to life in a prison camp in North Korea after his family was found with a Bible — and why is America abandoning God? We’ll have these stories and much more on this episode of "Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell." Here on Higher Ground, we bring light amid the chaos o...

“Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson are on a mission to spread faith in Hollywood, the Dodgers flip-flop on drag queens dressed as nuns, and conservatives are issuing travel advisories for California and Minnesota over parental rights concerns.  We’ll have that and much more on "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell." I’m Billy Hallowell and I’m excited to be here for our premiere episode...

Actor Kirk Cameron is coming out with a new book that might raise some eyebrows, an activist believes the FBI raided his home to “instill fear in pro-life America” and the Biden administration has new guidance on prayer. We’ll have that and much more on "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell," where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

A Christian university just scored a major religious liberty victory, the Southern Baptist's jarring stats, Facebook purportedly censored a message about Jesus, and the massive cultural cost of abandoning God.  We’ll have that and much more on this week's Higher Ground. Here on Higher Ground we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

On the premiere episode of "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" we'll be tackling America's loneliness crisis, the perils of abandoning God — and more! Washington Times reporter Mark Kellner stops by to break down the looming crisis surrounding a Christian denomination bleeding members, and we'll explore a new report revealing persecution around the globe. Plus: movie director Chris Dowling drops...