The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

Are persecuted Christians being forgotten by the West? On this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell is joined by Ryan Foley of The Christian Post to break down the most sobering moments from the International Religious Freedom Summit. Foley shares firsthand insights from the bipartisan gathering, including chilling testimony about the decades-long persecution of Assyrian Christians — and m...

Christian Post opinion writer Brandon Showalter joins Billy Hallowell to unpack the unfolding Shawn Bolz scandal, allegations of prophetic fraud and sexual misconduct, and what it reveals about purported accountability failures within segments of the charismatic movement.  The conversation also tackles fears about eroding trust in miracles, the danger of quenching the Holy Spirit, and why biblical...

A Sunday worship service in St. Paul, Minnesota, turned into a national flashpoint after protesters stormed Cities Church, interrupting a sermon and sparking outrage, arrests, and a federal investigation. On this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell is joined by Jon Brown of The Christian Post to break down what triggered the protest, how church leaders responded in real time, and why the...

Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors US, joins The Christian Post to discuss his organization's World Watch List, which details the most dangerous nations for Christians.

In this episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell is joined by Michael Gryboski of The Christian Post to unpack the explosive U.S. operation targeting former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro — and the global controversy surrounding it. Plus, they discuss other past U.S.-led regime changes. From power shifts in Iran, Guatemala, and Haiti to the issues unfolding in Venezuela today, the conve...

A stunning new study showing British Christians were less likely to have a high opinion of Jews or express support for Israel compared to their American peers is making headlines. But what's driving these findings — and why do they matter? Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman breaks it all down with Billy Hallowell on today's episode of "The Inside Story." Read more about the findings and data...

Late Christian evangelist David Wilkerson's legacy lives on, as Teen Challenge continues to transform lives and help people break addictions. The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair joins Billy Hallowell to explain how Wilkerson ended up having an encounter that "would ultimately lead him, with the help of his younger brother, Don Wilkerson, to start a street ministry in 1958 targeting young drug addi...

Should Christians speak about candidates and politics from the pulpit? That's the topic of today's "The Inside Story." Billy Hallowell sits down with Dr. Richard Land, executive editor of The Christian Post. Dr. Land provides a history of the Johnson Amendment, why many churches have opted not to speak about politics — and what the proper balance on the issue might look like.

Which American cities are the most "sinful?" The Christian Post's Ian Giatti joins Billy Hallowell to break down the top three most sinful cities. He explains what that means and why it matters.

Billy Hallowell sits down with The Christian Post's Leah Klett to break down why the new film "The Carpenter’s Son" is stirring intense debate and concern in Christian circles. Leah explains how the movie, styled as a supernatural thriller, draws from a controversial source -- and presents Jesus in a shocking light. 

Election night was widely seen as a victory for Democrats. The Christian Post's Ryan Foley joins "The Inside Story" to break down the results and why they matter.

On this episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with The Christian Post’s Ryan Foley to unpack the growing crisis of Christian persecution around the world. Fresh from covering a CPAC summit at the Kennedy Center, Foley reveals troubling trends in countries like Nigeria, where government complicity and silence from global leaders have left believers vulnerable — and even South Kor...

On this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell and The Christian Post’s Jon Brown unpack Donald Trump’s recent remarks about heaven — comments that have sparked both concern and reflection among Christians. From Pastor Doug Wilson’s open letter to reactions from faith leaders like Jenna Ellis and Sean Feucht, the conversation explores what Trump’s statements reveal about faith, humility, and...

In this powerful episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with Dr. Paul Murray and Samuel Smith of The Christian Post to uncover the ongoing plight of Armenia’s displaced Christians.  More than 120,000 people were driven from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, and their ancient churches, monasteries, and homes now face erasure under Azerbaijani control. Dr. Murray and Smith recount their ey...

In this episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with journalist Leonardo Blair to unpack the shocking case of former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris — now sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to child sex abuse charges. Blair breaks down the details of Morris’s plea deal, the decades-long fight for justice by victim Cindy Klemishire, and the wider implications. This candi...

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of life — but how should Christians respond? In this powerful conversation, Billy Hallowell sits down with Nicholas Skytland ahead of AI for Humanity (October 7 at Colorado Christian University) to explore how faith leaders can guide the ethical and moral development of AI.  From Bible translation to the meaning of human creativity in an age of...

Billy Hallowell and Brandon Showalter of The Christian Post sit down to process the shocking assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. They reflect on Kirk’s bold faith, his commitment to truth, and the deep spiritual wounds this tragedy has exposed across America.  From personal memories of Kirk's warmth to a call for national repentance and healing, this conversation points to the...

Artificial intelligence is changing our world at breakneck speed, but what does that mean for Christians, morality, and human flourishing? In this episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with Christian Post's Brandon Showalter to unpack the promises and perils of AI. From positives like Bible translation to fears over what's to come, they explore how believers can apply a biblical...

What are Christians to make of President Donald Trump's comments about wanting to get into heaven? The commander-in-chief's recent proclamations reignited a theological debate about faith and works — and sparked a litany of questions. "President Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting he could earn his way to Heaven by ending the Ukraine-Russia war prompted a flurry of theological debate on soci...

In this episode of The Inside Story , Billy Hallowell sits down with The Christian Post ’s Jon Brown to unpack key moments from the recent TPUSA Faith Pastors Summit in California.  From Greg Laurie’s call to “evangelize or fossilize” to Eric Metaxas’ warning about cultural silence, pastors and leaders urged Christians to stand firm in truth and boldly engage a rapidly shifting culture.  With revi...

Should Christians and churches fear artificial intelligence? How are believers responding? The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair joins Billy Hallowell to break down the issue and to explain how Gloo, a leading technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem, is helping usher in understanding. "With a plan to shape technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, toward positive endeavors, Gloo ....

What have Jewish students faced amid anti-Semitism on American campuses? The Christian Post's Samantha Kamman attended Israel on Campus Coalition's National Leadership Summit on July 28, 2025, and spoke with young people who have seen and witnessed some of the horror.  Listen to Kamman share what they've experienced. 

In this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell sits down with Leah Klett of The Christian Post to unpack Lifetime's bold move into the faith-based film space.  With big names like Chrissy Metz, Alexa PenaVega, Kat Graham, and Paula Patton leading four new inspirational films, this marks a notable cultural shift. Leah shares exclusive insights from her interviews with the actresses and explai...

The crisis at Baylor University over a $643,401 grant intended to study LGBTQ+ inclusion in churches poured over into the media earlier this month, with the historically Baptist school returning the funds after public outcry. The Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation, which issued the grant, expressed frustration with the decision to backtrack after Baylor University President Linda Livingstone put o...

In this powerful episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell is joined by Christian Post journalist Brandon Showalter for an exclusive breakdown of the Federal Trade Commission’s landmark workshop examining deceptive trade practices tied to “gender-affirming care” for minors.  The conversation explores what this workshop could mean for future federal investigations and why this moment may signal...