Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell

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 of the faith and culture news you’ll want to hear, but you can get daily news and opinion over at the Washington Times. Head on over and check out the Higher Ground landing page for more. On today's show:Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson on to break down some of the stories you won’t want to miss, including the impact protests have had on Bud Light and Target (Plus: Is the Biden admin backing away from trans mandates?)And Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications Christian Solidarity International, comes on to discuss the horrific case of a young Christian who might be put to death for allegedly committing blasphemy. 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 Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on GETTR

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 world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. Plus:Is America becoming more conservative?New Gallup data should send shockwaves through liberal circlesHigh School Valedictorian Lydia Owens, and her dad Brian, talk about how Lydia used her commencement speech to espouse her faith and to underscore her value in God. 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 Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook 

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, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.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 Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook 

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 of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.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 Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook 

“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. On this podcast, we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.On today's show, we'll...Speak with the Robertsons about their new mission to spread faithBreak down a late-term abortion doctor's recent revelationsExplore some of the top headlines ...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 Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook 

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 in to discuss his new movie "Roll With It" starring comedian Chonda Pierce. 

"Be committed. ... Trust God all the way." Those are the two powerful lessons Pastor Corey Brooks learned while camping out 345 days in a tent atop a frigid roof on Chicago's South Side.A preacher, who has been on a mission to raise $35 million to build a transformational community center in the heart of Chicago, has simply refused to give up on what he believes God laid on his heart."There are times when you just want to give up and throw in the towel, but when you are convinced that God is giving you a vision to do something, you gotta be convinced that He'll also give you the provisions," Brooks told the "Edifi With Billy Hallowell Podcast. "And so I have learned that God, if he gives you a vision, He will give you the provisions."Brooks, who runs Project H.O.O.D., an organization that seeks to empower and equip individuals and families, has already raised $28.5 million of his goal. Listen to him share his incredible journey. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Becket Cook, a former gay atheist who found Jesus and now shares his testimony, joins Edifi to discuss the viral Andy Stanley clip, his take on its contents, and why he's concerned about what he's seeing."Andy is a really talented communicator, but he never quite says what he means," Cook proclaims. Listen to the conversation.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook