God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

“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

Actor Neal McDonough has starred in no shortage of Hollywood films and TV shows, but his latest project "Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist" is truly unique. The film, which tells the story of what life might look like after the biblical rapture, is directed by Kevin Sorbo — who also co-stars — and will hit theaters Jan. 26.McDonough told "The Edifi Podcast" it was a "blessing" to be part of the cast and shared some insight on his character, Jonathan Stonagal, a wealthy and powerful man central to the "Left Behind" storyline."It's nice to tap into people who are the big decision makers on this planet, and how these people get to power, and how they at times use their power for good," he said. "And, at times, some of them use their power for obviously malicious intent and ... their own betterment."He also explored his views on sex scenes, his love for his family, and his faith. Listen to this powerful episode!FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Former football star Tim Tebow boldly speaks about Jesus — but why? What motivates his bold faith? Listen to Tebow break it all down on the latest "Edifi With Billy Hallowell."FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Few evangelists have cemented a legacy so fervent that their names and notable moments are still commemorated more than 120 years after their deaths, yet D.L. Moody fits that mold.Moody, who lived from 1837 to 1899, founded transformational institutions that are still around today, including the Moody Church and Moody Bible Institute, both located in Chicago, and the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield, Massachusetts.It was the robust and lively nature of Moody's faith walk that not only inspired his contemporaries but continues to transcend time to galvanize multiple generations. Dr. James Spencer, president of the D.L. Moody Center, recently joined Billy to explain why he was blown away when he saw the intensity of Moody's faith. He also shared a story that should inspire any Christian parent whose child is struggling in the faith.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Welcome to the season premiere of Edifi With Billy Hallowell! Did you know: an NFL player-turned-pastor was the first-ever pro football player to take a knee in prayer after a touchdown (it was in 1977 and obviously wasn't Tim Tebow; it was the Rev. Herbert Lusk). We'll be talking about the phenomenal player's story and his recent death.Plus: filmmaker and actor Alex Kendrick drops by to discuss his new movie "Lifemark" and the powerful stories he's hearing about people finding Jesus as a result of the incredible movie.FOLLOW BILLY:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook