God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell
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"God, Country & the American Story" is a groundbreaking new podcast from The Washington Times that explores the powerful role the Christian faith has had in the lives of America’s leaders, from the founders to the movers and shakers of today.
Veteran journalist and author Billy Hallowell sits down with lawmakers, high-ranking officials, business titans, historians, faith leaders, and cultural influencers to examine how belief in God has guided the nation’s most powerful leaders and pivotal moments - and continues to fuel the American experiment.
This series honors America’s spiritual heritage while tackling today’s most pressing questions: How has faith shaped the nation? What role does it play in the lives of public officials? And what does the future hold for faith and freedom in America?
As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, join us for thought-provoking conversations that uncover the soul of a nation—rooted in God and destined for greatness.
Veteran journalist and author Billy Hallowell sits down with lawmakers, high-ranking officials, business titans, historians, faith leaders, and cultural influencers to examine how belief in God has guided the nation’s most powerful leaders and pivotal moments - and continues to fuel the American experiment.
This series honors America’s spiritual heritage while tackling today’s most pressing questions: How has faith shaped the nation? What role does it play in the lives of public officials? And what does the future hold for faith and freedom in America?
As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, join us for thought-provoking conversations that uncover the soul of a nation—rooted in God and destined for greatness.
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Jan 25, 2018 • 17min
The 'Biblical Superhero' Who's About to Invade the Box Office
The CEO of Pure Flix reveals the details behind an exciting, new biblical epic that's sure to send a powerful message about faith, God and our lives.
Michael Scott sits down with Billy Hallowell to hash it all out.
Jan 15, 2018 • 30min
Ex-ESPN Producer Chooses Forgiveness After Alcoholism Wreaks Havoc
Forgiveness can be hard, especially when a loved one has wronged us. But regardless of what happens, Christians are commanded to offer grace to those who have hurt us...no matter what.
Of course, this is often easier said than done, as evidence from stories shared by people like Jason Romano. Romano's parents divorced when he was just 6 years old, though he said his dad was "always around" and he saw him on the weekends.
Eventually, his dad developed a problem with alcoholism — and, over the years, Romano, a former ESPN producer, said that it sparked family problems and chaos. Here's how he overcame that all.
Jan 3, 2018 • 5min
Theologian Breaks Down What Convinces Him of the Gospel's Authenticity
Theologian Breaks Down What Convinces Him of the Gospel's Authenticity by Journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell
Dec 24, 2017 • 23min
Singer Melanie Penn Presents the Nativity Through a Totally Different Lens
Singer/songwriter Melanie Penn just unveiled nine original Christmas songs that take us through the nativity story in fascinating form. Listen to her break it all down.
Nov 29, 2017 • 10min
Want to Knock Your Elf Off of the Shelf? There's a Solution
Are you tired of the Elf on the Shelf? Even if you love it, there's a pretty cool alternative -- or addition -- to the Christmas tradition.
Nov 28, 2017 • 14min
Zach Williams Reveals How He Went From Chaos and Despair...to Hope
Zach Williams Reveals How He Went From Chaos and Despair...to Hope by Journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell
Nov 22, 2017 • 25min
Mason Wells Miraculously Survived Two Terror Attacks. Here's His Incredible Story.
Mason Wells survived two terror attacks. Now, he's telling his story. Find out more about Wells' new book "Left Standing" here: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Standing-Miraculous-Survived-Brussels/dp/1462121691/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Nov 21, 2017 • 17min
Candace Cameron Bure on Prayer, Faith and Balancing the Chaos
Actress Candace Cameron Bure believes in the power of prayer.
The "Fuller House" star recently stopped buy the Faithwire newsroom in New York City to discuss faith, her new book and plenty more, spending a fair amount of time addressing the importance that prayer holds in her own life.
Oct 27, 2017 • 21min
Kevin & Sam Sorbo Talk 'Very Dark World' and Their Plan to Bring 'Hope'
Faithwire's Senior Editor Billy Hallowell sits down with Kevin Sorbo and his wife, Sam Sorbo, to discuss their new movie "Let There Be Light." Wide ranging interview discussing the movie, Harvey Weinstein, atheism, and more.
Oct 27, 2017 • 20min
Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt Speaks Out on Faith, Family and Her New Book
"Fox & Friends" host Ainsley Earhardt talked motherhood, her new kids' book "Through Your Eyes" and her thoughts on the miscarriage she had before conceiving her daughter, Hayden in a recent appearance on "The Billy Hallowell Podcast."
Earhardt, 41, discussed how raising her daughter has been a gift and dove deep into her experience with having a miscarriage.
"We had a hard time conceiving ... we tried for not quite a year and then we got pregnant and we heard the heartbeat," she said. "We went for the appointment, we went for the next appointment and we didn't hear the heartbeat. We had a miscarriage."
