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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Oct 23, 2017 • 19min
Pastor Mike Sherrard Issues Must-Hear Millennial Warning
A Millennial expert is warning that society is "on the verge of having a generation that has completely lost the knowledge of God."
Mike Sherrard, director of RC College Prep, a high school ministry of Ratio Christi, a campus apologetics group, recently appeared on "The Billy Hallowell Podcast," where he detailed this concern and said he doesn't believe it's all that dramatic of a statement.
Oct 20, 2017 • 23min
'God Is For Real': Todd Burpo Shares Lessons About God and Heaven
The Burpo family captivated the world when father Todd Burpo published "Heaven Is For Real" back in 2010, a book that details his son Colton's near-death experience that included a purported visit to heaven and a conversation with Jesus.
Oct 16, 2017 • 8min
Let's Be Better: It's Time for Us to Have a Serious Conversation About Sex and Our 'Twisted Culture'
Let's Be Better: It's Time for Us to Have a Serious Conversation About Sex and Our 'Twisted Culture' by Journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell
Oct 13, 2017 • 18min
Ep. 6: Actress Roma Downey's Must-Hear Message on Division: 'I Don’t Understand Who We’ve Become'
Actress Roma Downey is on a mission to turn the tables on America's divisiveness, launching a new platform aimed at inspiring the masses with hopeful content that offers an encouraging lens into the good things happening around the world.
Downey, who recently launched Lightworkers alongside her husband, famed TV producer Mark Burnett, appeared on "The Billy Hallowell Podcast" to describe her passion for the project as well as her shock at the current state of civility in America.
Oct 6, 2017 • 18min
Ep. 5: Lee Strobel Reveals What Happened When He Shared the Gospel With Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner
Lee Strobel reveals the fascinating moment that he broke down the core message of the Bible with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.
Sep 28, 2017 • 4min
Let's Be Better: My Message to Chelsea Handler
Comedian Chelsea Handler’s Twitter feed is filled with daily insults, slams and rebuttals to much of what comes from President Donald Trump’s mouth as well as his Twitter account. And that’s fine; she’s entitled to her First Amendment rights.
But there’s one recent tweet in particular that I find profoundly disturbing. A Sept. 21, 2017, message from Handler about Trump and North Korea reads, “Uhhhh. Kim Jung’s letter to @realDonaldTrump is a little bit more sane than @realDonaldTrump. Maybe we trade?”
I get it; Handler is a comedian, but there are a number of reasons why there’s really nothing funny about her tweet.
Sep 22, 2017 • 28min
Ep. 4: Dr. Mary Neal Says She Died and Went to Heaven. Her Story Is Fascinating.
Dr. Mary Neal's entire life was rocked when she was trapped beneath eight feet of water while kayaking in Chile back in 1999 — an experience that she says led her to die, visit heaven and return.
Sep 22, 2017 • 14min
Ep. 3: Jeff Kinley Breaks Down Why People Get Weirded Out and Freaked Out Over the End Times
"I think most people sort of view Revelation and prophesy sort of in the 'Sci-Fi' category of theologies. It's kind of one of those things where you can talk about when you make a movie about it but hey, is it really real?" - Jeff Kinley breaks down his views on the end times
Sep 13, 2017 • 23min
Ep. 2: Greg Laurie Breaks Down Prophecy, the End Times and the Life and Faith of Steve McQueen
Greg Laurie sits down with journalist Billy Hallowell to discuss what the Bible says about the end times, his new film about Hollywood icon Steve McQueen and plenty, plenty more.
Aug 24, 2017 • 21min
Ep. 1: Benjamin Watson Speaks Out on Race, America and More
Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson is an outspoken Christian who has plenty to say about the division that's been raging in America. Get the story behind the story on The Billy Hallowell Podcast.
