Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell

Actor Gary Sinise's faith and the loss of his son, Mac, terror in Israel — and death threats against Skillet frontman Jon Cooper. The Washington Times' Cheryl Chumley and Jesse Jackson from ChurchLeaders join Billy Hallowell to take you behind some of the week's most important and fascinating headlines.  THIS WEEK'S STORIES:Actor Gary Sinise Reflects on Prayer, God, Son’s Death After Cancer Battle: ‘A Man of Great Faith’Skillet’s John Cooper Received Death Threats and Pornographic Images Because of the Name of His BookWATCH: Narrative Shifts, as World’s Compassion Wrongly Falls to Palestinians, Not JewsFOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Hundreds of Bibles burned outside of a church, an OnlyFans star turns to Jesus, and revival breaks out on yet another college campus. Welcome to Higher Ground. On today’s media roundtable, Billy Hallowell is joined by The Washington Times' Mark Kellner and Jesse Jackson of Church Leaders to discuss these stories — and more. Read the stories on today's episode:‘I Am Giving It All Up For Christ’—OnlyFans Star Nala Ray Declares Faith in JesusEaster Sunday Arson Won’t Deter Tennessee Pastor’s Preaching, Outreach‘It’s Just Insane’: Hundreds of Young People Embrace Christ, Get Spontaneously Baptized in Backs of Pickup TrucksFOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

An Easter drama over Elevation Church, a foster family's pronoun fight, and a Gold Star family's shocking experience with President Joe Biden. On today's Higher Ground, CBN News' Tre Goins Phillips and Washington Times' Valerie Richardson join me to go behind the headlines into the minds of reporters and TV hosts covering some of the biggest faith and culture stories of the week.Here are today's stories we're breaking down:Steven Furtick's Elevation Church sent Easter seeker-friendly invites that omit 'resurrection,' 'Calvary':https://www.christianpost.com/news/elevation-church-sent-easter-invites-that-omit-resurrection.html?clickType=link-most-popularChristian foster parents sue Washington over rules requiring transgender names, pronouns: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/25/christian-foster-parents-sue-washington-over-rules/Family of US Marine Killed in Afghanistan Reveals Biden’s Shock Response: ‘Our Lives Will Never Be the Same’:https://www.faithwire.com/2024/03/26/family-of-us-marine-killed-in-afghanistan-reveals-bidens-shock-response-our-lives-will-never-be-the-same/

Should Christians attend gay weddings? And how do we make sense of Martin Luther and antisemitism? Plus, radio host Dan Bongino’s supernatural experience. Welcome to Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell. This is the first week of our exciting new format, in which we’re bringing together some of the best journalists, TV hosts, and writers who cover faith and culture to discuss the week's most important stories. Ian Giatti from The Christian Post and Jesse Jackson from Church Leaders join Billy Hallowell to break down stories about gay weddings, Martin Luther — and more. And the Rev. Samuel Rogriguez comes on the show to explain the immigration crisis and how he believes Christians – and American politicians — should solve the issue.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Author and speaker Jason Jimenez tackles what he believes is one of the biggest threats to Christianity today: The hijacking of the church and dismantling of the gospels by a progressive movement to “save Jesus from the church.” Mr. Jimenez’s book, “Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church,” examines the progressive attack on biblical Christianity. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

"Christian nationalism" is everywhere these days...but is it really? The term, which has a plethora of definitions, sparks emotion and chaos, but is there something else going on under the surface — something far more sinister? Fears over a purported “Christian nationalist” takeover are almost ever-present these days, but the real menace is far more fiendish: at best, a total disregard for First Amendment freedom and, at worst, a strategic effort to obliterate ideological opponents. Billy Hallowell breaks it down on this week's "Higher Ground."FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Author and speaker Justin Brierley has spent years moderating conversations between Christians and atheists and his new book, “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God,” highlights shocking changes in the atheistic way of thinking. He says he’s seen a reassessment “in the value of Christianity” in atheist circles that could set the stage for a Christian revival around the world.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Christian Post reporter Brandon Showalter has been on a mission to expose gender ideology, blowing the top off some of the most shocking stories of what he says is clear medical malfeasance. Listen to him reveal some stunning details and the surprising ways he believes the conversation could be turning in the right direction. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

The "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad ignited a fury in Christian circles. Was it a helpful evangelistic tool — or a watered-down attempt at sharing the Christian Gospel? Jason Vanderground, co-creator of the "He Gets Us" campaign, sits down with Billy Hallowell to respond to some of the toughest critiques of the campaign, and to share the reason he believes it is a powerful tool to reach non-Christians.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

When college students at Asbury University held a 24/7 prayer and worship service last year, photos and stories almost immediately went viral. Tens of thousands of people flooded to the small town of Wilmore, Kentucky, to witness firsthand what has been called a"revival" by some and an "outpouring" by others. The powerful event, teamed with many other spiritual moments of 2023, has sparked questions about what's happening in America when it comes to spirituality. So, what's the real story behind the Asbury Revival? What sparked the stunning moment? On today's show, we sit down with Zach Meerkreebs, a writer and pastor at Asbury. Mr. Meerkreebs was the preacher who delivered the sermon that essentially sparked the nonstop prayer and worship service; he was also front and center, helping organize what followed. Listen to him share the real story surrounding the Asbury Revival. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook