
Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell
Faith. Culture. Politics. Life. Longtime journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell has covered thousands of the biggest faith and culture stories. Now, he's bringing together some of the best reporters, TV hosts, and personalities each week to dive into the most pressing and intriguing issues of the day.
"Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" is a truly unique experience, knocking down the barriers between journalists, media personalities, and the public at large. Each week, guests explain the relevance of each story, and offer analysis you won't hear anywhere else. The show brings together great minds to take you behind the headlines and help you navigate the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.
Latest episodes

Aug 20, 2023 • 14min
Trump Trouble Hidden in the Polls, Dangers to Democracy, and the New Abortion Wars
Should former President Donald Trump be facing prosecution? Is democracy in danger — and how is the abortion battle entering an uncharted new phase of chaos?We will tackle these issues and more on today’s “Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell.”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

Aug 16, 2023 • 18min
Woke Jesus, Criminalizing Christianity — and Why Some Are Attempting to Pollute and 'Destroy' Faith
There's a disturbing trend in the criminalization of Christianity around the globe. Plus, pastor and author Lucas Miles drops by to discuss his new book, "Woke Jesus" and why he believes forces are afoot to restrain, pollute, and change the true meaning of faith. 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

Aug 10, 2023 • 24min
Defying Nazism: True Story of Christian Hero Who Risked Everything to Hide Jews, Skillet Frontman John Cooper's Stunning Gospel Sermon
Actress Nan Gurley, who plays Corrie ten Boom in the new "The Hiding Place" movie shares details about the Holocaust hero's life, her own faith, and why the story so deeply matters. And Billy breaks down Skillet frontman John Cooper's recent mini-sermon that hits the nail on the head about today's chaotic 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

Aug 4, 2023 • 6min
Actor Kirk Cameron Targets Alleged Religious Description, Seeks to 'Win Back Culture' (BONUS EPISODE)
BONUS EPISODE: "My hope is that as I go to these libraries across the country and try to demonstrate to people that real change in the United States of America is not going to start at the White House — it’s going to start at your house and my house. It’s we the people." - Kirk CameronHear why the actor is traveling America and speaking to families (plus, hear more about his debate with the American Library Association).FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Aug 2, 2023 • 28min
An Impending Genocide For Armenian Christians? Plus: Latest Twist in Kirk Cameron's Library Drama, Europe's Religious Freedom Crisis
A potential genocide could be brewing in Nagorno Karabakh, putting Armenian Christians at risk, a group of Republican senators wants to know whether taxpayer funds have been used to block Kirk Cameron’s library readings — and is religious freedom at risk across the globe? We have these stories and more on today’s "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell."Billy sits down with Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications at Christian Solidarity International to understand the crisis in Nagorno Karabakh. Meanwhile, Washington Times reporter Mark Kellner comes on the show to discuss these stories:No taxpayer dollars to block Kirk Cameron library events, demand GOP senatorsEuropean Union nations promote religious liberty abroad, but fail at home, U.S. panel saysBe 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

Jul 26, 2023 • 27min
'God Has Been So Good': Country Star Coffey Anderson on Faith, Sharing Hope (Plus: Explainer on Battle Over Christian Cross Monument, Trans Biden Official Who Says Kids Might Go Through 'Wrong Puberty')
Country star Coffey Anderson’s view on life, faith, music, and more, a battle is brewing over a beloved cross monument in California, and transgender government official Rachel Levine says kids could be going through the “wrong puberty.” We have these stories and more on "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- Follow Billy on GETTR

Jul 17, 2023 • 28min
Sen. Tim Scott's on His Christian Faith and America's 'Faith-Filled Foundation,' the 'Dangers' of AOC and More
Sen. Tim Scott joins the podcast to discuss his run for the presidency and his deep Christian roots. Plus, Billy is joined by Cheryl Chumley to discuss race in America, AOC, 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- Follow Billy on GETTR

Jul 15, 2023 • 10min
'Sound of Freedom' Media Attacks: The True Diabolical Tragedy at the Heart of 'QAnon' Claims
Some media outlets have been labeling "Sound of Freedom" "QAnon-adjacent" and claiming the film gives a "nod" to extremism. But are these claims true? Is the film — a summer sleeper hit about child trafficking — somehow not what it claims to be?At the center of the media's attacks is a heartbreaking reality. On this special bonus episode of the podcast, Billy Hallowell explores the issue.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

Jul 10, 2023 • 40min
Planned Parenthood's Latest Virginity Lie, the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence, and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Defiant Response to Cross Complaint
Is Christianity on a collision course with artificial intelligence (AI), why is Planned Parenthood making truly bizarre claims about virginity – and why is Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders battling with a church-state group?We have these stories on "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell," where 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- Follow Billy on GETTR

Jul 3, 2023 • 30min
'Passion of the Christ' Actor Jim Caviezel on Evil, Faith, Freedom, Saving Human Trafficking Victims (Plus: SCOTUS, Religious Liberty Battles, and More)
Actor Jim Caviezel talks about his new role, a real-life hero who has combatted human trafficking speaks out, and the cases that prove why religious liberty must be defended. On this week's show:303 Creative LLC v. Elenis finally settles the battle over Christian business owners who refuse to create same-sex products. In a 6-3 ruling, SCOTUS found business owners declining to make gay marriage-themed products cannot be compelled by states to do so. But what cases should still have believers on edge?Billy recently sat down with “Passion of the Christ” actor Jim Caviezel about his new movie “Sound of Freedom.” We were also joined by Tim Ballard, the real-life subject of the film. We discussed the battle against human trafficking, evil, faith, and much 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- Follow Billy on GETTR