God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Christian man in Pakistan was given the death penalty for blasphemy, Christian persecution rages across the globe — and how bad have those protests really hurt Target and Bud Light?We’ll have these stories 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.This podcast is a weekly recap of the faith and culture news you’ll want to hear, but you can get daily news and opinion over at the Washington Times. Head on over and check out the Higher Ground landing page for more. On today's show:Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson on to break down some of the stories you won’t want to miss, including the impact protests have had on Bud Light and Target (Plus: Is the Biden admin backing away from trans mandates?)And Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications Christian Solidarity International, comes on to discuss the horrific case of a young Christian who might be put to death for allegedly committing blasphemy. 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

Singer Colton Dixon joins Billy Hallowell to discuss American Idol, his journey to music, and more, critics claim a new California legislation could threaten parental rights, the red state-blue state divide rages — and is HIV-AIDS funding in Africa somehow going to ... abortion? We have these stories 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. Plus:Is America becoming more conservative?New Gallup data should send shockwaves through liberal circlesHigh School Valedictorian Lydia Owens, and her dad Brian, talk about how Lydia used her commencement speech to espouse her faith and to underscore her value in God. 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