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 29, 2021 • 12min
California Pastor Was Murdered Outside His Church — Just Days Later His Daughter Offers Powerful Message of Forgiveness
Daney Moore joins "Edifi" for an emotional and heartfelt interview about her dad, Pastor Joe Moore, his life, legacy and the crime that has left her family in shock. Amid all of the chaos, she remembers what her father always taught about faith, forgiveness and love for others.
Oct 18, 2021 • 27min
How Do We React to Christian Celebs Who Abandon Faith? Singer Mike Donehey Tackles This, His New Music, COVID and More
Former Tenth Avenue North lead singer Mike Donehey is out with new music, some powerful perspective and a journey to share. Listen to Mike and Billy discuss his COVID journey, his take on how Christians should react to those who lose their faith and plenty more.
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Oct 12, 2021 • 31min
FLASHBACK: She Was One of the World's Most Famous Porn Stars — Then She Found Jesus
This is one of our favorite episodes so far this year, so we are flashing back to it: Brittni De La Mora was once one of the world's most famous porn stars — then she found Jesus and everything changed. Brittni and her husband Richard – who are now both in ministry — discuss her incredible transformation story, how they met, and what discovering Jesus truly means.
Sep 21, 2021 • 24min
Louie Giglio Shatters a 'Big Lie' That Plagues Us — and the 9 Words About the 'Enemy' That Totally Changed His Life
Louie Giglio breaks down the nine words that have changed his life — and how lies of the enemy can tragically get into our hearts and minds.
"There are spiritual forces at work every single day all around us," he said. "We don't struggle against flesh and blood, the scripture says, but against these powers, principalities rulers of the age that is around us."
Sep 8, 2021 • 45min
Is Satan Real? Should We Fear Evil? Inside the Bible's Stand on the Devil, Evil and the Chaos That Surrounds Us
"Evil is real." We understand that, but what does it mean? What lessons do we need to learn to understand what's really going on? This special bonus episode offers 6 essential truths we need to understand Ephesians 6, good, evil and healing.
Aug 16, 2021 • 33min
What Does the Bible Say About Marijuana? Is It Moral? Inside the Weed Battle
Todd Miles, author of "Cannabis and the Christian: What the Bible Says About Marijuana," forces us to all answer some tough questions about weed and what the Bible really tells us. Is it moral? Is it permissible? Where should Christians stand? Explore these issues and more!
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Aug 9, 2021 • 24min
'Messy Truth': He Was Raised By 3 Gay Parents and Thought 'I Never Want to Be a Christian.' Then, a Bible Study Changed Everything
Caleb Kaltenbach grew up with three gay parents and he saw hate and anger from many Christians. In fact, he found himself saying, "I never want to be a Christian." Then, he attended a Bible study in an effort to try and disprove scripture — and he was in for a major surprise.
Now Kaltenbach, a former pastor who has a new book out titled, "Messy Truth: How to Foster Community Without Sacrificing Conviction," is on a mission to help find a balance between truth and love and to create "a sense of belonging for all people."
Subscribe to "Edifi With Billy Hallowell" on the following platforms:
Edifi: https://edifi.app/podcasts/edifi-with-billy-hallowell-26031/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/billyhallowell
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-billy-hallowell-podcast-faith-culture-and-storytelling
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1400242
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Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1401499962/the-billy-hallowell-podcast-faith-culture-and-storytelling
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/6Dz4
PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/33jrh-7362d/The-Billy-Hallowell-Podcast-Faith-Culture-and-Storytelling
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-billy-hallowell-podcast-faith-8XRDmz
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fQFFmQAX4l7yDDz0vj2AL
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-billy-hallowell-podcast
Jul 15, 2021 • 26min
'We Need to Wake Up': Ken Harrison Breaks Down Disintegrating Masculinity, Biblical Manhood, Fatherhood and His Journey From the LAPD to Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers CEO Ken Harrison breaks down biblical manhood, the lies culture tells us and his journey through law enforcement as a Christian. This is a powerful episode that will leave you with a plethora of take-aways.
Jun 29, 2021 • 34min
The 'Full Armor of God,' a Real-Life Possession Story — and the Raging Battle You Might Not Realize You're In
Ephesians 6 is one of those Bible chapters that is so easy to bypass. You read it and think, "Yeah, we're in a battle" and move on. But, like many, you might not realize what that battle really is, why it matters — and how you could be missing what's really unfolding in the realm of good vs. evil. Let's explore these issues, hear a real-life possession story and explore why we must all wake up.
Grab copies of Billy's book, "Playing With Fire": https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Modern-Investigation-Exorcism/dp/0785234500/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
And subscribe to this podcast on your favorite platforms: https://edifi.app/podcasts/edifi-with-billy-hallowell-26031/
Jun 17, 2021 • 25min
'God Exists or He Does Not. There Is No Third Option': Author Richard Simmons Unveils the Path to Truth & Discovery
Author Richard Simmons is on a mission to help people recognize that "truth is discovered and not invented." In his book, "Reflections on the Existence of God: A Series of Essays," he grapples with the most basic — yet most debated — question in human existence: Does God exist? His answer and the evidence that takes him there will inspire you.
Subscribe to Billy Hallowell's "Edifi" podcast today! https://edifi.app/podcasts/edifi-with-billy-hallowell-26031/
