God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell
Washington Times / Billy Hallowell
"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.
Episodes
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Oct 23, 2018 • 5min
The 3,000-Year-Old Lesson About 'Winning' That We All Need Right Now
There’s a lot of talk these days about “winning,” but very little discussion or explanation about what true victory really looks like.
There’s certainly nothing wrong with setting goals and trying to persevere to reach them, but there is something off-kilter when our goals and aspirations are sought without God’s guidance.
In the end, our motivation — and inspiration — matter.
Oct 19, 2018 • 5min
Candace Cameron Bure’s Amazing Prayer Proclamation That We ALL Need
God gives us the free will to decide for ourselves how we want to live, what we want to say and how we choose to interact with the people and things around us.
But free will often comes at a cost. Along with the ability to live and behave as we choose, God has also fortunately given us a blueprint to discern His plan for our lives. This roadmap is the Bible — a timeless book that explains the ins and outs of how human beings are meant to live.
Oct 18, 2018 • 13min
TobyMac on Life, Faith, God and the Divisions That Plague Us
With more than three decades in music under his belt, TobyMac — whose real name is Toby McKeehan — is still going strong. The popular singer-songwriter is out with a new album called “The Elements” and he recently opened up about his life, career and passion for community during an interview with “The Billy Hallowell Podcast.”
Oct 18, 2018 • 11min
Why ‘Desire’ Can Lead to Total Chaos (and Worse)
Each of us is filled with “desire.” This is a natural human reaction to the world around us; it fuels our goals, aspirations and wants. But the Bible makes it pretty clear that unrestrained desire — desire not based on Christ — is fruitless.
Here's how we fix it.
Oct 16, 2018 • 6min
Are You Struggling With Your Faith? Here’s the Antidote
A lot of us find ourselves: stuck, depressed, comparing ourselves to others, unhappy, not where we want to be lost, confused, angry, distracted Perhaps we're all missing the obvious.
Oct 13, 2018 • 21min
Singer Austin French Once Said ‘I’ll Never Be a Christian,’ But God Had Other Plans
Singer Austin French is on a mission to make music that reaches fans’ hearts and souls. French, 24, recently shared his incredible journey from skeptical pastor’s kid to popular Christian musician — an exploration that forced him to question absolutely everything, including his childhood faith.
Oct 12, 2018 • 6min
Why Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Are Totally Wrong (and How You Can Fix It)
Hillary Clinton says we can't be civil with political opponents who want to "destroy" what we stand for. Here's why she's very, very wrong.
Oct 9, 2018 • 6min
Truth vs. Love: Survival in an Age of Chaos
Culture shouldn't be our guide, yet so many of us elevate society's views over the gospel. In the battle over truth vs. love, where so you stand?
Oct 4, 2018 • 5min
To the Parents Praying for Faithful Kids
Want your kids to follow God? The Bible has something pretty powerful to say about that.
Oct 3, 2018 • 3min
Here's What Having Knowledge Really Means
What does it mean to be smart and have knowledge? You might be shocked to learn that the world has it all wrong.
