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 2, 2018 • 5min
The Most Compelling Evidence for Christianity?
Should our pasts define us? Culture has a failed understanding of redemption. Here's a reality check for us all -- and perhaps the most compelling argument for Christianity.
Sep 27, 2018 • 4min
To Everyone Freaking Out Over the Kavanaugh Debacle
People on both sides of the Ford-Kavanaugh debacle are sounding off. But amid the chaos, there's something too many of us have forgotten to do.
Sep 26, 2018 • 6min
You’re So Far From Perfect. Chris Pratt is Totally Right.
No one is perfect, yet culture sells us the lie that we essentially are golden to be doing and saying whatever it is we want to do and say. Here’s an essential reality check, though.
Sep 25, 2018 • 7min
Truth in an Era of Chaos, Lies and Consternation
What is truth? Why are we called to embrace it? How can we live, survive and thrive in an era of lies and consternation? We're called to #truth.
Sep 21, 2018 • 8min
'My Words Are Love': The Message You Absolutely Need to Hear Today
What would you say if your days (and words) were numbered? How would you look at the world differently? I received an email this week that left me convicted, saddened — and yet amazingly inspired. It's a message I think everyone needs today.
Sep 19, 2018 • 22min
Ben Shapiro Takes on Cultural Crisis, Truth — and More
Ben Shapiro has made a name for himself in conservative circles, appearing daily on radio, TV and at events around the nation. His off-the-cuff and rapid retorts have solidified him as a favorite commentator among politicos — but what’s Shapiro’s backstory? He recently sat down with “The Billy Hallowell Podcast” to talk about free speech, culture and the roots of his career.
Sep 18, 2018 • 5min
‘Great Moral Evil’: Why Ben Shapiro Battles Abortion
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro shows no fear when he tackles some of the most controversial issues of the day. Abortion is just one of the topics he frequently addresses with passionate fervor; it’s an issue that he firmly believes is “the great moral issue of our time” and one for which history will ultimately judge our society. Listen to him explain why he cares.
Sep 17, 2018 • 7min
What Would Jesus REALLY Do?
People love to talk about forgiveness, but are we getting it all wrong?
Sep 14, 2018 • 8min
The One Thing Too Many of Us Are Forgetting About Jesus
Many people walk around talking about Jesus as though he was some kind of hippie who only preached peace and love. While it’s true that he certainly preached peace and love, Jesus did much more than that. Here’s the thing too many people have been missing about Christ. Are you guilty?
Sep 11, 2018 • 6min
A Response to Those Who Say It’s Time to Move Past 9/11
The September 11 attacks transformed the world. The horrific events changed the fabric of the nation. Here's one of the biggest lessons we have forgotten 17 years later.
