Billy Hallowell is a digital TV host and interviewer for Faithwire and CBN News and the co-host of CBN’s "Quick Start Podcast." Hallowell has written more than 14,000 stories on faith, culture and politics, has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, authors and influencers and is the author of four books, including "Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts," and "The Armageddon Code: One Journalist's Quest for End-Times Answers." He was formerly the director of content and communications at Pure Flix and the former faith and culture editor at TheBlaze.
Two ex-porn stars escaped the bowels of one of the most diabolical industries, the trappings of fame and money, and their own brokenness to find something greater and more fulfilling -- and their journeys have understandably captivated the world.
This is 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.
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Joel Veldkamp, the head of international communications for Christian Solidarity International, talks with Higher Ground's Billy Hallowell about the deadly ramifications of Christian persecution around the world.
"Freedom for me and none for thee" has moved from a mere mantra to a disquieting, freedom-shattering reality in some sectors, with many citizens and government officials flagrantly forgetting the reality that liberty and justice are truly for all.
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Something is happening in America. What began as quiet murmurings and whispered complaints quickly grew into a crescendo of perturbation, consternation and dismay.
Dive deep into this week's major faith-centric headlines. Kirk Cameron shares his perspective on his new children's book, "Pride Comes Before the Fall;" takes a look back on the life and legacy of televangelist Pat Robertson and go behind-the-scenes with "The Chosen" as they make moves to bring the show to a global audience.
There is no shortage of negative news about America's young people, the supposedly dilapidated state of faith in the U.S., moral depravity, and our ever-chaotic mental health trends.
Even before the June 1 kickoff to "Pride Month," a 30-day celebration of LGBTQ+ people and causes, there was "an unprecedented backlash" from conservatives and others over the deep involvement of corporate America, The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson reported.
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade has come an increasing flow of disturbing pro-choice rhetoric, unsettling attacks on pregnancy centers -- and some macabre revelations.
Though some might disagree with the proclamation "Jesus died so you could live," there's certainly nothing about the wording that any rational person would call "hate speech."
The millennial generation -- those born between 1981 and 1996 -- was the 'least closely connected to biblical Christianity before the pandemic, and that connection was made even weaker' by the end of the pandemic.
Admiring a piece of art or architecture generally leads to accolades for the painters, creatives or builders responsible, with praise for their passion, zest and inventiveness abounding.
"Fox News Sunday" host Shannon Bream is known for thoughtfully tackling the political and cultural issues of the day. But she's also been a consistently faithful voice, sharing her Christian beliefs and the power she sees in Scripture.
After years of calling for -- and at moments demanding -- social isolation and distancing, the federal government is now sounding the alarm on a ubiquitous "loneliness crisis."
Some say "ignorance is bliss," but a recent on-air proclamation uttered during a meandering segment on "The View" reveals that oblivion can be truly heartbreaking, unlettered and damaging.