Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
New horror film exploring ‘roots of evil’ delivers terrifying message for America
Evil is real, yet the obsessively material nature of our contemporary culture has prevented far too many people from seeing beyond the trappings of our fleeting world. Published April 19, 2023
Jennifer Garner shows that sometimes Hollywood gets it right
Hollywood might seem like the last place on earth from which you would want to glean parenting advice, yet actress Jennifer Garner's recent social media mantra offers a viable -- and arguably essential -- childrearing blueprint. Published April 12, 2023
Higher Ground: If Jesus on the cross can forgive, so can we
Most Americans are likely to observe Easter. According to a Lifeway Research survey, 66% say they believe in the biblical accounts of the physical resurrection of Jesus as historical fact. Published April 9, 2023
Today’s sheltered youth likely don’t understand Jesus’ suffering, words of compassion
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Published April 4, 2023
Mass shootings, moral chaos reveal spiritual crisis of epic proportions
Our culture has constructed a massive throne of lies atop a mound of false promises -- all fueled and propped up by malignant and pernicious fantasy masquerading as eternal truth. Published March 28, 2023
Americans must be diligent in defending religious freedoms or risk persecution
The stonings, torture and other murderous actions that people around the globe face at the hands of extremists and madmen might seem entirely foreign or implausible to most Americans. Published March 22, 2023
Actor Rainn Wilson says quiet part out loud, pushes back on Hollywood’s disdain of Christianity
Actor Rainn Wilson, who appeared in the TV series "The Office," unleashed a tweet on March 11 that quickly became front-page news in some sectors, as he acknowledged a bias in our entertainment spheres. Published March 15, 2023
Democratic NYC Mayor Eric Adams is correct: This is a country of faith
"It's unimaginable that we keep pretending that this is not a country of faith." Published March 8, 2023
Prayer, revival and ‘Jesus Revolution’: Is our rotting culture on verge of something big?
"I've never seen anything like that. It looked more like 'The 700 Club' than it did ESPN for a bit there." Published March 1, 2023
Higher Ground: Supreme Court asked to protect workers’ right to day of worship
Gerald Groff wanted to deliver the mail for the U.S. Postal Service, but he also wanted to worship God on Sunday, which he honors as the Sabbath. When the postal agency demanded Mr. Groff work on that day, the letter carrier quit and sued. Published February 27, 2023
Four data points that should absolutely terrify parents
Culture's ever-complex dynamics have made parenting increasingly tricky. Gone are the days of full-on informational control, with moms and dads now competing against smartphones, tablets, computers and smartwatches for their kids' attention. Published February 22, 2023
Parents, wake up: Your kids aren’t your friends, and neither are their screens
For most parents, life is a chaotic mishmash of work, play, kids' activities and other bits of pandemonium. It's an almost endless balancing act of bouncing among all of our essential responsibilities. Published February 15, 2023
The unrestrained ghastliness of lawmakers’ abortion pins
Political pins were all the rage among members of Congress at the State of the Union address, but one of the messages donned by at least two lawmakers drew widespread rebuke -- and for good reason. Published February 10, 2023
Why the disgusting, satanic Sam Smith Grammy performance doesn’t deserve our rage
Singers Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy" performance immediately went viral, offering a disturbing display of demonic elements and imagery. Published February 8, 2023
Amid crumbling American culture, Christians have surprising cause for praise
With raging suicides, overdoses, violent crime, the continued repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, dysfunctional political structures and a slew of other cultural crisis points, it should come as no surprise that many feel disjointed, disconnected and aloof. Published February 1, 2023
Culture’s move away from God sparking chaos, mental health problems, unhappiness
Comedian Bill Maher held little back on last Friday's episode of HBO's "Real Time," pondering what in the world is unfolding in our public schools and imploring the Democratic Party to take responsibility. Published January 25, 2023
Wars, hatred, suffering drive Americans to movies, TV shows about biblical end times
American culture is fully enraptured by the end of days. From apocalyptic, zombie-themed TV shows to theologically fueled theatrical escapades claiming to show life during the biblical end times, these eschatological themes are ever-present in entertainment. Published January 18, 2023
America needs to wake up and address the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh
"There will be massacres." Published January 12, 2023
Does the U.S. bear responsibility for the Taliban’s atrocities in Afghanistan?
Less than a year and a half since the U.S. entirely pulled troops out of Afghanistan in August 2021, the situation continues to disintegrate, with rampant poverty raging and human rights evaporating. Published January 5, 2023
Higher Ground: Honoring the life of Pope Benedict XVI
The first pope in 600 years to resign his office, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, died early Saturday at the age of 95, days after Pope Francis told a Vatican audience his predecessor "is very ill" and needed prayer. Published January 3, 2023
