Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
Miracles & mysteries: For KING + COUNTRY singer Joel Smallbone’s powerful mission
The Smallbones' work is a fusion of art, faith, encouragement, innovation, and grit. Published October 1, 2024
The real Donald Trump? Surprising acts turn media narrative on its head
Former President Donald Trump is known, in part, for his brash, often abrasive demeanor, flippant commentary and the names he conjures up for his foes. Published September 25, 2024
No, Pope Francis: All religions aren’t a path to God
In an era when many faithful lament theological confusion and fear the watering down of Christianity, Pope Francis did little in recent days to assuage any consternation. Published September 18, 2024
Higher Ground: Pope’s gigantic Southeast Asia audience, Trump vs. Harris debate and more faith news
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published September 16, 2024
Harris’ shameless debate lie about late-term abortion
Unsurprisingly, abortion -- an issue on which Vice President Kamala Harris has seemingly set the heart and soul of her campaign -- was one of the biggest lightning rods during the fiery faceoff. Published September 11, 2024
Higher Ground: Hamas’ murders hostages, Nashville shooter manifesto and more
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published September 9, 2024
Israeli-American mother’s worst nightmare reveals what true love exemplifies
After nearly 11 months of traversing the airways to raise alarm bells on behalf of Israeli hostages and to fight for her own son's release, Rachel Goldberg-Polin's worst fears became a reality: Her son, Hersh, who was taken hostage during Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack, was recently slaughtered by his captors. Published September 4, 2024
4 Hollywood celebs who could help turn America around
Amid the muck of oversexualized and bizarre antics, rampant political division and cancel culture madness, there are actors and performers increasingly waking up to the disastrous dynamics around us. Published August 28, 2024
Higher Ground: Can Christians support a Harris-Walz ticket?
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published August 26, 2024
Is Kamala Harris building a macabre campaign on the backs of the unborn?
Once proponents of the "safe, legal and rare" abortion mantra, the Democratic Party has now shifted to a place of not only openly touting the termination of innocents, but of also plainly placing the contentious issue at the center of Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign. Published August 21, 2024
Democrats have officially abandoned ‘God’
It appears the Democrats are prepared to abandon God once and for all, with the draft of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform offering no mentions of "God," "Lord" or "Almighty." Published August 14, 2024
What does a Harris-Walz ticket mean for Christian voters?
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published August 12, 2024
Chicago pastor faced death threats, went into hiding after expressing conservative political views
Pastor Corey Brooks is a fixture in Chicago and has raised tens of millions of dollars for a community center. But it was his conservative views that left him vilified and fearful for his life. Published August 11, 2024
Four Olympic heroes shine brightly amid the Games’ darkness
While there have been multiple distractions eroding the main purposes of the Olympic Games, there's a bright light amid the darkness. Published August 7, 2024
Olympics outrage: Learn more about the controversies at the Paris 2024 games
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published August 5, 2024
Four reasons Christians are terrified of Kamala Harris
While Vice President Kamala Harris is receiving a great deal of attention over her Baptist faith -- including her request for invocation -- others are lamenting what they call past "religious bigotry." Published July 30, 2024
Kamala Harris is no friend to Catholics
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published July 29, 2024
Newsom’s assault on parental rights is a litmus test for every 2024 candidate
The parent-child dynamic is one of the most sacrosanct relationships in human existence, yet it's now one of the most targeted, vulnerable and susceptible associations. Published July 24, 2024
Who’s really responsible for attempt on Trump’s life?
Certainly, the shooter, whom the Secret Service killed, bears the sole responsibility for pulling the trigger in a sinister ploy to snuff out innocent lives. Nevertheless, the event forces us to ask some difficult, introspective questions about the rancor dominating our electoral discourse. Published July 16, 2024
Four steps to surviving the toxic 2024 election
How do we survive this seemingly never-ending campaign -- a political nightmare with the power to splinter our relationships? Published July 9, 2024