Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
Higher Ground Podcast: Was the ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl ad an abomination or an inspiration?
Join Billy Hallowell of The Higher Ground Podcast and Jason Vanderground, co-creator of the "He Gets Us" campaign to discuss the one Super Bowl ad everyone is talking about. Published February 17, 2024
Is everyone watching the ‘He Gets Us’ ads all wrong?
Many Christians turned to social media to sound off about a Jesus-themed, Super Bowl commercial that sparked everything from frustration to accolades. Published February 14, 2024
Higher Ground: High schoolers study Bible’s links to Taylor Swift
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published February 12, 2024
What really sparked the Asbury Revival? True story behind the historic ‘outpouring’
Zach Meerkreebs, a writer and pastor at Asbury University, talks about what sparked the prayer and worship service that lasted two weeks in 2023. Published February 10, 2024
Sick, vile reactions to Toby Keith’s death expose our cultural rot
After the news of country singer Toby Keith's untimely death on Tuesday, millions of accolades and thoughtful remembrances came pouring in. But among the influx of favorable honors were a slew of truly deplorable reactions, with some critics turning to mockery or even relishing in Mr. Keith's demise. Published February 7, 2024
Higher Ground: What is a woman?
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published February 5, 2024
Higher Ground Podcast: Should Christians cancel Alistair Begg over LGBTQ wedding response?
Join Billy Hallowell, host of The Higher Ground Podcast, to dive into the recent controversies surrounding Alistair Begg and Christian nationalism. Published February 3, 2024
Bill Maher’s ‘men can have babies’ takedown unveils most toxic attribute plaguing our culture
"This is a different kind of nuts." That's how comedian Bill Maher recently framed some of the current dynamics surrounding gender ideology and the "my truth, your truth" mantra increasingly eclipsing public sanity. Published January 31, 2024
Higher Ground: Holocaust survivor shares how he outlasted the Nazis
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published January 29, 2024
The Higher Ground Podcast: How does China’s Communist Party terrorize Christians?
Join Billy Hallowell, host of The Higher Ground Podcast, as he discusses Christian persecution across the globe. Published January 28, 2024
Can Christians really vote for Trump?
Can Bible-believing Christians of good conscience vote for Donald Trump in November? That's a question at the heart of plenty of debate and consternation as it becomes increasingly clear the former president -- a boisterous, thrice-married businessman-turned-politician who is the first former president to face criminal charges -- is likely to be the 2024 Republican nominee. Published January 24, 2024
Higher Ground: The countries persecuting the most Christians
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published January 22, 2024
Can Christians really vote for Trump? Pastor delivers candid assessment of good vs. evil
Listen to the latest episode of "The Higher Ground Podcast" and hear Billy Hallowell and Pastor Shane Idleman discuss whether Christians can really vote for Trump in 2024. Published January 19, 2024
Bible itself on trial in Christian politician’s legal fight
Imagine facing potential jail time or massive fines for sharing a Bible verse on social media. Likewise, take a moment to envision being criminally castigated for merely commenting on theology -- or for codifying in a pamphlet your thoughts about biblical marriage. Published January 17, 2024
Higher Ground: Catholics, bishops worldwide respond to Pope
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published January 15, 2024
How to survive the 2024 chaos and talk politics, religion without killing each other
Join Billy Hallowell on The Higher Ground Podcast as he talks with entrepreneur, businessman, and podcast host Corey Nathan about his journey from Judaism to Christianity and how he's learned to navigate chaotic differences in political and religious persuasions. Published January 12, 2024
Archaeologists proving the Bible with each stunning discovery
Some incredible discoveries not only seem to corroborate biblical events, but they also enlighten and provide context to the cultural happenings and discussions we see unfolding within the pages of the scriptures. Published January 11, 2024
‘Superman’ actor Dean Cain gets candid on God, politics and pastor’s bold prayer move inspires
Is America slated for major revival in 2024? Published January 8, 2024
Higher Ground: Harvard and DEI’s downfall
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published January 8, 2024
Horror in Nigeria: Christians stoned, slaughtered as world looks the other way
As people around the world jovially celebrated the birth of Jesus, sang carols, exchanged gifts and relished in the sights and sounds of the season, Christians in Nigeria were embroiled in an unimaginably hellish scenario. Published January 3, 2024