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Faith. Culture. Politics. Life. Longtime journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell has covered thousands of the biggest faith and culture stories. Now, he's bringing together some of the best reporters, TV hosts, and personalities each week to dive into the most pressing and intriguing issues of the day.

"Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" is a truly unique experience, knocking down the barriers between journalists, media personalities, and the public at large. Each week, guests explain the relevance of each story, and offer analysis you won't hear anywhere else. The show brings together great minds to take you behind the headlines and help you navigate the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

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    • 4.9 • 35 Ratings

Faith. Culture. Politics. Life. Longtime journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell has covered thousands of the biggest faith and culture stories. Now, he's bringing together some of the best reporters, TV hosts, and personalities each week to dive into the most pressing and intriguing issues of the day.

"Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" is a truly unique experience, knocking down the barriers between journalists, media personalities, and the public at large. Each week, guests explain the relevance of each story, and offer analysis you won't hear anywhere else. The show brings together great minds to take you behind the headlines and help you navigate the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

    Hollywood Actor's Bible Bash, Kanye West's Latest Saga, and Shocking Reveal About Campus Chaos: 3 Big Stories of the Week

    Hollywood Actor's Bible Bash, Kanye West's Latest Saga, and Shocking Reveal About Campus Chaos: 3 Big Stories of the Week

    Hollywood actor's Bible bashing, a tragic turn in the Kanye West saga, and the truth about campus agitators. That and more on today’s Higher Ground. I’m Billy Hallowell and we’re going behind the headlines today with CBN’s Tre Goins Phillips and the Washington Times’ Valerie Richardson.
    THIS WEEK'S STORIES:
    Nearly Half of Anti-Israel ‘Student’ Protesters Arrested at Columbia, CCNY Weren’t Students‘Don’t Do It’: Ex-Porn Star Who Found Jesus Begs Kanye West Not to Start XXX StudioHollywood Actor Slams Bible as ‘One of the Worst Books Ever,’ Says Those Who Believe Genesis Narrative Are ‘Stupid’FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

    • 23 min
    Remembering Mandisa: Singer Shares Journey of Pain, Doubt and Finding God's Love Amid Chaos

    Remembering Mandisa: Singer Shares Journey of Pain, Doubt and Finding God's Love Amid Chaos

    As we remember the life and legacy of Mandisa, Billy revisits a 2022 interview with her during which she shared her struggles, revealed her triumphs, and discussed finding God in the fog of life's chaos. Hear what Mandisa had to say.
    Here is a special edition of "Higher Ground."
    FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

    • 13 min
    Antisemitism Raging, Chaos on College Campuses and Sounding the Alarm Over Taylor Swift: Behind the Biggest Headlines

    Antisemitism Raging, Chaos on College Campuses and Sounding the Alarm Over Taylor Swift: Behind the Biggest Headlines

    Why is antisemitism raging, what's happening on American college campuses — and why is an evangelist sounding the alarm over pop icon Taylor Swift's new lyrics and album?
    On today's "Higher Ground," Raj Nair from TBN and Jesse Jackson from Church Leaders join Billy Hallowell to break it all down, exploring what's really happening at U.S. universities and why some parents might want to know a bit more about Swift's new music.
    READ MORE ABOUT TODAY'S STORIES:
    ‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New AlbumHolocaust Survivor Hits Back at Anti-Israel Campus Chaos With Sobering Warning

    • 24 min
    Bill Maher Stuns, Mark Driscoll Ignites Sword Swallower Controversy, and 25th Anniversary of Columbine

    Bill Maher Stuns, Mark Driscoll Ignites Sword Swallower Controversy, and 25th Anniversary of Columbine

    The 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting, chaos over Pastor Mark Driscoll and a sword swallower, and Bill Maher's shocking comments about abortion. We're breaking these stories and much more down on today's Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell.

    We're joined by Jesse Jackson from Church Leaders and Valerie Richardson from The Washington Times to dive into some of the week's most interesting headlines.
    THIS WEEK'S STORIES:
    Bill Maher Stuns Pro-LifersMark Driscoll Kicked Off Stage for Calling Out ‘Strip Club’-Like Performance at Stronger Men’s Conference25th Anniversary of the Columbine Shooting: ReflectionsFOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

    • 34 min
    Actor Gary Sinise's Faith, Terror in Israel, and Death Threats Amid Absolute 'Woke' Madness: Journalists Explore Biggest Stories of the Week

    Actor Gary Sinise's Faith, Terror in Israel, and Death Threats Amid Absolute 'Woke' Madness: Journalists Explore Biggest Stories of the Week

    Actor Gary Sinise's faith and the loss of his son, Mac, terror in Israel — and death threats against Skillet frontman Jon Cooper. The Washington Times' Cheryl Chumley and Jesse Jackson from ChurchLeaders join Billy Hallowell to take you behind some of the week's most important and fascinating headlines. 
    THIS WEEK'S STORIES:
    Actor Gary Sinise Reflects on Prayer, God, Son’s Death After Cancer Battle: ‘A Man of Great Faith’Skillet’s John Cooper Received Death Threats and Pornographic Images Because of the Name of His BookWATCH: Narrative Shifts, as World’s Compassion Wrongly Falls to Palestinians, Not JewsFOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

    • 27 min
    Bibles Burned Outside Church, OnlyFans Model Turns to Jesus, and Revival Breaking Out AGAIN

    Bibles Burned Outside Church, OnlyFans Model Turns to Jesus, and Revival Breaking Out AGAIN

    Hundreds of Bibles burned outside of a church, an OnlyFans star turns to Jesus, and revival breaks out on yet another college campus. Welcome to Higher Ground. On today’s media roundtable, Billy Hallowell is joined by The Washington Times' Mark Kellner and Jesse Jackson of Church Leaders to discuss these stories — and more. 
    Read the stories on today's episode:
    ‘I Am Giving It All Up For Christ’—OnlyFans Star Nala Ray Declares Faith in JesusEaster Sunday Arson Won’t Deter Tennessee Pastor’s Preaching, Outreach‘It’s Just Insane’: Hundreds of Young People Embrace Christ, Get Spontaneously Baptized in Backs of Pickup TrucksFOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

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35 Ratings

35 Ratings

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Right to the point - that matters most!

Billy disucsses topics that matter most and he’s not afraid to ask the questions that inform and educate the listener. Great podcast!

Lori Wildenberg ,

Clear and Concise

Informative. Billy clearly lays out his facts and premise. Thanks for sharing the encouraging stats re: mental health, relationships, and faith.

The Do Over Mom ,

Great Podcast!

I enjoy the Edifi podcast, but especially the recent Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson episode. Keep up the great interviews and I will keep listening!

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