Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
Muslim mob’s violence against Christian over Quran claim must horrify us to action
Americans enjoy the boundless benefits of democracy and freedom, but millions around the world aren't so lucky, finding themselves trapped in dystopian nightmares devoid of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Published June 5, 2024
How the human eye converted an atheist doctor to Christianity
The story of Dr. Ming Wang is one of spiritual awakening, with Dr. Wang, a once-atheist Chinese immigrant, abandoning his no-belief to fully embrace Christianity. Published May 30, 2024
The real reason liberals are fuming over Harrison Butker’s commencement address
As the flames of cancel culture continue to rage, many of the people demanding hyper-diversity simply have no patience for it when it comes to ideas outside of their own progressive bubbles. Published May 22, 2024
Higher Ground: No room at Nashville ‘inn’ for pro-Israel Christian group
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published May 20, 2024
How a homeless man shouting profanity in church sparked a chain reaction of hope
"Let's do something different." That's what Pastor Ed Newton of Community Bible Church in San Antonio said from the pulpit one Sunday last month. The pastor immediately halted one of his sermons to offer an explicit example of what preachers and houses of worship are called to do: love the lost. Published May 15, 2024
The shocking ‘God’ moments that are shattering culture’s big lie
"We have never seen anything like this in our church." That's what Wayne Bray, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, said last year after 141 people were baptized in one day at his South Carolina house of worship. Published May 8, 2024
Did Congress ‘outlaw’ the New Testament?
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published May 6, 2024
The Higher Ground Podcast: Bible bashing, Kanye West’s turn toward porn, anti-Israel protests
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. Published May 4, 2024
Wake up, America: Disturbing realities behind rampant anti-Israel, anti-Jewish hatred
"It's frightening." Those two words were recently uttered by a Holocaust survivor observing virulent antisemitism boiling over at American colleges and universities. Published May 1, 2024
LISTEN: Mandisa shares journey of pain, doubt and finding God’s love amid chaos
As we remember the life and legacy of Mandisa, Billy Hallowell revisits a 2022 interview with the "American Idol" alum and Grammy award-winning musician. Published May 1, 2024
LISTEN: Antisemitism rages, chaos on college campuses and sounding the alarm over Taylor Swift
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? Published April 28, 2024
Is Biden really a ‘good Catholic’?
"He doesn't understand the Catholic faith." That's what a Catholic bishop recently said about President Biden, a rosary-carrying, self-professed "good Catholic." Published April 24, 2024
LISTEN: Bill Maher, Mark Driscoll and 25th anniversary of Columbine
Billy Hallowell, host of the Higher Ground Podcast, is joined by Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson and Church Leaders Senior Editor Jesse Jackson to discuss the biggest faith headlines of the week. Published April 20, 2024
Three shocking discoveries, events that threaten to turn transgender movement on its head
One would assume any structured medicalization process endlessly foisted upon children would be tried, tested and true, validated, and corroborated by extensive research categorically proving its viability and usefulness. Published April 17, 2024
MSNBC’s bizarre panic over kids’ Bible access
A recent MSNBC segment delivered an ominous warning about a "distressing" program impacting public schools and threatening communities across America -- an initiative host Alex Wagner fears could inextricably sway youths' hearts and minds. Published April 10, 2024
Higher Ground: Bibles burned outside Church, Trump on Christian Visibility Day 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 April 8, 2024
Higher Ground Podcast: Bibles burned outside church, OnlyFans model turns to Jesus, more revivial
Join Washington Times columnist Billy Hallowell, Washington Times reporter Mark Kellner and Jesse T. Jackson of Church Leaders as they discuss some of the biggest faith stories of the week. Published April 6, 2024
4 reasons ‘Duck Dynasty’ family is the answer to Hollywood depravity
Amid the flurry of the entertainment industry's immorality and lostness, one famous family stands out for its authenticity, grit, countercultural prowess and love for God: the Robertsons. Published April 3, 2024
Higher Ground: Abortion at Supreme Court, resurrection research, Trump USA Bible
Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times. Published April 1, 2024
The most pressing question at the center of the abortion debate
There's a pressing question at the center of the tear-inducing debate that must be comprehended, confronted and honestly answered. Published March 27, 2024
