Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
5 Israeli heroes who risked their lives to save others amid Hamas’ terrorist attack
"Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." Published October 18, 2023
LISTEN: What’s driving Hamas’ horrors against Israel?
Rabbi Jason Sobel and The Washington Times' Higher Ground's Billy Hallowell discuss the latest developments in Israel. Published October 16, 2023
Higher Ground: Is war in Israel fulfilling a biblical prophesy?
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 October 16, 2023
U.S. inaction pours gas on raging international fire
"It's not a war... it's a massacre." That's how one Israeli general framed the ghastliness discovered after Hamas terrorists targeted women, children and the elderly, brutally murdering hundreds of innocent Israelis and wreaking absolute mayhem. Published October 11, 2023
LISTEN: The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez on whether God is taking over Hollywood
Is Christian nationalism an exaggerated term? And is God overtaking Hollywood? Published October 10, 2023
Higher Ground: Black pastors urge voters to ‘save Black lives’
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 October 9, 2023
LISTEN: Horror as Christian genocide looms, tens of thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh: Where’s Biden?
"One of the oldest Christian communities in the world is being destroyed." Published October 6, 2023
Hollywood is increasingly finding Jesus — and the results could be profound
Despite the agonizing debauchery and hedonism spewing from movies, TV and music, recent events and proclamations from mainstream stars show just how brilliantly light can break through even the darkest corners of our culture. Published October 4, 2023
LISTEN: Inside ‘Big Brother’ host Julie Chen Moonves’ journey as a Christian
Famed TV host Julie Chen Moonves once lived life with little to no thought about spiritual things -- but that changed in 2018 when she embarked on a journey to find Jesus. Published October 3, 2023
Higher Ground: Inside a stunning biblical discovery
How Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reported finding an ancient inscription paraphrasing the first two verses of Psalm 86. Published October 2, 2023
One of the world’s oldest Christian communities faces genocide. Where’s Biden?
"One of the oldest Christian communities in the world is being destroyed." Published September 27, 2023
LISTEN: ‘Hijacking Jesus’: Is progressivism invading the Christian church?
Is progressivism invading the church? Is Jesus being "hijacked?" Published September 25, 2023
Higher Ground: Faith leaders push answer to the District’s rampant violence
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 September 25, 2023
The essential belief every American president must have
"I don't know how you could be a leader without having faith in God." Published September 21, 2023
LISTEN: Can AI save churches, stop mass gunmen in their tracks?
In an era of increased mass shootings targeting innocent Americans, churches are tasked with finding ways to protect congregants. Today, we'll speak with a California house of worship and the head of a company that uses Artificial Intelligence to detect guns and save lives. Published September 18, 2023
Higher Ground: NFL star credits God with daughter’s healing
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 September 18, 2023
California’s gender-identity bill should terrify every American, but especially parents
AB 957, also known as the "Transgender, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex Youth Empowerment Act," would force judges in custody hearings to consider, among other factors, whether parents are accepting of their kids' gender identities. Published September 13, 2023
Higher Ground: Alabama governor wants answers on ‘sexually suggestive’ books
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 September 11, 2023
‘Is there no redemption?’: 7 Hollywood stars who are blasting cancel culture
When it comes to navigating the perils of cancel culture, many have gone along to get along, letting the fear of being labeled, diminished, and relegated to the proverbial dustbin of history force them into a terrified, neutered silence. Published September 7, 2023
LISTEN: CEO delivers candid take on turning around Christian crisis in America
With Christianity on the decline and cultural chaos enveloping young people, how can churches and believers turn back the tide? Published September 5, 2023