God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

With Christianity on the decline and cultural chaos enveloping young people, how can churches and believers turn back the tide? Plus: California is suing a school district over its recent parental rights policy — and is the American Library Association facing its own Bud Light moment? We’ll have these stories and more on today’s "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell."

Billy is joined by Times reporter Valerie Richardson and Dennis Allen, author of "The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How the Church Does Discipleship."

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Gun control is often the first solution mentioned in the wake of mass shootings, but Columbine survivor Evan Todd doesn't believe this will fix the nation's epidemic of violence. He joins the show to explain why he believes some activists have it all wrong.

Plus, activist and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines joins the show to share her story, why she's speaking out against biological men competing in women's sports — and how her faith has sustained her. 

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Should former President Donald Trump be facing prosecution? Is democracy in danger — and how is the abortion battle entering an uncharted new phase of chaos?

We will tackle these issues and more on today’s “Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell.”

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There's a disturbing trend in the criminalization of Christianity around the globe. Plus, pastor and author Lucas Miles drops by to discuss his new book, "Woke Jesus" and why he believes forces are afoot to restrain, pollute, and change the true meaning of faith.

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Actress Nan Gurley, who plays Corrie ten Boom in the new "The Hiding Place" movie shares details about the Holocaust hero's life, her own faith, and why the story so deeply matters. And Billy breaks down Skillet frontman John Cooper's recent mini-sermon that hits the nail on the head about today's chaotic culture.

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BONUS EPISODE: "My hope is that as I go to these libraries across the country and try to demonstrate to people that real change in the United States of America is not going to start at the White House — it’s going to start at your house and my house. It’s we the people." - Kirk Cameron

Hear why the actor is traveling America and speaking to families (plus, hear more about his debate with the American Library Association).

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A potential genocide could be brewing in Nagorno Karabakh, putting Armenian Christians at risk, a group of Republican senators wants to know whether taxpayer funds have been used to block Kirk Cameron’s library readings — and is religious freedom at risk across the globe? We have these stories and more on today’s "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell."

Billy sits down with Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications at Christian Solidarity International to understand the crisis in Nagorno Karabakh. Meanwhile, Washington Times reporter Mark Kellner comes on the show to discuss these stories:

• No taxpayer dollars to block Kirk Cameron library events, demand GOP senators
• European Union nations promote religious liberty abroad, but fail at home, U.S. panel says

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Country star Coffey Anderson’s view on life, faith, music, and more, a battle is brewing over a beloved cross monument in California, and transgender government official Rachel Levine says kids could be going through the “wrong puberty.” 

We have these stories and more on "Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell." Here on Higher Ground we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

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Sen. Tim Scott joins the podcast to discuss his run for the presidency and his deep Christian roots. Plus, Billy is joined by Cheryl Chumley to discuss race in America, AOC, and more.

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Some media outlets have been labeling "Sound of Freedom" "QAnon-adjacent" and claiming the film gives a "nod" to extremism. But are these claims true? Is the film — a summer sleeper hit about child trafficking — somehow not what it claims to be?

At the center of the media's attacks is a heartbreaking reality. On this special bonus episode of the podcast, Billy Hallowell explores the issue.

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