God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

Are you wrong about the details surrounding the nativity? Here are some fascinating facts.

“Duck Dynasty” star Missy Robertson recently revealed some of her family’s Christmas traditions, noting that the most comical annual event is her mother-in-law Miss Kay’s gag gift giveaway — something that she said typically has the entire Robertson family rolling on the floor in laughter.

Too many of us feel alone, trapped and confused. And it’s not all that surprising, as the world can be a truly tricky, complex and daunting place.

But as the pressures of life weigh us down, we’re reminded that there’s a source of comfort and calm that is always available to us.

There’s a “coolness” epidemic that threatens to ravage the Christian church — an insatiable quest among some to be seen as cool, relevant and in-step with the culture.

Many times this curious quest comes from a genuine place of love, with Christians making their best effort to mix in well with the world around them. And make no mistake: we are called to love others, even those with whom we disagree. But where's the balance?

Crowder is on a mission to share God’s love, using his music as a vehicle toward spreading the gospel. The solo performer, who formerly front-manned The David Crowder Band, recently told The Billy Hallowell Podcast that he believes Christians have a unique opportunity right now to make a real impact in the midst of a divided culture.

Celebrity trainer and fitness enthusiast Alec Penix is on a mission to inspire people to think deeper about physical — and spiritual — changes that can help transform lives.

Penix, who trains some well-known names in Hollywood, is a Christian whose faith informs his work, as he helps people reach their hopes, aspirations and personal goals.

At a time when many people see politics as the primary means to change culture, Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is placing his attention on a very different institution: the family.

'Tis the season for…difficult family dynamics. I was pretty intrigued to see how my last podcast and devotional about Christmas chaos so widely resonated.

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My “Christmas survival guide” offered some biblical insights on dealing with tough family members and related problems. So, I want to follow up on that.

The Christmas season is filled with food, fun — and family. Spending quality time with friends and loved ones is many times the most amazing part of the season.

Unfortunately, though, many of us have complicated family dynamics. While the holiday season is a time for peace and joy, difficult dynamics can sometimes cloud our festivities. The question is: how should we react to difficult and challenging family members?