God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell

What are the biggest myths and political misconceptions about former President Donald Trump and the GOP right now? Republican pollster  Patrick Ruffini breaks it all down and shares important considerations for anyone looking to understand the current political landscape.

Ruffini also discusses his most recent book, "Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP."

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Many questions remain after a New York court found former President Donald Trump guilty in his historic hush-money case.

But, what was the crime, how did it all come about — and what's next? Washington Times reporter Alex Swoyer joins Billy Hallowell to break down the ins and outs of the hush-money case, what the verdict means, and what's next for Mr. Trump. Plus, she explores claims the case is political in nature.

That and more on today's "Higher Ground."

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Why are liberals so up in arms over Harrison Butker — and why in the world did Ireland, Norway, and Spain seemingly deliver a big win to Hamas Terrorists? Cheryl Chumley joins Billy Hallowell to break down two of the most important stories of the week.

THIS WEEK'S STORIES:

• The real reason liberals are fuming over Harrison Butker’s commencement address
• Hamas scores win as Ireland, Norway and Spain give nod to ‘Palestine’

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NFL star Harrison Butker is under fire, pro-life activist Lauren Handy is headed to prison, and another mass baptism is shocking and inspiring. That and more on today's "Higher Ground."

Billy Hallowell goes behind the headlines with CBN’s Tre Goins Phillips and the Washington Times’ Valerie Richardson.

TODAY'S STORIES:

• Missouri AG Opens Probe into Kansas City’s ‘Retaliatory’ Post Doxxing Chiefs’ Harrison Butker
• Pro-Life Advocate Lauren Handy Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison: 'Biden's DOJ Is Fully Weaponized'
• Pastor in Awe as 1,614 People Are Baptized on Beach: ‘God Saved a Lot of People’

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Baptisms are taking over America, with yet another massive effort set to make history. Meanwhile, the state of denominational Christianity continues to be in an intriguing place.

The United Methodist Church made some major changes on the LGBTQ front — and the Southern Baptist Convention lost hundreds of thousands of members (but is seeking a baptism surge).

This and more on today's "Higher Ground," as The Washington Times' Mark Kellner joins the show to break it all down.

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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 Studio
• Hollywood Actor Slams Bible as ‘One of the Worst Books Ever,’ Says Those Who Believe Genesis Narrative Are ‘Stupid’

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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."

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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 Album
• Holocaust Survivor Hits Back at Anti-Israel Campus Chaos With Sobering Warning

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-Lifers
• Mark Driscoll Kicked Off Stage for Calling Out ‘Strip Club’-Like Performance at Stronger Men’s Conference
• 25th Anniversary of the Columbine Shooting: Reflections

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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 Book
• WATCH: Narrative Shifts, as World’s Compassion Wrongly Falls to Palestinians, Not Jews

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