The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

Are persecuted Christians being forgotten by the West?

On this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell is joined by Ryan Foley of The Christian Post to break down the most sobering moments from the International Religious Freedom Summit.

Foley shares firsthand insights from the bipartisan gathering, including chilling testimony about the decades-long persecution of Assyrian Christians — and more.

Christian Post opinion writer Brandon Showalter joins Billy Hallowell to unpack the unfolding Shawn Bolz scandal, allegations of prophetic fraud and sexual misconduct, and what it reveals about purported accountability failures within segments of the charismatic movement. 

The conversation also tackles fears about eroding trust in miracles, the danger of quenching the Holy Spirit, and why biblical truth and integrity must remain the ultimate standard amid scandal. Read the full article: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/shawn-bolz-scandal-overdue-reckoning-of-the-charismatic-church.html

A Sunday worship service in St. Paul, Minnesota, turned into a national flashpoint after protesters stormed Cities Church, interrupting a sermon and sparking outrage, arrests, and a federal investigation.

On this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell is joined by Jon Brown of The Christian Post to break down what triggered the protest, how church leaders responded in real time, and why the incident has raised serious religious liberty and civil rights concerns.

Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors US, joins The Christian Post to discuss his organization's World Watch List, which details the most dangerous nations for Christians.

In this episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell is joined by Michael Gryboski of The Christian Post to unpack the explosive U.S. operation targeting former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro — and the global controversy surrounding it.

Plus, they discuss other past U.S.-led regime changes. From power shifts in Iran, Guatemala, and Haiti to the issues unfolding in Venezuela today, the conversation explores why these interventions spark celebration for some and outrage for others. The interview tackles issues surrounding power, sovereignty, justice, and why history reminds us that no political solution can fully cure the problem of evil.

Read more about the topic here. 

A stunning new study showing British Christians were less likely to have a high opinion of Jews or express support for Israel compared to their American peers is making headlines. But what's driving these findings — and why do they matter?

Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman breaks it all down with Billy Hallowell on today's episode of "The Inside Story." Read more about the findings and data here.

Late Christian evangelist David Wilkerson's legacy lives on, as Teen Challenge continues to transform lives and help people break addictions.

The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair joins Billy Hallowell to explain how Wilkerson ended up having an encounter that "would ultimately lead him, with the help of his younger brother, Don Wilkerson, to start a street ministry in 1958 targeting young drug addicts and gang members in New York City, which became Teen Challenge."

Listen to the powerful story.

Should Christians speak about candidates and politics from the pulpit? That's the topic of today's "The Inside Story." Billy Hallowell sits down with Dr. Richard Land, executive editor of The Christian Post. Dr. Land provides a history of the Johnson Amendment, why many churches have opted not to speak about politics — and what the proper balance on the issue might look like.

Which American cities are the most "sinful?" The Christian Post's Ian Giatti joins Billy Hallowell to break down the top three most sinful cities. He explains what that means and why it matters.

Billy Hallowell sits down with The Christian Post's Leah Klett to break down why the new film "The Carpenter’s Son" is stirring intense debate and concern in Christian circles. Leah explains how the movie, styled as a supernatural thriller, draws from a controversial source -- and presents Jesus in a shocking light.