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In recent days, legendary gymnast Simone Biles drew the ire of critics for going after athlete and activist Riley Gaines. The reaction was swift after Ms. Biles compared Ms. Gaines to a "man" and later backtracked and apologized.

The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to fact-check what was said, dig deeper, and provide a comprehensive overview of the issues at the core of the debate.

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The FBI is diving into chaos in Seattle after a Christian group was reportedly the target of Antifa chaos. Plus: President Donald Trump takes on the transgender sports battle in California. That and more on today's show.

The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down.

- FBI wades after Seattle mayor blames Christian group Mayday USA for Antifa-fueled melee

- California to award medals to girls bumped by transgender athlete at girls' track championships

- Study refutes claim that abortion pill is 'safer than Tylenol'

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With "The Last Supper" in theaters, audiences are getting a fascinating look at Peter, Judas and other biblical figures. Executive producer — and famed singer — Chris Tomlin joins the podcast to break it all down with Billy Hallowell.

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A Christian man in Pakistan was given the death penalty for blasphemy, Christian persecution rages across the globe — and how bad have those protests really hurt Target and Bud Light?

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

This podcast is a weekly recap of the faith and culture news you’ll want to hear, but you can get daily news and opinion over at the Washington Times. Head on over and check out the Higher Ground landing page for more. On today's show:

• Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson on to break down some of the stories you won’t want to miss, including the impact protests have had on Bud Light and Target (Plus: Is the Biden admin backing away from trans mandates?)

• And Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications Christian Solidarity International, comes on to discuss the horrific case of a young Christian who might be put to death for allegedly committing blasphemy. 

Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for daily faith and culture news: https://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/higher-ground/ 

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Singer Colton Dixon joins Billy Hallowell to discuss American Idol, his journey to music, and more, critics claim a new California legislation could threaten parental rights, the red state-blue state divide rages — and is HIV-AIDS funding in Africa somehow going to ... abortion? 

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

• Is America becoming more conservative?
• New Gallup data should send shockwaves through liberal circles
• High School Valedictorian Lydia Owens, and her dad Brian, talk about how Lydia used her commencement speech to espouse her faith and to underscore her value in God. 

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A high school valedictorian is going viral for the powerful Gospel message she delivered to her peers, legendary broadcaster and CBN founder Pat Robertson is remembered for his life and legacy, and Kirk Cameron drops by to discuss pride, humility, and cultural chaos.

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

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Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany talks about leaning on Jesus during life’s chaos, a 2-year-old boy was sentenced to life in a prison camp in North Korea after his family was found with a Bible — and why is America abandoning God?

We’ll have these stories and much more on this episode of "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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“Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson are on a mission to spread faith in Hollywood, the Dodgers flip-flop on drag queens dressed as nuns, and conservatives are issuing travel advisories for California and Minnesota over parental rights concerns. 

We’ll have that and much more on "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell." I’m Billy Hallowell and I’m excited to be here for our premiere episode. On this podcast, we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

On today's show, we'll...

• Speak with the Robertsons about their new mission to spread faith
• Break down a late-term abortion doctor's recent revelations
• Explore some of the top headlines 
• ...and more!

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Actor Kirk Cameron is coming out with a new book that might raise some eyebrows, an activist believes the FBI raided his home to “instill fear in pro-life America” and the Biden administration has new guidance on prayer.

We’ll have that and much more on "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell," where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.

A Christian university just scored a major religious liberty victory, the Southern Baptist's jarring stats, Facebook purportedly censored a message about Jesus, and the massive cultural cost of abandoning God. 

We’ll have that and much more on this week's Higher Ground. Here on Higher Ground we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.