Edifi With Billy Hallowell
Edifi With Billy Hallowell
Edifi With Billy Hallowell
Faith. Culture. Hope. Life. Longtime journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell has covered thousands of the biggest faith and culture stories. Now, he's diving into weekly headlines, sitting down with celebrities, authors, pastors, and influencers, and exploring how to enrich and "edifi" our lives. "Edifi With Billy Hallowell" offers insight into the biggest moments of the week, thought-provoking discussions and the inspiration needed to navigate tough and chaotic times. Discover other powerful podcasts on Edifi.app, a transformational podcast app experience.
'Trust God All the Way': Pastor Refused to Give Up Even When God's Calling Led Him to Live in a Tent For Nearly a Year. Now, He'll Save Lives, Transform a Community
"Be committed. ... Trust God all the way." Those are the two powerful lessons Pastor Corey Brooks learned while camping out 345 days in a tent atop a frigid roof on Chicago's South Side.A preacher, who has been on a mission to raise $35 million to build a transformational community center in the heart of Chicago, has simply refused to give up on what he believes God laid on his heart."There are times when you just want to give up and throw in the towel, but when you are convinced that God is giving you a vision to do something, you gotta be convinced that He'll also give you the provisions," Brooks told the "Edifi With Billy Hallowell Podcast. "And so I have learned that God, if he gives you a vision, He will give you the provisions."Brooks, who runs Project H.O.O.D., an organization that seeks to empower and equip individuals and families, has already raised $28.5 million of his goal. Listen to him share his incredible journey. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook
Feb 7, 2023
13 min
Inside the Andy Stanley Furor: Becket Cook, Once a Gay Atheist, Responds to Viral Video
Becket Cook, a former gay atheist who found Jesus and now shares his testimony, joins Edifi to discuss the viral Andy Stanley clip, his take on its contents, and why he's concerned about what he's seeing."Andy is a really talented communicator, but he never quite says what he means," Cook proclaims. Listen to the conversation.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook
Feb 3, 2023
14 min
Actor Neal McDonough on End Times Film 'Left Behind,' Why He Won't Film Sex Scenes, and His Beliefs About God
Actor Neal McDonough has starred in no shortage of Hollywood films and TV shows, but his latest project, "Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist" is truly unique. The film, which tells the story of what life might look like after the biblical rapture, is directed by Kevin Sorbo — who also co-stars — and will hit theaters Jan. 26.
Jan 23, 2023
16 min
Tim Tebow on Why He Boldly Shares Jesus (And the Message Embedded in Luke 1 We All Need)
Former football star Tim Tebow boldly speaks about Jesus — but why? What motivates his bold faith? Listen to Tebow break it all down on the latest "Edifi With Billy Hallowell."
Dec 12, 2022
24 min
D.L. Moody's Incredible Faith: A Timeless Lesson More Than 120 Years His Death Will Deeply Inspire You
Few evangelists have cemented a legacy so fervent that their names and notable moments are still commemorated more than 120 years after their deaths, yet D.L. Moody fits that mold.
Oct 6, 2022
17 min
People Are Finding Jesus After Seeing Kirk Cameron and Kendrick Brothers Movie 'Lifemark': Inside the Powerful Reactions
Welcome to the season premiere of Edifi With Billy Hallowell! Did you know: an NFL player-turned-pastor was the first-ever pro football player to take a knee in prayer after a touchdown (it was in 1977 and obviously wasn't Tim Tebow; it was the Rev. Herbert Lusk). We'll be talking about the phenomenal player's story and his recent death. Plus: filmmaker and actor Alex Kendrick drops by to discuss his new movie "Lifemark" and the powerful stories he's hearing about people finding Jesus as a result of the incredible movie.
Sep 23, 2022
16 min
The Wild, Unexpected, Against-All-Odds Story of How 'The Chosen' Was Birthed Amid a Monumental Battle With Disney
Angel Studios co-founders Neal and Jeffrey Harmon had a vision to transform faith and family-friendly entertainment. Here's their against-all-odds story of how "The Chosen" came to be amid a monumental battle with Disney.
Jul 20, 2022
58 min
Fighting 'Totalitarian Censorship': Why the Powerful History of the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Is Essential to Protect From Cancel Culture
Author Douglas MacKinnon, a former White House and Pentagon official, is on a mission to stop culture from canceling the Founding Fathers.
Jun 27, 2022
16 min
Hating on Thoughts and Prayers in the Midst of Mass Shooting Horrors: America Is at a Dangerous Crossroads
America is at a dangerous crossroads. As people mock "thoughts and prayers," a troubling cultural trend is afoot.
Jun 4, 2022
12 min
3 Facts That Totally Implode Atheists' Arguments Against Faith, Church, and God
Atheist activists claim "nothing fails like prayer" and often attempt to diminish the importance of faith and God to individuals and culture — but here are three facts (and surveys) that totally implode their proclamations. Listen and read more: https://www.faithwire.com/2022/03/15/3-facts-that-totally-debunk-atheist-and-secularist-arguments-against-faith-and-god/
Mar 17, 2022
7 min
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