Billy Hallowell sits down with Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged and the mind behind the massive upcoming event “<a href="https://www.americareadsthebible.com/">America Reads the Bible</a>.” The historic, weeklong initiative will call national leaders and everyday Americans back to Scripture. In April 2026, hundreds of celebrities, pastors and influential voices will gather in Washington to publicly read the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Ms. Pounds shares the divine inspiration behind this effort, the movement’s call for repentance and renewal, and how rediscovering the Bible holds the power to transform individuals, families and the nation.

Trey Gowdy on Doubt, Darkness, and Discovering God’s Purpose

"God, Country & the American Story" is a groundbreaking new podcast from The Washington Times that explores the powerful role the Christian faith has had in the lives of America’s leaders, from the founders to the movers and shakers of today. 

Veteran journalist and author Billy Hallowell sits down with lawmakers, high-ranking officials, business titans, historians, faith leaders, and cultural influencers to examine how belief in God has guided the nation’s most powerful leaders and pivotal moments - and continues to fuel the American experiment.

This series honors America’s spiritual heritage while tackling today’s most pressing questions: How has faith shaped the nation? What role does it play in the lives of public officials? And what does the future hold for faith and freedom in America?

As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, join us for thought-provoking conversations that uncover the soul of a nation—rooted in God and destined for greatness.