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The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

“The Inside Story: From The Christian Post” takes you behind the headlines to explore the most intriguing faith, culture, or political headline of the week. A different Christian Post reporter will join host Billy Hallowell each weekend for a fascinating conversation to break down the details, explore the issues, and explain why it all matters — all in 15 minutes or less. Tune in each week to “The Inside Story: From The Christian Post” on your favorite podcast platforms.

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Episodes

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post The Plight of Persecuted Christians: Inside the International Religious Freedom Summit Play in Edifi Player

    The Plight of Persecuted Christians: Inside the International Religious Freedom Summit

    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.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Understanding the Shawn Bolz Scandal: Brandon Showalter Breaks Down What Happened Play in Edifi Player

    Understanding the Shawn Bolz Scandal: Brandon Showalter Breaks Down What Happened

    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: …

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Church Stormed By Anti-ICE Protestors During Service Ignites Firestorm: Inside the Chaos, Legal Ramifications Play in Edifi Player

    Church Stormed By Anti-ICE Protestors During Service Ignites Firestorm: Inside the Chaos, Legal Ramifications

    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.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Anti-Christian Horror Rages: The Most Dangerous Nations to Be a Christian Play in Edifi Player

    Anti-Christian Horror Rages: The Most Dangerous Nations to Be a Christian

    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.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Understanding Venezuela, Maduro, and Trump's Big Move: Inside the History of U.S.-Led Regime Changes Play in Edifi Player

    Understanding Venezuela, Maduro, and Trump's Big Move: Inside the History of U.S.-Led Regime Changes

    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 …

  • Why Are US Christians Less Antisemitic, More Pro-Israel Than UK Believers? Why Are US Christians Less Antisemitic, More Pro-Israel Than UK Believers? Play in Edifi Player

    Why Are US Christians Less Antisemitic, More Pro-Israel Than UK Believers?

    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.

  • How Christian Evangelist David Wilkerson Targeted Drug Addicts and Gang Members to Totally Transform Lives How Christian Evangelist David Wilkerson Targeted Drug Addicts and Gang Members to Totally Transform Lives Play in Edifi Player

    How Christian Evangelist David Wilkerson Targeted Drug Addicts and Gang Members to Totally Transform Lives

    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 …

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Should Churches and Pastors Share Politics From the Pulpit? The History of the Johnson Amendment Play in Edifi Player

    Should Churches and Pastors Share Politics From the Pulpit? The History of the Johnson Amendment

    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.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post America's Most Sinful Cities: What You Need to Know Play in Edifi Player

    America's Most Sinful Cities: What You Need to Know

    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.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post The New Film That Is Alarming Some Christians: The Inside Story on 'The Carpenter’s Son' Play in Edifi Player

    The New Film That Is Alarming Some Christians: The Inside Story on 'The Carpenter’s Son'

    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.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Democratic Election Victories Explained: Understanding What Happened in NYC and Beyond Play in Edifi Player

    Democratic Election Victories Explained: Understanding What Happened in NYC and Beyond

    Election night was widely seen as a victory for Democrats. The Christian Post's Ryan Foley joins "The Inside Story" to break down the results and why they matter.

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Global Persecution Rages: Why American Christians Must Pay Attention Play in Edifi Player

    Global Persecution Rages: Why American Christians Must Pay Attention

    On this episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with The Christian Post’s Ryan Foley to unpack the growing crisis of Christian persecution around the world. Fresh from covering a CPAC summit at the Kennedy Center, Foley reveals troubling trends in countries like Nigeria, where government complicity and silence from global leaders have left believers vulnerable — and even South Korea, where surprising hostility toward faith is emerging. *** NOTE: This episode was taped before …

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post Trump's 'Heaven' Comments Stir Faith Debate Play in Edifi Player

    Trump's 'Heaven' Comments Stir Faith Debate

    On this episode of The Inside Story, Billy Hallowell and The Christian Post’s Jon Brown unpack Donald Trump’s recent remarks about heaven — comments that have sparked both concern and reflection among Christians. From Pastor Doug Wilson’s open letter to reactions from faith leaders like Jenna Ellis and Sean Feucht, the conversation explores what Trump’s statements reveal about faith, humility, and salvation. Plus, they explore how these discussions highlight deeper questions about God, grace, …

  • The Inside Story: From The Christian Post A Forgotten Crisis For Christians: Inside Armenia's Ongoing Horror Play in Edifi Player

    A Forgotten Crisis For Christians: Inside Armenia's Ongoing Horror

    In this powerful episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with Dr. Paul Murray and Samuel Smith of The Christian Post to uncover the ongoing plight of Armenia’s displaced Christians. More than 120,000 people were driven from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, and their ancient churches, monasteries, and homes now face erasure under Azerbaijani control. Dr. Murray and Smith recount their eye-opening visit last month with refugees and survivors — revealing stories of loss, resilience, …

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