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Billy Hallowell

Billy Hallowell

Billy Hallowell has been working in journalism and media for more than a decade. His writings have appeared in Deseret News, TheBlaze, Human Events, Mediaite and on FoxNews.com, among other outlets. Hallowell has a B.A. in journalism and broadcasting from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York and an M.S. in social research from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York.

Recent posts by Billy Hallowell

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Kevin Sorbo’s ‘Left Behind’ Takes New Look at End Times: ‘The Bible…Predicted All These Things’

By Billy Hallowell on Jan 12, 2023 6:43:07 AM

Actor Kevin Sorbo is preparing for a new theatrical adventure, as he takes on the iconic role of Rayford Steele in the new movie “Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist.”

Topics: News Faith In Entertainment
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Ex-Atheist C.S. Lewis Was Once a ‘Vigorous Debunker of Christianity.’ Actor Reveals What Imploded That Worldview

By Billy Hallowell on Jan 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Legendary Christian writer and thinker C.S. Lewis went from “vigorous debunker of Christianity” to one of history’s most transformative and apologetic faith voices.

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'Scripture Was Jumping Out At Me': Actor and Filmmaker Shares Powerful Biblical Message God Sent Him About Fame and Success

By Billy Hallowell on Dec 20, 2022 8:26:18 AM

Alex Kendrick, one-half of the Kendrick brothers filmmaking team behind popular movies like "Fireproof," "Courageous," "War Room," and "Lifemark," believes glorifying God and clinging to eternal truths should always take precedence over worldly accolades.

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He Claims He Nearly Died & Visited Heaven. Where Is Colton Burpo Now?

By Billy Hallowell on Oct 29, 2022 3:30:00 AM

People around the world were captivated by the story of a little boy named Colton Burpo who claims to have visited heaven during a near-death experience — a story that was told in the feature film, "Heaven Is For Real."Burpo, who is from Imperial, Nebraska, saw his story spread like wildfire after his dad, Todd Burpo, wrote a bestselling book by the same name. The book told the story behind the family's fascinating spiritual experience.

Topics: Christianity
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From Sin & Suicidal Thoughts to Saved: Read Nickelodeon Star Kel Mitchell's Incredible Testimony

By Billy Hallowell on May 17, 2022 5:23:04 AM

Actor and comedian Kel Mitchell experienced incredible success in Hollywood, yet personal struggles clouded his life and perspective and brought him to the brink of suicide.

Topics: News
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Actor Eric Close Shares How God ‘Transformed’ His Life With A Simple Prayer: ‘I Miss You’

By Billy Hallowell on Apr 14, 2022 7:04:28 AM

Actor Eric Close, who has starred in movies and TV shows like “Indivisible, “Suits,” and “Nashville,” is a Christian who believes “God is in the midst of the mess of the world.”

Topics: News
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Kristy Swanson Reflects on 'Sons of Thunder: Redemption' Role & Her Path to Hollywood

By Billy Hallowell on Feb 28, 2022 7:00:26 AM

Actress Kristy Swanson has spent decades working in Hollywood, starring in many films and movies.

Topics: News Interviews
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Ex-Porn Star and Wife Share Their Redemption Story: ‘If God Can Forgive You, Why Can’t I?’

By Billy Hallowell on Feb 22, 2022 7:44:26 AM

Ex-porn star Joshua Broome is now a husband, father and pastor, sharing his journey out of the adult film industry.

Topics: News
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Martin Luther and The Spiritual History Behind the Christmas Tree

By Billy Hallowell on Dec 14, 2021 3:45:00 AM

Dr. Jim Denison, co-founder of the Denison Forum, a non-profit, Christian media group, is diving into the real history behind Santa, wreaths, trees and many of the other elements included in traditional Christmas celebrations.

Topics: Christmas
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Missy Robertson Shares Remarkable Miracle Story About Refugees’ Baby That Left Her in Awe

By Billy Hallowell on Nov 17, 2021 12:44:37 PM

“Duck Dynasty” star Missy Robertson and her husband, Jase, recently embarked on an eye-opening journey to Greece, where they were deeply moved after spending time with refugees from Afghanistan and Iran.

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'The Bible...Is Truth': Inside Actress Candace Cameron Bure's Faith

By Billy Hallowell on Nov 17, 2021 2:30:00 AM

Actress Candace Cameron Bure shared details of her faith and Hollywood career in an interview with Fox News, affirming that the Bible is "truth" and that her faith is her "foundation."

Topics: News
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Helping Others: 13 Bible Scriptures On Giving

By Billy Hallowell on Nov 5, 2021 3:30:00 AM

The Bible very clearly encourages Christians to be kind and generous, with numerous Scriptures on giving to set the standard for helping others. These verses range from Old Testament proclamations about tithing to verses in the Bible about giving more generally. Jesus’ command to “love God” and “love others” drives these mandates, and sets the tone for giving.

Topics: Giving Back
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'It's Deadly and It Kills You': Ex-Medium Says She Was Possessed and Saw 'Shadow People' Until an Exorcism Saved Her Life

By Billy Hallowell on Oct 22, 2021 11:25:01 AM

“The fear was overwhelming.” This is just one of the ways in which ex-medium Ivani Greppi described her childhood — a Brazilian upbringing that was deeply steeped in the occult. 

Topics: End Times
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Urgent Prayer: 17 U.S. and Canadian Christian Missionaries Taken Hostage in Haiti — and Their Lives Could Be in Serious Danger

By Billy Hallowell on Oct 18, 2021 7:46:14 AM

A group of 17 missionaries from the U.S. and Canada were captured in Haiti on Saturday, sparking a frenzy of international headlines and calls for "urgent prayer."

Topics: News
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Denzel Washington Drops Some Powerful Advice For Men Looking For Success: 'PLEASING IN GOD'S SIGHT'

By Billy Hallowell on Sep 27, 2021 1:13:55 PM

Actor Denzel Washington recently offered some life advice to men on the search for success: seek God.

Topics: Christianity
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Actor Denzel Washington Reveals the Message God Keeps Giving Him During Prayer

By Billy Hallowell on Sep 23, 2021 10:19:12 AM

Actor Denzel Washington is on a mission to spread the gospel, revealing in a recent interview that he believes the Lord has been delivering a special message to him.

Topics: News
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