In this episode of It is Time to Stand Up podcast, host Misty Phillip (https://mistyphillip.com) and guest Billy Hallowell (https://billyhallowell.com) dive deep into the world of faith, and cultural impact. They discuss how to engage and communicate biblical truth with love, while navigating controversial issues. Billy shares powerful stories of life transformation and the influence of Christianity in individuals’ lives. They also dissect complex topics, including the recent He Gets Us ad controversy from the Super Bowl, and the importance of engaging in open dialogue with differing beliefs. As they wrap up, Billy previews his upcoming projects, emphasizing the focus on sharing stories of redemption and hope through faith. Join us as we explore these thought-provoking conversations and gain valuable insights from Billy’s extensive journalistic and faith-centered journey.

Key Takeaways



Career and Faith Journey, Stories of Life Change, Influences and Mentors



Billy talks about transitioning from wanting to cover politics to focusing on faith and culture. Emphasizes the transformational experience of covering stories of life change. Discusses the impact of encountering radical conversion stories on his own faith journey. Billy shares a powerful story about a girl who chose not to have an abortion after encountering people praying and singing outside the clinic. Emphasizes the impact of demonstrating love and support to those in need. Billy discusses Lee Strobel’s influence on his life, particularly his journey from atheism to Christianity and his approach to asking good questions. Reflects on people serving as missionaries and their influence on his faith.



Balancing Truth and Love to Engage Culture



Discusses the importance of communicating biblical truth with love. Emphasizes the need for a loving tone when delivering truthful messages. Stresses the challenge of not concealing the truth while being sensitive to others’ feelings. Mentions the importance of engaging in dialogue and understanding different perspectives. Shares his experience of covering controversial issues and engaging in conversations. Reflects on the need to understand the reasons behind people’s actions to effectively engage with them.



Current and Future Projects



Billy mentions working on a documentary series with CBN (https://www.cbn.com) focusing on the supernatural. Discusses his upcoming book co-written with Joshua Broom (https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will...) , an ex-porn star, sharing his story of coming to faith. Emphasizes the focus of his future projects on telling stories of redemption that point people back to hope in Christ.



Misty Phillip is the Founder of Spark Media (https://www.sparkmedia.ventures) and host of It is Time to Stand Up. Download our FREE Bible Study Companion (https://misty-phillip.ck.page/9142d8398c) guide for It is Time to Stand Up!