<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Unseen and Known]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Unseen & Known with Billy Hallowell is the official platform for journalist, author, and host Billy Hallowell’s reporting, investigations, and analysis at the intersection of faith, culture, and the supernatural.]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TqmN!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f0b2900-f520-437d-80f6-ed2bf17c4df6_1024x1024.png</url><title>The Unseen and Known</title><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:41:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/billyhallowell.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[billyhallowell@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[billyhallowell@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[billyhallowell@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[billyhallowell@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of Americans Claim Miraculous Answers to Prayer — Here’s the Evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new American Bible Society survey finds that nearly half of Americans believe they&#8217;ve experienced a miraculous answer to prayer.]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/millions-of-americans-claim-miraculous</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/millions-of-americans-claim-miraculous</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:19:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/CJsmoDm7HKw" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Millions of Americans say they have experienced something they believe could only be described as miraculous.</p><p>According to a new American Bible Society survey, <strong>48% of Americans</strong> say they have received a miraculous answer to prayer, while <strong>35%</strong> say they have witnessed or experienced a divine healing.</p><p>Among practicing Christians, the numbers are even more striking. Dr. John Plake of ABS said <strong>nine out of 10 practicing Christians</strong> report praying for something they believe was answered miraculously.</p><p>The survey also found that 58% of evangelical Christians and 58% of Black Protestants say they have witnessed or experienced a divine miracle.</p><p>Plake said these findings challenge the idea that miracles are only part of biblical history.</p><p>Even among non-Christians, about <strong>one in five</strong> reported praying for something they believe was miraculously answered.</p><p>For believers, the findings offer a powerful reminder of why prayer remains central to the Christian faith.</p><p><strong>Millions aren&#8217;t simply saying they believe in miracles&#8212;they say they&#8217;ve experienced them.</strong></p><div id="youtube2-CJsmoDm7HKw" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;CJsmoDm7HKw&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CJsmoDm7HKw?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Tap Water? The Shocking Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's really in your drinking water?]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/the-hidden-dangers-lurking-in-your</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/the-hidden-dangers-lurking-in-your</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:42:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/E8RTx79TbLk" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>What's really in your drinking water?<br><br>Most of us never think twice before turning on the tap or grabbing a bottle of water. But what if there are contaminants, chemicals, microplastics, and other substances you never knew were there?</span></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://Sentryh2o.com/Billy"><span>GET A WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM TODAY!</span></a></strong></em></p><p><span>In this fascinating conversation, Billy Hallowell sits down with water expert Nelson McIlveen of Sentry H2O to discuss concerns about tap water, bottled water, reverse osmosis, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, plastics, filtration systems, and what consumers should know about the water they drink every day.</span></p><p><span>The discussion explores some well-established issues surrounding water quality, along with broader health claims and perspectives from McIlveen based on his experience in the water filtration industry. Whether you agree with every conclusion or simply want to better understand the debate, this interview will give you plenty to think about the next time you fill up a glass.</span></p><p><span>Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself &#8212; and to get your own filtration system head over to </span><a href="http://Sentryh2o.com/Billy"><span>http://Sentryh2o.com/Billy</span></a><span> today!</span></p><div id="youtube2-E8RTx79TbLk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;E8RTx79TbLk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/E8RTx79TbLk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Revival Breaks Out, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle Deliver a Warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The father-son apologists see growing spiritual openness among Gen Z but caution that secularism still has a powerful grip on many campuses.]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/as-revival-breaks-out-cliffe-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/as-revival-breaks-out-cliffe-and</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:59:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/l--s-XHvqPU" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle believe God is moving on college campuses&#8212;but they say Christians shouldn&#8217;t ignore the growing influence of secularism.</p><p>In a recent interview with CBN News, the father-son apologists discussed their new book, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310370809?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">Demolishing Doubt</a></em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310370809?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">,</a> which encourages people to confront their toughest questions about faith through evidence and Scripture.</p><p>Stuart said many campus ministries are seeing a significant increase in student interest, calling it evidence that something is happening spiritually across the country.</p><p>Cliffe agreed, saying he has witnessed revival &#8220;in pockets,&#8221; particularly at universities across the South, while noting that many campuses in the Northeast and Northwest remain deeply secular.</p><p>Despite the encouraging signs, Cliffe warned that secularism continues to shape many students&#8217; beliefs, making apologetics more important than ever.</p><p>&#8220;Doubt can be good,&#8221; he said, explaining that honest questions should lead people to seek truth rather than abandon faith.</p><p>Watch the full interview:</p><div id="youtube2-l--s-XHvqPU" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;l--s-XHvqPU&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/l--s-XHvqPU?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bravo: WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Refuses to Bend to the Mob]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indiana Fever guard is standing by her convictions on women's sports despite intense criticism&#8212;and says she has no plans to back down.]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/bravo-wnba-star-sophie-cunningham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/bravo-wnba-star-sophie-cunningham</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 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I think it&#8217;s kind of common sense.&#8221;</p><p>While critics accused her of being &#8220;anti-trans,&#8221; Cunningham rejected that characterization, emphasizing that her views are rooted in both love and truth.</p><p>&#8220;I extend love, and I don&#8217;t dislike anyone,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I have beliefs. I have morals, and I&#8217;ll always stand on those.&#8221;</p><p>Her comments have sparked widespread debate, with supporters praising her willingness to speak openly despite public backlash. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith also defended Cunningham, arguing that protecting fairness in women&#8217;s sports is simply &#8220;calling it like it is.&#8221;</p><p>At a time when many public figures choose silence, Cunningham&#8217;s refusal to retreat from her convictions has made her one of the most talked-about voices in sports.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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As researcher John Plake explains, many simply believe, <strong>&#8220;There&#8217;s something more out there.&#8221;</strong></p><p>That very question is at the heart of CBN&#8217;s <strong>Investigating the Supernatural</strong> film series. <em><a href="https://cbn.com/miracles">Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles</a></em><a href="https://cbn.com/miracles"> </a>examines accounts of miraculous healing, while <em>I<a href="https://cbn.com/supernatural">nvestigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons</a></em><a href="https://cbn.com/supernatural"> </a>explores the biblical reality of the unseen spiritual world.</p><p><strong>What do these findings reveal about America&#8217;s spiritual beliefs&#8212;and why are so many people open to the supernatural?</strong></p><div id="youtube2-KfhuGfwPJjg" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;KfhuGfwPJjg&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KfhuGfwPJjg?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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Long before he ever stepped onto the <em>America&#8217;s Got Talent</em> stage, his wife believed God had spoken a remarkable promise over his life. At the time, Dustin wasn&#8217;t even pursuing the show.</p><p><a href="https://cbn.com/news/entertainment/his-wife-heard-gods-voice-2-years-later-impossible-happened">More than two years later, that promise came to pass in extraordinary fashion.</a><br><br>But this isn't just a story about winning a television competition. It's a testimony of God's faithfulness, a family's transformation hrough Christ, and how obedience can open doors no one could have imagined.</p><div id="youtube2-aUuoKAYlVqY" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;aUuoKAYlVqY&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/aUuoKAYlVqY?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/his-wife-heard-gods-voice-2-years?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Unseen and Known! 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But with success has also come the temptation to compromise&#8212;something she says she&#8217;s intentionally avoided.</p><p>On a recent episode of <em>The Bible Bros Podcast</em>, Wilson shared why staying faithful to God&#8217;s calling has always mattered more than chasing a bigger platform.</p><p>&#8220;There have been obviously a thousand opportunities... where I could have said yes to something and left God behind,&#8221; she said. &#8220;But... I&#8217;ve chosen to continue to do Christian music because that&#8217;s my heart.&#8221;</p><p>For Wilson, that conviction is rooted in purpose. After the loss of her brother, she felt God calling her into music&#8212;not for fame, but to point people to Christ.</p><p>&#8220;My whole journey through music has been... I want to lead people to Jesus. I want to be a light.&#8221;</p><p>She also admitted that success brings its own challenges. Like many believers, she&#8217;s wrestled with allowing the opinions of others to shape her identity. Lately, though, she says God has been reminding her to keep Him at the center of everything.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-anne-wilson-says-a-desperation?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-anne-wilson-says-a-desperation?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>That lesson extends far beyond the music industry. Whether we&#8217;re building careers, raising families, or navigating everyday life, it&#8217;s easy to seek approval from people instead of following God&#8217;s direction. Romans 12:2 reminds us to resist conformity to the world and pursue the transformation that comes from Him.</p><p>Wilson also sees encouraging signs of a spiritual awakening, especially among young people.</p><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been so cool to see people expressing their faith,&#8221; she said, adding that she&#8217;s witnessing &#8220;a desperation for God that I&#8217;ve never seen before.&#8221;</p><p>In a culture that often rewards compromise, Wilson&#8217;s story is a reminder that true success isn&#8217;t measured by influence or recognition&#8212;it&#8217;s measured by faithfulness.</p><div id="youtube2-UC4H7kd6sfI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;UC4H7kd6sfI&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UC4H7kd6sfI?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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In the latest episode of <em>The Bible Bros</em>, Billy Hallowell and Dalton Harper explore why many Christians experience seasons of spiritual dryness and what Scripture says about drawing near to God.</p><p>The conversation examines the role of prayer, obedience, and God&#8217;s Word in strengthening faith, while also addressing why God sometimes allows pain and hardship. Billy also shares how one of the darkest seasons of his life ultimately deepened his relationship with Christ.</p><p>Whether you&#8217;re struggling with doubt or simply longing for a closer walk with Jesus, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom, reminding believers that God&#8217;s silence is not the same as His absence.</p><div id="youtube2-pzmE1_sFrpI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;pzmE1_sFrpI&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pzmE1_sFrpI?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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It also explores why Christians around the world are being called to pray, fast, and stand with the persecuted church.</p><p>Watch the full episode to hear these remarkable stories of faith, resilience, and hope.</p><div id="youtube2-9NoiF_Kf0Ns" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;9NoiF_Kf0Ns&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9NoiF_Kf0Ns?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-5-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Unseen and Known! 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href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is sparking debate after suggesting that proof of alien life could deeply challenge people&#8217;s religious beliefs.</p><p>&#8220;If this truth were just known overnight... that would mess up a lot of people,&#8221; Spielberg said while discussing his new UFO-themed film, <em>Disclosure Day</em>.</p><p>But is that really true?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>In a new commentary, I explore why the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth shouldn&#8217;t create a crisis for Christians &#8212; and why Scripture already gives us a framework for thinking about nonhuman beings and salvation.</p><p>From John 3:16 to the nature of angels and free will, there&#8217;s more biblical perspective on this topic than many realize.</p><p><strong>Plainly stated: <a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jun/13/no-steven-spielberg-alien-life-shouldnt-mess-anyones-faith/">alien life doesn&#8217;t have to &#8220;mess up&#8221; anyone&#8217;s faith.</a></strong></p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/breaking-steven-spielberg-says-alien?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Unseen and Known! 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>The conversation explores John&#8217;s boldness, the meaning of bearing &#8220;good fruit,&#8221; the warning about judgment imagery, and why Jesus chose to be baptized despite living without sin. It also raises an important question Christians still wrestle with: what role does baptism play in salvation?</p><p>At its core, the episode challenges surface-level faith and asks what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in real life, not just in words.</p><p>A direct, unfiltered look at Scripture that pushes past assumptions and into honest questions about belief, repentance, and transformation.<br></p><div id="youtube2-8vLBGU4sfO8" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;8vLBGU4sfO8&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8vLBGU4sfO8?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith, Freedom, and the American Story That Still Isn’t Finished]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does faith have to do with the American experiment?]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/faith-freedom-and-the-american-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/faith-freedom-and-the-american-story</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/trbvjpZ4lOk" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/god-country-and-the-american-story/">What does faith have to do with the American experiment?</a></p><p>For host Billy Hallowell, the answer isn&#8217;t abstract&#8212;it&#8217;s personal, historical, and deeply woven into the nation&#8217;s identity.</p><p>His series, <em>&#8220;God, Country and the American Story,&#8221;</em> explores how belief in God has influenced America&#8217;s leaders, from founding-era figures to modern lawmakers, authors, and cultural voices.</p><p>Each conversation circles around a simple but powerful question: has faith shaped America&#8217;s direction&#8212;or has America slowly drifted from it?</p><div id="youtube2-trbvjpZ4lOk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;trbvjpZ4lOk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/trbvjpZ4lOk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Across interviews with pastors, politicians, historians, and public figures, the series revisits themes of revival, freedom, moral conviction, and the role of Scripture in public life. It doesn&#8217;t just look backward&#8212;it presses into the present, asking what faith still means in a divided and rapidly changing culture.</p><p>Some episodes highlight personal transformation. Others confront controversy. But the underlying thread stays consistent: America&#8217;s story has always been tied to deeper questions of belief, purpose, and identity.</p><p>And as the country moves toward its 250th anniversary, that conversation is only getting louder.</p><p>Because whether people agree or not, the question remains:</p><p>What kind of nation are we becoming&#8212;and what story is shaping us now?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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She also shares the moment she realized Christianity and Scientology could not coexist.</p><p>&#8220;You cannot serve two masters,&#8221; she says during the episode &#8212; a realization that completely changed the direction of her life.</p><p>Watch the full episode here:</p><div id="youtube2-FT-a5QENC3U" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;FT-a5QENC3U&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/FT-a5QENC3U?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Subscribe to <em>The Bible Bros Podcast</em> for more conversations on faith, culture, miracles, and the supernatural: <a href="https://biblebros.transistor.fm/">https://biblebros.transistor.fm/</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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In countries like Nigeria and Iran, believers are facing violence, imprisonment, and constant pressure for their faith.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheSupernaturalPodcast">SUBSCRIBE TO INTO THE SUPERNATURAL ON YOUTUBE</a></strong></p><p>In Nigeria, entire communities have experienced deadly attacks, with Christians often among the most affected. In Iran, converts from Islam to Christianity risk arrest, torture, and long prison sentences for practicing their beliefs.</p><p>Some see this as purely political or ethnic conflict. Others point to a deeper spiritual reality, referencing biblical passages like Ephesians 6, which describe a battle beyond the physical world.</p><p>Whatever the perspective, the reality is clear: persecution is rising, and millions of believers are paying a heavy price for their faith.</p><p>This is not just news&#8212;it&#8217;s a global wake-up call.</p><div id="youtube2-TggtbOhzVHc" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;TggtbOhzVHc&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TggtbOhzVHc?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. 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Billy and Dalton explore how culture, pornography, and broken systems are fueling demand and why this crisis continues to grow.</p><p>But this episode isn&#8217;t just about darkness it&#8217;s about redemption.</p><p>From stories of trauma and addiction to moments of healing and restoration, they highlight how faith in Jesus and the power of spiritual transformation can bring hope into even the most broken situations.</p><p>They also tackle the deeper spiritual battle behind it all &#8212; the reality of good versus evil, the role of spiritual warfare, and how God works to bring light into some of the darkest places imaginable.</p><p>Billy and Dalton speak candidly about what it means to confront evil, support survivors, and live out faith in a way that makes a real impact.</p><p>If you care about exposing injustice, helping victims of trafficking, and understanding the spiritual realities behind these issues, this episode is for you.</p><div id="youtube2-_2jHy9xT7ME" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;_2jHy9xT7ME&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_2jHy9xT7ME?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: UFO, Alien Secret Meeting? The Truth and What Really Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The headlines have been filled with speculation about an alleged secret gathering involving pastors, podcasters, and discussions surrounding UFO and alien disclosure.]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-ufo-alien-secret-meeting-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-ufo-alien-secret-meeting-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:16:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/skUlhv8-Tzs" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The headlines have been filled with speculation about an alleged secret gathering involving pastors, podcasters, and discussions surrounding UFO and alien disclosure.</p><p>CBN News sits down with Tony Merkel, host of <em>The Confessionals</em> podcast, to separate fact from fiction and explain what really happened behind the scenes.</p><p>Why are faith leaders becoming part of these conversations? And how should Christians respond as interest in UFOs and the unexplained continues to grow around the world?</p><p>The discussion explores fear, discernment, spiritual questions, and the importance of staying grounded in biblical truth during uncertain times.</p><div id="youtube2-skUlhv8-Tzs" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;skUlhv8-Tzs&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/skUlhv8-Tzs?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Died…Then Encountered Jesus: A Heaven Experience That Changes Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[What really happens when you die?]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/he-diedthen-encountered-jesus-a-heaven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/he-diedthen-encountered-jesus-a-heaven</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:09:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/B07QXO8BcQ8" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What really happens when you die?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheSupernaturalPodcast">Into the Supernatural</a></em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheSupernaturalPodcast">,</a> Billy Hallowell sits down with Gabe Poirot to unpack a stunning near-death experience that raises profound questions about life, death, and eternity.</p><p>After flatlining and spending 18 days in a coma, Gabe shares what he believes was a real encounter with Jesus and a glimpse into the unseen spiritual realm.</p><div id="youtube2-B07QXO8BcQ8" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;B07QXO8BcQ8&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/B07QXO8BcQ8?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>From watching his own lifeless body as doctors fought to save him&#8230;to being drawn toward a living light&#8230;Gabe&#8217;s story is as intense as it is thought-provoking.</p><p>But it doesn&#8217;t stop there.</p><p>He also describes what he calls a realm of spiritual warfare, a battle between forces of darkness and light that he believes is actively influencing the world around us.</p><p>This conversation explores the deeper spiritual realities many people never consider, including what happens after death, the existence of heaven, and the transformative power of encountering Jesus.</p><p>Gabe recounts a life review that challenged everything he thought he knew, as well as the moment he says he was told he had to return.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Unseen and Known is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Billy and Gabe dive into what this experience means for faith, purpose, and how we live our lives right now.</p><p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered about the afterlife, questioned what lies beyond this world, or wrestled with the reality of the supernatural, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Topics in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What happens in a near-death experience</p></li><li><p>Seeing beyond the physical body</p></li><li><p>Encounters with Jesus and the &#8220;living light&#8221;</p></li><li><p>A glimpse into spiritual warfare in the unseen realm</p></li><li><p>The impact of a life review</p></li><li><p>Why he was told to return and how it changed him</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p><strong>Subscribe for more interviews uncovering miracles, deliverance, and supernatural encounters:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-supernatural-with-jen-lilley-billy-hallowell/id1772063120">Apple Podcasts</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7fC3uAwIVRYaronTumL9cS?si=8a92fe04af824887">Spotify</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheSupernaturalPodcast">YouTube</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d9ffea5-f004-4796-a337-2c0f94ac63c7/into-the-supernatural-with-jen-lilley-billy-hallowell">Amazon Music</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Angels, demons, and the unseen spiritual battle shaping our world ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Jarrod Anderson joins Billy Hallowell.]]></description><link>https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-angels-demons-and-the-unseen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-angels-demons-and-the-unseen</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Hallowell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/nEoAJtoUa9w" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there more happening in our world than what we can see?</p><p><a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/billy-hallowell/">Billy Hallowell</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/jarrod-anderson/">Jarrod Anderson</a>, the director behind &#8220;<a href="http://cbn.com/supernatural">Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons,</a>&#8221; to unpack one of the most compelling topics we&#8217;ve tackled yet: angels, demons, and the unseen spiritual battle shaping our world.</p><p>Why do so many Christians avoid talking about demons? And what happens when firsthand encounters shatter everything you thought you knew?</p><div id="youtube2-nEoAJtoUa9w" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;nEoAJtoUa9w&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/nEoAJtoUa9w?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://billyhallowell.substack.com/p/watch-angels-demons-and-the-unseen?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Unseen and Known! 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