A Christian man in Pakistan was given the death penalty for blasphemy, Christian persecution rages across the globe — and how bad have those protests really hurt Target and Bud Light?
We’ll have these stories and much more on Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.
This podcast is a weekly recap of the faith and culture news you’ll want to hear, but you can get daily news and opinion over at the Washington Times. Head on over and check out the Higher Ground landing page for more. On today's show:
- Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson on to break down some of the stories you won’t want to miss, including the impact protests have had on Bud Light and Target (Plus: Is the Biden admin backing away from trans mandates?)
- And Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications Christian Solidarity International, comes on to discuss the horrific case of a young Christian who might be put to death for allegedly committing blasphemy.
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