On the premiere episode of "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" we'll be tackling America's loneliness crisis, the perils of abandoning God — and more!

Washington Times reporter Mark Kellner stops by to break down the looming crisis surrounding a Christian denomination bleeding members, and we'll explore a new report revealing persecution around the globe.

Plus: movie director Chris Dowling drops in to discuss his new movie "Roll With It" starring comedian Chonda Pierce.