How to Stop the Seismic Cultural Shift Threatening the Next Generation

March 15, 2017

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America is facing a moral and cultural crisis like never before. In his new book, Fault Line: How a Seismic Shift in Culture is Threatening Free Speech and Shaping the Next Generation, author and journalist Billy Hallowell explores the battle being waged against our foundation through the mainstream media, the entertainment industry and the educational system. He also offers practical steps for all Christians to take and provides advice on how to respond to these growing problems. Hallowell joined Glenn Wednesday on radio for a lively discussion.

Listen to this segment from The Glenn Beck Program:

GLENN: I'm going to look something up here. I'm looking -- I'm reading Billy Holloway's book Fault Line. And he says how to be able to solve this, one, you have to be informed. I think we're informed on this story.

PAT: Yes.

JEFFY: We are.

PAT: I think so.

GLENN: Then don't tell me what you believe, live what you believe. What are your values and beliefs?

PAT: Okay.

JEFFY: We put on the red, white, and blue flag. We believe in America, amen.

GLENN: Okay. Got to make sure you're living it.

PAT: Right.

GLENN: So the people that were wearing the red, white, and blue, they were living what they believe. It wasn't about -- it was team spirit for their school. Why is it that somebody else is -- why is there a problem here? Most likely because people on the other side took offense. That was coming from them. Not from the other side.

PAT: Right.

GLENN: They took offense to it because they weren't informed on the subject. They didn't know these guys did this all the time. And they're not living their principles of, I am a refugee from a very oppressed place, and I'm coming to the United States for shelter.

PAT: And the United States is taking me in. So I should enjoy seeing those --

GLENN: Hello. I'm grateful that I live in a place with diversity.

PAT: Yeah. How about the fact that I'm at a basketball game looking at other students wearing red, White, and blue, rather than I'm looking out the window at an ISIS fighter slicing the head off of somebody? How about that?

GLENN: All right. All right. All right. All right. Okay. I got it.

Let me -- can I get Billy Hallowell on?

Billy Hallowell has a new book called Fault Line: How a Seismic Shift in Culture is Threatening Free Speech and Shaping the Next Generation.

This is really important to pay attention to. Because the facts and figures in this book are accurate. And they are going to fundamentally transform us. Billy, welcome to the program.

BILLY: Hey, thanks for having me.

GLENN: So let's go to -- you talk about in the book, you say, you know, one of the biggest faults we have -- and I don't want to misquote you, but basically that it is the line between being tolerant and being relative. And we have slid into moral relativism, where we need to be tolerant, but it has been used against us. How do we -- first, give me the facts or the stats on this. And then tell me how to fix that.

BILLY: Yeah, we've got over half of the country saying that it's up to cultures to figure out what they think is moral. Right? So there's this baseline of morality that's completely gone. I mean, the majority of us are saying, oh, you just have to decide for yourself what you believe to be true. And that's specifically true with millennials. Fifty-one percent of millennials believe that truth is relative. So you have a big problem there.

And so that's sort of the starting point. How do we fix it? Well, you've got to acknowledge the problem first, which is that the Hollywood content we've seen, media universities, all three of those have really reshaped the culture. We've allowed that to happen. And we've allowed that to happen because so many of us have disengaged.

So my big solution to this, and this is from a 30,000 foot level in fault line is that we've got to get engaged. We have to make good Hollywood content. We have to make -- you know, get involved in media. We've got to be professors. We've got to be out there. People who are Christians, conservatives, people who are complaining -- you know, it's great to complain, but what are you going to do to fix the problem?

PAT: Yeah, we got to -- we have to make an impact in the culture. It's interesting that you note in the book, Billy, that 35 percent of millennials have no faith whatsoever. They're atheist or agnostics. Is it 35 percent?

BILLY: So that number, in fact -- and it's crazy because every two years, you know, a new study will come out. It was 2015 that Pew first came out saying it was about 34, 35 percent.

PAT: Wow.

BILLY: Now we've got a poll out saying it's about 39 percent. Now, those people are -- and here's sort of the hope. They're atheist, agnostic, or just unaffiliated. And the biggest chunk are unaffiliated.

But those are the people who we're going to lose, right? If we don't go out there and bring the message to them, we're going to totally lose them.

But the hope is, hey, they're not agnostic, they're not atheist. They believe in something. But because of this chaos that we've created in culture and that we've allowed, they're just not sure what that is. So would he give you to get that message to them.

GLENN: But, Billy, I think the churches are approaching -- most of the churches -- many of the churches are approaching these things all wrong. They're still coming at it with the -- with the -- with the same style of message. The message has to remain true. But the same style of message. And if -- if it's not the same style, it's just the -- the same kind of almost judgmental message. Except now it has, you know, fog machines and -- and rock bands behind it. People are not -- millennials are not interested in talk. They're interested in, show me the results. Do it.

BILLY: Absolutely. And so we've got a lot of Christian actors, which is great, right? A lot of Christian journalists, which is wonderful. But we need actors who are Christian, directors who are Christian. I mean, look at Hacksaw Ridge. Look at some of these films that tell really good stories. And I think Christian moviemaking is great. God's Not Dead. All that is fine. If you want to preach to the choir, that's great. But that is not going to solve this problem. We have got -- I know you've talked about this a lot over the years. We have got to get engaged.

And I think the whole point here, you know, with this book is to show the problem, right? These numbers -- you mention the statistics. A lot of us don't know. We kind of have a feeling that Hollywood is off. The media is off. Universities are off. We see these anecdotal examples. But we don't really have the data.

And I wanted to really put that data out there and sort of show that there's this triangular dominance and sort of what I call this progressive privilege that has existed in these areas for too long. And, yes, we've got to complain about that, like I said. But we have to figure out how to tell the stories and do it in a way that reaches people and shows them, not just tells them, the message.

STU: There was a video that came out, it went viral, Billy, right after the -- after the election, that I saw a lot of people posting. And it was -- you know, a lot of the left was kind of coming out and saying, how could this have happened, Donald Trump won. Here's a guy who, you know, said he was going to grab women in ways and look how crass he is. How is this -- the culture allow this. The culture is getting so much more crass.

And this person pointed out, hey, wait a minute. Have you guys noticed that every piece of our culture -- forget the president -- every piece of our culture has become more and more crass over a long period of time, and it's been cheered on by the left.

And you really go through that in the book, in that the development -- as we've gone through on television and movies, has become much more advanced to that -- the anti-faith sort of side. And many people haven't even noticed it.

BILLY: Well, and that's why, you've got to look at the numbers, from like 2007, 2002, to 2014 and 2016. When you look at what Gallup has measured and others have measured. I mean, moral acceptability on so many issues.

Even -- even polygamy, you go down the line, it's insane, because of the relativism, what people are now willing to accept. We've got, you know, 67 percent of the country saying that having a baby, you know, outside of marriage is morally acceptable. Seventy-two percent, saying divorce is morally acceptable.

And these numbers have changed dramatically, even within the last decade, decade and a half. And we have been pushing -- we have allowed this to be pushed out. We haven't been effective in our messaging.

And I think, you know, Fault Line really kind of leaves people convicted a little bit. And I hope, you know, it has us thinking, how can we do this? Not all of us can be directors, actors, you know, professors. But, you know, we have to figure out how -- how we can at least encourage people, good people who have their values in check, to enter into these arenas.

GLENN: I have to tell you though, Billy, the answer really is living it ourself.

Look, Donald Trump -- you can blame Donald Trump on a lot of things if you want to talk just about him to the left. You know, they try to, "Well, you take responsibility for him." You know who Donald Trump is? Donald Trump is the first Howard Stern president. That's what he is.

PAT: Hmm.

GLENN: He's a guest on Howard Stern that loved Howard Stern. Played hard. And we all laughed. And we all thought it was great. And some stood against and said, "No, this is immoral. This is wrong." And those people were driven out of society because they have sticks up their butt. But this became the mainstream culture.

And, look, that's just how guys talk. Yes, they do talk that way. On Howard Stern.

And now we seem to have a problem. The left does. Because they don't -- they don't like that.

Well, okay. But you -- you were fine with it. You were totally fine with it in Hollywood. If anyone dare says like clean films -- or clean pure flicks, whatever that is, where they want to edit and make things less crass, how dare you don't touch my art.

BILLY: Well, they've created this environment.

GLENN: Right.

BILLY: They've created this very environment, which is so fascinating to me. Everything that Donald Trump has represented and everything that both candidates represented in the general is basically what they have created.

And so they're kind of relishing in that and trying to figure out, you know, well, how did we get here? Well, turn on prime time TV, and you'll figure out how we got here. There's nothing you can watch with your kids outside of The Middle and maybe a couple of other shows. So...

GLENN: We tried to say that this is why character matters in the '90s when the women's organizations were defending Bill Clinton as just a rogue.

No, that's like saying what Donald Trump said, well, that's all the way men -- no. If that is the way men behaved, men shouldn't behave that way. Those are boys that behave that. Men do not behave that way. But it requires us to be consistent. And I like this about your book.

You know, you talk about how most people can't even tell you what they believe. 95 percent of Christians, according to Billy in his book, cannot tell you what they believe. Well, that's a real problem.

The first thing we need to do is figure out what we believe. And then live it.

BILLY: Absolutely. Living it out. That's the example we set, right? So we've got to do that. And we've got to encourage other people, particularly millennials, because that's the generation this most impacts. Although, I'm sure the generation behind them will be hit even harder by this. We've got to figure out how to have that presence. But doing it by living it first, I think is the most important. And that's what I encourage in Fault Line. And people can get more information at HallowellFaultLineBook.com.

GLENN: Billy Hallowell. The name of the book again is Fault Line. Billy wrote for TheBlaze for a long time. And I'm so proud of you. And proud of your success and to see where you're going. Thank you for everything you're doing. Billy Hallowell.

BILLY: Thank you, appreciate it.

GLENN: The name of the book again is Fault Line.

Silent genocide exposed: Are christians being wiped out in 2025?

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Is a Christian Genocide unfolding overseas?

Recent reports suggest an alarming escalation in violence against Christians, raising questions about whether these acts constitute genocide under international law. Recently, Glenn hosted former U.S. Army Special Forces Sniper Tim Kennedy, who discussed a predictive model that forecasts a surge in global Christian persecution for the summer of 2025.

From Africa to Asia and the Middle East, extreme actions—some described as genocidal—have intensified over the past year. Over 380 million Christians worldwide face high levels of persecution, a number that continues to climb. With rising international concern, the United Nations and human rights groups are urging protective measures by the global community. Is a Christian genocide being waged in the far corners of the globe? Where are they taking place, and what is being done?

India: Hindu Extremist Violence Escalates

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In India, attacks on Christians have surged as Hindu extremist groups gain influence within the country. In February 2025, Hindu nationalist leader Aadesh Soni organized a 50,000-person rally in Chhattisgarh, where he called for the rape and murder of all Christians in nearby villages and demanded the execution of Christian leaders to erase Christianity. Other incidents include forced conversions, such as a June 2024 attack in Chhattisgarh, where a Hindu mob gave Christian families a 10-day ultimatum to convert to Hinduism. In December 2024, a Christian man in Uttar Pradesh was attacked, forcibly converted, and paraded while the mob chanted "Death to Jesus."

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommends designating India a "Country of Particular Concern" and imposing targeted sanctions on those perpetrating these attacks. The international community is increasingly alarmed by the rising tide of religious violence in India.

Syria: Sectarian Violence Post-Regime Change

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Following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria has seen a wave of sectarian violence targeting religious minorities, including Christians, with over 1,000 killed in early 2025. It remains unclear whether Christians are deliberately targeted or caught in broader conflicts, but many fear persecution by the new regime or extremist groups. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a dominant rebel group and known al-Qaeda splinter group now in power, is known for anti-Christian sentiments, heightening fears of increased persecution.

Christians, especially converts from Islam, face severe risks in the unstable post-regime environment. The international community is calling for humanitarian aid and protection for Syria’s vulnerable minority communities.

Democratic Republic of Congo: A "Silent Genocide"

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In February 2025, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-affiliated group, beheaded 70 Christians—men, women, and children—in a Protestant church in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, after tying their hands. This horrific massacre, described as a "silent genocide" reminiscent of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has shocked the global community.

Since 1996, the ADF and other militias have killed over six million people, with Christians frequently targeted. A Christmas 2024 attack killed 46, further decimating churches in the region. With violence escalating, humanitarian organizations are urging immediate international intervention to address the crisis.

POLL: Starbase exposed: Musk’s vision or corporate takeover?

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Is Starbase the future of innovation or a step too far?

Elon Musk’s ambitious Starbase project in South Texas is reshaping Boca Chica into a cutting-edge hub for SpaceX’s Starship program, promising thousands of jobs and a leap toward Mars colonization. Supporters see Musk as a visionary, driving economic growth and innovation in a historically underserved region. However, local critics, including Brownsville residents and activists, argue that SpaceX’s presence raises rents, restricts beach access, and threatens environmental harm, with Starbase’s potential incorporation as a city sparking fears of unchecked corporate control. As pro-Musk advocates clash with anti-Musk skeptics, will Starbase unite the community or deepen the divide?

Let us know what you think in the poll below:

Is Starbase’s development a big win for South Texas?

Should Starbase become its own city?

Is Elon Musk’s vision more of a benefit than a burden for the region?

Shocking truth behind Trump-Zelenskyy mineral deal unveiled

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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have finalized a landmark agreement that will shape the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations. The agreement focuses on mineral access and war recovery.

After a tense March meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy signed a deal on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, granting the U.S. preferential mineral rights in Ukraine in exchange for continued military support. Glenn analyzed an earlier version of the agreement in March, when Zelenskyy rejected it, highlighting its potential benefits for America, Ukraine, and Europe. Glenn praised the deal’s strategic alignment with U.S. interests, including reducing reliance on China for critical minerals and fostering regional peace.

However, the agreement signed this week differs from the March proposal Glenn praised. Negotiations led to significant revisions, reflecting compromises on both sides. What changes were made? What did each leader seek, and what did they achieve? How will this deal impact the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and global geopolitics? Below, we break down the key aspects of the agreement.

What did Trump want?

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Trump aimed to curb what many perceive as Ukraine’s overreliance on U.S. aid while securing strategic advantages for America. His primary goals included obtaining reimbursement for the billions in military aid provided to Ukraine, gaining exclusive access to Ukraine’s valuable minerals (such as titanium, uranium, and lithium), and reducing Western dependence on China for critical resources. These minerals are essential for aerospace, energy, and technology sectors, and Trump saw their acquisition as a way to bolster U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. Additionally, he sought to advance peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, positioning the U.S. as a key mediator.

Ultimately, Trump secured preferential—but not exclusive—rights to extract Ukraine’s minerals through the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, as outlined in the agreement. The U.S. will not receive reimbursement for past aid, but future military contributions will count toward the joint fund, designed to support Ukraine’s post-war recovery. Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace negotiations under U.S. leadership aligns with Trump’s goal of resolving the conflict, giving him leverage in discussions with Russia.

These outcomes partially meet Trump’s objectives. The preferential mineral rights strengthen U.S. access to critical resources, but the lack of exclusivity and reimbursement limits the deal’s financial benefits. The peace commitment, however, positions Trump as a central figure in shaping the war’s resolution, potentially enhancing his diplomatic influence.

What did Zelenskyy want?

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Zelenskyy sought to sustain U.S. military and economic support without the burden of repaying past aid, which has been critical for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. He also prioritized reconstruction funds to rebuild Ukraine’s war-torn economy and infrastructure. Security guarantees from the U.S. to deter future Russian aggression were a key demand, though controversial, as they risked entangling America in long-term commitments. Additionally, Zelenskyy aimed to retain control over Ukraine’s mineral wealth to safeguard national sovereignty and align with the country’s European Union membership aspirations.

The final deal delivered several of Zelenskyy’s priorities. The reconstruction fund, supported by future U.S. aid, provides a financial lifeline for Ukraine’s recovery without requiring repayment of past assistance. Ukraine retained ownership of its subsoil and decision-making authority over mineral extraction, granting only preferential access to the U.S. However, Zelenskyy conceded on security guarantees, a significant compromise, and agreed to pursue peace talks under Trump’s leadership, which may involve territorial or political concessions to Russia.

Zelenskyy’s outcomes reflect a delicate balance. The reconstruction fund and retained mineral control bolster Ukraine’s economic and sovereign interests, but the absence of security guarantees and pressure to negotiate peace could strain domestic support and challenge Ukraine’s long-term stability.

What does this mean for the future?

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While Trump didn’t secure all his demands, the deal advances several of his broader strategic goals. By gaining access to Ukraine’s mineral riches, the U.S. undermines China’s dominance over critical elements like lithium and graphite, essential for technology and energy industries. This shift reduces American and European dependence on Chinese supply chains, strengthening Western industrial and tech sectors. Most significantly, the agreement marks a pivotal step toward peace in Europe. Ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which has claimed thousands of lives, is a top priority for Trump, and Zelenskyy’s commitment to U.S.-led peace talks enhances Trump’s leverage in negotiations with Russia. Notably, the deal avoids binding U.S. commitments to Ukraine’s long-term defense, preserving flexibility for future administrations.

The deal’s broader implications align with the vision Glenn outlined in March, when he praised its potential to benefit America, Ukraine, and Europe by securing resources and creating peace. While the final agreement differs from Glenn's hopes, it still achieves key goals he outlined.

Did Trump's '51st state' jab just cost Canada its independence?

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Did Canadians just vote in their doom?

On April 28, 2025, Canada held its federal election, and what began as a promising conservative revival ended in a Liberal Party regroup, fueled by an anti-Trump narrative. This outcome is troubling for Canada, as Glenn revealed when he exposed the globalist tendencies of the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. On a recent episode of his podcast, Glenn hosted former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who provided insight into Carney’s history. She revealed that, as governor of the Bank of England, Carney contributed to the 2022 pension crisis through policies that triggered excessive money printing, leading to rampant inflation.

Carney’s election and the Liberal Party’s fourth consecutive victory spell trouble for a Canada already straining under globalist policies. Many believed Canadians were fed up with the progressive agenda when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned amid plummeting public approval. Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, started 2025 with a 25-point lead over his Liberal rivals, fueling optimism about his inevitable victory.

So, what went wrong? How did Poilievre go from predicted Prime Minister to losing his own parliamentary seat? And what details of this election could cost Canada dearly?

A Costly Election

Mark Carney (left) and Pierre Poilievre (right)

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The election defied the expectations of many analysts who anticipated a Conservative win earlier this year.

For Americans unfamiliar with parliamentary systems, here’s a brief overview of Canada’s federal election process. Unlike U.S. presidential elections, Canadians do not directly vote for their Prime Minister. Instead, they vote for a political party. Each Canadian resides in a "riding," similar to a U.S. congressional district, and during the election, each riding elects a Member of Parliament (MP). The party that secures the majority of MPs forms the government and appoints its leader as Prime Minister.

At the time of writing, the Liberal Party has secured 169 of the 172 seats needed for a majority, all but ensuring their victory. In contrast, the Conservative Party holds 144 seats, indicating that the Liberal Party will win by a solid margin, which will make passing legislation easier. This outcome is a far cry from the landslide Conservative victory many had anticipated.

Poilievre's Downfall

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What caused Poilievre’s dramatic fall from front-runner to losing his parliamentary seat?

Despite his surge in popularity earlier this year, which coincided with enthusiasm surrounding Trump’s inauguration, many attribute the Conservative loss to Trump’s influence. Commentators argue that Trump’s repeated references to Canada as the "51st state" gave Liberals a rallying cry: Canadian sovereignty. The Liberal Party framed a vote for Poilievre as a vote to surrender Canada to U.S. influence, positioning Carney as the defender of national independence.

Others argue that Poilievre’s lackluster campaign was to blame. Critics suggest he should have embraced a Trump-style, Canada-first message, emphasizing a balanced relationship with the U.S. rather than distancing himself from Trump’s annexation remarks. By failing to counter the Liberal narrative effectively, Poilievre lost momentum and voter confidence.

This election marks a pivotal moment for Canada, with far-reaching implications for its sovereignty and economic stability. As Glenn has warned, Carney’s globalist leanings could align Canada more closely with international agendas, potentially at the expense of its national interests. Canadians now face the challenge of navigating this new political landscape under a leader with a controversial track record.

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