Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch

For the second episode of the Fearless ‘Summer Encore’ series, I wanted to feature one of my favorite guests who I get to serve  with while I’m in Alaska with Samaritan’s Purse. 

“Nerves of steel.” That’s how many people described Tammie Jo Shults in 2018 after she landed a Southwest Airlines plane that had lost an engine. But even before that fateful day, Tammie Jo had a fearless faith that took her from a farm in Texas to being one of the US Navy’s first female fighter jet pilots.  

I had the honor of speaking with Tammie Jo as she visited military couples at Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Heal Our Patriots. Hear how her #fearlessfaith helped her overcome life’s biggest challenges on today’s #FearlessPodcast.  

Scripture  

·      Colossians 3:23-24
·      James 1:5
·      Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 

Going Farther 

·      Captain Tammie Jo Shults https://www.captainshults.com/
·      Habits, Hope, Heroes video series from Capt. Shults (for children) https://www.captainshults.com/videos/
·      Decision Magazine - Nerves of Steel: A Conversation With Pilot Tammie Jo Shults https://decisionmagazine.com/nerves-of-steel-conversation-with-pilot-tammie-jo-shults/
·      GPS: God. People. Stories. - Emergency at 32,000 Feet: How Pilot Tammie Jo Shults Kept Her Cool https://billygraham.org/audio/emergency-at-32k-feet-how-pilot-tammie-jo-shults-kept-her-cool/
·      Purchase “Nerves of Steel” from the Billy Graham Bookstore: https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/nerves-of-steel.html
·      Billy Graham’s message “Zero Visability” https://billygraham.org/audio/visibility-zero/ 

 Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association– https://billygraham.org/
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

 Social Media

Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
·      Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook– https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/

Welcome to the first episode of the Fearless  ‘Summer Encore’ series! Since my dad’s 70th birthday is this week, I wanted to share an early episode of Fearless that’s all about the incredible influence he’s had in my life. 

I’ve always been a proud daughter – and proud of the work my dad does as he leads the organizations of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. But one of the questions that I’m asked most often is what I’ve learned as the daughter of Franklin Graham.

So today, I’m discussing the most important thing that I’ve learned from my dad.

 Scriptures

 ·      Romans 1:16
·      Hebrews 13:8

 Going Farther

 ·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional
·      Get to Know Franklin Graham -- https://billygraham.org/story/get-to-know-franklin-graham/
·      7 Days in the Holy Land -- https://billygraham.org/video/7-days-in-the-holy-land/
·      Return to the Holy Land -- https://billygraham.org/video/return-to-the-holy-land/
·      The ‘Biggest Fan’ of Franklin Graham -- https://billygraham.org/story/the-biggest-fan-of-franklin-graham/
·      Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/

 Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – https://billygraham.org/ 
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

 Social Media

 Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

·      Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
·      Billy Graham Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/
·      Billy Graham Radio Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

We all have times that we feel inadequate for what God has called us to do. I was recently asked to speak at an apologetics conference, but after I accepted, I started to think, “What am I going to share?” Then I remembered a similar story my grandfather shared – about how the simple message of the Gospel was all that’s needed to reach the hearts of those who hear it. 

With my grandfather’s example in mind, I decided to talk about the simplicity and power of the Gospel. That’s also what I share with you on this episode of Fearless. I remind you—and myself—that the Gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives and needs to be shared with people now more than ever. We have an opportunity to be a light in an increasingly dark world. Because after all, it’s in the darkest of nights that the light shines the brightest.  

Scriptures 

·      Romans 1:16
·      John 3:16
·      John 14:6
·      John 8:31-32
·      1 Corinthians 1:18
·      2 Kings 22
·      Isaiah 55:11
·      Romans 10:17
·      Ephesians 4:11
·      Esther 4:14
·      Matthew 28:18-20
·      Matthew 5:16

 Going Farther

 ·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional
·      Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/

 Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – https://billygraham.org/ 
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

 Social Media

 Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

·      Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
·      Billy Graham Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/
·      Billy Graham Radio Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Friday, June 24, 2022, will go down as a historic day because of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

Many people are angry about the decision and it’s important that you know how to respond to them. 

I talked with attorney Todd Chasteen—vice president of public policy and general counsel for Samaritan’s Purse— about what this ruling means for abortion rights and pro-life work in the United States going forward. Our conversation can help you take an informed stand for the sanctity of human life in the womb and prepare for the battle ahead.

Scriptures 

·      Psalm 102:18

·      Jeremiah 1:4-5

·      Psalm 139:13-14
 

Going Farther 

·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional

·      Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/ 

Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – https://billygraham.org/ 
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/ 

Social Media 

Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

·      Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/ 

·      Billy Graham Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/ 

·      Billy Graham Radio Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/ 

I’m thankful that I grew up with a godly dad, two godly grandfathers and other men who influenced my life. The lessons they’ve taught me continue to guide me. 

As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, I want to share with you a little bit about the important men in my life—some stories about them and wisdom from them. I also look at what the Bible says about the roles of fathers. But this episode is for moms, too, because of a lot of what I reference from the Bible can help both parents as you raise your children. 

Being a parent is hard and a tremendous responsibility. I want this episode to encourage you to be intentional about making God the center of your family and asking Him how to leave a godly legacy in their lives. 

Scriptures 

·      John 16:33
·      Luke 15:11-32
·      Joshua 24:15
·      John 3:16
·      Luke 14:25-33
·      Romans 1:16
·      Matthew 25:35-45
·      Isaiah 30:21
·      Deuteronomy 6:6-9
·      Proverbs 13:24
·      Psalm 103
·      James 1:22
·      1 Chronicles 29:19
·      James 1:5 

Going Farther 

·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional
·      Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/ 

Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

Social Media

Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook
• Billy Graham Facebook
• Billy Graham Radio Facebook

Just like you, my heart breaks for the families of those children and teachers killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.  

When tragedy happens, many people will ask ‘why?’ The world is full of evil and sin. But there is hope in Jesus even in the darkest of times. Two chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team who were in Uvalde within two hours share their experience in responding to this tragedy. Husband and wife, Ken and Stacey Williamson were asked by a family of one of the victims to assist them in a way I can’t begin to imagine. 

Please continue to pray for all of the victims’ families and to place your hope in Jesus Christ—the only One who can change the hearts of individuals and of a nation. 

Scriptures

 ·      Jeremiah 17:9
·      2 Corinthians 5:17
·      Psalm 34:18
·      Genesis 50:20
·      John 14:26
·      Isaiah 41:10
·      Luke 18:16
·      John 3:16 

Going Farther

 ·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional
·      Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/
·      Billy Graham Rapid Response Team website -- https://rrt.billygraham.org/ 

Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

 Social Media

 Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Facebook 
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook
• Billy Graham Facebook
• Billy Graham Radio Facebook

It’s important for parents to talk with their kids about sex, but it’s a lot more difficult to do now than it used to be. Terminology related to sexuality, gender and orientation seems to change almost daily.  

My guest on this episode helps us cut through the confusion and point us and our kids back to the simple truth of God’s plan for sexuality. Hillary Morgan Ferrer is founder of Mama Bear Apologetics and she minsters to moms by doing the research they don’t have time to do on tough subjects like this.  

We’re bombarded by dangerous lies and ideas about sexuality, everywhere from the media to schools and even some churches. Hillary’s and my discussion can empower you to confidently respond to those messages with grace and truth. 

Scriptures 

Matthew 19:4-6
Ephesians 5:31-33
Ephesians 6:10-17
Luke 8:16
Jonah 1:1-3
1 Samuel 17:34-37
Genesis 5:2
John 14:6; 16:13; and 17:17
Romans 3:23
Genesis 1:26-27
Proverbs 25:28
Titus 1:8
1 Corinthians 7:9
1 Peter 5:8
Lamentations 1:9-10
Ephesians 6:14

 Going Farther 

• Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional
• Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/
• Mama Bear Apologetics -- https://mamabearapologetics.com/
• Hillary Ferrer’s book “Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality” - https://mamabearapologetics.com/book/ 

Websites 

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/ 

Social Media 

Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook
• Billy Graham Facebook
• Billy Graham Radio Facebook

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling in June that could overturn or weaken Roe v. Wade. 

There are many misconceptions about the case and what it means for the future of abortion in this nation. Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life, joins me on today’s episode to give clarity and solid answers to arguments you might hear about the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. 

The Court is considering a law in Mississippi that would ban abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy. If the law is upheld, states could decide for themselves if and when abortion should be legal. Where would that leave the pro-life community? 

I hope our conversation helps you have a better understanding of what this significant case means and encourages you to see that it’s never too late to get involved in the fight for the lives of unborn children. 

Scriptures 

Genesis 1:26-27
Luke 1:41-44
Psalm 139:14
Matthew 25:35-40
James 1:5
Exodus 3:11-12
 

Going Farther

·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional

·      Decision Magazine, from BGEA -- https://decisionmagazine.com/

·      Students for Life – www.studentsforlife.org  and www.standingwithyou.org

·      Kristan Hawkin’s podcast, “Explicitly Pro-Life” -- https://kristanhawkins.com/podcast/

·      Family Research Council -- https://www.frc.org/ 

Websites 

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

Social Media

Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook
• Billy Graham Facebook
• Billy Graham Radio Facebook

My neighbor stopped over recently with her young son while we had the TV news on and it was reporting about the situation in Ukraine. She asked me if I let my kids watch the news. I told her I do.

I realized with the sensitive topics which headline the news each evening, this could be a question many families struggle with. On this episode I’m going to tell you why—and how—Corey and I watch the news with our kids. 

Scriptures 

John 16:33
Matthew 25:31-40
Luke 13:1-5
Joshua 1:9
Jeremiah 17:9
Philippians 4:6

 Going Farther

·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional 

Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

Social Media 

Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook
• Billy Graham Facebook
• Billy Graham Radio Facebook

I like to call John and Korey Cooper the “rock star it couple.” They’ve been married 25 years, they’re members of the Christian band Skillet and they’re relentless defenders of truth. 

John and Korey have been setting an example of how to have a Christ-centered marriage, raise Godly kids and be a light for Jesus in a dark world for years. I’ve seen firsthand John and Korey praying for and ministering to people at some of my dad’s outreaches. 

The Coopers are fun to talk to but also serious about the issues facing the Church and our families today. I hope you’ll laugh along with us and be challenged by what they had to say on this episode. 

Scriptures 

Proverbs 27:17
Genesis 2:24
Luke 9:23
1 Corinthians 13
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Ephesians 5:22-33
Genesis 2:7-25
Mark 14:32-36
Hebrews 13:15
Mark 12:30-31
Matthew 19:13-14
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
1 John 2:1-2
1 Corinthians 15
John 14:6
Ephesians 6:13
Matthew 1:18
Daniel 7:13-14
Luke 12:49-56
Matthew 5:10-11
John 21:15-19
Acts
Matthew 18:3

Going Farther

·      Fearless Family devotional by Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://www.billygrahambookstore.org/fearless-family-devotional

·      Skillet – “Dominion” album -- https://stores.kotisdesign.com/skillet/dominion-box-sets

·      John Cooper book “Awake and Alive to Truth” -- https://johnlcooper.com/

·      Cooper Stuff podcast -- https://cooperstuffpodcast.com/

·      Additional resources available at https://cissiegrahamlynch.com  

Websites

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
• Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/
• Skillet -- https://www.skillet.com/
• John Cooper -- https://johnlcooper.com/
• Mama Bear Apologetics -- https://mamabearapologetics.com/
• Alisa Childers -- https://www.alisachilders.com/
• Allie Beth Stuckey -- https://alliebethstuckey.com/ 

Social Media
Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook
• Billy Graham Facebook
• Billy Graham Radio Facebook