Show Notes
While in Alaska this summer working for Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Heal Our Patriots, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview my dad, Franklin Graham. We talked about Alaska and how our family started going there more than two decades ago, sharing the Gospel even when it might be difficult, the ministries of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, and always having a fearless faith. You’ll hear about times dad refused to compromise for the sake of fitting in with cultural norms and his reflections on his parents—my grandparents—Billy and Ruth Graham. One thing that really stood out to me is a challenge to not be critical of those who might not have the courage to stand strong when faced with opposition; because we will all face persecution at some time. Jesus said, “you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you” (John 15:19). My hope is that our conversation will encourage you to look at how you too can be bold for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how God can use anyone in all walks of life for His glory.

Scripture Referenced

• John 15:18-25
• John 14:6
• John 3:16

Going Farther

My dad referenced several people throughout our conversation. Here’s who they are:

• Luther Harrison – Samaritan’s Purse Vice President, North American Ministries
• Dr. Jerry Prevo – Samaritan’s Purse Board of Directors; Chairman of the Board, Liberty University https://www.abt.church/pastorprevo/
• Jim Furman – CEO of Tar Heel Capital http://new.tarheelcapital.com/about-us/
• Jack Phillips – Masterpiece Cakeshop https://masterpiececakes.com/ 
• Barronelle Stutzman – Arlene’s Flowers https://www.arlenesflowers.net/

Other resources of topics mentioned in this episode:

• Operation Heal Our Patriots - https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/ 
• Samaritan’s Purse - https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association - http://billygraham.org
• Decision America Tour - http://decisionamerica.com

Show Notes
I’m part of a generation that wants answers. A few years ago I started questioning; not what I believed, but why. I was fortunate to grow up in a home with parents who reinforced a Christian worldview. I studied the Bible. But I wanted to be able to define not just what I believed, I also wanted to be able to give an explanation and give guidance to where others could find the same truth. Today on the #FearlessPodcast I’m talking to someone who is an expert on this. J Warner Wallace was a Los Angeles Homicide Detective and “unbelieving husband” who did his own investigation into this very topic. In our conversation, we talk about Truth and why it’s important for us to have practical tools to be able to give a reason for our faith.

Scripture Referenced

• Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) You are Israel’s teacher and you do not understand these things
• “All Scripture is God-breathed” 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 

Going Farther

• Operation Heal Our Patriots - https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/ 
• God’s Not Dead 2 - http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/about
• J Warner Wallace (imdb) - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7246818/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t49 
• J Warner Wallace - https://coldcasechristianity.com/ 
• So the Next Generation Will Know, Cold Case Christianity, Forensic Faith, God’s Crime Scene
• Barna: Atheism amongst Gen Z - https://www.barna.com/research/atheism-doubles-among-generation-z/ 
• How to share your faith - https://billygraham.org/grow-your-faith/how-to-share-your-faith/tools/ 
• Billy Graham devotion: “Do Not Compromise” - https://billygraham.org/devotion/dont-compromise/
• A Classic Billy Graham Message: In the World, But Not of It - https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/february-2016/a-classic-billy-graham-message-in-the-world-but-not-of-it/

We live in a time when God has been removed from our schools. And college campuses are becoming more and more hostile toward Christians and conservatives. Universities used to be places we went to stretch our wings and be opened up to different points of view and to learn who we are. Those same schools now want to tell us who we should be, to the point that students feel endangered if they have an opposing point of view. In today’s world, students have to learn how to stand their ground and be prepared. No matter what level of school you’re in – or if you’re like me and that seems like a lifetime ago – fear has no age category. There are times where it can be intimidating and scary to take a stand for the Lord. But we are all called to stand boldly and unashamed of the Gospel.

Scripture Referenced

• Daniel 3:16-28
• Daniel 6:16-24
• 2 Timothy 4:2-3
• Eph. 6:11

Going Farther

• Berkeley Student Senator Stands Strong Amid Scorn - https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/december-2018/berkeley-student-senator-stands-strong-amid-scorn/
• How To Share Your Faith - https://billygraham.org/grow-your-faith/how-to-share-your-faith/tools/
• Keeping the Faith in College: Advice for Students - https://billygraham.org/story/keeping-the-faith-in-college/
• 5 Back to School Answers from Billy Graham - https://billygraham.org/story/5-back-to-school-answers-from-billy-graham/
• Ruth Bell Graham’s poem: A Prayer to Persevere - https://decisionmagazine.com/a-prayer-to-preserve/
• ABC Gospel - https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.samaritanspurse.org/occ/images/occ-childrens-resources/printable/11135-occ-gospel-alphabet.pdf
• Cissie Graham Lynch: Standing Strong with Jesus - https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/september-2018/cissie-graham-lynch-standing-strong-with-jesus/

For the first time ever, my husband Corey Lynch and I sit down to talk about our life in the NFL. Corey shares stories from his time at Appalachian State University and in the NFL playing college and professional football. And we also discussed how we met, pressures of the world, how the NFL blessed us beyond imagination, and how to have uncompromising faith no matter what mission field you are placed on.

This week is my dad’s birthday. 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.

A few years ago my dad challenged my brothers and I to not be critical of other people’s ministries. This is something that I’ve been convicted of recently, as I believe we see more and more Christians attacking each other publicly, in places like social media and even from the pulpit. We may have concerns with a leader or ministry— and the Bible tells us how that should be handled― but when we let our words attack and tear down others in the church Satan wins the battle. My dad has often said, “We have more in common than we don’t,” and I believe we as Christians need to start reflecting on what God has called each of us to do instead of allowing division to destroy the church. Today on Fearless, I’m discussing the importance of why Christians should stop attacking other Christians and what the Bible says about this important topic.

This is a difficult subject for episode #2. It’s hard to miss the fact that it’s Pride Month. We see it in advertising on TV and online, and hear it in messages on the radio and in conversations. Many retailers even display “pride” sections in their stores and change their logos to display a rainbow for the month. This is a personal subject for me and many others and too often we are afraid to offend. We all know someone living in a homosexual lifestyle. They are our family members, co-workers, neighbors and friends. These are people in our lives that we love and share so much with. Why have so many in the church failed to address this tough subject which affects so many of us from a biblical perspective? So why are we afraid to speak truth when it comes to sin? Today on Fearless I am talking about this sensitive subject – one that many people don’t know how to navigate.Find more resources on this and other topics at http://billygraham.org.

In the first episode, get to know Cissie Graham Lynch. Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch: Fearless Faith in a Compromising Culture Thanks for listening to the first episode of Fearless!