Lighthouse Faith

He was once known as America's Pastor, but to Will Graham he was 'Daddy Bill'. Billy Graham's grandson, has followed in his father Franklin Graham and his grandfather's footsteps, to take up the mantel of Christian ministry.

His first book, Redeemed, is a devotional containing loving anecdotes of growing up with a world-famous grandfather. Will also talks about what it was like playing his grandfather in the movie "Unbroken: Path to Redemption," the follow-up to the Louis Zamperini story which tells the story of Zamperini's conversion to Christianity, after attending a Billy Graham tent revival in Los Angeles. Will says even though his grandfather died almost a year ago, he finds almost daily inspiration from listening to his sermons.

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Dr. Timothy Keller talks about his new book, his first ever devotional, based on the book of Proverbs. Keller, the now retired senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in New York City, is one of the most powerful theological minds today. Some have called him a modern day C.S. Lewis. His book, God's Wisdom for Navigating Life," he co-wrote with wife Kathy. She joins him in the podcast...a rare interview with both Kellers together. .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

The Museum of the Bible is now open to the public in Washington, DC. The gala launch event and the ribbon cutting are now in the past, and people have begun filtering through the giant portal, a nearly forty foot replica of the Bible's opening words in the book of Genesis. Right up until opening day there were still exhibits being installed, walls needing touch up paint, and construction dust wiped away. A few months ago while the sounds of welding and hammering were going on I sat down and talked with Cary Summers, President of the Museum, and charged with shepherding the half billion dollar project to completion. Take a listen to what it took to create a 430 thousand square foot museum dedicated to the biggest selling book of all time, The Bible. .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

He is a powerhouse of inspiration and wisdom. Bishop T.D. Jakes is known worldwide through his successful ministry out of his Dallas based church The Potter's House, which also includes a weekly television ministry program called The Potter's Touch viewed by more than three million people. He's also written more than forty books. We discuss his latest book "Soar: Build your vision from the ground up." The book, like the church itself, is a testament to Jakes' entrepreneurial skills in balancing faith with economic empowerment. Even if you don't go to church, or crack open a Bible, you've probably heard of Bishop T.D. Jakes: pastor, movie producer, businessman. Find out how he's faithfully carrying out God's mission. .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

Kirk Cameron talks 'Revive Us 2,' his faith-filled national family meeting offering an inspiring night of hope, courage and unity, and what it was like growing up in Hollywood as a child actor. .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

Kevin and Sam Sorbo take on Hollywood, entertainment and faith in this podcast. A perfect foundation for the eternal battle of darkness verses light as their new faith based movie called, "Let There Be Light", hits theaters. Kevin Sorbo, aka Hercules, plays an atheist who has a near death experience, and has a dramatic change in his world view. The movie's Executive Producer is Fox's own Sean Hannity. Sam & Kevin joined me in studio to talk about the movie, why it was made, and all things Hollywood, faith and our eternal destiny. .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

In the first week of December the case of the Christian baker Jack Phillips, who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, will be argued before the United States Supreme Court. It will be one of the most highly anticipated religious liberty cases to come before the high court. But, it also reflects one of the most highly debated issues within Christian churches: "What does the Bible have to say about homosexuality? Is it condemned as a sin? Is it part of the human condition that was never properly understood? Or, is the Bible just not up to date? I asked two pastors who hold different views on the issue to join me in studio in New York City to talk about this. Stan Mitchell, senior pastor of Gracepointe Church in Nashville, TN... and Shane Idleman, lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California. Pastor Idleman has received death threats over his traditional preaching on marriage. While Pastor Mitchell has seen his congregation dwindle in size once he began performing same sex marriages. Each is firm in their beliefs of what constitutes the Truth. However, each expressed a loving kindness towards the other despite having different views on how to interpret their Holy Scripture on the topic of homosexuality. .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

Inside the Vatican. Pope John Paul the Second was probably the most beloved pontiff in the modern era... He died in 2005. Author and Catholic intellectual George Weigel knew him personally, and was asked by the pontiff himself to write his biography. Weigel now believes his whole life may have been in Providential preparation for the undertaking. In this Lighthouse Faith Podcast, Weigel talks about this third installment of chronicling John Paul's life; about how it's much more personal for him. In 'Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul the Second, " he recounts conversations over meals with John Paul, historic events and the Pope's inner circle of extraordinary characters...one of those he recalls as the brilliant Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict the Sixteenth.

In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, we fight to understand a murderer's motive. And many times we hear the words 'pure evil' to describe the act of lone gunman Stephen Paddock. What is evil? Where does it come from? Why if God is good does he allow it? Theologian and author Dr. John Rankin, founder of Theological Education Institute International, explores with Lauren, the nature of evil, including his own personal encounters with a real demonic presence. Part 2 of 2 .audioplayer_container {display:none;}

In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, we fight to understand a murderer's motive. And many times we hear the words 'pure evil' to describe the act of lone gunman Stephen Paddock. What is evil? Where does it come from? Why if God is good does he allow it? Theologian and author Dr. John Rankin, founder of Theological Education Institute International, explores with Lauren, the nature of evil, including his own personal encounters with a real demonic presence. Part 1 of 2 .audioplayer_container {display:none;}