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 Philip...
Apr 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 71
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 t...
Apr 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 70
Progressive Christianity is a movement of Christians who are reexamining, redefining and often rejecting the core claims of the historic Christian Gospel but retaining the title “Christian.” My guest on this episode has personal experience of how dangerous Progressive Christianity can be. Alisa Childers was a member of the Christian band ZOEgirl and she’s written a book called “Another Gospel?” She started researching the truth of historic Christianity after the pastor of the church she was atte...
Mar 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 69
International Women’s Day celebrates the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of women. But the world’s definition of a successful woman can look very different from God’s definition. On this episode of Fearless , I talk about Scriptures and women—in the Bible and in my own life—that have helped me better understand what it means to be a Godly woman. As women in Ukraine and other countries face unimaginable hardships today, I’m grateful for the simple blessings I and so many other ...
Mar 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 68
Religious liberty is a bedrock of our values in the United States. It’s enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution. But the ability to freely exercise your Christian faith is under attack, both in culture and in courtrooms across the country. Fortunately, many of those challenges are being thwarted by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which has won 13 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Kristen Waggoner is an attorney with the ADF and joins me on this episode to tell us about some of th...
Mar 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 67
The movie adaptation of Francine Rivers’ Christian fiction book “Redeeming Love” is causing some controversy. The story parallels the book of Hosea in the Bible and shows a beautiful picture of God’s love for us—even when we are in the darkest pit. Now that I’ve watched the movie myself, I want to share my thoughts about it with you. Scriptures Hosea Romans 9 Going Farther Kay Arthur’s story https://billygraham.org/audio/kay-arthur-i-shook-my-fist-in-the-face-of-god/ Redeeming Love https://franc...
Feb 24, 2022•10 min•Ep. 66
From an American-born athlete choosing to represent China at the Olympics to racial conflict to divisions over gender, I believe everything we’re seeing happen in America right now is a form of Marxism. It’s impacting our daily lives—even in the home. But what is Marxism? And what dangers does it pose to you and your family? Retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin joins me on this episode of Fearless and lays out what you need to know about Marxism, as well as Communism and Socialism. General Bo...
Feb 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 65
My grandmother, Ruth Graham, said when it comes to the salvation of our children, we are to take care of the possible and let God take care of the impossible. We can’t save their souls—only God can do that—but there are other things we can do. There is nothing more important than praying faithfully and intentionally for our children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Just as the calendar was about to flip from 2021 to 2022, I asked God for a word to guide my life for the next 12 months. His ...
Feb 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 64
Children are bombarded with bad ideas at a young age, everywhere from culture to schools to the Internet and even from some churches. As a result, they’re going to have questions about Christianity. Are you prepared to give and help them find good answers? My guest on this episode of Fearless can help us teach kids how to think, not what to think. J. Warner Wallace was a Los Angeles homicide detective who didn’t believe in God--until he applied his investigative skills to the claims of Jesus Chr...
Jan 25, 2022•50 min•Ep. 63
We face a world and culture that hates God, so, how do we raise children who love Jesus? The answer to that question, whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle or some other influential adult in a child’s life, is we have to be intentional. Intentional in praying for our children, intentional in spending time with them and intentional in spending time in God’s Word. Those are my goals for 2022. The Bible makes it very clear that God wants us and our children to have a deep knowled...
Jan 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 62
Show Notes This year I’ve grown weary about some of the changes that have happened in my family and the continuing conversations about how things have changed in this country and around the world. Recently, I was driving down the road when I heard one of my grandfather’s sermons on the Billy Graham Channel on SiriusXM and it reminded me that despite the chaos and uncertainty, the nature of the God does not change. It reminded me that despite the chaos and uncertainty, the nature of the God does ...
Dec 14, 2021•19 min•Ep. 61
What happens when you find yourself in the crosshairs of cancel culture? Are you willing to risk your job, friends and finances to stand boldly for Biblical principles? From celebrities to businesses and organizations, it’s almost impossible to escape the cancel culture mob, which seems to take great joy in tearing down others and destroying businesses and relationships. This battle can even become personal, as in the case of Chad and Bree Barela. The owners of two small businesses in Albuquerqu...
Nov 23, 2021•42 min•Ep. 59
Show Notes Welcome to FEARLESS! On this episode of Fearless I’m welcoming back one of my favorite pastors, Skip Heitzig, and his wife Lenya. They’ve been family friends for years, and I am so blessed to welcome them to Fearless to talk about how we can stand strong against the cultural giants we’re currently facing with confidence and the grace of God. The giants that we face in our culture, much like Goliath, can feel overwhelming and impossible to defeat. From the divisiveness in the church to...
Nov 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 58
Show Notes Welcome to FEARLESS! On this episode of Fearless we’re commemorating Veterans Day and all of those men and women who have served our country. My special guest is Lieutenant General William ‘Jerry’ Boykin who’s been motivated by his faith and passion for this country to serve on the front lines. In our conversation, Boykin shares about his love for the U.S. military, how his father and several uncles served in World War II and the power of a praying mother. He also reflects on how he s...
Nov 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 57
Show Notes Welcome to FEARLESS! On this episode, I’m talking with New York Times bestselling author and dear friend Eric Metaxas about science, faith, Biblical archaeology and what’s happening in the church and culture. In our conversation, Eric shares some of the incredible discoveries that have been made in the fields of science and archaeology that point to Creation, the Bible’s historical accuracy and, most importantly, the existence of God. It’s all part of his new book, “Is Atheism Dead?” ...
Oct 19, 2021•26 min
Show Notes Welcome to FEARLESS! On this episode, we’re talking about how a fearless faith begins with fear. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that a fearless and sustaining faith can only come when we fear God. But what does it mean to fear? In the simplest terms, it means that we take God seriously. We respect Him, we obey Him, we submit to His discipline and we worship Him in awe. And there is a blessing and peace that comes when we fear the Lord. Proverbs 9:10 tells us that “The fear of...
Oct 05, 2021•24 min•Ep. 55
Show Notes Welcome to FEARLESS! This episode is one that I’ve been wanting to capture for a long time. My special guest this week is one of the greatest influences in my life, someone who I want everyone to know, and that’s my mom, Jane Graham. Over the years, so many people have asked questions about my mom. Though she’s Franklin Graham’s wife and Billy Graham’s daughter-in-law, my mother isn’t really one for the spotlight. Her ministry has always been more private and behind the scenes, taking...
Sep 21, 2021•46 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to FEARLESS! I’m honored to have my brother Edward Graham as my guest with me for this unique episode of FEARLESS as we remember the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and the recent chaos in Afghanistan. My brother Edward served for 16 years in the military in special operations and was actually at West Point Military Academy on that terrible Tuesday morning. In many ways, his life and so many others were forever impacted by the terrorist attacks and he graduated knowing ...
Sep 10, 2021•30 min•Ep. 53
Welcome back to Fearless! After a longer than anticipated summer break, I’m excited to continue sharing with you how we can engage the culture with a Fearless faith. Today my guest is my father, Franklin Graham. My family and I have been privileged for the last several years to serve alongside my father’s organization, Samaritan’s Purse, as they minister to military veterans and their spouses in Alaska through Operation Heal Our Patriots (OHOP). Through spiritual refreshment, physical renewal an...
Aug 31, 2021•29 min•Ep. 52
As we’re getting ready to celebrate our nation’s 245th birthday, there are some Americans hate our country and reject the precious freedoms we enjoy. They think they’ll find a better freedom in socialism, Marxism or some other -ism that’s failed in other countries. They ignore how America has led the fight for freedom both here and around the world. The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It reminds me of the importance of our nation’s freedoms and an even greater freedom—the one Jesu...
Jun 30, 2021•25 min
It’s easy to get anxious or fearful about what’s going on in culture—not only for ourselves but for our children. This happened to me recently, and then I listened to a few of my grandfather, Billy Graham’s, messages. Daddy Bill’s sermons reminded me of the importance of having a heavenly mindset, especially when it seems chaos is everywhere. So, I decided to do another installment of my Legacy series, in which I share some of the Christian life lessons I learned from my grandfather. And from my...
Jun 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 50
It’s easy to think progressive Christianity is characterized by a focus on social issues and emphasizing God’s love and mercy. But it’s more dangerous than that. As my guest, Alisa Childers, discovered, leaders of progressive Christianity want to deconstruct the historical Christian faith--and take others with them. She’s written a book titled “Another Gospel?” Alisa was a member of the Christian band Zoe Girl. After the band broke up so the members could raise their families, Alisa joined a Bib...
May 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 49
College campuses are being overwhelmed by liberalism and anti-God rhetoric, but there is a wave of bold and compassionate students taking a fearless stand for life. I’m inspired by the work Kristan Hawkins is doing through her pro-life organization, Students for Life. They’re working to end abortion and change culture. However, with a liberal pro-choice president in the White House, changing political policy is going to be even harder. Kristan says that 79% of Planned Parenthood clinics are with...
May 11, 2021•44 min
Israel isn’t much bigger than New Jersey and it’s home to only about nine million people, but it’s one of the most important--and criticized—countries in the world. American evangelical Christians have been one of Israel’s closest allies for decades, but do you know why? Do you know the Biblical significance of Israel today? Skip Heitzig’s understanding of this Jewish nation runs deep and he joined me on this episode to explain what you need to know about historic and modern Israel. Skip has liv...
Apr 27, 2021•43 min•Ep. 47
Recently many of you have sent me questions through social media, and I’m answering them on this episode of Fearless. They cover a wide range of topics, from our kids’ education, to Bible studies, engaging with people on politics, and even the royal family. Some of the questions are fun and some are tough, but they’re all thought provoking and important. I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed answering them. Scripture Referenced: · Daniel 11:32 · Psalm 89 · Jeremiah 4 · Deuteron...
Apr 13, 2021•46 min
Every year we celebrate Easter but it’s easy to forget why it’s so significant. Especially in a world that is constantly trying to distract you from the holiness of God, the price Jesus paid for us on the cross and the power of the resurrection. In this episode I sat down with my brother Will Graham. We talked about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how these offer us the ultimate hope and peace. Scripture Referenced: John 14:27 2 Corinthians 5:7 Psalm 107 Matthew 27:11-26 Jo...
Mar 30, 2021•50 min
My friend Kathy Yokeley was stunned when her daughter, Natalie, was diagnosed with inoperable spinal cord cancer at the age of twelve. Nine months later, Natalie was gone. Kathy and her family have struggled through intense grief, but they’ve also learned about God’s infinite faithfulness. In this episode, Kathy and I sit down to talk about her experience navigating a parent’s worst nightmare and how Natalie’s life left a lasting impact on the world. Kathy recently released a book documenting he...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Ep. 44
Show Notes: There’s a lot of confusion in churches and among Christians regarding many issues. The enemy can use confusion to divide, but God gives us wisdom and understanding through His Word. Two of the most troubling issues I see needing to be addressed within the Church are social justice and Critical Race Theory. I’ve asked Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker of the “Just Thinking” podcast to help us look at these concepts from a Biblical perspective. Scripture: Jeremiah 4 and 6 Acts 17 Gene...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 43
For many years people have turned a blind eye and now Christians will be facing the severe consequences. There’s a bill making its way through Congress that would grant federal protection to people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. But does non-discrimination for some step on the rights of those outside of this specific group? In this episode I look at the far reaching and dangerous implications of the Equality Act and what you can do to try to stop it. Going Farther: Billy ...
Feb 25, 2021•18 min•Ep. 42
Not only has culture lost sight of what truth is, many churches and pastors have even abandoned Biblical truth. John Cooper is the front man for the multi-platinum band Skillet, author of “Awake and Alive to Truth,” and host of the podcast, “Cooper Stuff.” Biblical truth and a commitment to the Gospel is the common thread in everything John does. In this episode John and I talk about not seeking the approval of the world and the importance of knowing the word of God. Scripture Referenced: Daniel...
Feb 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 41
