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New Fearless: Forgiving When It Hurts

Cissie Graham Lynch is back with a new Fearless episode on forgiveness, one of the 10 attributes in her upcoming book, Stand Steady. In this conversation, Cissie shares about growing up with resentment towards her dad, Franklin Graham. His frequent ministry trips required him to be away for key moments in her childhood. Cissie’s bitterness about his absence …

‘Exactly the Right Moment’ in Venezuela

When local pastors heard the news that Esperanza (Hope) Venezuela with Franklin Graham would be coming to their city in February, they erupted with cheers and great joy. Their celebration quickly turned to prayer as they stood to lift their voices in intercession for their region. From a room that overlooks the lush green mountains …

A ‘Time to Rest’ for Venezuelan Pastors

Since two earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela on June 24, pastors in the affected area have had no time to rest. Just hours after the earthquakes reduced thousands of structures and buildings to rubble, pastors and members of their congregations began to serve their communities in any way possible. Some joined rescue teams that worked day …

A Refuge in the Rubble: God’s Hope for Venezuela

Venezuelans have been sorting through mountains of debris after two catastrophic earthquakes rocked the country on June 24. The death toll has risen to over 3,500 people, and many families are still searching for their loved ones. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are on the ground in this South American nation, bringing God’s …

Chaplains Comfort Residents After Georgia Wildfires

Historic wildfires are still raging across southern Georgia, consuming over 40,000 acres of land and forcing thousands to evacuate from their homes. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are deploying to Brantley County to provide emotional and spiritual support to residents who are looking for a way forward in the aftermath. “When someone stands …

Will Graham Devotion: 3 Reminders in Your Suffering

Bible Reading: Lamentations 3:19–27, NKJV Life is hard. As much as we want to avoid the pain of loss, health struggles, family dysfunction and more, the reality is that we live in a fallen and broken world. Even as we call upon Jesus as Saviour, we are not immune to sorrow. Sometimes, we bring pain …

Chaplains Deploying After Devastating Tumbler Ridge Shooting

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are deploying to minister to the grieving community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in the wake of one of Canada’s worst mass shootings. Ten people were killed, and at least 25 more were injured at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The suspected shooter was also …

Responding to the Rise in Antisemitism

On this week’s new episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch welcomes Israeli Messianic pastor Samuel Smadja to talk about the recent rise in antisemitism and why Christians should stand with Israel now more than ever. Together, the two unpack why some believers have adopted the idea of replacement theology—that God’s original promises to Israel no …

Billy Graham’s 1998 TED Talk on Faith & Technology

Technology looks vastly different today than it did in 1998, but the questions Billy Graham asked and answered during his TED Talk that year are still relevant for us as Christ followers. On today’s episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch shares her grandfather’s words from California 27 years ago. Where does evil come from? Why …

Nationwide Grief Turns People to God in the US

On Sept. 11, a large crowd formed at Orem City Centre Park, only two and a half miles from where Charlie Kirk was assassinated the day before on the campus of Utah Valley University. The vigil united a shocked and saddened community. “It was a show of massive grief and sorrow,” said Annmarie Flores, a …

Intentional Parenting in a Distracted World

? In her newest Fearless podcast episode, Cissie Graham Lynch welcomes author, podcaster, and fellow mom, Julie Carr, to ask tough questions on technology, gentle parenting, and stewardship of our children. As Cissie navigates the transition from parenting small kids to ushering her oldest into the pre-teen years, Julie offers advice as a mom of eight about …