Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch

Is drinking alcohol beneficial or is it a stumbling block to the believer? In recent years, there’s been a greater acceptance of drinking within the church. As we continue the “Elephant in the Room” series, I talk about this controversial topic and share my own experience. I hope this episode encourages you to seek God’s wisdom on difficult issues. Find resources mentioned or watch the episode at...

My family and I have called Fort Myers home for more than a decade. Although we evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ian, the devastating effects from the storm are very personal to us, as many of our friends, neighbors and family have suffered damage and loss. Today on Fearless, I am sharing a bit of the personal side of what I have experienced first-hand after Hurricane Ian and how Samaritan’s Purse and...

I have noticed many red flags in a number of churches today. What should the church actually look like?  During the first episode of our fall series, “The Elephant in the Room,” I identify some of the issues I’ve seen inside churches today and what I believe to be the church’s greatest stumbling block. 

Fearless is back from its summer break, and in this new episode I share with you something that God continually laid on my heart throughout the summer.  While serving with Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, I was reminded of one thing—the importance of keeping our eyes focused on the cross—especially as we face opposition in our culture or challenges in life.   I’m al...

Welcome back to the ‘Summer Encore’ series of Fearless ! This week we’re returning to an episode with someone who is one of the greatest influences in my life, someone 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 s...

The ‘Summer Encore’ series of Fearless returns with another one of my favorite episodes – 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...

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...

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 on...

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 exampl...

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 wo...

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 episod...

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...

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 Apo...

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 Or...

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 ne...

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 minister...

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?”...

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...

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....

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 htt...

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 Fear...

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...

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 detec...

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 go...

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 Go...