Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch

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Episode 38: Facing 2021 With Confidence and Hope Jan 07, 2021

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The demonstrations in Washington, D.C. on January 6th were a stark reminder that 2021 may not provide the relief from 2020 many of us were hoping for. But they’re also a reminder of the importance of placing our faith in God this new year.

In this first episode of 2021 I want to encourage you to be prepared for whatever 2021 holds. We cannot grow weary. As Daniel 11:32 tells us, those who know their God will be able to stand in strength and take action.

Scripture Referenced:

Daniel 11:32

Judges

Genesis 5-9

Going Farther:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online: https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/

Websites:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/

Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org

Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/

Connect with Skip Heitzig -- https://connectwithskip.com/

Facebook:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
Billy Graham Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/

Billy Graham Radio Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 37: Do Not Be Afraid – A Christmas Message Dec 21, 2020

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Christmas is just a few days away. One tradition that I started last year with my family is a photo album – with real printed photos – of the past year. As I was looking back at the photos from 2020, I felt grateful for more time spent with my family. I know not many people will look back at 2020 the same way. But I am reminded this Christmas week, that if we know God’s Word and have confidence in it, we can be assured that the Lord is with us. Mary’s story tells us this exact same message: Nothing is impossible with God.
Scripture Referenced

· Daniel 11
· Luke 1
· John 14:27
· 1 Samuel 12:24
· Genesis 18
· Matthew 19:26
· Isaiah 26:3
· Matthew 4

Going Farther

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/
· Will Graham’s Christmas Message: Trade Fear for Peace With God - https://billygraham.org/story/will-grahams-christmas-message-trade-fear-for-peace-with-god/
· Are You Lonely This Christmas Season? https://billygraham.org/video/are-you-lonely-this-christmas-season/

Websites:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/
· Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/
· Samaritan’s Purse -- https://samaritanspurse.org/

Facebook:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
· Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/
· Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 36: Legacy Series - Giving Thanks and Praise Nov 24, 2020

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After my grandfather passed away a couple of years ago, I started contemplating the legacy that he left behind. Some of the sweetest times we shared were gathered around the table as a family at his house in the mountains of North Carolina. As we head toward the end of the year and look back on 2020, I thought it was a great time to reflect on a tradition we have in our family – and a command that we are given repeatedly in God’s Word.

Scripture Referenced

· 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

· Philippians 4:8-9

· Isaiah 43

· Habakkuk 3:17

Going Farther

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/

Websites:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/

· Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/

· Samaritan’s Purse -- https://samaritanspurse.org/

Facebooks:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/

· Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/

· Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 35: A Glimpse Inside the Life of My Favorite Veteran – An Interview with My Brother, Edward Graham Nov 10, 2020

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November 11 is Veterans Day, a special day to remember and honor all of those who have served in our military. In light of this day, I sat down with a very special guest, my brother Edward Graham, who is a veteran himself.

Edward graduated from the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, in 2003, just two years after 9/11. He served in eight combat deployments within special operations forces, and recently left his beloved military career to serve alongside my dad, Franklin Graham, at Samaritan’s Purse.

In this episode of Fearless, we talk about what Veterans Day means for those who served in the military, how Edward’s faith in Jesus Christ affected his mission, and ways that he and his fellow veterans can continue to serve the United States with the skills they’ve been given by God. Today, and every day, we are so thankful for our veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.

Scripture Referenced

· Matthew 14:22-33

Going Farther

· Operation Heal Our Patriots -- https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/

· Team Patriot -- https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/team-patriot/

Websites:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/

· Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/

· Samaritan’s Purse -- https://samaritanspurse.org/

Facebooks:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/

· Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/

· Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 34: Win or Lose, Trusting God with the Election Results Nov 04, 2020

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The 2020 elections have been said to be one of the most pivotal elections of our lifetime. Many experts have even said that it is the most critical since the election of Abraham Lincoln. As I was sitting in my quiet house on the eve of Election Day, I was wondering what my message would be when we found out the results. I was reminded of 2 Chronicles 20, when Jehoshaphat turned to God – this battle is not ours, it belongs to God. No matter who wins or loses, my message, my job, and my passions will remain the same. This year hasn’t taken God by surprise. The next days and weeks might be shocking to us, yet no matter the results the sun will still rise and God will still sit on His Throne.
Scripture Referenced

· 2 Chronicles 20

Going Farther

· Feeling anxious about the results of this election? Ground yourself in God’s truth.

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/

Websites:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/

· Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/

· Samaritan’s Purse -- https://samaritanspurse.org/

Facebooks:

· Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/

· Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/

· Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 33: 2 Parties, 2 Visions for America – Who Will Govern You? Oct 26, 2020

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I’ve always been passionate about religion and politics, but I know that not everyone my age, especially Christian millennials, shares the same sentiments towards this topic. Someone even once told me that he didn’t believe Christians should have roles in politics.

In this episode I want to encourage you not to look at the word ‘politics,’ but let’s look at it as ‘governance’ and who will govern over you. Right now, we have two political parties fighting over how they will govern us.

40 million evangelicals did not vote in 2016, and many said it’s because they did not love either candidate. As I hear that again this year, I want to remind you that love has never been the standard regarding who we vote for. The standard is the policies that a candidate represents and their ability to lead this country.

Whether or not you love a certain candidate, as Christians and as Americans, we have been given the opportunity to vote in order to protect our families, our neighbors, and our freedoms. With the 2020 election just around the corner, this episode of the #FearlessPodcast addresses some things I want to encourage you to think about as you prepare to head to the polls.

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Many people are weary of the political climate as we near the 2020 election, and like 2016 when 40 million evangelicals didn’t vote, I hear the same conversations happening today. Whether or not you love a certain candidate, as Christians and as Americans, we have been given the opportunity to vote in order to protect our families, our neighbors, and our freedoms. With the 2020 election just around the corner, this episode of the #FearlessPodcast addresses some things I want to encourage you to think about as you prepare to head to the polls.

Scripture Referenced

John 3:16
Philippians 2:9-11

Going Farther

Decision Magazine 2020 Election Guide - https://decisionmagazine.com/2020-election-guide/

Websites:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/
Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/
Samaritan’s Purse -- https://samaritanspurse.org/

Facebooks:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/
Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 32: Indoctrination Through Education | School Board Meeting Follow-Up Oct 13, 2020

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I started my last social media post with a statement: “Recognizing a group which has overcome a lot of barriers.”

In our county in Florida, where my children attend school, the idea was proposed to “celebrate” LGBTQ+ History Month in schools where kids of all ages would be taught this sexual ideology.

I have been talking about taking a stand for the education of our children a lot lately. Being a mom and a Christian with a public platform, I receive letters from parents all across the country who have great concern over what their kids are being taught in schools.

Recently, I received a message from a grandmother of a fourth grader after a book was sent home about two boys falling in love and kissing. We have seen in Virginia schools where there have been books about LGBT in kindergarten.

When this issue came to my own doorstep this week, I had to practice what I preach.

Why has sexual ideology become the forefront of educational endeavors? And why would you introduce teaching something like sexuality to kindergarten-aged kids that can’t even tie their own shoes? Why do school districts want to take the place of parents?

I address these questions, my experience this week at my local school board meeting, and my suggestions for how we should approach this on the #FearlessPodcast.
Scripture Referenced

Ephesians 5:15-16
John 1:17

Going Farther

Why states need to ditch mandatory ‘LGBT history’ education programs – https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-states-need-to-ditch-mandatory-lgbt-history-education-programs
Virginia School District to Keep LGBTQ Children’s Books – https://decisionmagazine.com/virginia-school-district-to-keep-lgbtq-childrens-books/
Billy Graham sermon, “Educational problems in America” – https://billygraham.org/audio/educational-problems-in-america/

Websites:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association — https://billygraham.org/
Billy Graham Radio — https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/
Samaritan’s Purse — https://samaritanspurse.org/

Facebooks:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/
Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 31: Indoctrination through Education | Will We Fight for Our Kids? Sep 28, 2020

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As Christian parents, it’s important that we know what our school system is teaching our children. I believe that we are in a battle, a spiritual war, for our children’s hearts, minds, and souls in this country. We need to be prepared to stand up for our children and speak biblical truth into their lives. Will we sit back and allow the secular left to win our children over, or are we going to fight for them?

On today’s episode of Fearless, I’ve invited my friend Todd Chasteen, Vice President of Public Policy and Corporate Counsel at Samaritan's Purse, to discuss these educational issues and help encourage you in truth as you advocate for your children.

Scripture Referenced
• Deuteronomy 6:4-9
• Romans 3:28
• Acts 17
• Psalm 128:3

Going Farther
• Philadelphia School Teacher Worries about ‘Conservative’ Parents Listening in on Virtual Classes – www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-p…n-virtual-classes
• Harper Collins Publishers – The Content of Our Character by Shelby Steele – www.harpercollins.com/products/the-c…32116701003810
• Monique Duson – Say No to Critical Race Theory -- www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=…&feature=youtu.be
• Yale Daily News – Faculty Call for Ideological Diversity – yaledailynews.com/blog/2019/12/06/…gical-diversity/
• Just Thinking Podcast with Darryl Harrison and Virgil Walker – justthinking.me/
Websites:
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- billygraham.org/
• Billy Graham Radio -- billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/
• Samaritan’s Purse -- samaritanspurse.org/
• 1776 Unites – 1776unites.com/
• J. Warner Wallace Resources -- coldcasechristianity.com/
• Summit Ministries -- www.summit.org/
• Colson Center for Christian Worldview – www.colsoncenter.org/
• Ravi Zacharias International Ministries -- www.rzim.org/

Facebooks:
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvang…sticAssociation/
• Billy Graham Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/&

Episode 30: Back to School | Making Decisions in a Chaotic Time Sep 08, 2020

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Each year the new school season brings a certain chaos, and this year is no different. There’s been a lot of debate over schooling methods, and many people asked about what my husband and I decided to do with our children this fall regarding the new school year and their education. Today’s podcast episode is all about navigating this chaotic back to school season. Whether you’ve chosen homeschooling, online/virtual learning, in-person classes or a hybrid of the options, I encourage you to trust God in the process and bring your concerns to Him.
Scripture Referenced

Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 94:19

Going Farther

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Strong Schools NC https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Attachment.aspx?S=10399&AID=224834&MID=7233

The Atlantic – I’m a Nurse in New York. Teachers Should Do Their Jobs, Just Like I Did. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/im-nurse-teachers-should-do-their-jobs-like-i-did/614902/

Websites:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/
Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/

Facebooks:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/
Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/
Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

Episode 29: Faith Through Fear | An interview with Andrew and Norine Brunson Aug 28, 2020

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Most of us will never know what true persecution is. Pastor Andrew Brunson and his wife Norine do. They were arrested and imprisoned in Turkey — where they planted a church and served for more than 20 years — because of their religious beliefs. After two years, Andrew Brunson was released from prison. I had the chance to sit down with the Brunsons a few weeks ago in Alaska. At the time, I didn't know that Andrew and I would stand on the national stage this week during the Republican National Convention, he talking about his release from prison in Turkey and I talking about religious freedom.When I asked Andrew Brunson to join me on the #FearlessPodcast, his answer is one that I did not expect – I think you’ll be shocked at what his reply was.Scripture Referenced•Isaiah 11•Hebrews 13:3Going Farther•Decision Magazine – Articles on Andrew Brunson https://decisionmagazine.com/search/andrew+brunson/ •God’s Hostage: A true story of persecution, imprisonment, and perseverance https://www.godshostagebook.com/ Websites:•Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org/•Billy Graham Radio -- https://billygraham.org/tv-and-radio/radio/•Samaritan’s Purse -- https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ Facebooks:•Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation/•Billy Graham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendBillyGraham/•Billy Graham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/

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