Episode Details

Cissie Graham Lynch — granddaughter of Billy and Ruth Graham, daughter of Franklin Graham — joins Greg and Cathe to talk about her new book "Stand Steady," her recent nomination as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, and what it was really like growing up in one of America's most well-known ministry families.

In this conversation:
- Why Cissie says the church has sometimes "weakened" women, and what strong biblical womanhood actually looks like
- The hurricane that inspired "Stand Steady" and the foundation that remains when storms hit
- Cathe on walking through grief after losing their son Christopher, and the prodigal years with Jonathan
- Greg's personal memories of Billy Graham privately — including the "Not you again" welcome mat at Ruth's door
- The four "kings" that quietly rule our lives: Feeling, Trend, Think, and Comfort
- Raising kids in a phone-saturated culture, and Franklin's blunt advice to Greg after Christopher's death

Plus a lighter round at the end — Thai food, blackberry cobbler, Last of the Mohicans, and why Cissie would want one more dinner with her grandmother.

Pick up "Stand Steady" wherever you get your books.

Timestamps

00:00 Cissie Graham Lynch on how culture and the church weaken women
02:03 What kind of woman will you choose to be?
03:26 Growing up a Graham and never wanting ministry
08:17 The hurricane, the foundation, and what remains
11:47 The four kings: Feeling, Trend, Think, and Comfort
14:43 Her mother Jane, the unsung hero
19:13 Fake strength from culture, weakened women in the church
23:13 A word to young girls in the age of social media
30:32 Billy Graham up close and Ruth's sanctified humor
40:12 Walking with Jonathan and Christopher through prodigal years
48:34 Back in the pulpit three days after losing Christopher
57:00 Nominated Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
01:07:47 Favorites, Thai food, Last of the Mohicans, and Motown
01:21:20 Closing prayers and blessing

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