Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Christmas at the Graham House: An Interview with Franklin Graham
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Dec 20, 2025 
Franklin Graham, evangelist and president of Samaritan's Purse, shares heartfelt memories of Christmas traditions with his parents, Billy and Ruth Graham. He reflects on the impact of their family’s faith and discusses his initial reluctance to embrace his calling. Listeners learn about Operation Christmas Child and hear an inspiring story of a shoebox that changed a girl's life in the Philippines. Franklin highlights the importance of boldly sharing the gospel and expresses gratitude for the support that allows them to spread Christ’s message worldwide.
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Graham Family Christmas Traditions
- Franklin Graham remembers Christmas Eve traditions with his parents, including Billy Graham reading the Christmas story each year.
- He recalls his mother making oyster stew for Christmas morning and the family's mixed reaction to it.
Rural Childhood Gifts
- Franklin says typical childhood gifts in his rural home included guns and outdoor play like squirrel shooting.
- He frames these memories as part of growing up on a small ranch.
Choosing Message Over Comparison
- Franklin initially avoided preaching to escape comparisons with his father and focused on leading Samaritan's Purse.
- He later accepted a gospel-preaching call, emphasizing the message over personal reputation.