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Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! \nDonate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcast\n\nBilly Graham may have been the most important evangelist of the 20th century. His words were heard by millions of people around the world. He preached in person, on television, magazines, radio, and film. His impact is still felt today. He is also one of the people most responsible for tying Christianity, Capitalism, and the United States. But his legacy didn't stop there. While he denounced communism, he went to great lengths to ensure that communists had access to the gospel too.\nOur guest this episode is David Aikman, author of "Billy Graham: His Life and Influence".\n\nDiscussion Questions:\n\nIs Jesus' message individualistic, collectivist, or something in between?\n\nIf the majority of a nation's citizens say they are Christians, does that make it a Christian nation?\n\nDoes hobnobbing with the wealthy and politically connected occasionally backfire? Like, say, when you've come out backing Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal as Graham did?\n\nIs it possible to cross political and theological lines today in order to spread the gospel?\n\nWhen do we prioritize the gospel over social issues and when do we have to put our foot down?\n\nWhen do you walk out into the stadium and take down the ropes that divide us and when do you leave the ropes where they are?\n\n\nHelpful Links:\n\nGraham sermon "A Way of Life" from this episode.\n\n\nNewsreel of his 1949 crusade\n\nTruman's statement on the Soviets having the bomb\n\nDecision Magazine article about Graham's crisis of faith\n\n\nThe Evangelicals by Frances Fitzgerald\n\n\nOne Nation Under God by Kevin Kruse\n\n\nTopics Discussed:\n\nBilly Graham's evangelistic efforts in Romania, Hungary, and China\n\nWas Billy Graham anti-communist?\n\nBilly Graham's sermons\n\nLiberal Christians\n\nWas Billy Graham a fundamentalist?\n\nWhat is the difference between fundamentalist and mainline churches?\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices