August 9, 2026

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Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

BGEA

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

No Escaping God’s Grace | On The Ground Podcast

We are never too far gone for God's grace to cover us. And through Jesus, we can have forgiveness. Hear from Jake Southern, a...

Franklin Graham To Speak In DC On July Fourth: ‘We Never Would Have Made It From 1776 To 2026 Without God’s Help’

“It is a privilege to be asked to bring a message to our nation at this important hour. I’m looking forward to reminding people that we never would have made it from 1776 to 2026 without God’s help. He is the One who has sustained us through every hardship and trial, and we may not make it even another 25 years unless we continue to call on His Name,” Graham said. “I’m grateful for this opportunity to lead our nation in prayer to the One who we must continue to thank, trust, and turn to each day—the Almighty God of Heaven.”

Samaritan’s Purse Medical Care and Critical Relief Continue After Venezuela Earthquakes, Working Alongside Local Churches

These relief efforts meet physical needs and provide opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “We believe that God would have us help our neighbor, and our neighbor is Venezuela,” Peter said. “We’re here not only to help heal the physical, but we also want to share with them the love of Jesus through our work.”

Letting Go, Leaning In | On The Ground Podcast

Travel to Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, Africa, where a team of World Medical Mission volunteers spent two weeks performing life-changing orthopedic surgeries and sharing...

Helping In Jesus’ Name: Samaritan’s Purse Responds To Devastating Back-To-Back Earthquakes In Venezuela

Back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela within a minute of each other on June 24. Both tremors measured over 7.0 in magnitude; the second quake reached 7.5, making it the strongest to hit the country in over a century. Aftershocks continue. More than 180 people are confirmed dead, with death toll estimates soaring into the thousands. Reports from some areas have not come in yet.

Tornado Tears Through Central Illinois: Chaplains To Come Alongside Locals Facing A Difficult Road To Recovery

An EF-2 tornado swept through the Midwest this week, toppling trees and causing extensive damage across central Illinois. Many residents are without power as they attempt to repair their homes and businesses. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Charleston, Illinois, to provide emotional and spiritual support to those reeling from this disaster.

Bringing Hope In: DRC Ebola Response | On The Ground Podcast

Right now, a Samaritan's Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team is on the ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, operating two Ebola Treatment...

Rebuilding Appalachian Churches After Hurricane Helene

From East Tennessee to Western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene brought devastating floods to communities across the southern Appalachian Mountains, deeply impacting the region. Amidst...

Singer ‪Anne Wilson‬ On Following ‘My Jesus’

Today, Anne is an award-winning Christian and country artist whose music, including her two-time Platinum hit “My Jesus,” has encouraged millions. On this episode...

Praising God Through the Storm | On The Ground Podcast

Kristy was recently on the ground in southern Mississippi, where a tornado tore through the tight-knit community of Lamar County. Though it left a...

Obedient to the Call | On The Ground Podcast

What has God called you into? In his work with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Viktor Hamm has witnessed God do exceedingly abundantly above...

18,700 People Hear the Good News During Franklin Graham’s Festival in Madrid, Spain

What a powerful weekend in Madrid, Spain! God’s presence filled Palacio Vistalegre, where crowds totaling 18,700 people gathered to hear about the hope of...

A Pastor Speaks After An EF-3 Tornado Damages His Church

In the quiet community of Purvis, Mississippi, the Coaltown Baptist Church was holding its regular service when disaster struck. News began to spread after...

More Than A Church Building | On The Ground Podcast

There are pastors all across Sudan and South Sudan boldly proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ that changed their lives, and yet doing so...

He Committed Murder at Age 16. Then He Got a Second Chance.

Ronald Olivier shot and killed another teen in New Orleans in 1991. Tried as an adult and facing the possibility of the death penalty,...