Billy Graham: A Biography of America's Greatest Evangelist Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

W. Terry Whalin (Author), Andrew L. Barnes (Narrator), Morgan James Publishing (Publisher)

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The inspirational story of the 20th century's greatest evangelist

Billy Graham has preached the Gospel message in person to more people than anyone in history, and millions more have heard him through television, radio, and film. His faithful witness is testimony to his great love of God and passion to serve him.

This easy-to-lsiten-to biography tells Billy Graham's story, including his humble beginnings as a Southern farm boy, his calling to the ministry, the start of the crusades, his service to America's leaders, and his later years preaching around the globe. As you listen to these details of a life dedicated to the cause of Christ, you will be encouraged. Also these stories will inspire anyone who desires to give their life in service to God.

Here's a fresh look at a contemporary man of God and giant of the faith.

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4 hours and 20 minutes
Author

W. Terry Whalin
Narrator

Andrew L. Barnes
Audible release date

31 October 2017
Language

English
Publisher

Morgan James Publishing
ASIN

B076ZW6Z2G
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	4 hours and 20 minutes
Author	W. Terry Whalin
Narrator	Andrew L. Barnes
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	31 October 2017
Publisher	Morgan James Publishing
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B076ZW6Z2G
Best Sellers Rank	103,288 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 232 in Religious Leadership 417 in Christian Evangelism (Books) 1,485 in Biographies of Religious Leaders & Figures

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rob

Lacking something

Reviewed in Canada on 10 December 2019

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Recently watched the Billy Graham documentary on Netflix, and it inspired me to know more about him. Seems like an amazing guy, and wanted to dive deep into who Billy Graham was. This book didn't feel like that. It felt more like reading those old children's books like 'mr grumpy', 'mr happy' and 'mr sad' etc. Mr Billy did this. Mr Brilly did that. Mr Grumpy said this. Mr Sad said that. I didn't expect some super cerebral book, but I did expect it to have a bit more depth than this. Seemed very juvenile and superficial to me. Billy Graham is awesome though! Sorry, author - I'm sure you're a great person, I just can't really recommend your book!

502010

Excellent Book.

Reviewed in Canada on 24 January 2018

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Excellent read. Highly recommend.

LKS

A Must-Read

Reviewed in the United States on 10 September 2018

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I have a feeling that the contents of this biography represent the tip of the iceberg of Terry Whalin's research. This is a fast-paced read, but the book's pace isn't nearly as fast as that of Billy Graham's life. His ministry must've felt like a rodeo ride that went for 80 years rather than 8 seconds, with the entire world as the arena.

Beginning as early as the 1940s, Billy Graham and his team proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ in crusade meetings for days that stretched into weeks that stretched into months. Thousands, then tens of thousands, then hundreds of thousands, of people attended, and many of them accepted the invitation to believe. The workload that under-girded the effort was staggering: The preaching itself, the counseling after the meetings, the follow-up to welcome new believers into local churches. That doesn't take into account the prayers, the spiritual struggles, and the sacrifice of being away from families. It took a lot of work by a lot of people to pull it off, just to spread the good news that Jesus saves.

Early on, in 1948, Billy Graham reacted to Sinclair Lewis's 1926 novel, Elmer Gantry, about an evangelist whose indiscretions are all too familiar to all of us. Graham and his team recognized the problems created by the lifestyle that goes along with evangelistic meetings. In response, they created a list of commitments that guided their practices in the years to come. I love that they did that, and I love that they did it in response to a novel. The Modesto Manifesto, as the list was known, and their commitment to it protected their ministry from the sin that has derailed too many powerful ministries.

I have to admit that I teared up at some of the accounts Mr. Whalin included. One story was about a woman who accepted Jesus at a New York crusade. She told the counselor she was worried that her son, a violent drinker, would beat her when he found out she'd become a Christian. Before the counselor could say a word, they heard someone across the room say, "Don't worry, Mom. I'm here too." Wow.

Jesus is the star of this bio, not Billy Graham. When I finished reading the book I felt renewed inspiration to pray for revival in our times. What the world needs now is love, sweet love, and there is no love sweeter than the Lord's.

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D. Hebert

A flyover view of a great life

Reviewed in the United States on 20 July 2015

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Wouldn’t you love to spend a quiet weekend with Billy Graham as he fondly recalls those short but meaningful moments in his long life? That’s the sense I got as I read Terry Whalin’s “Billy Graham: A Biography of America’s Greatest Evangelist.” Leaving others to write the definitive accounts of America’s most beloved spiritual leader, Whalin instead gives readers a flyover tour as one delightfully mischievous farm boy matures into the most beloved global spokesman of our time for the simple “good news” of Jesus Christ.

Sadly, we will soon lose this giant of the Christian faith—arguably the most impactful man of our era. In this timely book, Whalin introduces readers to unfamiliar heroes whose godly insights proved pivotal to his calling and invites them into Dr. Graham’s private conversations with presidents and prime ministers. From the pleasant serenity of a North Carolina farmhouse to the pressured solemnity of the White House; from forgotten Florida trailer parks to overcrowded stadiums across the globe, the author re-lives special moments from this special life.

But there’s so much more to Billy Graham’s mission and ministry than meets the public eye, like the loud drinking party in an Augusta hotel room that tested his leadership or the covert meeting with a notorious gangster that tried his courage or the missed opportunity that disturbed Graham for years but refocused his resolve to be available when others’ are ready to listen. In recounting the young preacher’s untimely moment of frustrating doubt that laid the spiritual foundation for countless close-up views of a mighty God orchestrating His providential plan, Whalin takes us on a journey that is both intimate and profound.

We live in a hurried-up world, a time when weekend reads are sometimes all we can manage. If that describes you, spend your next weekend with this book.

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Stutteringhand

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2020

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I have been very interested in Billy Graham. He was a larger than life American. This book takes you in a quick journey through Billy's life and accomplishments. These are many and I was left in awe of how God could use one man to accomplish so much.
I did find myself craving more detail on the accomplishments described. But if you are looking for a quick summary of who Billy Graham is, this is the book for you.

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