In this powerful new episode of “Greta Wire,” Greta Van Susteren sits down with Rev. Franklin Graham in Minsk, Belarus, after a historic Festival of Hope that brought thousands together to hear the Gospel in a country where such an event had never happened before.
Greta takes listeners behind the scenes of the trip, explaining how Franklin Graham received permission from President Alexander Lukashenko to preach in Belarus, how the event spread by word of mouth through hundreds of churches, and how more than 15,000 people came together across two nights despite no traditional advertising.
Franklin Graham reflects on the emotional scene inside the packed arena, the role of prayer, the suffering of churches in the region, and his belief that faith can help build bridges between nations even when governments disagree. He also discusses the importance of face-to-face diplomacy, praying for world leaders, and why open lines of communication matter in a dangerous world.
Then, the conversation takes a dramatic turn. While in Belarus, Graham receives word of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Greta speaks with him about how Samaritan’s Purse prepares to respond to deadly disease outbreaks, from aircraft and protective gear to medical teams, water purification, tents, generators, and the spiritual courage required to serve in dangerous conditions.
This episode captures Franklin Graham in two roles at once: preaching the Gospel in a historic moment for Belarus, and mobilizing a humanitarian response to a deadly crisis in Africa.
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