What does it mean to grow up in the most well-known evangelistic family in modern history—and still need to personally choose Jesus?

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the Rooted Podcast, hosts Josie and Symone Harms sit down with Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham and executive vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, to talk about salvation, obedience, calling, and the unchanging power of the gospel.

Will shares the remarkable story of coming to faith at just five years old—not through fame or pressure, but through a quiet realization of sin, grace, and the need for a Savior. He opens up about life inside the Graham family, discerning God’s voice, learning obedience the hard way, and how God led him step by step into full-time evangelism.

The conversation also explores how the gospel should be shared in a fast-paced, distracted culture, why technology is a tool (not the message), and how believers can stay rooted in Christ while living with urgency and purpose.

This episode ends with a clear, compassionate invitation to salvation—and a timeless reminder from John 3:30 that defines a life well lived: He must increase, and I must decrease.

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00:00 – John 3:30: “He must increase, I must decrease”

01:00 – Introduction to Will Graham and his global ministry

02:00 – Growing up in a Christian home—and why faith can’t be inherited

04:00 – Childhood honesty, sin, and learning accountability

07:00 – The moment Will personally gave his life to Jesus at age five

10:00 – Living with the Graham name and embracing personal identity

13:00 – Feeling called to ministry without knowing the destination

16:00 – Pastoring, resistance, and God shaping the heart

20:00 – Hearing God’s voice through Scripture and obedience

23:00 – A rare but powerful moment of divine direction

26:00 – The 13-State Tour and praying for America

31:00 – Evangelism in a distracted, digital culture

34:00 – How Billy Graham embraced technology for the gospel

37:00 – Obedience, regret, and the urgency of sharing Christ

40:00 – Clear gospel presentation and invitation to salvation

48:00 – Final encouragement: what it means to be truly rooted in Christ

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1. “You can’t be born a Christian—you have to choose to be a Christian.”
2. “I was religious, but I had never personally asked Jesus to forgive my sin.”
3. “God was doing heart surgery on me.”
4. “You don’t need to know the end—just the next step.”
5. “The best way to hear God’s voice is to read His Word.”
6. “Technology changes, but the gospel never does.”
7. “It’s not about promoting ourselves—it’s about lifting up Jesus.”
8. “God delights in every detail of your life.”
9. “Heaven is eternity—life is short.”
10. “He must increase, and I must decrease.”

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• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – https://billygraham.org
• YouVersion Bible App – Scripture access and translations
• Liberty University – Will Graham’s alma mater

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Paul Allen — the iconic NFL voice of the Minnesota Vikings — joins the Rooted Podcast for a raw, powerful, and deeply faith-centered conversation. Known for his passion behind the mic, Paul shares the lesser-known story behind his rise in broadcasting, his love for horse racing, and the long, winding road God used to shape his calling.

In this episode, Paul opens up about coming to faith later in life, how Scripture transformed his understanding of purpose and rest, and why Matthew 11:28–30 became a defining passage in his walk with Jesus. He vulnerably reflects on hardship, public pressure, cancel culture, and the moments God made him rest — breaking false idols and re-centering his life on Christ.

This conversation is an encouragement to anyone navigating calling, burnout, suffering, or transition — and a reminder that God’s plans cannot be thwarted, even when the path feels uncertain.

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00:00 – Iconic Vikings play-by-play cold open

00:20 – Welcome to Rooted + introducing Paul Allen

02:35 – Paul’s journey into broadcasting begins

04:45 – Early career struggles, racetrack announcing, and perseverance

07:10 – Breaking into radio and the NFL with no formal experience

11:55 – Faith awakening later in life

14:55 – First Protestant church experience & Matthew 11:28–30

17:35 – Learning Scripture as an adult

20:10 – God’s sovereignty, calling, and predestination

24:10 – Psalm 23 and being “made” to rest

27:35 – Cancel culture, persecution, and God’s protection

31:50 – False gods, burnout, and redefining success

35:55 – Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also

39:10 – Final encouragement: living rooted in Christ

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1. “I didn’t get here because I was qualified — I got here because God was faithful.”
2. “I’ve always looked at my radio job as serving the listener.”
3. “Come to Me and I will give you rest — that’s the most inviting thing I’ve ever read.”
4. “God makes us lie down in green pastures because we won’t stop on our own.”
5. “I didn’t lose my platform — God refined why I have one.”
6. “The Bible didn’t just inform me — it came alive.”
7. “My free will doesn’t outrank God’s sovereignty.”
8. “False gods were broken in my life without me even asking.”
9. “Christian persecution didn’t weaken my faith — it strengthened it.”
10. “My treasure isn’t in sports anymore. My treasure is in Jesus.”

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• Faith Family Church (Burnsville, MN)
• Grace Church (Eden Prairie, MN)
• Discovery Church (Orlando, FL)

Teachers & Influences

• Kirk Cousins, Pastor Don Cousins, Tim Keller

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In this milestone Episode 50 of the Rooted Podcast, sisters Josie and Symone answer listener-submitted questions in an honest, faith-filled Q&A conversation. From lighthearted topics like dream cars and favorite fictional worlds to deeper reflections on adulthood, post-grad life, health trials, and trusting God in seasons of waiting, this episode blends joy, wisdom, and spiritual depth.

Josie and Symone share personal stories about navigating transitions, learning to ask for help, cultivating humility, and remaining rooted in Christ when life feels uncertain. They explore powerful biblical themes from Ruth, Daniel, and Matthew 6, reminding listeners that even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is still working — and day 41 is coming.

Whether you’re in college, post-grad, or simply walking through a waiting season, this episode will encourage you to fix your eyes on Jesus, steward your heart wisely, and trust God’s timing.

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00:00 – Welcome to Episode 50

Celebrating 50 episodes and introducing the Q&A format

01:20 – Dream Cars & Fun Icebreakers

Pink Broncos, Teslas, and classic vs. modern taste

04:10 – The Perfect Burger Debate

Grass-fed burgers, lettuce wraps, sweet potato fries, and Chick-fil-A sauce.

07:10 – New Year’s Resolutions & Reading Goals

Reading habits, presence, humility, and learning to listen.

11:20 – Fictional Worlds We’d Live In

Star Wars, Toy Story, mermaids, and childhood imagination.

14:45 – Favorite Bible Stories Right Now

Ruth’s “God-wink” moments and Daniel’s prayer-filled confidence.

20:05 – Childhood Secrets & Made-Up Language

A sibling language that’s still used today.

22:10 – Hardest Trials & Faith Formation

Post-grad life, health challenges, comparison, and freedom in Christ.

30:05 – What’s Bringing Joy Right Now

Community, movement, friendships, and being intentional with joy.

32:55 – Second Favorite States (After Hawaii)

Utah, California, travel memories, and God’s creativity.

36:10 – Advice to Our Younger Selves

Trust Jesus, release stress, and choose rest over anxiety.

39:20 – The Rooted Question: One Piece of Truth

Treasuring Jesus, trusting God in the waiting, and hope for “day 41.”

42:00 – Closing Encouragement & Farewell

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• “Reading is like downloading someone else’s wisdom while avoiding their mistakes.”
• “My name means one who listens — and I want to live that out.”
• “It just so happened… but really, God was working.”
• “You can choose to be stressed, or you can choose to be at rest.”
• “Don’t be afraid to ask for help — people want to help you.”
• “The only thing that matters is God’s opinion of me.”
• “Working out with people recharges me — community matters.”
• “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
• “Even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is working.”
• “If it feels like day 40 — day 41 is coming.”

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• Book: Single, Dating, Engaged, Married by Ben Stuart
• Bible Passages: Ruth 2:3, Daniel 2, Matthew 6:21
• Concepts: Bible-in-a-Year reading plan
• Organizations & Places: YMCA (community & fitness)

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