Franklin Graham on End Times, Ashley Tankard on Overcoming Fear, and Joel Penton on Religious Freedom in Schools

Franklin Graham's Call to Prayer and Repentance

• 🌍 Franklin Graham believes the world is on the verge of implosion and calls for a national day of prayer and repentance.
• 🙏 He emphasizes the need for both national and personal repentance, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance for leaders and the nation.
• ⏳ Graham suggests that while no one knows the exact timing, many believe we are in the last days and should be watchful and ready for Christ's return.
• 📈 He cautions against complacency, stating that scripture does not predict a great revival at the end times, but rather a worsening of conditions.
• ✝️ He highlights the faith of individuals like Charlie Kirk, whose death reached millions and strengthened their faith in Jesus Christ.

Ashley Tankard's Deliverance from Fear

• 💡 Singer Ashley Tankard shares her journey of overcoming a lifelong struggle with crippling fear and anxiety, diagnosed at age 17.
• 🗣️ A conversation with a friend revealed that fear and anxiety can be a spirit from the enemy, which was a turning point for her.
• 🙏 Responding to a pastor's altar call, Tankard experienced a profound deliverance from fear and anxiety after a personal declaration against the enemy.
• 📖 Her book, "Fear Didn't Win," aims to show others they are not alone and that they have power over the enemy through Jesus Christ.
• 🎤 Tankard is now able to speak openly about her faith and experiences, with plans to release her first single this year.

Joel Penton and Lifewise Academy's Legal Battle

• 🏫 Joel Penton, CEO of Lifewise Academy, discusses the organization's mission to provide Bible education to public school students during school hours.
• ⚖️ Lifewise is facing a legal battle in Everett, Washington, where discriminatory policies have been implemented, preventing them from participating in school events and requiring weekly, parent-carried permission slips.
• 🚫 These new rules are seen as an obstacle designed to push Lifewise out, unlike policies for other student groups.
• 🏛️ Penton emphasizes that Lifewise seeks non-discriminatory access to their program and is fighting for religious liberty.
• 🌐 He encourages interested individuals to visit Lifewise.org to learn more and support their work, noting that such challenges are rare and most communities welcome their programs.