Franklin Graham recalled that his father’s international preaching work sometimes kept him away from home for months, describing the effect of those absences on the family during an interview on Sean Hannity’s podcast, “Hang Out with Sean Hannity.”
Graham recounted a story he attributed to his mother. After Billy Graham returned from a six-month trip to Australia, the children did not recognize him. Franklin said he asked his mother who the unfamiliar man in bed with her was. He said the episode hurt his father.
The trip took place before jet aircraft were commonly used, Franklin Graham explained. Travel to Australia involved multiple stops, including stays in Hawaii and Fiji, extending the journey. He recalled that travelers might spend several days at each stop before continuing to Sydney, Melbourne or another destination.
Billy Graham spent decades traveling to preach the Gospel. His work included evangelistic crusades, television broadcasts and other outreach, and the source describes him as one of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century. His ministry brought him into contact with millions of people, while the extended travel also meant long periods away from his family.
Franklin Graham now leads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association as its president and CEO, continuing to travel and speak about Christianity. The interview also addressed his faith and the influence of the Graham family’s ministry.
The account of the childhood incident was presented as a memory relayed by Franklin Graham from his mother, rather than as a separately documented event. The interview appeared on Hannity’s podcast, and the source said the full conversation was available through YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart.
