Fascinating clip ... a good example of how someone can be confident of who he is in Christ and filled with the fruit of the Spirit so that he can keep his wits about him, display a sense of humor, roll with the punches, and engage in a way that is relevant, yet Biblically strong and "ready with an answer."

This is really great. Billy Graham wasn't trying to be cool or even terribly relevant. He was aware of things current, but not trying to fit in. He was, quite simply, himself. It is clear how confident - but not arrogant - he is is. Secure in who he is in Christ and knowing that God is the One who would ever change Woody Allen, not him. And, it's great that even when asked if he'd seen one of Allen's movies, he didn't try to say yes or sound cool. He just said no, like it's no big deal. He didn't need to impress Allen or fit in. yet, you could tell Allen respected Graham. How refreshing - and how relevant for today.

Rev. Graham displayed this same winsome and guileless witness when interviewed by Phil Donahue in the 1970s. That's when he earned my undying love and respect when I was just a teenager. Much later, he earned another jewel in his crown when he was the only evangelical leader to visit and minister to fallen televangelist, Jimmy Bakker, after Bakker was convicted and sent to prison.

I just finished reading the Billy Graham bio The Preacher and the Presidents. I came away even more impressed with Billy's grace to others and ability to see his mistakes and learn from them.

I only wished that more of today's religious leaders from both the right and left were willing to sit down with those with whom they disagree and have a civil conversation such as Billy had with Woody. When he leaves the stage for good, the world will sorely miss his presence.

Billy Graham was by no means uninterested in politics.