Franklin Graham was a wild teenager and young adult, but with mentoring from several of his father’s associates in ministry, he came around and is now a very effective witness. He focuses more on rescue missions than mass evangelism as did his father, but is an inspiring preacher and prayer leader in his own right.
He described his process in an autobiography, well worth reading. While his father was a great and yet personally humble man, Billy Graham was largely absent from his children’s lives as they were growing up (due to his extensive evangelical touring across the U.S. and worldwide). Hence, some hurt and rebellion.
I admire the way Franklin did not try to cash in on the heights of his father’s fame, but did seem to absorb the humble approach. He worked his way up in the Billy Graham charities for a long time, learning the ropes, until he got his head and heart straightened around. He has now for many years spearheaded the estimable Samaritan’s Purse organization, which shows up around the world at floods, famine, hurricanes and even the recent covid-19 panic in New York City to deliver disaster relief— food, shelter, and medical care and supplies—in the name of Christ.
I read Franklin’s book, and he did settle down wonderfully.