(This is a lightly edited transcript of podcast 182 - “We Are Charlie Kirk.” You can find the audio here and the video here.)
It’s been a while since I released an episode of Full Proof Theology. Life has been full—traveling to Battleground, Washington, and speaking at NatCon in D.C.—but I knew I couldn’t wait to address what has happened in our country these past few weeks.
Two events shook America’s conscience: a brutal subway stabbing in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a tragic school shooting in Evergreen, Colorado. But the event that reverberated far and wide was the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Charlie was more than a political commentator. He was a Christian man, a husband, a father, and an inspiration to millions. He stood for truth in hostile places, spoke boldly on campuses, and refused to bend to the ideological demands of the left. For many young men, he was a model of courage and conviction. For me, he was a reminder of what it means to live without fear.
And now he is gone. Murdered for his beliefs.
Charlie Kirk, Christian Martyr
Charlie’s wife, Erika, gave a moving tribute after his death. Through tears she said: They have no idea what they’ve unleashed. She’s right. Charlie’s assassination is more than the death of one man. It is a signal.
Charlie Kirk is a Christian martyr. His activism was shaped by his faith in Jesus Christ. He was taken not simply because of his politics but because he dared to live his faith in public. And in that sense, when we say we are Charlie Kirk, we mean it. He stood as an avatar for countless Americans who are resolved to resist darkness and proclaim truth.
I’ll admit it: I wept in my office when I heard the news. And I grew angry—furious—that a man who carried himself with such dignity, who inspired hope for the future, was taken so brutally.
Righteous Anger
Too many Christians are taught to view anger as inherently sinful. But Thomas Aquinas said it well:
“He who is not angry, where he has cause to be, sins. For unreasonable patience is the hotbed of many vices.”
If you are not angry at what happened, you are not paying attention.
Do not listen to calls for “unity” with those who openly justify violence against Christians. There can be no peace with people who cheer the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A Dangerous Enemy Within
This was not a foreign attack like 9/11. This was from within. Millions of Americans have been radicalized by leftist ideology. Universities—our own taxpayer-funded institutions—have become training grounds for this secular jihad.
And the fruit is blood.
A recent poll showed that 41% of Democrats say political assassination can be justified. Let that sink in. Nearly half of left-leaning respondents believe murder is a legitimate political tool.
This is not “tension” in a democracy. This is the embrace of violence. And unless confronted, it will grow.
Three Powers
What do we do now? There are three kinds of power Christians must understand:
Police Power – The normal execution of justice by police, courts, and prosecutors. Those who commit heinous crimes must face swift and just consequences, including execution when warranted. This is biblical and right.
War Power – The state’s authority to use organized force against political enemies, typically external. Our challenge is that our enemies are internal—citizens who seek the destruction of our nation.
Resistance Power – The last resort of a people when no other just authority remains. It appeals to God-given rights to resist tyranny. This option is real but must never be romanticized.
Right now, police power must be exercised swiftly. War power may need to be considered against organized ideological strongholds—crime-ridden cities, lawless universities. Resistance is not yet our duty, but history reminds us it always lurks as a last resort.
What Must Be Done
The Trump administration must act decisively. Cities must be occupied, crime crushed, universities defunded or dismantled if they refuse reform. Symbols of honor should be raised in Charlie’s name—a national holiday, public memorials, even renaming campuses.
And pastors must wake up. There is no moral equivalency between left and right. None. Churches that refuse to confront leftist ideology are not safe places for your family. If your pastor remains silent, you need to leave.
Men must take responsibility:
Guard your home—physically and spiritually.
Lead your wife and children away from leftist lies.
Get involved politically—run for office, build brotherhood, support courageous leaders.
The compromise of “third way” Christianity is over. The left killed the nice guy. What comes next will not be so polite.
Conclusion
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was meant to silence. But it will not. Instead, it has awakened millions to the reality we face.
We must mourn. We must be angry. And then we must act.
Act in your homes. Act in your churches. Act in your communities.
Not in vengeance, but in justice. Not in violence, but in courage.
Charlie Kirk lived and died as a Christian martyr. His legacy is now ours to carry. We are all Charlie Kirk.