Charlie Kirk was an American hero. He was a giant among men. And his legacy as a martyr for Christ and liberty will live on long after weโre all gone.
We need more MEN like Charlieโmen who love Jesus, love their wives, lead their families, stand for truth, and are willing to put their own lives on the line for the sake of God and whatโs right. I hope this horrific act will inspire millions of American men to do better.
It was an incredible privilege to spend a little bit of time with him on several occasions over the last few years. He asked me to be a keynote speaker at two of his conferences, and I was astounded by how genuine, kind, and down-to-earth he wasโnot just to me, but with everybody, even those who disagreed with and hated him.
Iโll never forget the first TPUSA Education Summit he hosted in 2023. I spoke right after him on a subject they requested: โThinking like a theologian.โ Not being a theologian, it was intimidatingโespecially with Charlie and other legends sitting right there.
Trying to break the ice, I opened nervously with: โYou know youโve made it when Charlie Kirk is your warm-up band.โ I wasnโt sure how Charlie would take my joke. But I was incredibly relieved that he laughed with everyone else, and even invited me back to give a keynote talk at the summit in 2024 too.
There is no doubt in my mind that Charlie is in a better place right now, in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. God numbers our days, and He will take each of us home someday. But even understanding in my mind the sovereignty of God and the fact that His plan is better than ours, I must admit that this hit me hard.
Letโs all join together in prayer for Charlieโs loving wife and his precious childrenโchildren who will now have to grow up without their father. Letโs pray for our nation. And letโs pray that Godโs will be done on Earth and in America, as it is in Heaven.
America was blessed to have somebody like Charlie to speak the truth boldly and courageously. Obviously, he knew this day could come at any time. Let us honor his legacy by redoubling our efforts in the fight for truth, righteousness, and liberty.
