Charlie Kirk Martyrdom: A Wake-Up Call for the American Church

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In this episode of United Patriots Uprising, Gary Binford welcomes Pastor Lucas Miles, Senior Director of Turning Point USA Faith and author of “Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising,” for a deeply personal and urgent conversation about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rising spiritual darkness threatening America’s Christian foundation.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, sent shockwaves through the conservative Christian community. At just 31 years old, this fearless champion of biblical truth was silenced by a bullet while courageously engaging students at Utah Valley University. His death represents more than the loss of a political voice—it signals a targeted attack on Christian values in America.

Pastor Lucas Miles, Senior Director of Turning Point USA Faith, believes the Charlie Kirk martyrdom serves as a divine wake-up call for believers across the nation. Speaking with heavy heart yet unwavering resolve, Miles declares that what Satan meant for evil, God will transform for good. Churches have already doubled in size following Kirk’s death, and revival fires are igniting across America.

Turning Point USA’s Lucas Miles Remembers Charlie Kirk, Warns Of A Pagan Threat Confronting America

The Martyr’s Crown: Kirk’s Ultimate Sacrifice

Charlie Kirk lived with integrity that matched his public witness. Those who knew him personally testify that his private character exceeded even his bold public stance for Christ. As Miles explains, “What he preached, what he told the public, who he was in public is exactly who he was in private and then some.”

The Charlie Kirk martyrdom exemplifies the cost of standing for truth in an increasingly hostile culture. Kirk understood the risks, once telling a crowd, “We’re on the front lines where it’s not always safe.” Yet he pressed forward, driven by love for God, family, and country.

Confronting America’s Pagan Threat

Miles’ new book, “Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising,” addresses the spiritual darkness that ultimately claimed Kirk’s life. This rising neopaganism combines witchcraft, Marxist ideology, and gender confusion into a toxic spiritual framework that targets young Americans.

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The trauma of recent decades—9/11, endless wars, COVID restrictions, and now the Charlie Kirk martyrdom—has left an entire generation searching for meaning in dangerous places. They’re turning to witchcraft, the occult, and radical ideologies that position Lucifer as the “lightbearer” while casting Jesus as the oppressor.

The Church’s Weak Response

Perhaps most troubling was the tepid response from many American churches to Kirk’s assassination. While some pastors boldly honored this Christian martyr, others remained silent, apparently more concerned about splitting their congregations than proclaiming truth.

Miles challenges this cowardice: “Nothing irritated Charlie more than trembling and weak pastors.” The early church celebrated their martyrs—Stephen, James, Peter, and Paul. Can we imagine the apostolic church ignoring such sacrifices? Yet many modern pastors chose comfort over courage when their brother in Christ was murdered for the gospel.

Seven Steps to Spiritual Revolution

Miles presents a strategic plan for churches to combat this pagan uprising:

Primary Doctrine Foundation: Christianity isn’t a “choose your own adventure” faith. Two thousand years of theology and Scripture provide clear boundaries between truth and deception.
Youth Evangelism: This traumatized generation desperately needs an authentic relationship with Christ, not progressive Christianity’s toxic empathy that affirms sin.
Confronting False Teaching: The apostle Paul named names and exposed false doctrine. Today’s church must courageously address deception within its ranks.
Deepening Discipleship: Seeker-sensitive approaches have weakened the church’s foundation. Believers need a solid biblical grounding to resist cultural pressure.
Practical Strategy: Churches must develop concrete plans to reach young people trapped in spiritual darkness.
Cultural Engagement: Just as Constantine called the Council of Nicea, Christian leaders must unite to address society’s problems.
Spiritual Warfare: This battle transcends politics—it’s a cosmic conflict between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness.

From Grief to Gospel Action

The Charlie Kirk martyrdom demands more than mourning—it requires mobilization. Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA, declared that those responsible for her husband’s death “have no idea what they have done.” The movement Charlie built will not only survive but thrive.

President Trump, speaking at Kirk’s memorial service, captured the moment’s significance: “The gun was pointed at him, but the bullet was aimed at all of us.” Every Christian, every patriot, every defender of truth must recognize that we could be next.

A Call to Courageous Faith

Charlie Kirk’s legacy challenges every believer to examine their own courage. Will we cower in our churches while spiritual darkness engulfs our nation? Or will we stand boldly for truth, knowing the cost may be high?

The time for comfortable Christianity has ended. As Miles declares, “The world does not need a Christianity of convenience or cultural compliance. It needs a Christianity that is fervent, passionate, and unapologetically true.”

Take Action Today: Visit TPUSA Faith at tpusafaith.com to join over 4,000 pastors standing for biblical truth. Read “Pagan Threat” to understand the spiritual battle raging for America’s soul. Most importantly, commit to living with the same fearless faith that marked Charlie Kirk’s life.

Accept Christ’s Call: If Charlie Kirk’s sacrifice has stirred your heart, perhaps God is calling you to faith. Jesus Christ died and rose again to offer you eternal life. Don’t let His sacrifice be in vain—surrender your life to Him today. The same courage that sustained Charlie Kirk comes from knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

The martyrs’ blood cries out from the ground, demanding we finish what they started. America’s spiritual destiny hangs in the balance. How will you respond to the Charlie Kirk martyrdom—with fear or with faith?