#397 Reflections on the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
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Photo: Members of the Hoosier Leadership Series, an effort of Indiana Family Institute, praying in front of the US Capitol after hearing about Kirk’s assassination on September 10, 2025.
A little over a month has passed since Charlie Kirk’s public assassination at Utah Valley University, and much has transpired since. Thousands of prayer vigils and memorials have been held, TPUSA has reported over 121,000 requests to start new campus chapters, many churches are reporting a surge in church attendance (especially among young men), and many members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha are speaking up about their faith and political beliefs. I have interacted with a number of church leaders around the country in the last month and prayed over and thought through Kirk’s life and legacy, his memorial service, and other developments since in an attempt to understand and steward the moment. Here are a few reflections:
- A tale of two movements.
- Spiritual renewal or conservative resurgence? Or both?
- Courage, persuasion, and influence as the way forward.
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