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Voddie Baucham on Charlie Kirk: It's Time to FIGHT!

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Sep 25, 2025

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Voddie Baucham

Voddie Baucham, a prominent pastor and speaker known for his insights on biblical apologetics and cultural issues, delivers a powerful sermon on engaging cultural conflicts. He discusses the urgent need for Christians to speak boldly in today’s climate while avoiding fear and aggression. Voddie emphasizes that every believer is called to defend their faith with character and integrity. He also critiques harmful ideologies, urging listeners to combat the notion that words equate to violence. His message inspires actionable steps for righteous engagement.

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ANECDOTE

Personal Stake In Public Dialogue

Voddie Baucham introduced himself as a father of nine and grandfather to frame his pastoral concern.
He referenced his children's exposure to Charlie Kirk to explain his personal stake.

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ADVICE

Prepare To Engage With Biblical Apologetics

Do prepare to engage culture by learning to think, speak, and act with biblical conviction.
Use apologetics daily to give reasoned defenses without needing a PhD.

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ANECDOTE

Assassination As A Free Speech Threat

Nate Sala described being troubled by Charlie Kirk's assassination as an attack on free speech and the First Amendment.
He noted public schools no longer teach these freedoms well, based on his teaching experience.

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Context of Charlie Kirk's Assassination

00:39 • 2min

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Why Christians Must Engage Culture

02:49 • 1min

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Avoiding Extremes in Engagement

03:57 • 3min

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1 Peter's Groundwork for Apologetics

06:41 • 1min

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Every Christian Is Called to Defend Faith

08:10 • 3min

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Character Before Arguments

11:32 • 1min

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Conduct That Compels Questions

12:41 • 2min

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Tone, Truth, and Not Being a Jerk

15:01 • 4min

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Wisdom in Answering Fools

18:46 • 5min

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Maintain an Honorable Reputation

23:30 • 5min

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The Ideological Roots of Current Hostility

28:48 • 4min

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What We Should Do Next

33:04 • 4min

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Vindication Through Righteous Conduct

36:59 • 2min

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This is bigger than Charlie Kirk’s murder. This is a fight over whether a free people can even speak at all. Voddie Baucham just preached out of 1 Peter 3 and he’s going to show us how to move forward as Christians in today’s climate. If you’ve been wondering how to navigate these difficult times, this is the video for you. Let's get into it!

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