The Charlie Kirk Show Why Charlie Loved Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2025
In this discussion, historian Bill Federer, known for his insights on American history, and Dr. Jerry Newcombe, a commentator on Judeo-Christian values, explore the profound significance of Thanksgiving. They delve into the holiday's Christian roots, linking it to Biblical Israel and the Pilgrims' pursuit of religious freedom. The guests highlight the founders' religious convictions, debate the myth of their secularism, and emphasize Thanksgiving as a symbol of gratitude to God. This heartfelt conversation reflects on America's historical journey and celebrates the holiday's enduring legacy.
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Covenantal Self-Rule Origin
- America’s founders adapted a covenantal, self-rule model from pre-monarchic Israel through the Mayflower Compact.
- Bill Federer argues this covenant idea reshaped political power from kings to people as the new ‘king’.
Pilgrim Suffering And Gratitude
- Jerry Newcombe recounts the pilgrims enduring persecution in England, migration to Holland, and hardship in the New World.
- He highlights that half the pilgrims died the first winter yet they still set aside time to thank God for survival.
Biblical Foundations Of Early Law
- Founding-era law and governance drew heavily on Biblical sources like Deuteronomy and common law from Christian Blackstone.
- Bill Federer and Charlie Kirk argue the Declaration and Constitution assume a Christian moral people as the basis for liberty.
