Steve Deace Show Charlie Kirk's Message that We ALL Need to Follow | Steve Deace's POWERFUL Speech at AmFest 2025
Dec 22, 2025
A stirring tribute to Charlie Kirk, reminding us of his legacy of servant leadership and accountability. The discussion emphasizes powerful messages of fearlessness and virtue. Personal reflections on the shock of tragedy blend with calls for older generations to inspire younger men away from nihilism. There's a compelling appeal to model faithfulness, commitment, and resilience. The closing challenge encourages everyone to finish strong and leave a lasting legacy.
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Servant Leadership Behind The Scenes
- Steve Deace eulogized Charlie Kirk as a rare great man who practiced servant leadership behind the scenes.
- He described Charlie seeking accountability from pastors, theologians, and colleagues to unify and strengthen their coalition.
The Day Charlie Was Shot
- Steve recounts the panic the afternoon Charlie was shot and his immediate personal response of texting and calling friends.
- He recalls watching a video that confirmed Charlie was not okay and feeling paralyzed by the news.
The Two Words He Whispered
- Steve describes a private meeting with Charlie and a whispered phrase Charlie told him before a show: "Go hard."
- He adopted that phrase as a guiding instruction and wore it on his shirt to honor Charlie.