Steve Deace Show Erika Kirk, TPUSA, and the Parable of the Wedding Feast | 9/22/25
Sep 22, 2025
Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader shares insights from his inspiring Footsteps of Paul trip, exploring the historical context of early Christian persecution. He draws poignant parallels between this experience and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the need to engage with boldness in faith. The discussion dives into themes of legacy, forgiveness, and the relevance of gospel teachings in contemporary culture, all while connecting moments of modern tragedy to scriptural narratives.
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Unprecedented Public Gospel Proclamation
- The Charlie Kirk memorial delivered an unprecedented public proclamation of the gospel across huge audiences.
- Political leaders preached explicit Christian doctrine in a way many churches have not for decades.
Wedding Banquet Parable Applied To America
- Steve Deace links the memorial to Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet as a turning point for outreach.
- Rejected insiders opened the invitation to others, signaling a shift to new fields of evangelism.
Seeker-Friendly Model Failed To Fight Evil
- Deace argues seeker-friendly dilution failed to confront rising cultural evils and lost real seekers.
- Bold confrontation and answers to cultural pain attract genuine converts, not placating marketing tactics.