The Mark Driscoll Podcast Cowardly Pastors and Charlie Kirk - The Mark Driscoll Show #1
Sep 16, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Mark Driscoll offers tips on how to identify a trustworthy church and the importance of courageous pastoral leadership. He passionately reacts to Erika Kirk's viral speech, framing it within the context of spiritual warfare. The conversation delves into the complex nature of evil, using the biblical story of Elijah and Ahab as a lens to navigate modern challenges. Join Mark as he challenges listeners to engage thoughtfully in cultural commentary and prayer.
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Crisis Reveals Pastoral Courage
- Crises reveal leadership character and pastoral fitness quickly.
- Churches and pastors who remained silent during Charlie Kirk's assassination showed dereliction of duty, Mark argues.
Immediate Response To Charlie's Shooting
- Mark recounts learning of Charlie Kirk's shooting while recording and going live to lead prayer.
- He and his church held an overflowing prayer meeting the same day for communal grieving.
Networks Showed Institutional Timidity
- Large pastoral networks failed to guide pastors after the crisis, showing institutional timidity.
- Mark contrasts that silence with prior swift responses to other events like George Floyd.
