The Speak Life Podcast They Tried Church Because of Charlie Kirk — What Will Keep Them? || SLP605
Sep 16, 2025
Glen Scrivener dives into the surge of church attendance sparked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He discusses personal journeys and the emotional awakening many experience when facing good and evil in society. The podcast critiques the trend of elevating cultural icons over spiritual truths, urging a return to genuine worship of Jesus Christ. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their faith beyond politics, emphasizing the importance of establishing true relationships with God amidst societal turmoil.
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Kirk's Faith Framing Shapes The Response
- Charlie Kirk framed his legacy as being remembered for courage in faith, and that framing shapes public reaction to his death.
- Glenn Scrivener argues this framing explains why many respond spiritually rather than only politically.
Social Clips: Strangers Weep And Seek God
- TattooedRedFlags and others described being deeply moved and crying over Charlie Kirk despite never meeting him.
- They interpreted the assassination as a stark confrontation between speech and violent suppression that pulled them toward God.
Mass Social Media Turn Toward Faith
- Thousands of social-media commenters reported picking up the Bible, praying after decades, or feeling pulled back to church because of Kirk's death.
- These comments came from atheists, lapsed Catholics, and people across political lines describing sudden spiritual stirrings.
