The Eric Metaxas Show The Christian Left and the Charlie Kirk Memorial
Sep 23, 2025
Megan Basham, an investigative journalist and commentator, dives into the implications of the Charlie Kirk memorial. She discusses how the event's worship and scale intrigued even nonbelievers, pointing to a potential cultural shift. The conversation highlights how public officials openly praised Jesus, suggesting a new boldness in faith. Basham also examines how media and the Christian left have begun rethinking their previous stances, indicating a significant moment for revival in America.
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Unforgettable Memorial Atmosphere
- Eric Metaxas describes the Charlie Kirk memorial as an unprecedented, powerful Christian witness that drew vast crowds and world leaders.
- He recounts how worship and high-profile speakers moved nonbelievers and curiosities toward faith during the service.
Worship Makes The Gospel Visible
- Metaxas highlights worship's power to connect people to God and reorder emotions toward the sacred.
- He argues that singing to God produces transcendent experience that can open hearts to faith.
Forgiveness Requires Seeing Your Sin
- Metaxas explains forgiveness and loving enemies as counterintuitive without recognizing personal sin and need for God's grace.
- He frames Christian forgiveness as understanding our guilt compared to Christ, enabling true mercy without denying justice.