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Ep 1267 | Frank Turek on Charlie Kirk Investigation & UC Berkeley Chaos | Dr. Frank Turek

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Nov 14, 2025
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Frank Turek
Dr. Frank Turek, a Christian apologist and author, shares his insights on the violent UC Berkeley protests targeting a Turning Point USA event. He critiques the concept of 'tolerance' among protesters, discusses the biblical role of government in protecting the innocent, and defends the death penalty with compelling logic. Frank addresses controversial theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's death, urging listeners to focus on truth. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and grapples with personal grief while inspiring a commitment to Gospel-centered conversations.
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ANECDOTE

Berkeley Event Turned Chaotic

  • Frank Turek described accepting an invitation to speak at UC Berkeley and preparing alongside Charlie Kirk and Rob Schneider.
  • He recounts arriving early and witnessing Antifa disruption and obstacles to attendees entering the venue.
INSIGHT

Why Communism Breeds Brutality

  • Frank Turek links communism's brutality to atheism's view of the state as eternal and individuals as expendable.
  • He contrasts this with Christianity, which values the individual and limits state power.
INSIGHT

Government's Core Purpose

  • Frank Turek argues government exists to protect innocents by punishing wrongdoers, citing Romans 13 and Genesis 9.
  • He says governments lose legitimacy when they stop securing rights and preventing evil.
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