The Speak Life Podcast Charlie Kirk Did "Third Way" — And So Do You || SLP617
Nov 10, 2025
Explore the intriguing concept of 'Third-Wayism' as hosts dissect its relevance post-Charlie Kirk’s memorial. They also analyze Tim Keller's cultural engagement strategies and critique the potential pitfalls of winsome third-way approaches. The conversation delves into generational divides, with insights on how Gen Z might navigate cultural extremes. From Abraham's selective engagement to Jesus as a guiding principle, listeners discover frameworks for balancing involvement in society while remaining true to their faith.
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Third Way Means Different Things
- 'Third wayism' varies in definition: critics frame it as ambiguous political neutrality while proponents see it as letting the Bible reorder politics.
- The term often collapses multiple uses—political, moral, and winsomeness—so critique must be precise.
Critics Also Practice What They Condemn
- Russell Johnson condemns third-way ambiguity but nonetheless practices middle-path discernment in other contexts.
- Glen Scrivener highlights how critics often do the very third-way moves they reject.
Kirk's Public Rejection Of Extremism
- Charlie Kirk publicly rejected Nick Fuentes' identitarian politics at a Turning Points USA event, marking a clear boundary to his right.
- Glen Scrivener uses that moment to show how leaders inevitably make third-way distinctions in practice.