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Eric Metaxas Answers Hard Questions about the Murder of Charlie Kirk
16 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk’s murder has left America reeling and asking, “Why, God?” Author @ericmetaxas joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to reflect on the life, faith, and courage of their dear friend, Charlie. Eric explains why Charlie’s legacy calls believers to confront evil with goodness, and how his death is igniting a revival of faith in America and beyond. Chapters: 00:00 – Opening: Mourning Charlie Kirk with Faith, Not Fear 02:20 – Dead Religion vs. Living Faith in God 05:00 – Why Charlie’s Death Could Lead to Revival 08:40 – Every Life Has a God-Given Assignment 12:00 – Susanna Wesley and How “Ordinary” Parents Change History 15:30 – The Hardest Question: Why Does God Allow Evil? 19:20 – Death, Eternity, and the Christian View of Hope 21:00 – Why Charlie Kirk’s Murder Shook the Nation 24:20 – Losing Fear: What Charlie’s Short Life Teaches Us 27:40 – America Is in a Spiritual War 32:00 – Universities, Lies, and the Indoctrination of Our Youth 36:20 – Free Speech, Media Lies, and Rising Tyranny 41:00 – The Complicity of Silent Pastors 46:30 – Christians, Jews, and the Battle Over Israel 55:00 – The Spirit of Joy: Laughter, Faith, and Charlie’s Legacy Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Eric Metaxas on social: https://x.com/ericmetaxas https://www.instagram.com/ericmetaxas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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