How Can Christians Constructively React to Charlie Kirk's Murder?

How Can Christians Constructively React to Charlie Kirk's Murder?

Author: Mark Farnham September 29, 2025 Duration: 1:01:02

In this episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Mark Draper, professor of church history to discuss the tremendous grief and anger that Charlie Kirk’s murder has evoked in many people. Was this an assassination? How do we live in a world where people celebrate or grow numb to the murder of public individuals? How do we hate the evil of this and the other tragic events of the week (the murder of Iryna Zarutska and the shooting at the Catholic school in MN) without becoming sinfully angry and allowing hatred to grow in our hearts?


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Ever find yourself in a conversation where you wish you had a clearer, more gracious way to share your faith? Every Believer Confident is built for those moments, turning deep theological concepts into practical tools for everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Mark Farnham, who holds a PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on how ordinary Christians can engage with friends, family, and colleagues in a genuinely relational way. Dr. Farnham brings his experience as the founder of Apologetics for the Church and as an academic director to each short-form episode, ensuring they are packed with substance yet easy to digest. You’ll hear thoughtful explorations of cultural and philosophical questions through a lens of Christian spirituality, all aimed at building the kind of quiet confidence that comes from understanding. This isn’t about memorizing scripts; it’s about developing a conversational faith that feels natural and respectful. Each episode of this podcast serves as a brief training session, equipping you to navigate doubts-both your own and those of others-with clarity and compassion. Tune in to find a resource that strengthens your own convictions while giving you the tools for meaningful, indirect evangelism rooted in genuine relationship and thoughtful dialogue.
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