Episode 540: TWC Commentary | The Aftermath of an Assassination

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, how do we process our emotions, responses, and reactions?

On September 10, 2025, conservative political activist and outspoken Christian Charlie Kirk was murdered during a campus event at Utah Valley University. Some people are feeling shock, anger, fear, grief, and lament; others are celebrating or mocking. How do we make sense of what we’re feeling? How do we respond to what others are saying? And what does this moment portend for American politics and the future of civic debate? In this episode, Bob engages these questions and offers some commentary and perspective.

Chapters: (0:00) Introductions: First Things First (5:44) Who Was Charlie Kirk ? (12:36) What Does His Assassination Reveal? (27:06) Temptations We Should Resist (39:22) Parting Thoughts

Articles & Resources: https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/accelerants-and-tethers https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination-left-violence.html https://brianmattson.substack.com/p/theythem