4.42 Scott Polender, David Schrock, Trent Hunter, and Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Grieving with Hope and Getting to Work: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk”

Episode 182
91 Min
September 16, 2025
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Scott Polender of Turning Point Education joins our COA Roundtable to reflect on life, work, and ministry of Charlie Kirk.
Timestamps
  • 00:48 – Intro
  • 04:29 – How Did Scott End Up at Turning Point?
  • 10:50 – What is the ministry of Turning Point USA?
  • 20:56 – Dr. Wellum and Trent Hunter on Charlie Kirk
  • 29:08 – Reflections on Charlie Kirk
  • 41:32 – Charlie’s Model of Evangelism and Source of Conviction
  • 51:19 – Applying Theology to the Political Realm
  • 57:00 – Was Charlie Kirk a ‘Provocateur’?
  • 1:04:55 – Preaching a Sermon including Charlie Kirk
  • 1:15:00 – How Does God and The Problem of Evil Help Us Think Through this Time?
  • 1:20:00 – Final Thoughts from Scott
  • 1:25:30 – 1 Peter 5:6 and Prayer
  • 1:28:54 –

 

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