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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
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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 –
Resources to Click
“We Can’t Replace Charlie Kirk, But We Can Honor His Legacy: Five Ways to Amplify Truth, Freedom and the American Way”
– Colin Smothers & David Schrock
Man Rampant with Charlie Kirk
– Canon Press
Turning Point USA
Turning Point Faith
Turning Point Education
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