"Charley Kirk , The Man that was Bold as a LIon"
After a brief sabbatical, The Great Matt Geib returns to The Kingdom Corner Podcast with a powerful, heartfelt episode marking the start of Season 7. In this deeply personal and timely message, Matt reflects on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically assassinated one month ago.
Blending biblical reflection, historical insight, and cultural challenge, Matt honors Charlie’s courage as a modern-day watchman on the wall—a man who stood boldly for truth, freedom, and faith in an age of compromise. This episode calls believers to rise, pray, and carry the torch forward.
📜 In This Episode
- Season 7 Launch: A new format blending Biblical lessons and historical reflection — from Vietnam and Sparta to FDR and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
- Devotional Focus: Continuing readings from Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes.
- Spiritual Warfare Insights: Lessons drawn from Power and Authority Over Darkness by Angela Greenig.
- Main Teaching:
- Remembering Charlie Kirk’s vision for Turning Point USA.
- His bold defense of faith, freedom, and free speech.
- The biblical call to courage and watchfulness in our generation.
💡 Key Scriptures
- Proverbs 28:1 – “The righteous are bold as a lion.”
- Ezekiel 33 – The call of the watchman to sound the alarm.
- 2 Timothy 4:7–8 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
- Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous... for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Matthew 5:13–16 – Salt and light in a dark world.
- Ephesians 2:10 – “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.”
🧭 Key Themes & Takeaways
1. Charlie Kirk: The Modern Watchman
- A prophetic voice who challenged cultural decay with biblical conviction.
- Fearless in speech yet respectful in tone.
- Mobilized a generation through truth and courage.
2. A Call to the Church
- It’s time for believers to wake up, stand up, and speak up.
- Evil advances when the righteous remain silent.
- Move from culture war to kingdom witness — speak truth in love.
3. Four Next Steps for Kingdom Builders
- Prayer: Be a watchman on the wall (1 Timothy 2:1–2).
- Education & Discipleship: Teach God’s Word to the next generation (Deuteronomy 6:6–7).
- Civic Engagement: Influence your community with righteousness (Proverbs 29:2).
- Courage in Conversation: Speak truth in love in everyday life (Ephesians 4:15).
🔥 Quotable Moments
“Charlie Kirk was a watchman—bold as a lion, yet gracious in speech. He sounded the alarm, and now the torch is in our hands.”
“Courage is not the absence of fear; it’s faith-filled obedience in spite of fear.”
“The next phase must move from culture war to kingdom witness.”
“Like Nehemiah rebuilding the wall, we are rebuilding the moral walls of our nation.”
🙏 Closing Prayer
Matt leads listeners in a heartfelt prayer, thanking God for Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy, asking the Lord to raise up a new generation of bold believers—faithful, prayerful, and courageous—to be salt and light in a dark world.
📘 Resources Mentioned
- Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes — by Matthew Paul Geib
- 📖 Available on Amazon
- Power and Authority Over Darkness — by Angela Greenig
- Learn more at SignificanceAcademy.com
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