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This episode of The Future Is Now dives into the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and why I believe he should be remembered as a modern-day martyr. We explore the historic parallels between John the Baptist, the early church under Rome, and the dangerous patterns of persecution rising today.

From Ephesians 6 and the armor of God to the cult of Artemis in Ephesus, I break down how culture-driven idolatry in the first century mirrors what we face in America right now. Persecution doesn’t start with violence—it starts with mockery, marginalization, and silence.

Scriptures covered: Matthew 14, Philippians 1:12–18, Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 6.

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Timestamps / Chapters

0:00 – The assassination of Charlie Kirk
3:05 – Is he a modern-day martyr? (John the Baptist parallels)
7:48 – Early church persecution → from mockery to violence
12:30 – Ephesians 6 and the cult of Artemis in Ephesus
17:15 – Modern patterns of persecution in our culture
22:10 – A call to courage: standing firm today