Code Red with Zach Terry by Zach Terry

September 13, 2025 SPECIAL EPISODE - THE ASSASSINATION OF CHARLIE KIRK

️ The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Nation at a Crossroads

In this gripping and emotional episode of Code Red Talk, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Jeff Childers (of Coffee & Covid) to unpack the shocking and tragic assassination of conservative leader and unapologetic Christian, Charlie Kirk.

What you're about to hear is more than a reaction. It's a sobering reflection on the state of free speech, political violence, cultural division, and spiritual revival in America.

Topics Covered:

The personal impact Charlie Kirk had on a generation

The shooter’s ideological motivation and cultural implications

The growing divide between competing worldviews in America

Parallels to the American Civil War

The danger of redefining speech as violence

Revival on college campuses—and what’s at stake now

The role of foreign influence, soft power, and national destabilization

Could this be America’s Fort Sumter moment?

You’ll also hear chilling clips, including celebratory reactions from progressive commentators and live footage of TMZ's on-air response.

Whether you admired Charlie Kirk or disagreed with his politics, his death raises critical questions about our future as a nation.

If you value freedom, civil debate, and the gospel truth—watch, share, and engage.

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00 - 00:01:20] Introduction and initial reactions to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

[00:01:21 - 00:05:24] Reflecting on Kirk’s impact, his role in conservative youth movements, and his leadership of Turning Point USA.

[00:05:25 - 00:09:44] Exploring Kirk’s Christian faith, his influence on young people, and signs of a spiritual revival among youth.

[00:09:45 - 00:15:09] Details of the assassination, the shooter’s profile, and the alarming celebration of the event by some progressives.

[00:15:10 - 00:21:37] Analyzing the "speech is violence" ideology and its parallels to historical conflicts like the Civil War.

[00:21:38 - 00:29:18] Discussing the potential for a modern Civil War and the role of incompatible worldviews in escalating tensions.

[00:29:19 - 00:37:31] Examining media responses, including TMZ’s controversial coverage, and the broader issue of ideological indoctrination.

[00:37:32 - 00:47:49] Drawing historical parallels to the Civil War, exploring issues of personhood, and speculating on foreign interference.

[00:47:50 - 00:57:16] Discussing soft power tactics, CIA strategies, and the possibility of foreign involvement in domestic unrest.

[00:57:17 - 00:59:34] Concluding with a call for democratic debate and hope for healing a fractured nation.Code Red: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk - A Nation Divided

In this gripping episode of Code Red on coderedtalk.com, host Jeff Childers and his guest confront the shocking assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, a pivotal event that has left the nation reeling. Through candid discussion, they navigate the immediate fallout, the deepening cultural and ideological rifts, and the profound implications for free speech and civil discourse. This episode examines the polarized reactions on social media, the dangerous notion of "speech as violence," and the looming question of whether America is on the brink of a "second Civil War." Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of a young leader’s legacy, the awakening of a new generation, and the urgent call for renewed democratic debate in a divided society.