In this episode, we reflect on the legacy of martyrs throughout church history, culminating in the profound impact of Charlie Kirk's life and untimely death.

Join us as we explore the stories of courageous individuals like Stephen, Ignatius, and Jim Elliot, who chose to speak truth in the face of persecution. We examine how their sacrifices shaped the church and continue to inspire believers today.

This episode is a call to live boldly for Christ, reminding us that the cost of discipleship is high, but the reward is eternal.

Chapters:

(02:08) The story of Stephen reminds us that words matter.

(06:56) Emperors tested the earliest Christians and ultimately martyred

(13:31) Perpetua was one of the first great female Christian witnesses

(15:15) The Diocletian persecution was Rome's fiercest strike against Christianity

(23:41) Jim and Elizabeth Elliot stand as the brightest examples of costly discipleship

(27:59) Around 380 million Christians worldwide live under high levels of persecution

(36:25) If you call yourself a follower of Jesus Christ, the story of martyrs is not just history

(40:32) Charlie Kirk entrusted his life to Jesus at an early age

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