In this deeply personal and contemplative episode, Dr. Randy Turpin shares his heartfelt reflections following the tragic assassination of conservative civil rights leader Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10th, 2025. Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while giving a presentation at the university, leaving behind a wife and two young children.

Dr. Turpin opens up about how this shocking event has impacted him personally, exploring themes of mortality, family, courage, and faith. He reflects on Kirk's gracious approach to engaging with those he disagreed with and his bold witness for Christ. This isn't just a eulogy, but a raw and honest examination of how tragedy can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and renewed purpose.

Key topics covered:

• The reminder of our own mortality and making every day count
• The precious gift of family and expressing love to those we cherish
• Finding courage to stand boldly for our convictions without shame
• The rising generation and signs of spiritual awakening in America
• Living a life defined entirely by Christ, as Paul describes in Philippians 1

Dr. Turpin challenges listeners to consider what their response should be to this pivotal moment in our nation's history, encouraging them to "take the baton" and run with purpose. This episode offers both comfort for those grieving and inspiration for those seeking to live with greater intentionality and courage.

Recorded September 12, 2025

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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