Hey friend — I wanted to share a short, personal reflection on Charlie Kirk and why I think Christians need to stop being quiet about public life. He combined sharp knowledge of current events with a deep biblical grounding, and that kind of clear, respectful engagement is exactly what our Gen Z kids are asking for.

Growing up Anabaptist taught me the tension between church and state, but now I think we should lovingly step into the conversation, do Matthew 25 in our communities, and model calm, informed debate. I hope this sparks you to join the conversation and helps "relish" the chance to make faith matter in public life.