If God, Why Evil? Honoring the Life & Legacy of My Friend Charlie Kirk

Does evil disprove God? If not, what is God’s purpose for evil? Why would a good God allow evil that seems to have no purpose, like the recent m*rder of Charlie Kirk? What is God’s ultimate solution to evil? Watch Frank present, ‘If God, Why Evil?’, which was recorded earlier this week at Western Carolina Univ. in Cullowhee, NC during his first public appearance since the tragic events that took place on 9/10/2025.

Frank will continue his college tour this fall to honor the life and legacy of Charlie. Please join him in-person or LIVE online at the follow locations:

  • McNeese State Univ. (9/23) – Lake Charles, LA
  • Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School (9/24) – Orange, TX
  • Lamar Univ. (9/25) – Beaumont, TX
  • Georgia Tech with Lucas Miles & TPUSA (10/23) – Atlanta, GA
  • The Ohio State Univ. (11/3) – Columbus, OH
  • Univ. of Alabama (11/13) – Tuscaloosa, AL

Resources mentioned during the episode:

The Greatness of Charlie Kirk: An Eyewitness Account of His Life and Martyrdom – https://youtu.be/rVaxvKtw5NQ

My Friend Charlie Kirk: A Beacon of Faith and Reason – https://youtu.be/dELh0xrrVS8

Watch the full presentation with Q&A – https://youtu.be/IXko-id_DNQ

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The Greatness of Charlie Kirk: An Eyewitness Account of His Life and Martyrdom

This week’s episode is the most difficult we’ve ever recorded. As an eyewitness to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, Frank will share his firsthand account of those harrowing moments on 9/10/2025 as well as offer a tribute to Charlie’s life and legacy—a person who lived 24/7 for Jesus and courageously proclaimed truth while receiving threats against his life.

Charlie loved his wife Erika and their children deeply, encouraged his closest friends through Scripture, and adamantly worked to let those in the TPUSA family know that they were valued as he modeled great leadership. He was a man of action and integrity, an evangelist and apologist, generous and kind–especially to those who opposed him, and courageous in the face of a hostile culture. Frank will answer questions like:

    • How did Frank and Charlie become friends and why did Charlie work so hard to unite people?
    • How did Charlie combine courage and humility to influence millions of young people?
    • What were Frank’s last conversations with Charlie?
    • How should Christians respond to those who are celebrating the assassination?
    • Where do we go from here and how should Christians respond to this tragic event?

Listeners will also hear how Charlie’s family and team displayed incredible strength in the wake of tragedy, and how TPUSA will move forward stronger than ever. This is not just a tribute—it’s a call to action for Christians everywhere to carry forward Charlie’s legacy by boldly proclaiming the Gospel, ensuring his mission to reach the next generation for Christ does not end.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Erika Kirk’s Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5SHpvRYg_o
Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life – https://a.co/d/cLb6Brt
My Friend Charlie Kirk: A Beacon of Faith and Reason – https://youtu.be/watch?v=dELh0xrrVS8

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MAKE HEAVEN CROWDED and Take a BOLD Stand for Christ with Pastor Jack Hibbs

Frank speaks briefly on the horrific murder of his dear friend Charlie Kirk. He’ll say more in the coming days. But now Charlie would want you to hear from Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, who like Charlie, takes a bold stand for Christ.

Jack shows how in his new book, ‘Called to Take a Bold Stand: Resilient and Effective Faith for a Godless Age’. With over 35 years of ministry experience, Jack shares why sanctification, active discipleship, and making the Gospel central are the keys to standing firm in a world that opposes the truth through persecution, cancel culture, and politics. Together, Frank and Jack tackle questions like:

  • Can Christians today impact the world like the early church?
  • How did Jack rally his local community to come together and stop a dangerous bill in California that put children at risk for human trafficking?
  • How does the Holy Spirit work through us today?
  • What’s the biggest problem associated with a feelings-based, experience-driven faith?
  • How do we hear from the Lord?
  • How has cancer been the most powerful evangelical tool in the Hibbs family?
  • Why does God use weak people to fulfill His purpose and plan?

Get ready to be inspired, equipped, and challenged to stand boldly for righteousness and embrace the Great Commission. If your goal is to “make Heaven crowded” be sure to pre-order your copy of ‘Called to Take a Bold Stand‘ today!

 

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Called to Take Bold Stand: Resilient and Effective Faith for a Godless Age

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Are You Going UP or Are You Going DOWN? Bible “Errors” Won’t Save You

Everyone you love will die. Everything you build will crumble. Everything you say will be forgotten. Everything you do will come to nothing. You and your identity will die and vanish, UNLESS…the resurrection is true. Yes, if Jesus of Nazareth really did rise from the dead–GAME OVER–Christianity is true! But wait…isn’t a miracle like the resurrection a little too hard to believe for a rational person?

Join Frank during his recent talk at Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL where he draws a striking parallel between the sinking of the Titanic and the resurrection of Jesus. You’ll learn why the Gospel accounts are not myths or legends, but credible eyewitness testimony that can stand up to scrutiny. Along the way, he answers pressing questions like:

  • How do we know miracles like the resurrection are even possible and why are they so rare?
  • What’s the greatest miracle in the Bible? (no, it’s not the resurrection!)
  • Why are some atheists beginning to admit the evidence for Christianity’s greatest miracle?
  • Do Bart Ehrman’s so-called “contradictions” in the Gospel accounts defeat Christianity?
  • What does the Titanic have to do with the afterlife and the resurrection of Jesus?
  • Why is it highly unlikely that the Jews invented the resurrection story?
  • How do we know Hell is real?

There is an afterlife and what you do here on earth DOES matter. Not only for today, but also for eternity. The question remains for all of us: are you going up or are you going down? The choice is yours, choose wisely!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Digging Up the Bible
Let’s Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God
Israel, Jordan, and Egypt Trip

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How to Win Gen Z Back to the Truth of Christianity with Shanda Fulbright

Gen Z is showing surprising signs of revival—but will it last? As young people flock back to church, the future of their faith may hinge on how parents, pastors, and mentors respond right now! Frank teams up with certified apologist and former California public school teacher, Shanda Fulbright, to discuss some of the challenges associated with discipling the younger generation and what parents can do to help kids ground their beliefs in facts instead of feelings. Together they answer questions like:

  • What does recent research say about Gen Z becoming more interested in Christianity?
  • What do Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, and Wesley Huff have in common?
  • What recent cultural events and trends have contributed to more young people embarking on a truth quest?
  • What are the dangers associated with winning people to Christianity based solely on emotion?
  • Why do young people need evidence to stay grounded in their faith?
  • What role should parents and the church play in discipleship?
  • What is the best age to introduce apologetics to your child?
  • What are some practical tips for helping young people discern truth from error?
  • Why should doubts be welcomed and expressed?

If you’re a parent, mentor, or simply care about the future of the Church, you won’t want to miss this practical conversation along with Shanda’s course for middle school students, ‘Let’s Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God‘! The PREMIUM version starts on MON. 9/8 and includes 13 LIVE Zoom sessions with Shanda, or you can guide your child through the SELF-PACED course at any time during the year!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Let’s Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God
ShandaFulbright.com
WesleyHuff.com
Apologetics Canada

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The Demon Delusion? Recent Evidence They Exist

Are demons real—or just a delusion? The recent Minneapolis Catholic school shooting may be one of the clearest examples of demonic activity ever covered by the mainstream media. Frank takes a hard look at the shocking details surrounding the tragedy where a trans-identifying individual left many clues behind to demonstrate his delusion before deliberately targeting innocent children. He’ll answer tough questions like:

  • What shows us the shooter was influenced by demons?
  • What is Satan called “the father of lies”?
  • What is the anecdotal fallacy and why is it so dangerous?
  • What are the 3 ways we learn about reality?
  • Who is Satan, what does his name mean, and what does he want with us?
  • What does John 8 teach us about demons?
  • How can we demonstrate that God exists without even opening the Bible?
  • How did Jesus resist temptation from Satan—and how can we do the same?
  • What are some other things we can do to protect ourselves from the evil one?

The most dangerous thing about deception is that you don’t realize you’re being deceived! If you or someone you know needs to confront demonic influence without falling into despair, the only source of true freedom is the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Tune in to gain practical tools from Scripture to overcome fear, resist the enemy’s lies, and stand firm in a culture increasingly hostile to Christianity.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

The Josh Howerton Podcast – The Most *OVERT* Demonic Activity I’ve EVER Seen
Hollywood Heroes by Frank & Zach Turek

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How to Raise Gender Confident Kids with Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch

What does it really mean to be male or female? You may not be confused, but your kids could be—and if you don’t help them now, they may come to believe they’re trapped in the wrong body. So how do you guide them with the truth before the culture hijacks their hearts and minds?

This week, Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch of Summit Ministries join Frank to discuss their new book, ‘Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design‘. Tune in as Jeff and Kathy reveal how parents can protect and prepare their children for these cultural lies and provide practical tools to guide the conversation. Together, they’ll coach parents on how to instill hope and confidence in kids by embracing their identity in Christ and answer crucial questions like:

  • Why is it vital for Christians to talk openly about gender dysphoria?
  • What’s the best way to respond to someone who says there are more than two genders?
  • How do we know there are only two genders?
  • How common is it for kids to feel uncomfortable in their own bodies?
  • In what ways are medical professionals and Big Pharma profiting from the transgender movement?
  • What can parents say and do to proactively engage kids about gender from a biblical worldview with both truth and compassion?
  • What are some warning signs that parents can look for and what’s the best way to respond?

In today’s world, countless young people feel invisible, misplaced, or pressured to believe that “gender-affirming care” is the solution—when in reality, it leads to a psychological and physical dead end. Be sure to grab a FREE copy of Jeff and Kathy’s book at GenderConfidentKids.com while supplies last, packed with 200 conversation starters to make these tough discussions easier and more effective!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

GET YOUR FREE BOOK HERE! GenderConfidentKids.com
Summit Ministries
Celebrate Kids

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New-Testament Slavery: Fact vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan

Does the Bible REALLY support slavery, as skeptics often claim? Last week, Dr. Paul Copan joined Frank to unpack the cultural and theological context of Old Testament passages, like Leviticus 25. This week, Paul returns to examine the New Testament’s most controversial passages on slavery, addressing questions about human dignity, morality, and God’s ultimate plan while answering questions like:

  • What rights and protections did servants actually have under biblical law?
  • What does the punishment for mistreating servants reveal about their dignity and value?
  • How did the Bible call out abuses of slavery and work to humanize servants?
  • What did Paul teach Christians about how to treat slaves in the New Testament?
  • Were there barriers that made abolishing slavery outright impossible in ancient Rome?
  • Why does God sometimes take incremental steps to eradicate deeply entrenched evils?
  • Why were most abolitionists Christians while some famous atheists supported slavery?
  • How are modern atheists “borrowing” from Christianity when they complain about slavery?

You’ll learn that slavery in the Bible is far more nuanced than skeptics want you to believe. Tune in to discover how Jesus’ radical model of service, Paul’s letters, and the early church’s example paved the way for the eventual abolition of slavery in both the ancient and modern world.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Old-Testament Slavery: Fact vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan
Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World
PaulCopan.com
Is God a Moral Monster?
Is God a Vindictive Bully?
Christianity Contested
Slavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques
The BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! with Dr. Carmen Imes

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Old-Testament Slavery: Fact. vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan

Does the Bible condone slavery? Critics often point to verses like Leviticus 25 as proof that Scripture supports the kind of dehumanizing chattel slavery we know from the antebellum South. But is that REALLY what the text is teaching? Old Testament scholar and author, Dr. Paul Copan, joins Frank to unpack this hot-button issue and explain how to think carefully about slavery in its historical and redemptive context. You’ll hear answers to questions like:

  • What are 8 things a person needs to study in order to understand this topic well?
  • What does the opening chapter of Genesis teach us about slavery?
  • What is chattel slavery and how is it different from slavery in the Bible?
  • How did the Mosaic laws on slavery compare to other nations in the Ancient Near East?
  • What is the context of Leviticus 25:44 and how should it be understood?
  • How is the term “slave” in modern Bible translations misleading?
  • What is the ultimate vision of God’s Law when it comes to human dignity and freedom?
  • Why wasn’t slavery completely prohibited in the Old Testament?

Tune in as Frank and Paul peel back the layers of cultural context, translation challenges, and God’s ultimate plan of redemption—revealing why the Bible’s teaching on this controversial and complex issue is far different than what skeptics claim. This episode will barely scratch the surface, so be sure to tune in next week as they continue the conversation!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

PaulCopan.com
Is God a Moral Monster?
Is God a Vindictive Bully?
Christianity Contested
Slavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques
The BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! with Dr. Carmen Imes

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What Happened to Our Respect for Authority? with Brett & Erin Kunkle

There is a crisis of authority in our culture. Across the board there is more distrust in our once authoritative positions: parents, politicians, media, teachers, law enforcement, and even God Himself. But have you ever stopped to ask: what is authority? Why do we need it? And what has to be missing or go wrong with an authority figure to make us distrustful? In this episode, Brett and Erin Kunkle from MAVEN unpack the nature of authority, how this applies to the authority of Scripture, and how to explain authority to your kids. Together with Frank, they answer questions like:

  • What’s driving the modern rejection of authority?
  • Why is obedience seen as a “bad” word?
  • What are the two essential ingredients for understanding proper authority?
  • How do you respond to people who reject authority because of past abuse?
  • What is “gentle parenting” and how does it miss the mark?
  • How has sin tainted the structure of authority and turned it into an attack on the family?
  • What is God’s design for the family and how does a biblical worldview reshape how we approach parenting?
  • Were we all born “good inside”?

Whether you’re raising toddlers, guiding teenagers, or mentoring young adults, this episode will give you clarity on what’s fueling the breakdown of authority in our current culture and how God’s Word provides the solution. And for more parenting wisdom from Brett and Erin, be sure to check out the links in the resources section below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

MAVENTruth.com
The MAVEN Parent Podcast

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