Saturday, September 27, 2025

D.L. Gardner: God's Turning Point

Charlie Kirk was assassinated two weeks ago by Tyler Robinson a resident of Utah. The mainstream media has used the assassination as a political football.

Charlie co-founded Turning Point USA to support conservative ideology primarily on high school, college, and university campuses. He was a superstar in high demand among millennials. Charlie was naturally authentic and shared equal amounts of energy and new ideas.

Charlie’s life and death drove not only political skirmishes between the left and right but also raised questions about the relationship between politics and religion, or to be more precise Christianity. To be sure, left media have labeled Charlie’s faith as “religion” while the right have described his beliefs as faith in Jesus Christ.

Remember when they told us not to discuss politics and religion in public? Well, after Charlie trusted Jesus as his Savior and Lord, he began answering God’s call to reach the world for Christ particularly among millennials. Charlie was a natural debater and could recite reems of facts on demand. He relished having conversations with others who challenged his beliefs.

Charlie was raised in the Chicago suburbs of Arlington Heights and Prospect heights. He saw no problem drawing Jesus into conversations about political issues. Charlie recognized a restlessness among his peers who were being essentially brainwashed in school to accept radical norms about gender fluidity and other social issues. Woke ideology had become solidly entrenched in education by the time Charlie began challenging anyone to debate his beliefs.

Charlie and TP-USA moved below the radar of many in the older generations until the 2024 presidential election. As he built his organization, he reached out to many conservatives including key players in the Trump campaign. President Trump himself admitted how impressed he was with this young man who had an effective way of recruiting followers to his cause.

Under the bright lights of a presidential campaign, President Biden’s supporters began to melt like an ice cream cone on a hot day. Biden himself melted every time he ventured into public. By comparison Trump’s rallies were like massive coronations. Pollsters began to notice how millennials were flocking to Trump, especially young men of all races. It had been a long time since millennial men had moved toward the conservative side.

The media never made a direct connection between this millennial move and TP-USA, but the Trump campaign did, and they rode that horse all the way to the White House. Of course, Charlie knew what was happening and began cashing in some of his good will chips to expand his ministry. President Trump has acknowledged many times how Charlie had become like a son to him. Each man made an indelible impression on the other for the good of both.

Charlie Kirk wanted most of all to be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ, a faithful husband to Erika, and loving father to his two young children. This past Sunday thousands remembered Charlie that way. Moreover, they recognized Jesus Christ’s hand in Charlie’s ministry.

The media so wanted TP-USA and Charlie Kirk to be about politics. They could twist “facts” about Charlie and make him look like Elmer Gantry. But Charlie’s strong authenticity befuddled the media. His followers saw Charlie and Jesus as authentic. TP-USA has truly become God’s turning point for America.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated two weeks ago by Tyler Robinson a resident of Utah. The mainstream media has used the assassination as a political football.

Charlie co-founded Turning Point USA to support conservative ideology primarily on high school, college, and university campuses. He was a superstar in high demand among millennials. Charlie was naturally authentic and shared equal amounts of energy and new ideas.

Charlie’s life and death drove not only political skirmishes between the left and right but also raised questions about the relationship between politics and religion, or to be more precise Christianity. To be sure, left media have labeled Charlie’s faith as “religion” while the right have described his beliefs as faith in Jesus Christ.

Remember when they told us not to discuss politics and religion in public? Well, after Charlie trusted Jesus as his Savior and Lord, he began answering God’s call to reach the world for Christ particularly among millennials. Charlie was a natural debater and could recite reems of facts on demand. He relished having conversations with others who challenged his beliefs.

Charlie was raised in the Chicago suburbs of Arlington Heights and Prospect heights. He saw no problem drawing Jesus into conversations about political issues. Charlie recognized a restlessness among his peers who were being essentially brainwashed in school to accept radical norms about gender fluidity and other social issues. Woke ideology had become solidly entrenched in education by the time Charlie began challenging anyone to debate his beliefs.

Charlie and TP-USA moved below the radar of many in the older generations until the 2024 presidential election. As he built his organization, he reached out to many conservatives including key players in the Trump campaign. President Trump himself admitted how impressed he was with this young man who had an effective way of recruiting followers to his cause.

Under the bright lights of a presidential campaign, President Biden’s supporters began to melt like an ice cream cone on a hot day. Biden himself melted every time he ventured into public. By comparison Trump’s rallies were like massive coronations. Pollsters began to notice how millennials were flocking to Trump, especially young men of all races. It had been a long time since millennial men had moved toward the conservative side.

The media never made a direct connection between this millennial move and TP-USA, but the Trump campaign did, and they rode that horse all the way to the White House. Of course, Charlie knew what was happening and began cashing in some of his good will chips to expand his ministry. President Trump has acknowledged many times how Charlie had become like a son to him. Each man made an indelible impression on the other for the good of both.

Charlie Kirk wanted most of all to be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ, a faithful husband to Erika, and loving father to his two young children. This past Sunday thousands remembered Charlie that way. Moreover, they recognized Jesus Christ’s hand in Charlie’s ministry.

The media so wanted TP-USA and Charlie Kirk to be about politics. They could twist “facts” about Charlie and make him look like Elmer Gantry. But Charlie’s strong authenticity befuddled the media. His followers saw Charlie and Jesus as authentic. TP-USA has truly become God’s turning point for America.

Daniel L. Gardner is a columnist who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com.

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, for heaven's sake, Daniel. The rapture did not materialize the other day as you thought it would.

Anonymous said...

The only one using CK’s death for political gain is Trump and the right wingers. Lowering the flags for him was enough. Then they go out and make his memorial a political rally. His parents and sister were no where in sight. They will abandon his wife as soon as the money dries up.

Anonymous said...

"The mainstream media has used the assassination as a political football," while the Trump administration and MAGA-world do everything they can to turn Charlie Kirk a Christian martyr.

He was a political operative, not an apostle. He was doing Trump's work, not God's.

Anonymous said...

If you think Christianity is represented in current politics, then you aren't a Christian. Jesus' teachings don't exist with the current right or left.

Anonymous said...

You know nothing about the teachings of Jesus Christ

Anonymous said...

Amen 12:50, Amen.

Anonymous said...

Goodness gracious! I wish you doubters well and would hope to see any of you naysayers debate Charlie? Do you believe what is written in the Bible or just a few sentences that seem to align with your independent thoughts? This world is a worse place without Charlie.

Anonymous said...

Charlie Kirk died fighting for freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Charlie used his God given talents of cunning, speech, intelligence and diplomacy to advance the holy ideals of our age. No, Charlie Kirk was no Jesus Christ. Charlie Kirk was a mouthpiece for the Lord. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - all the gospels' teachings flowed from his lips. God bless Charlie Kirk, a true fighter for righteousness. A warrior against the evil, radical Joe Biden loving left. We must help continue the fight!

Here is a link where you can put a stop to evil:

https://donate.tpusa.com/

Anonymous said...

The Left is passionately ANTI-Christian and would rather embrace Islam. The choice is obvious that the Right is much closer to Christ

Anonymous said...

The Right is not close to Christ. I disagree with your opinion. You are wrong.

Anonymous said...

@3:15 Your opinions is misguided because your opinion is that Christians should tolerate leftist pRedditors, Groomers, Troons, Sadistic/Masochistic creeps preying on believers and their children. We tried to be tolerant and your side just kept pushing your culture war and never expected us to fight back. Now that we are winning the culture war you are murdering us in cold blood.

Anonymous said...

Again I say, evangelicals have totally lost the plot.

Anonymous said...

"Here is a link where you can put a stop to evil:

"https://donate.tpusa.com/"

And THAT sums it up nicely!

Anonymous said...

You got the small brain litter here today. Kirk spouted racism in his opinions clearly , this is Mississippi, you actually think your superior to you fellow man.

Anonymous said...

Yea, politics or something.

Anonymous said...

Yea, we are. The Left is embracing everything that is the opposite of Christ. It’s a scientific fact that Conservatives are happier than liberals. One embraces Christ and the other doesn’t.

Anonymous said...

Nothing about MAGA aligns with Jesus' teachings.

Anonymous said...

So, you're spouting, in your opinion, that Charlie Kirk was spouting racism, in his opinion? I have good news for you, your opinion is just as valid as his opinion. Do you feel better, now?

Anonymous said...

It’s not an opinion, it’s a fact, people see, the day is coming . Trust me they won’t have guns either, only their vote.

Anonymous said...

Until Trump came along, I honestly didn’t think there were this many wackos in America.

Anonymous said...

I love that Charlie was bold like Daniel in the lions den. Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Cody Carnes and his wife had fellowship and praised Jesus while the people worshiped!

Anonymous said...

KF thank you for recognizing the impact Jesus had on Charlie and man young people. We all cried watching his memorial. Tears also appeared reading your article. It is better to be. Persecuted for doing God’s will than allowing Satan to steal our joy. We already know the ending! Bless you KF

paulo said...

Let the grifters empty your wallet !

Anonymous said...

“Nothing about MAGA aligns with Jesus' teachings.” How does the Democrat party platform align with Jesus & the Bible? Democrats lie about everything and do it constantly, they spied on the Catholic Church, persecute people of faith, open borders, lawlessness, allowing criminals to terrorize neighborhoods while locking up people on Trumped up charges, inciting violent riots, rent-a-riots, profanity laced tirades, killing babies, inciting violence against law enforcement, pro-homosexuality, pro-transgenderism, pro-pedophilia, etc. I could go on and on, but here is the biggest issue. Israel. Today’s Democrats seem to hate Israel and love everyone who attacks Jews. Gen 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.

It’s sad how many so called Christians and Americans have been blinded to the fact that the Democrats have become the embodiment of evil and that they are hell bent on delivering our nation to our enemies, the Communist Marxisists, and Islamists. And don’t give me the old Islam is a religion of peace garbage. It’s not. And Allah is not Yahweh, the Lord God Jehova. Allah is Satan.

Get out of your CNN, NPR propaganda bubble.

Anonymous said...

Leftists are repeatedly proven to be the extreme minority in this country and yet they call us the “wackos”

Meanwhile, they have been the ones supporting the slaughter of children for decades including when Janet Reno and Bill Clinton murdered 100 men, women, and children, by burning them to death at the Mount Carmel Church in Waco, TX.

Anonymous said...

Do I believe every word that is written in the bible?

Which version is it that has everything exactly 100% correct without mistakes and blasphemes??

Anonymous said...

Uh, Trump is sending Troops to Portland , there is more unrest in Long Island.

Anonymous said...

The Israel you cited in the old testatament is NOT the same Israel the Democrats and those on the left are protesting against.

None of the books in the Bible were written to an audience of right wing Christians in the 21st century.

Anonymous said...

Based on the horrific comments about “Democrats,” it seems to be that Kirk’s preaching about love and respect fell on many deaf ears. Hypocrisy abounds on the right.

Anonymous said...

Murder ,especially assassinations, are never acceptable solutions to societal problems. Murderers are deranged.
I do not feel that Charlie Kirk should be exalted to the level of a martyr. He is not the Second Coming nor did he preach peace and understanding like most martyrs. I would remind the GOP they are not without sin so they shouldn't caste stones given their tolerance for violence toward the other party and their homes and family members. I'm glad there weren't more casualties.

Anonymous said...

@7:51

The Fellow Traveler @9:18 is correct. It isn’t Genesis 12:3 you need to be reading. Rather, read Revelation 3:9 if you want to read the Word of Christ.

Besides, you must really not understand the Bible because the Book of Judges is after Genesis and God ruthlessly punishes Israel and throws them out. Handing all of their land over to their neighbors, iE Palestinians.

Anonymous said...

Sorry but you don’t get to take the high road. Democrats have been far too evil for far too long.

Anonymous said...

Okay then please explain the calls for violence from democrat leaders? Also, labeling Trump and his supporters as “threats to democracy” and normalizing the idea that violence is acceptable. Let’s not forget the celebs who mock-beheaded Trump. The play where he was assassinated. I can go on and on. But I’ve made my point. Democrats don’t get to take the high road. To use Schumer’s own words, “You’ve reaped the whirlwind” and it’s not over.

Anonymous said...

September 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM, I do love people that somehow think their opinion is a fact, and I really love you. You have produced no information into your posted opinions that would even suggest some sort of fact.

As I write this post, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, that means the day has come. Is this that day you refer to, or which day is it you refer to? If you were giving forth facts, instead of an opinion, I would know. Unfortunately, you have given us only opinions.

Anonymous said...

Are you sure you didn't miss it?

Anonymous said...

September 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM, the same Bible you are misinterpreting, says that GOD will gather the children of Israel unto their own land: Ezekiel 37:21-22, Jeremiah 31:8, Isaiah 11:11. Their own land, the same land he had removed them from. They had been exiled by GOD, yet, the land belonged to Israel, and his children.

Anonymous said...

@5:13
Again, I will point you to Revelation 3:9.
Do not be deceived by who is gathering themselves without a mandate from heaven.


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