Podcast Summary: WarRoom Battleground EP 856

Episode Title: The Holy Spirit Is Using Charlie Kirk’s Martyrdom To Bring Forth Fruit Across The World
Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Stephen K. Bannon (WarRoom.org)
Notable Guests: Jenny Holland, Frank Walker, Liz Yore

Overview

This episode centers on the shockwaves sent through Christian communities worldwide following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Host Stephen K. Bannon and his guests examine how Kirk’s death, labeled as martyrdom, has energized a Christian revival, especially among youth in the U.K. and U.S., inspired by his advocacy for traditional values. The episode also critiques the lack of moral leadership from mainstream religious figures—like Pope Leo—and draws contrasts between Trump’s nationalist rhetoric and the globalist or progressive agendas of both the UN and the Catholic Church hierarchy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Global Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Martyrdom

• Kirk’s Assassination and Aftermath (00:54 – 02:07):

  • The show frames Kirk’s death as a pivotal, catalytic event, galvanizing Christian revival internationally.
  • “Perhaps what people didn't quite expect… was how Charlie's death, how his martyrdom is inspiring revival not only in the United States, but right across the world.” (C, 00:54)

• Revival Statistics in the U.K. (02:07 – 07:30):

  • Reference to a Daily Telegraph article citing dramatic increases in church attendance among youth (18–24-year-olds: 4% in 2018 to 16% in 2025).
  • Kirk’s teachings on traditional sex roles and marriage are resonating:
    • “One young man said that young men didn't really know how to be anymore and what they're supposed to be, which in and of itself is a really tragic statement.” (D, 02:39)
    • Young women also identified Kirk as a positive model for men and women.

• Contrast: Rise in Occult Practices (04:50 – 11:04):

  • Coverage of a Jezebel article where writers paid “Etsy witches” to curse Kirk days before his murder.
  • Highlights a generational divide: youth torn between Christian revival and a surge in interest in the occult/witchcraft.

2. Spiritual and Societal Bifurcation

• Polarization Among Youth (11:04 – 14:53):

  • Jenny Holland draws a sharp line between the “light” of Christian revival and the “darkness” of occult and nihilistic attitudes in liberal culture.
  • Points to the disturbing proximity of the Jezebel curse to Kirk’s murder:
    • “This article was posted on 8th September and ends with the words from the witch, ‘You will see results of my curse in two to three weeks’, and have that within two to three weeks, have the subject of this curse be murdered in front of all of our eyes has to give pause even to the most secularly minded and materialistically minded people out there.” (D, 12:19)

• Christian Revival as Refuge (14:53 – 16:00):

  • Holland, herself a former secularist, narrates her journey to Christianity after seeing a void of satisfying moral direction in secular liberalism.

3. Nationalism, Christianity, and the New Political Divide

• Linking Christian Revival to Nationalism (16:00 – 19:36):
  • Cites The Telegraph’s observation that the revival in America is tied to nationalism—what liberals deride as “Christian nationalism.”
  • Bannon’s War Room posits itself as the place to “join the dots” between revival, nationalism, and the fight to save Western civilization.

4. Trump at the United Nations vs. Pope Leo’s “Globalism”

• Breakdown of Trump’s UN Speech (19:36 – 23:24):

  • Frank Walker praises Trump’s boldness at the UN, especially his criticisms of climate change policy and defense of borders, jobs, and religious liberty.
    • “Let us stand for free speech and free expression. Let us protect religious liberty, including the most persecuted religion in the planet today. It's called Christianity.” (B quoting Trump, 22:01)

• Contrast With Pope Leo and the Catholic Hierarchy (20:47 – 27:01):

  • Trump depicted as defending Christian heritage and national identity, whereas Pope Leo (and certain U.S. prelates like Cardinal Cupich) are accused of prioritizing globalism, climate agendas, and “liberation theology.”
  • Walker predicts a shift where Catholics may align spiritually with Protestant figures if Catholic leadership fails to defend traditional doctrine:
    • “When Catholics find that the Charlie Kirk kind of Protestants are more Catholic than they are, they're going to go that way.” (B, 26:33)

5. The Charlie Kirk Effect: Courage and a New Moral Leadership

• Chris Jackson’s Assessment (32:33 – 38:33):

  • Liz Yore: Kirk’s voice, now silenced, made room for others (she references Erica Kirk’s exhortation to follow God’s will and support young men maligned by the media).
  • “These boys are not the problem, they are the solution. They brought peace to the world through laying down their lives.” (E, 34:54)

• Christianity's Renewed Battle Against Evil

  • Reiteration of need for Christian courage and clarity (“courage is contagious”), arguing that the “Charlie Kirk effect” is spreading—energizing all age groups to reclaim faith and tradition.

6. Engaging With Spiritual Warfare

• Are Pastors Preparing Believers for Spiritual Danger? (43:03 – 45:06)
  • Yore expresses concern about lack of teaching on the reality of evil, demonic forces, and the importance of spiritual tools (e.g., St. Michael’s Prayer).
  • Notable anecdote: Kirk was wearing a St. Michael pendant when killed.
    • “It’s a message from the grave, isn’t it, that we need to fight this battle against evil.” (E, 44:54)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Charlie Kirk’s Influence:
  • “Charlie’s death… is inspiring revival not only in the United States, but right across the world.” (C, 00:54)
• On Youth Seeking Purpose:
  • “It offers meaning and purpose and relationships.” (C reading Telegraph, 14:53)
• On Generational Response:
  • “This is an incredibly galvanizing moment.” (D, 12:25)
• On Trump vs. Pope Leo:
  • “He [Trump] wants to save these things. The Pope doesn’t want to do that. The Pope has his own religion of climate.” (B, 22:15)
• On the Battle of Good vs. Evil:
  • “It’s an Ephesians 6:12 moment, folks. Our fight is not against flesh and blood.” (C, 14:54)
• On the “Charlie Kirk Effect”:
  • “We are just beginning to see the Charlie Kirk effect. And I am convinced young, old, and middle-aged are going to take up his banner. And… Erica standing at the foot of her cross, at the foot of her cross gave everyone courage.” (E, 37:58)

Key Timestamps

• 00:54 – Introduction to the episode’s theme: Kirk’s death sparking global revival.
• 02:07 – Jenny Holland details UK revival statistics and youth testimonials.
• 07:30 – Synthesizing the Christian revival and occult trends among youth.
• 11:04 – Holland: The curse on Kirk and secular liberalism’s failure.
• 14:53 – Synthesis: the Christian revival's deep meaning for young people.
• 19:36 – Frank Walker reviews Trump’s UN speech.
• 23:24 – Discussion of Cardinal Cupich, Catholic hierarchy, and political divides.
• 27:01 – Prediction of Catholic shifts toward Protestant, evangelical movements.
• 32:33 – Liz Yore unpacks Chris Jackson’s article, the Kirk/Trump effect, and revival.
• 43:03 – Liz Yore: Spiritual warfare and the lessons from Kirk's martyrdom.
• 45:06 – Show close with final reflections and call to courage in spiritual battle.

Final Thoughts

The episode frames a pivotal moment for Christian revival as a direct response to Charlie Kirk’s death. It sees youth embracing faith and tradition in greater numbers, while also highlighting spiritual threats from secularism and occult practices. Across the show, there’s a recurring call to spiritual vigilance, active engagement in faith (“take up your cross daily”), and a warning about the inadequacy of secular or progressive ideologies to provide meaning, community, or courage. The host and panelists position the War Room as a focal point for connecting spiritual renewal with political action in defense of Western civilization.

For those unaware of Charlie Kirk’s murder or its impact, this episode offers a narrative of martyrdom, cultural revival, and a call to action combining faith and nationalism.