Real America’s Voice – AMERICA FEST 2025 Day 3: Live Coverage, Part 6

Date: December 21, 2025
Venue: Phoenix, Arizona
Host: iHeartPodcasts / Various RAV Personalities

Episode Overview

This episode delivers wall-to-wall live coverage from the third day of AMERICA FEST 2025 (“AmFest”) in Phoenix, AZ, a massive conservative gathering organized by Turning Point USA. The central theme of this segment is “Faith Night”—an evening dedicated to the intersection of faith, patriotism, cultural revival, and the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA. Speakers and guests explore America’s spiritual heritage, call for Christian unity in an age of political and cultural division, and urge action to carry on Kirk’s vision after his assassination. The panel includes political candidates, influencers, podcasters, pastors, and “Girls Gone Bible,” sharing personal testimony, Biblical insights, and practical encouragement.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Reflections: The Power of Story and Song

Timestamps: 19:50–23:00

• The show opens with the powerful performance and promotion of “Anthem of the Free” by the J6 Prison Choir—representing the stories and patriotism of January 6th political prisoners, now pardoned by Donald Trump.

  • “All together free with smiles on our faces. Ring the anthem of the free.” (22:12)

• Emphasis on themes of liberty, sacrifice, and unity in the pursuit of American ideals.

• Notable moment of gratitude and redemption attributed to Donald Trump’s presidential pardons.

2. Next Generation Conservative Leaders: Fighting the “Crooked Game”

Guests: Huey Vuitton Johnson (Turning Point USA ambassador, former boxing champ), Joe Mitchell (Iowa congressional candidate)
Timestamps: 23:30–35:12

• Huey Vuitton Johnson:
  • Shares transition from boxing to political activism, drawing parallels between boxers and political fighters.
  • “The political side of boxing—it’s a crooked game... They almost always have a stacked deck against us, but I like to think we have the best people in the world rooting for us.” (24:40)
  • Speaks on identifying and mentoring political “champions” like Joe Mitchell.
• Joe Mitchell:
  • Youngest congressional candidate at 28, inspired by Charlie Kirk.
  • “We’re running for United States Congress, and we’re going to win. We’re going to keep the seat red... People like Charlie inspired me to run for office.” (27:40)
  • Highlights work on the Trump transition team and efforts to make homeownership affordable for his generation.
  • Calls 2026 the “most important election of our lifetime.”

3. The Stakes: Fentanyl Crisis & Border Security

Timestamps: 31:15–33:00

• Guests spotlight the fentanyl epidemic’s threat to American families—a central concern for conservatives.
  • “Thank God for guys like Joe Mitchell who’s dedicated his campaign to the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.”
• Praise for Trump’s declaration of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and plea for law enforcement support.

4. Madison Cawthorn's Comeback: America First & Hegemony

Guest: Madison Cawthorn (former NC congressman, now Florida candidate)
Timestamps: 35:19–47:20

• Cawthorn discusses relocating to and running for Congress in Florida after redistricting and establishment opposition.
• On American Exceptionalism:
  • “We are the preeminent superpower of the planet; we should have complete control of all the Americas, the entire Western Hemisphere, complete hegemony... we keep the peace all around the world.” (40:50)
• On Affordability and Generational Challenges:
  • “If the economy does not work for the American people, it’s not an economy we should have.”
• Critiques “infighting” within conservatism post-Charlie Kirk—and insists on open, genuinely “MAGA” representatives.
• Advocates for voter self-education via Liberty Scorecard: “Just because they have an R next to their name does not mean they believe like the American people do.” (46:17)
• Call to action: madisoncawthorne.com

5. Roundtable: The Role of Independent Media

Panelists: Ben Bergquam, Nick Sortor, James Klug, "Brick Suit," others
Timestamps: 47:21–58:45

• Nick Sortor:
  • Stresses the importance of new media going places “legacy media won’t” and exposing reality on the ground.
  • “We are the new legacy media—the real media.”
• James Klug:
  • Makes a case for long-form, open discussion versus legacy media “soundbite” culture.
  • “Here, we’re having this conversation, this long-form discussion, actually discussing ideas and sharing ideas. They’re simply allergic to that.” (53:15)
• Brick Suit:
  • Tells story of becoming a Trump rally icon by accident (“When the President calls you up on stage and you’re wearing a brick suit, you just become Brick Suit.”)
  • Praised for personal sacrifice and authentic grassroots activism.
• Ben Bergquam:
  • Encourages listeners to volunteer with Turning Point USA and “step into fear”—invokes faith and courage for newcomers.

6. Faith Night: Biblical Reflections & Unity Amidst Division

A. The Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Lead Speaker: TPUSA Faith Pastor
Timestamps: 1:13:30–1:38:00

• Opens with worship, reflection, and prayer for unity in the conservative movement and church.
• Recalls the 100 days since Charlie Kirk’s “martyrdom,” calling for a return to Biblical orthodoxy and humility.
• Uses the Book of Job as a metaphor for navigating confusion and suffering:
  • “If we don’t take it back to this [the Bible], then it’s no different than all those friends sitting around the fire trying to figure out what’s going on with the world.” (1:23:03)
• On Conservative Unity:
  • “Although I might disagree with you on a whole lot of secondary issues... we can still be unified because we agree on the primary.” (1:37:50)

B. Exposing “Seducing Spirits” and the Importance of a Local Church

Speaker: Pastor (unnamed)
Timestamps: 1:40:00–1:54:42

• Warns about false teachings infiltrating the church and conservative circles.
• “Your favorite podcaster is trying to get clicks... Your pastor is leading you and guiding you from earth to glory. ... Prioritize your pastor over your podcaster.” (1:47:01)
• Calls for traditional Christian values: marriage, family, and rooting out the “manosphere.”

C. Defending Erica Kirk & Women in Leadership

Timestamps: 1:54:42–1:59:00

• Strong rebuke of critics, notably Jason Whitlock, who called for Erica Kirk’s removal as TPUSA CEO:
  • “You don’t have the right to tell another man’s wife what she should do... Pray for her.” (1:56:35)
  • Cites Isaiah 1:17 to "plead the case of the widow"—affirming Erica’s leadership and legacy.

7. Apologetics, the Resurrection, and the Power of Legacy

Speaker: Dr. Frank Turek
Timestamps: 2:01:30–2:19:00

• Profound testimony of witnessing Charlie Kirk’s assassination, sharing Kirk’s preoccupation with the evidence for Christ’s resurrection.
• Lays out deductive case for Christianity:
  • “There’s only two facts you need to establish to show that Christianity is true. Number one, God exists. Number two, Jesus rose from the dead.” (2:03:47)
• Emphasizes the ripple effect of Charlie’s legacy and forgiveness:
  • “Nine days after his murder, Erica comes out and she says, ‘I forgive his killer.’ That’s the fruit of the Spirit rather than the fruit of Satan.” (2:13:41)
• “Everyone you love will die. Everything you build will crumble. Your life is meaningless unless the Resurrection is true.” (2:04:51)
• Urges audience to carry Kirk’s vision forward under Erica’s leadership.

8. The Centrality of Christ—Above All Politics

Speaker: Graham Allen
Timestamps: 2:25:10–2:36:00

• Acknowledges “fracture” in the conservative movement following Kirk’s death:
  • “We are fractured. We are broken... Of all the slogans, it’s the best one: In the end, Jesus is the only thing that matters.” (2:31:20)
• Urges audience to focus on evangelism and “making heaven crowded,” not division.
• “Ben Shapiro needs Jesus. Tucker Carlson needs Jesus. I need Jesus. Everyone needs Jesus.” (2:34:20)
• Repeats Isaiah 6:8: “Here I am. Send me.” (2:36:00)

9. Faith and Politics: Truth Before Unity

Speaker: Allie Beth Stuckey
Timestamps: 2:36:40–2:51:05

• Encourages courage and engagement as “politics matters because policy matters, because people matter.”
• “One way that Christians can glorify God and love our neighbor as we await the perfect and sure victory of Jesus Christ is through politics.” (2:39:20)
• Draws distinction between destructive progressivism and constructive conservatism.
• Stresses foundational Christian principles for political engagement (life, marriage, borders).
• On culture war:
  • “If God is the creator... he alone gets to say what is... what’s right and what’s wrong... If Jesus is king, the King of Kings cannot be compartmentalized.”

10. Evangelistic Challenge: Urgency & Mission

Speaker: (Unnamed, "Girls Gone Bible" intro)
Timestamps: 2:53:00–3:08:00

• Calls for boldness and urgency in sharing the Gospel, reminding that everyone is accountable for their response to Christ.
  • "Every human being is going to stand before God...If you’ve been set free by the blood of Jesus and...you just want to gatekeep it. No, in fact, that’s the most selfish thing I could do.” (3:02:23)
• Exhorts listeners not to live as “passive Christians.”

11. "Girls Gone Bible" Panel: Testimony, Purity, Biblical Femininity

Guests: Angela & Ariel (Girls Gone Bible podcast)
Host: Millicent Cedra
Timestamps: 3:09:00–3:26:00

• Both share stories of deliverance from anxiety, depression, and addiction through Christ.
  • "I was completely addicted to alcohol...But by the grace of God, the Lord sent a man into my life who led me to Jesus, who prayed for deliverance." (Angela, 3:10:36)
  • "He took a girl who couldn't even look people in the eyes...He's transformed me into a mighty woman of God." (Ariel, 3:12:08)
• Courage to speak truth comes from experiencing Christ: “How can we actually experience the gospel and not share it with the world?"
• On Biblical submission and purity:
  • “When you keep reading, it says, men, love your wives as Christ loved the church...That’s not weakness, that’s strength.”
  • Advice to single women: “If he loves you, he'll wait for you...Don’t be giving out wife privileges before marriage.” (Millicent Cedra)

12. The Call to Authentic Christian Living & Great Awakening

Speakers: Various Pastors & Evangelists
Timestamps: 3:27:00–End

A. Urging Repentance and Power in the Holy Spirit

• Emphasis on the need for “Spirit-led men and women of God” in America.
• “Following the leading of the Holy Spirit...is not convenient. Naboth looked at Ahab and said, ‘The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.’” (3:36:00)
• Comparison to cultural and political pressures—don’t trade your “vineyard” (spiritual inheritance/conservative legacy) for worldly convenience.

B. Revival & Evangelism – "Do Revival-Like Things"

Speaker: Greg Laurie
Timestamps: 3:54:00–End

• Reports increase in Bible sales, church attendance, and youth-driven revival post-Kirk assassination.
• Shares story of a massive Utah evangelistic crusade where “2,500 people responded in one night...God is at work.” (3:56:55)
• Explains what real revival means—returning to your “first love.”
• “The church has two secret weapons...prayer and gospel proclamation.”
• Offers public prayer and invitation for listeners to accept Christ.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You can love your country and still call out its flaws. You can back the Constitution and still question the laws.” – J6 Choir song lyric (21:45)
• “Our entire movement is based on the idea that we have free and open debate. It’s what makes us different from the left.” – Madison Cawthorn (44:12)
• “If God is the creator of all of it, then He is the authority over all of it. He alone gets to say what is, what’s right and what’s wrong.” – Allie Beth Stuckey (2:44:20)
• “If you have been set free by the blood of Jesus...and you just want to gatekeep it? No, in fact, that's the most selfish thing I could do.” – Unnamed faith speaker (3:02:23)
• “How can we actually experience the gospel and not share it with the world?” – Angela, Girls Gone Bible (3:16:07)
• “You may be loved in conservative circles, but you can be loved in those circles and still hear, ‘Depart from me. I know you not.’” – Pastor, on spiritual authenticity (3:36:30)
• “Revival is coming back to life, but revival is also waking up from your sleep.” – Greg Laurie (3:58:00)
• “Charlie Kirk said to Frank Turek, ‘All this political stuff we do is small potatoes compared to preaching the gospel.’” – Greg Laurie (4:01:20)
• “Everybody needs Jesus.” – Multiple speakers, throughout

Faith Night Structure and Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Approx. Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Opening/J6 Choir & Pardons | 19:50–23:00 | | Boxer/Young Leader Panel | 23:30–35:12 | | Fentanyl/Border Security | 31:15–33:00 | | Madison Cawthorn Interview | 35:19–47:20 | | New Media/Podcasters Panel | 47:21–58:45 | | Faith Night – Introduction & Worship | 1:13:30–1:18:00 | | Pastoral Message: Charlie’s Legacy, Book of Job | 1:18:01–1:38:00 | | Seducing Spirits; Pastor vs. Podcaster | 1:40:00–1:54:42 | | Defense of Erica Kirk | 1:54:42–1:59:00 | | Frank Turek: Apologetics & Resurrection | 2:01:30–2:19:00 | | Graham Allen: Christ over Politics | 2:25:10–2:36:00 | | Allie Beth Stuckey: Truth as Foundation | 2:36:40–2:51:05 | | Evangelistic Call/Urgency | 2:53:00–3:08:00 | | Girls Gone Bible: Testimony & Purity | 3:09:00–3:26:00 | | Move of the Spirit/Galvanizing Call | 3:27:00–3:53:00 | | Greg Laurie: Awakening & Gospel Invitation | 3:54:00–End |

Conclusion & Takeaways

• The episode is a passionate, sometimes raw tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, a rallying cry for Christian unity, and a reminder of the inextricable link between faith and American values.
• Speakers exhort listeners to prioritize truth, spiritual discipline, boldness, and authentic love for neighbor above surface-level unity or political gain.
• The core message: America’s future depends on a generation of believers stepping forward in faith, courage, and uncompromising commitment to Biblical truth—carrying forth the legacy of Charlie Kirk and the greater spiritual awakening underway.

“Jesus is the only thing that matters” – Charlie Kirk (as quoted by multiple speakers)

“Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8, echoed by the Faith Night crowd)

For more, visit turningpointusa.com, madisoncawthorne.com, or connect with panelists on social media (X, YouTube, Instagram).