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Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Episode 1241 | The “Charlie Effect” Spreads Across the Country
Date: September 15, 2025
Host: Allie Beth Stuckey – Blaze Podcast Network

Episode Overview

In this emotional and urgent episode, Allie Beth Stuckey addresses the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. The episode is both a tribute and a call to courage for Christians, as Stuckey reflects on the outpouring of grief and resolve across the nation. She analyzes cultural, Christian, and political responses to Kirk’s death, exposes misinformation and vicious commentary from critics, and highlights the profound impact Kirk’s life and legacy have had in stirring renewed faith and boldness. Throughout, Stuckey maintains her characteristic conviction and unapologetic Christian conservative lens.

Main Themes and Purpose

• National and spiritual impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
• How the Christian community is responding
• Clarity on the assassination’s motives
• Responses—positive and negative—from various public figures
• Encouragement for Christians to remain courageous and clear in their convictions
• Challenging and correcting misleading narratives and callous reactions, particularly among professed Christians

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Opening Encouragement & God's Sovereignty

• Stuckey begins with a message of resilience, anchoring the community in the biblical truth that "God's eternal plan of redemption is going off without a hitch."
• She urges listeners to rest in God’s purposes, especially amidst darkness and discouragement, with Romans 8:28 as her foundation.

“He is doing all things for his glory and the good of those who love Him. How good is God?” (03:08)

2. Charlie Kirk's Death: Motive and Meaning

• Allie insists Kirk was killed not for being divisive but “because he said what was true about gender, what was true about justice, what was true about the gospel, about the existence and exclusive salvation found in Jesus Christ.” (07:32)
• She draws historical parallels to Christian martyrs and calls listeners to “double down on what is good, right, and true. Have courage and discipline in your everyday life to do what’s right, to say what is true.” (12:40)

3. Pastoral Responses and the Role of the Church

• Praises pastors who “shepherded their flocks well this weekend” by offering courage and clarity from the Word of God.

"Many pastors, many of you are telling me, unfortunately, did not meet the moment... They skirted the subject, or did something way worse." (14:27)

• Critiques those who drew comparisons between Kirk and George Floyd, calling such equivalence “insane.”

4. Share the Arrows Women’s Conference

• Stuckey reassures listeners the event will proceed with added security, describing its importance for equipping women to be theologically sound and boldly faithful, especially in dark times.

“I just want you to walk out like our attendees did last year, when one said, ‘I walked out with zero fear of man.’” (19:20)

5. Personal Reaction and the 'Charlie Effect'

• Stuckey recounts her shock upon hearing the news, praying with her husband, and enduring “waves of denial and sadness and anger.”
• She highlights the “Charlie Effect”—the surge of revival and spiritual hunger sparked by Kirk’s death, including widespread church attendance, spontaneous baptisms, and atheists seeking out church for the first time.
• Listener Testimonies:
  • “I wanted to share with you that because of Charlie, I read my Bible for the first time in a year... all of Matthew and I'm getting baptized.” (22:58)
  • “My six year old son decided to follow Jesus last night because of our conversations about Charlie Kirk’s death.” (23:30)
• Reports international vigils (Sydney, Boise, New York, Dallas) and tributes at concerts (e.g., Morgan Wallen, Coldplay), and even a pilot flying a cross and 'C/K' pattern over Phoenix.

6. Community and Personal Safety

• Shares how friends and the broader Christian community have rallied around her and her family in the wake of Kirk’s murder.
• Addresses safety concerns, expressing gratitude and a call for prayer.

“Chief Relatable Bro and I are not stupid. We are not naive at all. We are extremely cautious at all times.” (28:49)

7. Misinformation and Cultural Hostility

• Exposes false narratives painting the assassin as a right-winger, countering with details of the shooter's leftist online presence, connection with Antifa-linked communities, and personal ties to trans ideology. (40:41)

“This murderer was a Trump loving conservative? By the way, if he was, I would have no problem condemning him... but he wasn’t a conservative.” (41:21)

• Asserts that social affirmation of gender ideology is dangerous and "demonic"—directly tying it to violence and calling for Christians never to affirm lies about gender.

8. Clarity on Martyrdom and Charlie’s Legacy

• Pushes back against claims Kirk’s death was unrelated to faith, emphasizing his commitment to the gospel and apologetics:

“Charlie shared the gospel everywhere he went... always told people about Jesus’ love everywhere he went.” (44:04)

• Shares a moving clip of Kirk evangelizing adult film performers, testifying to his humility and boldness. (44:08)

9. Rising Resolve on the Right

• Notes that Kirk’s death has "triggered an avalanche" of activism—e.g., 32,000 requests to start Turning Point chapters in five days.

“Every avalanche has a trigger. A skier, wind, a sudden shift in temperature... The trigger was Charlie’s assassination. But even after we shed our tears, the momentum will continue.” (30:37)

• Plays a powerful message from Erica Kirk, Charlie’s widow:

“Charlie, I promise I will never let your legacy die, baby. I won't... I’ll make Turning Point USA the biggest thing that this nation has ever seen.” (31:32)

• Stephen Miller and Michael Knowles quoted on need for stronger action and rethinking civil discourse’s limits. (33:28)

10. Critiquing Callous or Dishonorable Reactions

• Condemns politicians (e.g., a Democratic congresswoman) for slandering Kirk immediately after his murder, describing such reactions as dangerous and excusing violence.
• Expresses respect for Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom for their principled condemnations of violence—“better than a lot of professing Christians.” (35:25)
• Supports institutions firing employees who celebrated Kirk’s death online: “There have to be social consequences for that, period.” (37:30)

11. Refuting Dishonesty, Especially Among Christians

• Exposes how critics like 'Sharon Says So' decontextualized Kirk’s comments to portray him as racist, and provides the real context of the disputed quotes. (48:30–52:56)
• Chides Emmanuel Acho and Ben Watson for using Kirk’s death to air grievances or make insinuations about his character, labeling such statements “vile, cruel, and dehumanizing.” (57:01, 63:38)
• Addresses the “words are violence” trope, highlighting how such rhetoric justifies actual violence.

“If words are literally violence, then killing someone for what they say is self-defense. This line of thinking is exactly what got Charlie Kirk killed.” (63:38)

12. A Call for Basic Human Decency

• Urges: “It is so not hard to be a decent person. When someone passes, you’ve got inside thoughts. You keep them inside.” (56:11)
• Points out that even in intense disagreement, it’s possible to grieve and honor a person’s humanity.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Christian Hope:
  • “He is not a God who comes in to clean up the mess later. He is not distant. He is not busy. He is present. And he is working.” (02:56)
• On Christian Duty:
  • “The only thing I have to do today, Christian, is the will of God.” (08:52)
• On Pastors:
  • “So many pastors just don’t answer their questions… That is exactly why people tune into podcasts instead of listening to their pastors—because their pastors give them no clarity.” (15:34)
• On Charlie’s Impact:
  • “Charlie’s unflinching boldness for the gospel is not for naught. It has already ignited so much faith, so much hope and fierceness for the truth.” (22:43)
• On Social Media Celebrations:
  • “It should be socially unacceptable to celebrate the assassination of someone… There have to be social consequences for that, period.” (37:30)
• On Criticism in Death:
  • “Picking apart and decontextualizing everything that someone said that you find offensive two days after they die is disgusting. It is an invitation for Charlie’s dissenters to justify their callousness towards his assassination.” (54:13)
• On Words as Violence:
  • “If words and opinions are violence, then you are laying the groundwork for justifying an out and out civil war.” (63:38)
• On Charlie’s Character:
  • “Charlie did not care about the color of someone’s skin. And actually, he fought really hard against some people on the fringes who believe that there is some DNA inherent difference between black and white people.” (67:32)

Important Timestamps

• [03:08] – Anchoring in God’s sovereignty and biblical hope
• [07:32] – Argument that Kirk was martyred for the truth, not politics
• [14:27] – Critique of inadequate or misleading church responses
• [19:20] – Importance of Share the Arrows Conference and bold Christian womanhood
• [22:43] – Testimonies of revival sparked by Kirk’s death
• [23:30] – Listener’s child comes to faith as a result of Kirk’s legacy
• [24:44] – Coldplay tribute to Kirk at London concert
• [31:32] – Erica Kirk’s vow to continue Charlie’s legacy
• [33:28] – Stephen Miller’s message about justice and future action
• [35:25] – Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom’s responses
• [40:22] – Governor Cox confirms shooter’s left-wing affiliations
• [44:04] – [44:48] – Charlie Kirk models evangelistic clarity and kindness, even to adult film workers
• [48:30–52:56] – Debunking claims of racism and bigotry against Kirk
• [57:01] – Emmanuel Acho’s statement and Allie’s response
• [63:38] – Ben Watson’s statement and thorough refutation
• [67:32] – Affirming Charlie’s character as colorblind and meritocratic

Closing and Forward Look

• Stuckey finishes with a heartfelt call for decency, courage, and truth, promising to continue unpacking biblical courage in her next episode.
• She closes with a New York Times tribute and a listener’s story of how finding Kirk’s message changed her life, underscoring the episode’s core theme:

“The Charlie Effect is real, and it is not going away.” (72:26)

Bottom Line

This episode is a powerful call for Christians to stand firm in biblical truth, honor those who live and die boldly for Christ, and reject the cultural impulse towards both-sides-ism and dehumanization. Stuckey peels back prevailing narratives, honors her friend's legacy with depth and honesty, and demands a higher standard from the church and public square, especially when it comes to how we respond to tragedy.

For full context and further insights, listeners are urged to watch or read Charlie Kirk’s content, and to approach both criticism and tribute with integrity and humanity.