The Glenn Beck Program

Best of the Program | Guests: Rep. Chip Roy & Rob McCoy | 9/24/25
Release Date: September 24, 2025

Overview

This episode responds to the shocking shooting at the ICE headquarters, explores the "Bermuda Triangle" of political violence, speech control, and injustice threatening America, and offers deep perspectives from Rep. Chip Roy (candidate for Texas Attorney General) and Pastor Rob McCoy (Charlie Kirk's pastor). With recent violence—including the assassination of Charlie Kirk and events in South Korea—Glenn and his guests discuss the breakdown of American society, the attack on faith domestically and abroad, and urge listeners to actively uphold key principles to prevent national and cultural collapse.

Main Themes & Structure

1. America's "Bermuda Triangle": Violence, Censorship, and (In)Justice

• Political Violence: Surge in attacks, including Charlie Kirk's assassination and the ICE HQ shooting ([04:01])
• Speech Control: Government, Big Tech, NGOs censoring speech, leading to increased violence ([05:31])
• Two-Tiered Justice: Unequal application of the law undermines faith in systems ([06:46])

2. Call for Restoring Principles

• Rejection of Political Violence: "Violence is not acceptable in politics. Period." – Glenn Beck ([13:14])
• Defense of Free Speech: Censorship "fertilizes" violence; dissent needs sunlight ([05:31])
• Demand for Blind Justice: Equal justice as non-negotiable foundation for a free society ([06:46])

3. The Spiritual Dimension & Role of Faith

• God and the Church as essential for societal survival ([17:56])
• The global assault on Christianity—including South Korea’s crackdown on pastors ([22:51])

4. South Korea: Frontline for Faith and Freedom

• Pastor Rob McCoy shares first-hand accounts of government persecution ([24:12])
• The story of courageous activists risking prison for their faith and freedoms ([27:02], [31:13])

5. The ICE Headquarters Shooting: Breaking Down the Roots & Response

• Rep. Chip Roy attributes climate of violence to lawlessness, calls for restoration of the rule of law ([36:31]–[41:06])
• Dismisses motive obsession, focuses on consequences and societal breakdown ([38:20])

6. Local Media, Speech, and Broadcasting

• Debate over FCC, Jimmy Kimmel, and the boundaries of speech in public airwaves ([44:26])
• Glenn and Chip Roy advocate for strengthening community (local) standards over centralized censorship ([47:06])

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Glenn Beck’s "Bermuda Triangle" Metaphor ([04:01]–[17:56])

• America is "in a Bermuda Triangle of violence": every pillar of national stability—civil peace, free speech, just law—is under strain.
• Quote: "We are now in the Bermuda Triangle. One side is political violence, the second side is speech control, the third side is justice that appears uneven." – Glenn Beck ([06:46])
• The cycle: suppressed speech breeds festering dissent, unresolved under a two-tier justice system, erupting into violence.
• Beck: The only escape is “to sanctify, once more, the one principle that we all used to have as a very bottom line”—no excuse for political violence, ever.

"Break the Loop": Reject Excuses for Violence ([13:16])

• There can be "no ifs, ands, or buts—no excuses. We defend free speech even for those we despise… We demand equal justice… Violence is not acceptable in politics. Period."
• Warns against justifying violence, regardless of motive or side.

The Role of Faith, Courage & Leadership ([17:56]–[23:05])

• Beck insists that restoration is only possible through faith and moral clarity.
• "There is no way to save this country without God." ([17:56])
• Praises Charlie Kirk: “Charlie Kirk gave his life for what he believed in. What have you done, Pastor?” ([21:31])

South Korea’s Church Under Siege ([24:12]–[34:13])

• Pastor Rob McCoy: Details state persecution of Pastor Sohn in Busan, targeted for keeping his church open and resisting state mandates ([24:12]).
• Massive public protests inspired by church leadership; regime cracks down harder.
• "If the world doesn’t wake up… when you start raiding churches and imprisoning pastors… you’re going to infringe on religious liberty?" – Pastor McCoy ([26:59])
• McCoy commits to preaching at Sohn's church despite risk of arrest.
• The faith and resolve of South Korean Christian leaders and activists like Mina Kim, risking imprisonment to stand for their nation and faith ([31:13]).
• Glenn and Rob urge support: need to raise $1M to secure the movement’s future; note the global clampdown on Christian practice (even Bible verses being censored in Europe).

ICE HQ Shooting + Law and Order ([35:46]–[44:08])

• Rep. Chip Roy updates on ICE shooting: shooter dead, motives unclear, violence “the product of a lawless Biden administration.”
• "I don't care what your motive was. You are breaking down our civilization and our society. This violence must stop." – Glenn Beck ([38:20])
• Roy: “You don’t have a civil liberty to go shoot up ICE…” ([41:06])
• Advocates following the money to break up radical, violent networks like Antifa and calls for congressional action.
• Parties must act—waiting only emboldens further lawlessness.

Speech, Media, and Community Standards ([44:26]–[48:52])

• Discussion sparked by FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s comments on the Jimmy Kimmel incident.
• Chip Roy distinguishes between government censorship and local community standards: “You can’t say anything you want over the air… but I don’t want the government policing political speech.” ([46:41])
• Glenn Beck: "I want less regulation, not more regulation. I certainly don't want to police freedom of speech." ([48:04])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Violence & Justice

• "If we can't say there is no place for violence—no ifs, ands, buts, no excuses—America may be healed. If you don't do that, that triangle is going to turn into a noose." – Glenn Beck ([14:16])
• "I don't care which side. Violence is not acceptable in politics. Period." – Glenn Beck ([13:14])

The Spiritual Core

• "There is no way to save this country without God. There is no way." – Glenn Beck ([17:56])
• "Disobedience to tyrants is obedience to God." – Pastor McCoy, quoting Jonathan Mayhew's inspiration for the War of Independence ([29:09])

On Courage

• "Charlie was the biggest and best example. They're starting to come out of the woodwork now. People, they have no idea what they started." – Glenn Beck ([31:13])
• "She said, and it's my country and I've got to stand. So I'm going back." – Beck on Mina Kim ([31:22])

America’s Stand

• "If America doesn't wake up, if the churches don't wake up, because that's the only answer. The only answer is God at this point, that's it. And if the churches don't wake up… the whole world plunges into darkness." – Glenn Beck ([28:34])

The Rule of Law

• "When you create a climate and a culture that disrespects the rule of law, that disrespects sovereignty... you are undermining our safety and security. And that's the real story behind the radical left." – Rep. Chip Roy ([39:08])

Key Timestamps for Segments

• [04:01] – Glenn Beck introduces the Bermuda Triangle metaphor (violence, censorship, justice)
• [13:14] – Urgent call: "Violence is not acceptable in politics. Period."
• [17:56] – Need for spiritual clarity; faith as protective guidance
• [23:05] – Pastor McCoy on the real Charlie Kirk and the principles he inspired
• [24:12] – Pastor McCoy recounts Pastor Sohn's persecution in South Korea
• [27:02] – Mina Kim and young Korean activists’ courage
• [31:13] – Funding appeal and description of risks faced by South Korean activists
• [35:46] – Breaking news: ICE HQ shooting, Rep. Chip Roy joins
• [39:08] – Roy on "rule of law" and violence as a breakdown symptom
• [41:30] – Tackling Antifa, radicalized networks, and need for congressional action
• [44:26] – The Jimmy Kimmel/FCC debate; free speech vs. community standards
• [47:06] – "We have to get back to community standards" discussion
• [48:52] – Closing: Texas as a model for state sovereignty

Final Takeaways

• Moral Clarity & Courage: The country’s survival now depends on citizens and leaders clearly rejecting violence, holding fast to justice, and championing faith and principle—regardless of comfort or personal cost.
• Faith’s Role: The spiritual battle against tyranny is real and urgent, both at home and abroad. Churches and believers must step into leadership.
• Active Support Needed: Listeners are called not just to witness, but to act—through advocacy, support for oppressed Christians abroad, and upholding civil liberties with renewed seriousness.

Listener Action: Support South Korean activists at mercury1.org (specify "South Korea" or "Charlie Kirk"). Uphold American values actively—reject excusing violence, defend free speech, demand justice.

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