Since the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk on the afternoon of September 10, friends, fans and followers of the late Turning Point USA founder have been encouraging like minded individuals to honor his memory by living as he did – fearlessly, faithfully, and courageously.
This is why Focus on the Family has decided to dedicate Friday’s release on X of the ministry’s newest film, Truth Rising, in memory of the slain 31-year-old Christian activist.
“This past weekend, thousands honored Charlie Kirk – a husband, father and follower of Christ who lived with courage and conviction,” reflected Focus president, Jim Daly. “That same spirit beats at the heart of ‘Truth Rising,’ a film that tells the stories of brave believers who choose conviction over comfort in the face of cultural pressure.”
Charlie’s public outreach began with an Op-ed he placed on the Breitbart website in 2012 when he was just 18 years of age in which he extolled conservative ideals. A producer at Fox News was impressed and intrigued. Charlie’s first appearance on the cable network then led to an invitation to speak at Benedictine University.
It was at the Lisle, Illinois school where Charlie met Bill Montgomery. Impressed with his substances and presentation, Bill told him, “I don’t know you, but you need to start an organization to reach out to young people with your message.”
Bill and Charlie got to know one another and went on to co-found Turning Point USA that same year.
From the beginning, Charlie Kirk was never afraid to speak up or stand up to forces threatening our country and its founding principles. He pushed against the elites, ignored the critics, engaged the opposition, talked openly and regularly – and let his good example inspire others to do the same.
That’s precisely what many of those featured in ‘Truth Rising’ have done over the years. In the face of controversy and threats, against long odds and despite being ridiculed on the public stage, stalwarts of the faith have withstood the fire and by doing so, sowed seeds of truth.
Hosted by the beloved apologist Os Guinness and Colson Center president John Stonestreet, viewers are treated to the incredible and courageous story of Christian baker Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakes here in Colorado. You’ll also learn about the extraordinary journey of Chloe Cole and the inspiring convictions of the Babylon Bee’s Seth Dillon.
It’s our hope and prayer that by releasing “Truth Rising” on X on Friday, social media users on the global platform will be challenged and convinced to reconsider the many lies that have been peddled by radical activists over the years.
Even better, we hope and pray that it will propel you to action and live with the grit and gumption of Charlie Kirk.
“We need you to join us right now,” urged Jim Daly. “If you have an X account, search for Focus on the Family and share the film with everyone you know. Let’s make ‘Truth Rising’ not just a movie, but a movement.”
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