Whether or not you previously knew of Charlie Kirk, it would be impossible not to know of him today. Rarely—if ever—has the death of someone who was neither an elected official nor a decorated soldier ignited such a wave of public response. My social media feed has been flooded with tributes, news reports, and reflections. Clearly, Charlie’s voice and courage were making a difference.

But Charlie Kirk was more than a bold voice in a cultural moment. He was a young husband and father who knew Christ, loved his country, and stood unashamedly for truth.