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Charlie Kirk's brand of Christian nationalism galvanized at memorial service

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President Donald Trump, left, stands with Erika Kirk at the conclusion of a memorial for her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
President Donald Trump, left, stands with Erika Kirk at the conclusion of a memorial for her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Charlie Kirk's eulogists wove religion and politics together in a massive memorial service lasting some five hours.

We discuss what the moment means for Kirk's brand of Christian nationalism with Mike Cosper, senior contributor at Christianity Today.

This segment aired on September 22, 2025.

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