Episode · The Charlie Kirk Show · 2026-10-25
Books mentioned on From the Archive: Charlie on Christian Political Engagement
If Christ's kingdom is not of this world, why should Christians participate in politics? Charlie got asked that question all the time, and was fighting constantly to overcome Christian apathy in the face of political obstacles.
Charlie Kirk discussed Bible, Jeremiah by Daniel Berrigan, Psalms by John Goldingay, Ephesians by John Paul Heil, James by Percival L. Everett, Matthew by William David Davies and others, The Proverbs by Derek Kidner, and Hebrews by Paul Ellingworth.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational collection of sacred religious texts and historical narratives that has shaped Western law, morality, and culture for millennia.
Discussed“should we care about politics or not care about politics and the bible says a lot about these things”
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Jeremiah
Jeremiah by Daniel Berrigan is a reflective examination of the biblical prophet Jeremiah, exploring themes of resilience, social critique, and spiritual commitment during times of national crisis.
Discussed“the first of which is jeremiah 29 7 it says seek the welfare of the nation that you are in because your welfare is tied to your nation's welfare”
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Psalms
Psalms by John Goldingay is a profound scholarly commentary and exploration of the biblical book of Psalms, delving into the poetry, prayer, and historical context of the ancient texts.
Discussed“yes in the psalms it says you're fearfully and wonderfully made and jeremiah it says i knew you before you were in the womb”
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Ephesians
Ephesians by John Paul Heil is a scholarly commentary examining the structure, theology, and rhetorical strategies of the Pauline epistle to the Ephesians.
Discussed“i think that through a committed church with a vision without a vision people perish we must expose the evil deeds as it says in ephesians 5 2”
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James
James by Percival L.
Discussed“now we must look at the scriptures right james 4 17 for whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it for him it is to sin”
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Matthew
Matthew by William David Davies and Dale C.
Discussed“as jesus said in matthew 28 19 go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the father the son and the holy spirit”
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The Proverbs
The Proverbs by Derek Kidner is a widely respected biblical commentary and study that explores the practical wisdom, ethical guidelines, and overarching themes found within the biblical book of Proverbs.
Discussed“proverbs 14 34 righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to my people so we have to communicate what is righteousness”
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Hebrews
Hebrews by Paul Ellingworth is a biblical commentary and academic study that explores the authorship, historical context, and theological arguments of the New Testament epistle to the Hebrews.
Discussed“i say if god can use samson who came upon him in a prostitute's bed and then use the jaw of a donkey to kill a thousand philistines to end up in the hall of faith in hebrews”
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