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Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, the largest and fastest growing conservative youth activist organization in the country with over 250,000 student members, over 150 full-time staff, and a presence on over 2,000 high school and college campuses nationwide. Charlie is also the Chairman of Students for Trump, which aims to activate one million new college voters on campuses in battleground states in the lead up to the 2020 presidential election. His social media reaches over 100 million people per month and according to Axios, he is one of the "top 10 most engaged" Twitter handles in the world. He is also the host of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” which regularly ranks among the top news shows on Apple podcast charts.
Charlie Kirk Reveals Why the Sabbath is the Key to Strengthening Nuclear Families in Modern America
Charlie Kirk shares his conviction that keeping the Sabbath is essential for preserving the nuclear family and passing down values to future generations. During a Thanksgiving member call, Kirk discusses his upcoming book on the Sabbath, offers advice on strengthening communities, addresses concerns about young voter engagement, and analyzes the challenges facing President Trump's transition. Kirk challenges listeners to take the "Sabbath challenge" - turning off phones from Friday night to Saturday night for one month to reconnect with family and honor God's design for rest and relationships.
When member Isaiah asked what families can do to stay tight-knit and nuclear in today's world, Charlie Kirk offered a perspective rooted in ancient wisdom: the Sabbath. Kirk explained that this topic is the subject of his next book, a project he feels even more compelled to complete given Dennis Prager's current health challenges.
Kirk shared his belief that among the Ten Commandments, the one that connects to all others - especially the commandment to honor your mother and father - is to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. "I am a firm believer that we as Christians should keep the Sabbath," Kirk said. "And I don't say this legalistically. I say this that I think you are missing out on one of the sweetest, most amazing gifts from the divine by not keeping the Sabbath."
Kirk openly acknowledged his own struggles with Sabbath-keeping during the election season. He confessed to having his phone on during the election and the weeks that followed, calling it a "cheap month for the country" and asking for "a little bit of Sabbath amnesty" to save civilization. However, he committed to returning to standard Sabbath tradition, describing his Friday nights with family and Saturdays without work as both "a destination" and "a cathedral in time."
Why Marxism Targets the Nuclear Family
Kirk connected the importance of the nuclear family to broader political and philosophical battles. "God created the family as his chosen institution to honor him," he explained. "The nuclear family is the biblical model to keep values being passed down to have strong connections and strong networks together."
He warned that as the nuclear family erodes, tyranny, socialism, and Marxism can ascend. "Marxism must abolish three things: people's connection to the divine, your ownership of private property, and the nuclear family," Kirk stated. Honoring the Sabbath, he argued, is a way to keep out the noise, protect yourself from the chatter of modernity, and get back to the things that matter.
Kirk issued a challenge to his audience: "Take the Sabbath challenge, which is for one month, every Friday night to Saturday night, turn off your phone and spend time with your family." He emphasized that even if you have family members you disagree with, spending time appreciating each other and getting down to just being together is what counts.
Kirk's Upcoming Book on the Sabbath
Kirk revealed details about his next book project, with the working title "Stop in the Name of God." When someone on his team questioned whether he was sure about writing it, Kirk said he would "wait for a message from God." He sees Dennis Prager's current absence from the airwaves as a moral calling, given that this was Dennis's most exciting project Kirk was working on.
The book will differ from Kirk's previous works - The MAGA Doctrine, The College Scam, and Right-Wing Revolution - but Kirk believes it may be "in some ways more important." The book aims to explore how the Sabbath can serve as a bulwark against the forces that seek to undermine family, faith, and freedom.
Revitalizing Small Town America
Josh from Oregon raised concerns about seeing local community activities disappear as younger generations abandon small towns. Kirk responded with both realism and optimism. He acknowledged that sometimes young people need to "come out and experience the world before coming back," referencing the story of the prodigal son.
However, Kirk identified a promising trend: "I think there is a trend to go back to the towns that you were raised in. I think technology makes that easier." He noted that the allure of big cities is fading and there's a renewed desire for the connectivity and community of smaller town America.
Kirk pointed to concrete examples in Arizona, where not just Phoenix is growing, but smaller towns like Xolo, Pacin, Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Sedona are experiencing surges in population. "Tech definitely causes problems, but it can also provide amazing opportunities used well," Kirk explained. "You can be more connected to a small town while still having access to global economic opportunities."
He encouraged those who want to live in the towns they were raised in to make it happen, whether that's Kalispell, Montana or Duluth, Minnesota. "I think it would be good for you, good for the city, good for the community, and good for your family," Kirk said, adding that living in small towns enables people to build up churches and communities.
Raising Children in Turbulent Times
Jennifer, a mother of two boys, asked how the current political and cultural climate - including the war in Ukraine and economic instability - will impact raising children and teaching them about faith, responsibility, and the future.
Kirk's advice centered on intentionality and proper priorities. "One of the most important things is turning off the devices and pouring in to young people about foundational texts," he said. While acknowledging he's hardly an expert with a two-year-old daughter, Kirk emphasized limiting screen time and never putting ultimate faith in government.
"We put our faith in God and God Almighty and God alone," Kirk stated. He expressed cautious optimism about the future: "I think that we could be entering an American renaissance. I'm seeing people in our community and our following that are desiring the beautiful things, the deep things, the established natural order."
Kirk shared one of his favorite verses, Philippians 4:11-13: "I'm not saying this because I'm in need, for I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need. I know what it is to have plenty. I've learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Arizona Governor Speculation and Kari Lake's Senate Race
Penelope asked directly whether rumors about Kirk running for governor of Arizona are true. Kirk's answer was clear: "No, I'm staying at Turning Point USA." He acknowledged the rumors and that "a lot of people are talking," calling the speculation "very flattering."
When asked about how Kari Lake lost even though Trump won Arizona, Kirk pointed to abandonment from Senate Republican leadership. "McConnell kind of forsook, kind of abandoned, if you will, the Kari Lake campaign," Kirk explained. "There was no investment from DC Senate Republicans. There was no major concerted strategy from the DC Senate."
Kirk was blunt about the situation: "McConnell and the gang, they did not want Kari Lake to become a US senator. They did not want Kari Lake to get across the finish line." He noted this same lack of investment contributed to losses in Michigan and Wisconsin as well. "When you do not have investments from DC and from the Senate Leadership Fund, it's very, very hard to overcome that," Kirk said.
Strategies for Winning Michigan in 2026
A Michigan caller asked for advice on how Republicans can take back the state in 2026, when the Democrat trifecta of Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State will term out.
Kirk's response focused on infrastructure and candidate quality. "We need better statewide candidates and we need to try to build off of the success that we have seen this last cycle," he said. He pointed to the Senate race being very close - within 18,000 to 20,000 votes - despite not having major investment from the top down.
Kirk outlined the strategy: "We have to build out the grassroots infrastructure. We have to get aligned with great organizations." He highlighted Turning Point's work with Great Education Action in Michigan and their activity in the seventh congressional district, where they chased over 14,000 low-propensity votes, successfully flipping that congressional seat from Democrat to Republican and helping win the state house.
"You have to start local - local state reps as well," Kirk advised. "We have to keep on that, keep that momentum going, which would be critical to turn Michigan into a red state." He emphasized that it can be done and that President Trump did a tremendous job setting the table.
Biggest Challenges Facing Trump's Second Term
Melissa asked about the biggest concerns or challenges facing the country leading up to Trump's second term. Kirk's answer was unequivocal: subversion.
"Undercutting and subverting the established order and the transition from one administration to the other," Kirk explained. "I think that one of the biggest issues will be the lying, will be the leaking, will be the circumstantial issues. They sabotage the first Trump administration and they will try to do it again and we have to try to be ready."
Kirk emphasized that "personnel, personnel, personnel is everything." He expressed particular concern about whether the president will actually get intel briefs without bureaucrats filtering out the truth. "I am very very concerned that the intel community is going to try to subvert him again," Kirk warned.
Biden's Lame Duck Period Dangers
Mary from Taylor, Texas raised concerns about President Biden continuing to mess with the economy, international politics, and domestic politics during the transition period.
Kirk focused particularly on Ukraine, noting that Biden just announced he wants another $24 billion from Congress for Ukraine. "He wants to try to spend more of our taxpayer dollars on the ground on this ridiculous proxy war with Russia," Kirk said.
The situation deeply concerns Kirk: "We're seeing this develop up to a place where this could become World War III and they're going to try to hand Donald Trump the greatest possible mess imaginable." He praised Trump for being smart enough to try to govern the country through this interim period.
"I'll tell you, I am not at peace about this next month and a half because we could be getting towards something very very dark and destructive," Kirk admitted.
Are We Underestimating the Democrats?
Daniel posed a nuanced question about whether Republicans are misinterpreting Trump's mandate and underestimating Democrats. He pointed out that Democrats still control corporate media, educational institutions, tech companies, the deep state, and that they vote very united, while the Republican coalition includes both MAGA and old-style Republicans.
Kirk acknowledged the validity of these concerns while maintaining perspective. "I'm not underestimating them," he said. "Things can change dramatically. The Democrats are going to come back with ferocity. They still control the major institutions of influence. They control Hollywood. They control the major tech companies. They're not going to just go away."
He predicted that when deportations start, Democrats "are going to be reinspired and they're going to be in the streets and there will be protests." However, Kirk argued this doesn't matter - "You have to do the job the American people hired you for and you have to do it quickly and efficiently."
Kirk defended the current celebratory atmosphere: "Yeah, I think some people might be getting a little too cocky, but I don't really care. We're three weeks out from a well-deserved, well-earned victory. There'll be plenty of time to humble people later. I think that this is a well-earned celebratory period."
He noted that Democrats are currently in a civil war between the "wokies and the moderates," but cautioned: "It's by no means the Democrats are done, but we have an opportunity to seize on this mandate. And it is a mandate. He won the popular vote. He blew out the electoral college. He won triumphantly with more electoral votes than he did in 2016."
Engaging Young People in Conservative Principles
Skyler, an 18-year-old fresh into voting and politics, asked about the most effective way to engage young people in conservative principles and ideas.
Kirk's advice was straightforward: "Ask questions of your peers. Why do you believe that? Where do you get your information from? What do you think is true? Asking questions can get you much closer to some approximation of the truth."
He also emphasized the importance of reading: "Try to read as many books as you possibly can on this subject matter. Nothing replaces a desire and a pursuit of learning and knowledge."
Kirk told Skyler to "try to be non-confrontational but direct. Ask the right questions and hold the line if people try to call you bad names just because of your politics."
He pointed to Turning Point's success on TikTok as evidence that this approach works: "Our TikTok videos were so popular because it was real debates. Authenticity, deconstructing lies, three billion views this semester."
