Matthew West - Unashamed: Faith, Courage, and Being Unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

The Most Important Decision

Charlie Kirk doesn't hesitate when asked about his faith. "Are you a Christian by any chance?" The answer comes immediately and powerfully: "I have very very much so." But it's the why that matters most to him. "Oh, Jesus saved my life. I'm a sinner. Gave my life to Christ. Most important decision I ever made."

When pressed further about whether he believes the Bible is real, Kirk is equally firm: "Yes, I believe the Bible is true and real." He references the biblical account of three brothers in a fire, willing to die for their faith, with Christ walking with them through the flames so they emerged unharmed the next day.

Salt and Light in the World

Kirk emphasizes the calling that Christians have in the world: "Christ called us to be salt and light. We as Christians should change the environment that we come in contact with." This isn't just theoretical theology for Kirk—it's a practical framework for how believers should engage with culture and society.

He expresses admiration for someone he refers to only as "Sultan," noting: "You know why I like him? Because he hasn't made the mistake of elevating politics over faith in Christ." It's a telling comment that reveals Kirk's own hierarchy of values: faith first, everything else secondary.

Unashamed of the Gospel

Throughout the conversation, Kirk returns to a central theme captured in the phrase: "I'm unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth that changed my life." He doesn't answer to the crowd, he explains, but to a king. "So the louder they shout, well the louder I sing."

This posture of boldness in the face of opposition is what Kirk defines as true courage: "Courage is doing the right thing when you don't know how it's going to work out. Courage is committing yourself to the correct course of action regardless of the cost associated to it."

A Call to Biblical Literacy and Boldness

Kirk issues an urgent challenge to fellow believers: "The hour is at hand in which we need to become biblically literate. The hour is at hand in which we need to stand on the rock which is firm that we call Jesus Christ. Now is the time to become bold for our faith."

He speaks with the conviction of someone who believes a movement is building: "Before you come back, before the last cry out, I believe a fire has been lit. Man, am I glad to be a part of it." There's a sense of soldiers marching forward together—"Onward Christian soldiers"—united in purpose and faith.

How He Wants to Be Remembered

When asked the ultimate question about legacy—how he wants to be remembered—Kirk's answer cuts through any ambiguity: "I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith. That would be the most important thing. Most important thing is my faith in my life."

Not for political victories, not for media influence, not for building organizations—but for courage and faith. It's a statement that reveals what Kirk considers his true north, the measuring stick by which he evaluates his own life: "So what's going to be said of me when it's all said and done? Will I stand for my beliefs or will I turn around and run?"

For Kirk, the answer is clear. He intends to stand, unashamed, for the gospel that changed his life, taking his ground for the one who took his shame.