One year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, what can pastors, parents, and communities learn from the cultural moment surrounding his death?

On this episode of The Truth with John Gordon, John Gordon sits down with Joël Malm — pastor, minister, author, and leadership counselor — for a wide-ranging conversation about Charlie Kirk, faith, young men, political violence, and the changing relationship between Christianity and American culture.

John and Joël discuss the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the challenges pastors face when addressing difficult and politically charged subjects, and the questions surrounding the public narrative of Kirk’s murder. Joel also shares his perspective on how Christians can approach difficult conversations without avoiding uncomfortable questions.
The conversation goes beyond Charlie Kirk.

John and Joël examine why Millennials and younger generations are returning to church, what young men are searching for in today’s culture, and why so many men have identified with Andrew Tate’s message. They explore the deeper questions surrounding masculinity, purpose, identity, leadership, faith, and the desire for meaning in an increasingly polarized culture.

Joël also discusses his new book, The Circle Perspective: How Your Journey Has Prepared You for Your Higher Destiny, a revised edition of Connecting the Dots. The book explores how the experiences, challenges, disappointments, and unexpected seasons of our lives can prepare us for the purpose and calling ahead. The book is scheduled for release October 13, 2026.

Whether you’re interested in Charlie Kirk, Christianity, young men, Andrew Tate, the future of the church, leadership, masculinity, or finding purpose, this is a conversation designed to tackle difficult questions head-on.

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