"I wanna be remembered for courage for my faith": Charlie Kirk's past clip resurfaces following assassination

Political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was allegedly assassinated on Wednesday while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University. His unexpected death has reportedly shocked the nation, with many remembering him for his faith and courage in asserting Christian beliefs. A video of Kirk has resurfaced on the internet, in which Charlie answers how he would want to be remembered following his death.

During his appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast in June 2025, Charlie spoke to host Jack Selby about corruption, greed, and his faith. In the clip shared by X user @dailyloud, Kirk can be heard saying how he wants to be remembered. He says,

“I wanna be remembered for courage for my faith. That would be the most important thing. The most important thing is my faith in my life.”

Charlie Kirk's relationship with faith and how he wanted to be remembered

Charlie Kirk's followers are remembering him for his faith, with many lauding him for his courage. Fox News reported that he had a branch in the Turning Point, which channelled his belief system and is "dedicated to empowering Christians." The website reads,

"We engage, equip, and empower millions of grateful Americans who are prepared to defend our God-given rights, by giving them the tools to expose lies and articulate the connection between Faith and Freedom."

His thoughts about how he wants to be remembered appear at the end of The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, an episode which was recently watched by many fans. He emphasised that he wants to be remembered for his faith and courage to live by it.

In another clip shared on YouTube by user @Biblealive, Charlie can be heard quoting Psalm 97:10 and noting that his call is to "fight evil." He acknowledged that many don't agree with him, but he is trying to act according to his self-defined role. He added that amid the criticism, he would take precautions for himself and his family.

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Charlie Kirk's passing has left many remembering his work in Christianity and espousing conservative values. While many agreed and others disagreed with Kirk's philosophy, his assassination has left many questioning the current political-social scenario.

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