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Evil Doesn't Knock—It Shatters. Are Your Kids Ready to Stand?

Evil doesn’t knock politely—it barrels into our lives, demanding a response. In an era marked by darkness and division, how do we prepare the next generation to stand firm in their faith rather than buckle under pressure?

Truth is Targeted

In this powerful and timely episode, Catherine tackles one of the toughest challenges facing Christian families today: equipping kids—and ourselves—with the courage and conviction to remain steadfast when evil seems to prevail. The tragic and shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk—celebrated Christian leader, founder of Turning Point USA, and unapologetic voice for truth—becomes both the backdrop and the catalyst for a discussion every Christian parent must hear.

Catherine draws from deeply personal reflections and public reactions to Charlie Kirk’s legacy, highlighting the slander, misunderstandings, and outright hostility he faced even as he modeled a rare blend of conviction and compassion. Through clips of Charlie responding to vulnerable students—including those struggling with gender dysphoria or rejected by their own communities—listeners experience firsthand his unwavering grace and commitment to loving those who disagreed with him.

“You don’t get assassinated for telling lies. You get assassinated for telling the truth, and people start listening.”

 

Key Insights & Takeaways

🎯 Truth vs. Slander

  • How culture distorts reality through headlines and labels, and what it truly means to test everything against the Word of God.

💛 Modeling Compassion and Conviction

  • Learning from Charlie Kirk’s public interactions—how to defend biblical truth without losing kindness, and how to refuse easy categories of “us vs. them.”

🛡️ Preparing for the Day of Evil

  • Catherine shares her own prayer journey as a mother, using Ephesians 6 as a roadmap for equipping our children not to avoid evil, but to “stand firm” when testing comes.

God at Work in Darkness

  • Even as the world mocks and vilifies, incredible stories emerge—atheists questioning their unbelief, the bereaved forgiving with Christ-like love, and the gospel shining unmistakably through tragedy.

🌱 Hope and a Call to Action

  • Inspired by Charlie’s own words—_“I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith”_—Catherine exhorts parents to cultivate resilience, spiritual discipline, and a living, breathing relationship with Jesus for their families, not just a cultural Christianity.

Notable Moments

The viral words of forgiveness from Erica Kirk, Charlie’s widow, whose astonishing grace toward her husband’s killer became a global witness to the gospel:

“The answer to hate is not hate… always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.”

Catherine adds, “This is the clearest evidence of the gospel I have ever seen in my lifetime.”

Reflection for Christian Parents

Are you raising children for comfort—or for courage? When evil comes (not if), will your family be ready to stand?

Tune in to hear how Christian parents can respond—not with fear, but with faith, hope, and the power of God’s Word. Then, ask yourself:

What are you doing today to prepare your kids to stand firm in a world that may one day hate them for loving Jesus?

Share your thoughts, prayers, and stories with us, and pass this life-changing episode on to every parent who needs encouragement to stay strong.

Resources & Next Steps

For more resources—including Catherine’s free Prodigal Bundle and tools to pray scripturally for your children—visit https://catherinesegars.com/.

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“God gave you your specific kids for a reason. You hold the key to unlocking who God created them to be.”

Are you equipping them for a faith that stands firm—no matter the cost?

 

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