How to Talk to Kids about Charlie Kirk — Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 318

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When tragedy strikes, children always notice—and their questions cut deeper than we expect. In Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 318: How to Talk to Kids about Charlie Kirk, Lisec opens up about what it means to guide kids through one of the most difficult conversations a parent can have.

In this episode, Lisec shares a raw and personal story of how his own son reacted to the Charlie Kirk vigil and the emotions surrounding the Charlie Kirk death update. Kids see the candles, the photos, the crucifix—and they want answers. Joshua Lisec shows how parents can provide those answers honestly, without overwhelming children with fear, and while still respecting their curiosity. If you’ve wondered how to approach talking to kids about death or how to handle parenting tough conversations, this is the episode you’ll want to watch.

Throughout Ep. 318, Lisec frames the loss of Charlie Kirk not just as Charlie Kirk news, but as an opportunity for parents to model critical thinking for children. He explains that kids don’t just need facts—they need courage, context, and reassurance. That means weaving in faith based parenting, explaining politics to kids in an age-appropriate way, and giving children the tools to see tragedy as part of a larger story of freedom, faith, and responsibility.

Lisec also discusses the intersection of persuasion and parenting. He demonstrates that the same persuasion techniques used in leadership, writing, and public speaking can be adapted to family life. Whether it’s knowing how to persuade someone to do something or using simple persuasion psychology to help kids cope, parents can benefit from understanding the techniques of persuasion in writing and in dialogue. He provides persuasion examples and examples of persuasion in advertising to show how ideas can be communicated clearly, even to children.

What makes this episode powerful is how Lisec connects the dots between personal grief and public dialogue. Charlie Kirk was more than a name in the news. His life and death highlight the tension between free speech, courage, and the forces that want silence. By introducing children to stories like Spartacus and connecting them to the present, Lisec equips parents to explain not just what happened, but why it matters.

And this isn’t just about politics or one individual. This is about the long-term work of helping kids cope with tragedy. It’s about building resilience in the next generation, showing them how to respond when they see adults grieving, and reminding them, “That’s okay. We’ll find a way.” If you’ve wrestled with how to talk to children about violence, how to balance honesty with reassurance, or how to guide kids in faith and reason, Lisec lays out a thoughtful path.

This episode also touches on Turning Point USA, where Joshua Lisec personally connected with Charlie Kirk. He reflects on the meaning of those moments and why parents must take seriously their responsibility to explain the deeper “why” behind events that shape both our nation and our families.

By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with practical tools for faith based parenting, strategies for explaining politics to kids, and insights on raising children who think critically, stand strong, and find hope even in grief.

If you want to learn not just how to parent through tragedy, but also how to apply timeless persuasion lessons in your home, don’t miss Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 318: How to Talk to Kids about Charlie Kirk.

Watch now and discover how persuasion, parenting, and faith intersect in the moments that matter most.