From Stephen to Charlie Kirk: When Martyrdom Ignites Revival

In this powerful episode of King’s Council Live, Rylee Meek and Christian Edwards sit down to wrestle with one of the most sobering and catalytic realities of the Christian walk—martyrdom.

From the biblical account of Stephen in Acts 7 to the recent death of Charlie Kirk, we unpack what it truly means to be a witness (martus) for Christ, even unto death. This conversation dives deep into:

Why the blood of the martyrs has always been the seed of revival
The call for pastors and leaders to boldly shepherd their flocks without compromise
The difference between consumer Christianity and true discipleship
How believers today must count the cost, pick up their cross daily, and run the race with endurance
This isn’t about politics vs. partisanship—it’s about Kingdom culture. The church can no longer afford to stay silent. Revival is sparking, but the question is: will it remain a flicker, or will it spread like wildfire?

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