Charlie Kirk, John MacArthur, and the True North - Harry Walls and James Coates

In the wake of the shocking Charlie Kirk assassination and the profound passing of John MacArthur, join pastors Harry Walls and James Coates in this heartfelt Shepherds Live episode as they offer biblical wisdom for Christian leaders and believers navigating grief, cultural brokenness, and renewed gospel urgency—exploring how to shepherd God's' people through tragedy, embrace gracious courage like MacArthur's legacy, respond to Charlie Kirk's bold witness with fearless evangelism, practice unilateral forgiveness amid injustice, and seize the opportunity with the recent surge in church attendance and Bible curiosity sparked by these events. Drawing from Scripture on sin's depravity, Christ's atonement, and eternal hope, discover practical ways to equip youth for cultural engagement, defend biblical values without compromise, and proclaim the gospel that transforms hearts—from relational boldness on campuses to the Master's Fellowship's call to finish well. If you're a pastor, parent, or passionate follower of Christ seeking hope amid chaos, this discussion will inspire you to step up relationally, reject retreat, and trust God's sovereign purposes; watch now, reflect on the justice of Romans 13 and the comfort of John 14, and share your thoughts below—subscribe for more equipping content on faith, ministry in Canada (the True North).

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00:00 - The Brokenness of the World: Gospel Truth Amid Tragedy
01:20 - Shepherds Live: Resuming Biblical Discussions on Ministry & Evangelism
02:04 - Meet the Guests: Harry Walls & James Coates
03:35 - Topic: Charlie Kirk, John MacArthur, and Finding True North in Christ
04:00 - Harry's Testimony: From Childhood Salvation to Faithful Leadership
07:03 - James's Journey: From Alpha Course to Pastoring in Edmonton
09:11 - The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination on Believers
13:08 - Shepherding Through Shock: Biblical Responses to Grief & Fear
18:08 - Rejecting Retreat: Courageous Faith in Hostile Times
22:35 - Equipping Leaders & Youth: Lessons from Kirk's Bold Witness
29:54 - Charlie Kirk Memorial: Gospel Proclamations Reach Millions
35:33 - Radical Forgiveness: Erica Kirk's Witness & Biblical Clarity
42:31 - The Kirk Effect: Surging Church Attendance & Bible Sales
45:05 - Reflecting on John MacArthur's Homegoing & Legacy
52:34 - Gracious Courage: MacArthur's Model for Ministry
59:03 - The Master's Fellowship: Protecting Gospel Investments
01:02:53 - Upcoming Conference: Join Us in Calgary for Kingdom Impact
01:04:00 - Q&A: Culture, Youth Engagement, Death Penalty & More
01:19:14 - Gospel Call: Repent, Believe, and Find Eternal Hope

Shepherds Live is a ministry of Redeemer Bible Church, Abbotsford, BC, Canada: https://redeemerabbotsford.org

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► Links from Video and More

Articles and links:
John MacArthur, “Forgiving without Condition or Confrontation”: https://www.gty.org/blogs/B250519/forgiving-without-condition-or-confrontation

Shepherds Live is a ministry of Redeemer Bible Church, Abbotsford, BC, Canada: https://redeemerabbotsford.org

Stonebridge Bible Church: https://stonebridgebible.org/

Michael Chalmers, From Haman to Hamas - Enemies of Israel (addressing October 7th, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QptZPt0S3GA

James Coates,The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aey3SSIgOAE

Tim Allen, on forgiving his father’s killer: https://x.com/ofctimallen/status/1971314119732290017

A Story of Pastoral Friendship - Harry Walls and John MacArthur (TMF): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEMgmojd9jI