How One Man's Sacrifice Sparked an Unprecedented Christian Revival in a Nation Awakening to Their Faith. Charlie Kirk sparks a rise in Christianity The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves through the nation. But what emerged from the tragedy has stunned observers and reinvigorated America's faith community: an unexpected and powerful spiritual awakening dubbed the "Charlie Kirk Effect." In the weeks since Kirk's deat