“We have held Christianity back in the public square for too long.” — Ben Schettler Recently there have been a number of impacting events—events that have hit close to home and bear on the work educators do every day. The tragic killing of Charlie Kirk is one which particularly hits hard. Jenny sits down with former guest and host of The Biblical Worldview Podcast, Ben Schettler, who had a connection with Charlie and was able to attend the funeral. Courageously, Ben has had a frontline perspective and public square conversations with people, including a recent visit to New York City. Critical Questions Addressed: What are we seeing downstream after Charlie Kirk’s murder, and what will we see in the future? How are educators teaching the virtue of courage today and instilling boldness in their students? As educators, how do we avoid getting caught in the mundane routine and stay in a place of urgency? This episode challenges teachers to consider how they’re preparing students for cultural engagement with courage rooted in biblical truth. Ben emphasizes the importance of not holding Christianity back in the public square and equipping students to be victors, not victims. Ben reminds us of two important foundational truths from Scripture:  “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” – Ephesians 6:12 KJV   “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…” – Romans 1:16 KJV Resources Mentioned: Text ‘PREPARED’ to 33-777 to receive a free 14-day devotional, “Sharing the Truth in Love” Use Code “CHARLIE” for a $100 coupon for the set of books The Center for Truth in Love: https://www.thecenterfortruthinlove.org/ The Biblical Worldview Show Podcast: https://www.biblicalworldviewshow.com/ Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire through God’s power and grace working in you. Go do what God has called you to do! About Ben Schettler: Ben Schettler is the founder and CEO of The Center for Truth in Love. For over fifteen years, The Center for Truth in Love has been equipping churches to speak the Bible's truth in love to the difficult challenges facing culture. Ben is a frequent national conference speaker, hosts The Biblical Worldview Show Podcast and The Truth in Love Show—syndicated on Dish and Direct TV through the Christian Television Network. In addition to serving as the faith outreach advisor to Dr. Ben Carson, Ben is the author and producer of five cultural engagement curricula including Gospel Evidences, Lies Aren’t Love, and Love Chooses Life. Ben lives with his wife and son in Pensacola, Florida. Sponsored By Now, more than ever, children need a learning experience that enables them to think critically, advances them academically, and encourages them to live biblically. BJU Press serves Christian educators with academically rigorous resources written from a biblical worldview to prepare the next generation to be salt and light in society. We are committed to doing everything we can so Christian education can do everything it must. Visit our website today or contact your Territory Manager to learn more. [bjupress.com]