United Patriots Uprising: Lucas Miles Honors Charlie Kirk and Confronts America’s Spiritual Crisis

In a heartfelt and powerful episode of United Patriots Uprising, host Gary Binford sits down with Lucas Miles, Senior Director of Turning Point USA Faith and lead pastor at Nfluence Church in Granger, Indiana, to discuss the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the alarming rise of pagan ideologies, and the urgent need for a bold Christian response. Recorded days before Kirk’s funeral, this episode is both a tribute to a fallen Christian leader and a rallying cry for believers to stand firm in faith and truth.

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A Tribute to Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Christ

The episode opens with a somber reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was taken at the age of 31. Binford and Miles express profound grief, describing Kirk as a “tremendous leader” whose integrity and passion for truth were unmatched. Miles, who worked closely with Kirk for over a year, calls him a “martyr for Jesus,” emphasizing that his public and private lives were aligned in unwavering commitment to Christ and country. Kirk’s death, they argue, was a message to Christians and patriots: a warning from evil forces that believers must stand up now or face dire consequences.

Pagan Threat: Exposing America’s Godless Uprising

The heart of the discussion centers on Miles’ new book, Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising, with a foreword by Charlie Kirk. The book confronts the growing influence of neopaganism, a toxic blend of Marxist ideology, gender ideology, and alternative spiritual practices like witchcraft and the occult. Miles explains how trauma—stemming from events like 9/11, COVID restrictions, and recent tragedies—has driven younger generations to seek meaning in these deceptive ideologies, cutting them off from God’s grace.

Miles highlights the church’s role in combating these false doctrines, criticizing the “Christianity of convenience” that has succumbed to secular lies. He outlines a seven-step plan to equip the church to reach this generation, emphasizing primary Christian doctrines, fervent evangelism, and direct confrontation of pagan ideologies. The book also delves into disturbing trends like technopaganism and the veneration of Lucifer as a “lightbearer” in some circles, underscoring the urgency of a spiritual awakening.

Turning Point USA Faith: Carrying the Torch

As Senior Director of Turning Point USA Faith, Miles continues Kirk’s mission to unite pastors and eradicate “wokeism” from the American pulpit. He likens the organization to a modern-day Council of Nicaea, fostering collaboration among pastors to tackle tough issues and counter false ideologies. Since Kirk’s passing, interest in TPUSA Faith has skyrocketed, with 2,500 new pastors and 150,000 individuals reaching out to get involved. Miles also shares plans for new resources, including a course addressing the rising influence of Islam in the U.S., fulfilling one of Kirk’s final directives.

A Moment of Unity with President Trump

One of the episode’s most moving moments comes when Miles recounts a gathering of nearly 80 pastors, organized by Kirk, to pray over President Trump before a Georgia rally in October 2024. The viral photo of believers laying hands on Trump captures a powerful moment of unity and faith. Miles describes Trump’s warmth and appreciation, noting how the encounter energized the group amidst the intense election season. This memory, now bittersweet, underscores Kirk’s ability to bridge faith and civic action.

A Call to Action

Binford and Miles close with a passionate call for Christians to be “bold, visible, and vocal” in their faith, as Kirk exemplified. They warn that the negative responses to Kirk’s death reflect a society that has removed God from public life, emboldening evil. Miles encourages listeners to visit tpusa.com to support TPUSA Faith, lucasmiles.org for speaking engagements, and to purchase Pagan Threat (ensuring it’s the official version with Kirk’s foreword). The episode ends with a reminder to subscribe to United Patriots Uprising on platforms like YouTube, Rumble, and radioinfluence.com, where past interviews with figures like Ben Carson and Mike Lindell remain relevant today.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a stirring blend of grief, resolve, and hope. Lucas Miles honors Charlie Kirk’s legacy by continuing the fight against America’s spiritual and cultural decline, urging Christians to reclaim truth and confront the pagan threat head-on. As Binford poignantly states, “Charlie Kirk showed us how to be bold… This is what we all need to do within our circles of influence.” For anyone seeking to understand the stakes of today’s cultural battles, this podcast is a must-listen.

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