Samanthia Farthing

I'm a Jesus freak and a loud and proud member of the Big Blue Nation! I'm a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a niece, and a friend. Me and my guide dog, Mister!

[Samanthia Farthing @samfarthingKY]

@MikeWingerii Thanks Mike for spelling out the difference, and for linking it back to a Biblical standard. You help me so much with these kinds of things!

[Samanthia Farthing @samfarthingKY]

@DeslaineMac @MikeWingerii I would find a clarification helpful. Mike didn't just say, execution yes, he said public execution yes. I do feel there's something not right with televising it, but it would be good for someone to articulate why it shouldn't be televised if we do think it should be public

[Wildfire Whispers @WildfireWhisper]

If you watch Charlie Kirk’s debates, there’s something you’ll see in almost all of them.

It’s easy to miss until it’s pointed out to you, but once you’re aware, you’ll notice every time.

Here’s the pattern I’ve observed:

1. His first mission is to establish clarity.
- Asks his opponent to state their argument
- Asks them to define terms
- If they struggle with either, he offers one to them and asks if it’s FAIR

2. His second (and most important) mission is to find something, no matter how small, on which he can say the magical phrase:

“I AGREE”

Human beings WANT to be agreed with. It’s a fundamental drive.

It establishes rapport, and helps us feel acknowledged and humanized.

Saying “I agree” or “we agree” lowers defenses. Which is THE KEY.

Because once defenses go up, communication stops.

Charlie knew this, and it was one of his biggest strengths and secret weapons.

But he never said it insincerely. That’s why his first step was CLARIFICATION.

In order to find a sincere point of agreement, you have to understand what the other person is trying to say.

This is a known debate tactic. But even though many skilled debaters use it, few wield it in quite the same way as he did.

Why?

Because Charlie wasn’t trying to just WIN.

He was trying to CONVINCE.

He wanted the person across from him to end up BESIDE him.

Humiliation wasn’t the goal. Because a person who is simply humiliated or defeated either doubles down or shuts down and walks away.

Which is why, if you watch, you’ll see how intently Charlie hunts for the moment he can say “I AGREE”… usually even before he begins his counterattack.

He lights up with excitement every time he finds it.

Because he knew that once their perspective was entirely dismantled, they’d find themselves floating in a sea of uncertainty… and he wanted them to have a life ring to hold onto.

One that was tethered to reason, truth, and a person with whom they knew they could AGREE.

Even if only about something small.

It’s how he managed to never close the door on someone.

It’s how he so beautifully built connection during—and even THROUGH—argument.

And it’s something I think we should all notice and study, when we watch him, so that we can do it too.

Real winning is about keeping the focus on what you’re fighting FOR, rather than who you’re fighting against.

Charlie knew that.

It’s become my favorite thing to look for in his debates.

And, the more I see it… the more I feel like it’s the real key to carrying on his legacy, and picking up his mic.

[Nick Freitas @NickJFreitas]

There is a certain kind of Christian that is quick to quote Romans where it states "Bless those who persecute you..."

but forget that earlier in the same chapter it states to "Abhor what is evil..."

Not make comfortable, not accept, not tolerate...Abhor.

You do not show love to someone perishing by making them more comfortable in the very thing that is destroying them.

[Kentucky Athletics @UKAthletics]

Kentucky legends!

Congratulations, Randall Cobb and Tayshaun Prince on tonight's induction into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame!

[Frank Turek @DrFrankTurek]

You can love someone and not approve of what they do. In fact, it's required. I mean, every parent knows this. Every parent understands that if you approve of everything your child wants to do, you're not loving.

[Virginia Kruta @VAKruta]

One thing I learned while watching the #CharlieKirkMemorial: When Jesus called His followers to “be fishers of men,” @charliekirk11 responded by saying, “OK, Lord, but I’m gonna need a bigger net.”

[Jamie Bambrick @j_bambrick]

My dear American friends,

We British Christians would get excited when, once a year, Queen Elizabeth would make a mild but sincere reference to the love of Jesus Christ in her Christmas address.

In Charlie Kirks' Memorial service, watched by tens of millions, I just heard:
- Multiple clear presentations of the gospel from men like @robmccoyus and @DrFrankTurek with clear calls to repentance and faith
- Worship songs full of Scripture sung by tens of thousands live and millions at home
- Personal testimonies of lives transformed by the work of Christ and the witness of believers
- Demonstration and explanation of the value of marriage, child-rearing and family
- Calls to Romans 13 for the government to bear the sword for the protection of good and punishment of the wicked
- Declarations of spiritual warfare on the forces of evil and promises to endure no matter the cost
- Calls to be prophets and call the nation to repent
- More Scripture references and Bible readings than I can count
- And a widow publicly forgiving her husband's killer because Christ forgave his killers on the cross.

All of it done before, and by, the most powerful people in your nation and the world.

You guys should be on your knees thanking God for your country. It is a light to the world.

Never stop fighting for it.

[Neil Shenvi @NeilShenvi]

The debate over "cancel culture" cannot be settled by appealing to "reasonable consequences for morally repugnant behavior" when the two sides share little common ground over what constitutes "reasonable consequences" or "morally repugnant behavior."

[Andrew Kolvet @AndrewKolvet]

I was just told that we have more press interest in Sunday’s celebration of Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy than there is for the Super Bowl.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is about to be proclaimed to the largest audience in the history of humanity.

To God be the Glory.

[Melton L. Duncan @MeltonDuncan]

Grateful for the public Christian witness of Charlie Kirk.

[Samanthia Farthing @samfarthingKY]

@SteveDeaceShow A coworker said “well, no one should be killed for their beliefs, but…” then told me why Charlie was a masausionist/racist/someone who approved of gun deaths. I argued against what she was saying based on the full context of his statements, but doubt it made a difference.

[Zoe Miller @zoeschimke]

To those of you who are inspired by Charlie Kirk’s life, who are motivated to, well, do something, let it be this:

Love the Lord, your family, & your church. Resolve to live a life befitting the name of Christ and follow him boldly. There’s nothing more revolutionary than that.

[Samanthia Farthing @samfarthingKY]

@BasicBible1 @BraxHunter I have felt the same way. I watched all of Charlie's stuff and greatly admired him, but I didn't know him personally. And yet, I have cried more since he died than I have since my father passed away.

[Anastasia Hibbs @Anastasia_Hibbs]

Deep down I know, this world isn’t home.

Come, Jesus, come.

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

“God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.” - C.S. Lewis

[Steve Deace @SteveDeaceShow]

I have thought about Charlie and Telemachus a few times this week myself. For those who don’t know the history, Telemachus was the monk who was murdered for opposing the savagery of Roman culture. The social backlash against his death forced the end of the gladiator games.

[Defiant L’s @DefiantLs]

Such a touching tribute.

[Steve Deace @SteveDeaceShow]

The most demonic, wicked, and vile five minutes of video I have ever seen. And I executive produced a movie about demonic possession.

[Samanthia Farthing @samfarthingKY]

#strask Should a woman date a man who isn’t as spiritually mature as she is or doesn't take his faith as seriously as she does? want to marry someone who will be a spiritual leader, but don't want to reject possibilities who are genuine Christians who may not be where I am yet.