Actress Jenny McCarthy opened up about the event that finally led her to surrender her life to Jesus.
In a new episode on Culture Apothecary with podcast host Alex Clark, McCarthy discussed how the assassination of Charlie Kirk brought her closer to God and made her evaluate her relationship with Jesus. Posting a video of herself worshipping and praising the Lord after Kirk’s passing, McCarthy says it is undeniable that God was at work in the midst of the tragedy.
“I was so broken…when he was shot, I prayed and prayed and prayed, and then I was calling every doctor I possibly could, saying, ‘Tell me that this wound is something that could be healed…’ with every horrible thing, if you find the good, it can help you move forward. Look at the mass awakening. Look at how many people came closer to God, even including myself,” McCarthy said.
McCarthy stated that while she had been raised Catholic and had a relationship with God, the depth of her relationship shifted following Kirk’s death.
“I’ve always been raised Catholic… I have a very deep relationship with God. You know, some people have to work really hard to hear Him. I’ve got a direct line. I mean, Jesus is my homie. I’ve always been a follower of Christ, but when [Charlie] passed, I completely surrendered. I am so devoted. I started Bible study immediately…We just have become devout since Charlie’s passing.”
McCarthy also shared that Charlie Kirk’s memorial felt like a “mass awakening.”
“He changed the world. He saved the world. I mean, imagine having that as your legacy… You brought all those people closer to Christ,” she said.
McCarthy’s testimony is a reminder that God can use anything, even tragedy, to shape our lives into something beautiful. In the face of heartbreak, God’s presence shines the brightest, turning pain into purpose and inspiring others to encounter His love in life-changing ways.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
