When tragedy strikes, it often reveals the hand of God working behind the scenes—turning what the enemy meant for evil into something that brings people closer to Him. That’s exactly what Fox News host Jesse Watters says happened after the shocking assassination of his friend and fellow conservative voice, Charlie Kirk.
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In a heartfelt segment on Fox & Friends, Watters opened up about how Kirk’s death changed him on a personal and spiritual level. His remarks have since been featured in a CBN News reaction video that highlights how God is moving across the nation in the aftermath of the tragedy.
“You’re very perceptive,” Watters told the Fox & Friends hosts when asked about the change they saw in him. “I didn’t think I showed myself that clearly, but it has. It has made me seek a deeper connection with God.”
Before the assassination, Watters admitted he considered himself what he called a “C&E Christian”—someone who only attended church on Christmas and Easter. But now, that casual faith has turned into something real. “I went to Sunday school as a kid,” he said. “But I found myself reading more about Jesus Christ. And you know, my life has changed since this happened.”
Watters went on to describe not only his own spiritual transformation, but also a broader awakening he senses across the nation. “The country has changed since this happened,” he said. “And you can’t not feel that. Everyone feels it. I know you guys feel it, too.”
He encouraged others to protect the spark that’s been ignited. “It’s something that you have to nourish, like a flame, and protect and keep,” Watters said. “Because that spirit of Charlie Kirk is still alive in all of us.”
As CBN News reported, Watters’ words come amid an undeniable cultural shift—Bible sales are up, church attendance is rising and even Gen Z’s interest in Scripture has spiked. Out of unimaginable loss, God is breathing life into a generation once thought to be drifting away.
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Watters’ story is a living reminder that the Lord can use even the darkest moments to awaken hearts. Through tragedy, He is stirring revival. Through pain, He is revealing purpose. And through it all, the flame of faith—once dim—is burning brighter than ever.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
