<description>&lt;p&gt;In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about navigating fear, faith, and free speech in a turbulent moment. From an independent, nonpartisan lens, I reflect on why I felt called to speak, honoring the courage of using one’s voice in public—especially across differences—and paying tribute to Charlie Kirk’s campus dialogues and commitment to debate, even when I didn’t agree with him. I explore why the First Amendment matters, the responsibility that comes with speech, and the importance of listening to young people, context, and full arguments rather than headlines.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I also share candidly about self-censorship, the pressure to conform, and my personal commitment to speak more boldly with compassion. I encourage you to anchor in your faith or higher power, do deeper research before forming judgments, and add your voice to conversations that move us toward truth, common sense, and unity. More love, more peace, and more courageous dialogue—there’s no “us vs. them,” only us.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LISTEN TO EPISODE HERE &lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/djvalerieblove/my-strange-tribute-to-charlie-kirk" target="_blank" &gt;https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/djvalerieblove/my-strange-tribute-to-charlie-kirk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:35) Opening: Nervous to Speak Amid Violence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:06) Declaring Independence from Politics and Religion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(02:34) Discovering Charlie Kirk and Debate Culture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(03:34) Free Speech, the First Amendment, and Choice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(05:28) Respectful Debates and Faith-Driven Conduct&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(06:44) Why Student Voices and Long-Form Dialogue Matter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(07:58) Censorship, Independent Media, and Platforms&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(08:57) Debate the Ideas, Not the Person&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(09:45) Tribute to Charlie Kirk and Courage to Speak&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(11:35) Values, Role Models, and Modern Culture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(13:34) Beyond Us vs. Them: Using Your Voice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(14:44) Guns, Common Sense Laws, and Rights&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(15:56) Personal Struggles, Hiatus, and Faith&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(17:12) Stop Self-Censoring: Research and Context&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(19:13) It’s Not Your Fault: Exhaustion and Sound Money&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(19:39) Closing Blessings: Use Your Voice with Love&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;☮️ Support the Bitcoin for PEACE Project&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinforpeace" target="_blank"&gt;https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinforpeace&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 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DJ Valerie B LOVE Podcast

DJ Valerie B LOVE

My Strange Tribute to Charlie Kirk

SEP 22, 202522 MIN
DJ Valerie B LOVE Podcast

My Strange Tribute to Charlie Kirk

SEP 22, 202522 MIN

Description

<p>In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about navigating fear, faith, and free speech in a turbulent moment. From an independent, nonpartisan lens, I reflect on why I felt called to speak, honoring the courage of using one’s voice in public—especially across differences—and paying tribute to Charlie Kirk’s campus dialogues and commitment to debate, even when I didn’t agree with him. I explore why the First Amendment matters, the responsibility that comes with speech, and the importance of listening to young people, context, and full arguments rather than headlines.&nbsp;<br /><br />I also share candidly about self-censorship, the pressure to conform, and my personal commitment to speak more boldly with compassion. I encourage you to anchor in your faith or higher power, do deeper research before forming judgments, and add your voice to conversations that move us toward truth, common sense, and unity. More love, more peace, and more courageous dialogue—there’s no “us vs. them,” only us.</p> <p><br />LISTEN TO EPISODE HERE <br /><p><a href="https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/djvalerieblove/my-strange-tribute-to-charlie-kirk" target="_blank" >https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/djvalerieblove/my-strange-tribute-to-charlie-kirk</a></p><br /><p>(00:35) Opening: Nervous to Speak Amid Violence</p><p>(01:06) Declaring Independence from Politics and Religion</p><p>(02:34) Discovering Charlie Kirk and Debate Culture</p><p>(03:34) Free Speech, the First Amendment, and Choice</p><p>(05:28) Respectful Debates and Faith-Driven Conduct</p><p>(06:44) Why Student Voices and Long-Form Dialogue Matter</p><p>(07:58) Censorship, Independent Media, and Platforms</p><p>(08:57) Debate the Ideas, Not the Person</p><p>(09:45) Tribute to Charlie Kirk and Courage to Speak</p><p>(11:35) Values, Role Models, and Modern Culture</p><p>(13:34) Beyond Us vs. Them: Using Your Voice</p><p>(14:44) Guns, Common Sense Laws, and Rights</p><p>(15:56) Personal Struggles, Hiatus, and Faith</p><p>(17:12) Stop Self-Censoring: Research and Context</p><p>(19:13) It’s Not Your Fault: Exhaustion and Sound Money</p><p>(19:39) Closing Blessings: Use Your Voice with Love</p><br />☮️ Support the Bitcoin for PEACE Project<br /><a href="https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinforpeace" target="_blank">https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinforpeace</a><br /><br /> Grab the 7 Days of LOVE Music Experiment HERE! <br /><a href="https://www.djvalerieblove.com/7-days-of-love" target="_blank">https://www.djvalerieblove.com/7-days-of-love</a><br /><br />❤️&nbsp; 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