Faith Renewed: Jesse Watters, Co-Hosts Launch Bible Study Group Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

In a poignant moment blending grief, faith, and fellowship, Fox News anchor Jesse Watters revealed on Tuesday’s episode of The Five that he, along with co-hosts Greg Gutfeld and Harold Ford Jr., have formed a daily Bible study group—directly inspired by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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The announcement came during a segment featuring Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, as guest co-host. Erika, now CEO of Turning Point USA, was promoting her late husband’s posthumous book, Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life, completed just weeks before his tragic death.

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Watters, referring to himself in the third person—a signature quirk—told Erika: “Harold, Jesse, and Greg are in a Bible study group together, because of Charlie Kirk.” Erika responded with genuine surprise and delight: “Are they really? Okay, that is really cool.”

He elaborated on their routine: “Every morning we wake up and we read a passage, and then we text about it. And it is because of Charlie.”

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The revelation underscores Kirk’s profound spiritual influence, even in death. Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah—the kickoff for Turning Point USA’s “American Comeback Tour.”

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A single shot from a rooftop struck Kirk in the neck, killing the father of two and prominent Trump ally. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Kirk was renowned not only for mobilizing young conservatives but also for his deep Christian faith. He habitually texted Bible verses to friends and colleagues daily, a practice Erika highlighted on the show: “Charlie, every single day on the way into work, would text people Bible verses. And he just wanted to remind people this is what it’s all about. It’s about, your life here is so short.”

Erika shared that Kirk’s death has sparked a nationwide spiritual awakening: “I’ve heard from countless Americans who have started buying Bibles, going to church, or returning to church.” His final book, advocating for Sabbath observance as a “radical act of resistance” against modern busyness, has become a bestseller, selling out initial print runs.

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Watters, Gutfeld, and Ford Jr.—a trio spanning ideological lines, with Ford often providing the Democratic perspective—embody an unlikely but touching unity through scripture.

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This cross-aisle Bible study reflects Kirk’s broader impact: bridging divides through faith. Erika has publicly forgiven her husband’s killer, crediting Christianity for her strength, and continues leading Turning Point USA.

In an era of division, the story of three Fox personalities turning to daily scripture in Kirk’s memory offers a glimmer of hope—proof that one man’s faith can ripple outward, inspiring reflection and connection long after he’s gone.