Speeches From the Archive- Charlie's 2017 Speech at GCU
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
In a throwback 2017 speech at Grand Canyon University, Charlie makes the Christian case for capitalism, arguing that economic freedom, not government force, best lifts people out of poverty and encourages generosity by rewarding those who create value for others. He then closes the speech by laying out his case for Christianity.
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