Charlie Kirk's memorial service Sunday left little doubt that his Turning Points USA organization would outlive him as a force in conservative politics — but with more attention than ever to a supercharged evangelical Christian message.

Why it matters: The five-hour service, webcast to millions and broadcast at one point by all major networks, was a call to action more than to grief. It canonized the 31-year-old conservative icon as not just a martyr to free speech, but to his faith as well. • "Charlie Kirk was a prophet," said Kirk's friend Andrew Kolvet, Turning Point USA's spokesperson, and executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show."

The big picture: One word was repeated again and again at the memorial — revival. Conservatives believe Kirk's assassination has galvanized and ener

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