Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark How To Raise A Charlie Kirk | Turning Point Academy’s Dr. Hutz Hertzberg
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Sep 26, 2025 Dr. Hutz Hertzberg, Chief Education Officer at Turning Point Education and veteran in faith-based education, shares insights on shaping future leaders like Charlie Kirk. He delves into Charlie's faith journey and his vision to preserve Western civilization. Discussion includes abolishing the Department of Education, the innovative hybrid school model Turning Point offers, and the importance of teaching civics with a God-centered approach. Hutz champions a spiritual revival as a remedy for cultural decay, encouraging parents to engage deeply in their children's education.
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Continuing The Mission After Tragedy
- Days after Charlie's murder Hutz flew to D.C. and publicly affirmed the organization was resolute and continuing its mission.
- He said "everything changed for us and nothing changed for us," signaling steadfast continuity amid grief.
A Faith-Driven Organizational Culture
- Hutz calls Turning Point "the most Christian, non-Christian organization" he's known because many staff are believers using their gifts for the mission.
- That internal faith culture helps the organization sustain work and prayer rhythms daily.
Why Turning Point Education Started
- Turning Point Education grew from Charlie's concern that children arrive at college already indoctrinated.
- Hutz joined to scale a movement focused on reaching younger students upstream of college influence.