Erika Kirk to Read Gospel Account at ‘America Reads the Bible’ Friday

Turning Point USA CEO joins Dallas Jenkins, Franklin Graham, Mike Pompeo and others in national Scripture reading event

WASHINGTON, DC (April 23, 2026) — Erika Kirk, who stepped into leadership of Turning Point USA following the tragic loss of her husband, Charlie Kirk, will join America Reads the Bible Friday evening as the national event enters its sixth day.



Live streamed on Great American Pure Flix and held at the Museum of the Bible in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the weeklong, cover-to-cover Bible reading, featuring nearly 500 leaders, will transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament on Friday, April 24.



In a pre-recorded segment, Kirk, wearing a white blazer and a green “Freedom” cap, will read the account of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, including the discovery of the empty tomb and His post-resurrection appearances.

She will be joined by a notable lineup of leaders and cultural voices, including Dallas Jenkins, Franklin Graham, Mike Pompeo, Rebekah Allick, Julia Reilly, Laura Osnes, and Brett Varvel.

Since launching April 19, millions have tuned in via Pure Flix or attended in person. Earlier this week, a recorded reading by Donald Trump from 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 marked a historic moment—the first time since Ronald Reagan that a sitting president has publicly read the passage.

America Reads the Bible was inspired in 2024 when Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, envisioned a national call to Scripture reading and discipleship during a visit to the Museum of the Bible.

THURSDAY RECAP

Day five featured Samuel Rodriguez (Jeremiah 33–34); Rafael Cruz (Ezekiel 33–34); Ted Cruz (Ezekiel 35–36); Steve Green (Isaiah 31–32); Jackie Green (Isaiah 31–32); Greg Abbott (Isaiah 43); and James Lankford (Isaiah 38–40).

America Reads the Bible continues through Saturday, April 25, streaming live daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET at PureFlix.com. Daily schedules are available online.

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ABOUT AMERICA READS THE BIBLE

America Reads the Bible is organized around the theme One Week. One Nation. One Book. and continues to invite Americans to pause, listen, and reflect as Scripture is lifted aloud in the nation’s capital.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA 

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