Overview of Candace Ep 299 — "AND ANOTHER ONE: Charlie's Text On September 9th."
Candace Owens examines what she describes as a coordinated, money-driven effort to manage the narrative around Charlie Kirk’s death and Turning Point USA/Faith — arguing that grief, faith, and donors were actively targeted and weaponized. The episode combines a newly-shared text message (Sept 9), an email from a Catholic woman who says she was intentionally placed next to Erica Kirk at memorial events, media commentary about “grief policing,” and Candace’s rebuttals to critics (notably Dr. Frank Turek). She frames the situation as manipulation of believers and donors, accuses Turning Point affiliates of PR/targeting tactics, and invites open debate.
Key topics covered
- Candace’s ongoing investigation into Turning Point USA / Turning Point Faith and concerns about manipulation of faith-based communities.
- Media framing and “grief policing” (Daily Mail article that defends Erica Kirk’s behavior).
- Comparison of public reactions to Erica Kirk vs. other grieving public figures (Vanessa Bryant / Kobe Bryant) to question the “sexism” explanation for the backlash.
- A detailed recounting of an October email from a Catholic attendee who claims she was placed next to a priest and then introduced to Erica Kirk — later concluding she’d been targeted because of her wealth.
- The September 9th group-chat text from Charlie Kirk quoting 1 Corinthians 16:9 (“a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries”) — Candace highlights this as suggestive in context.
- Accusations that Turning Point personnel (named: Stacey Sheridan, plus references to fundraisers and Andrew Colbert) systematically vet and “target” wealthy attendees/donors.
- Questions about memorial logistics: alleged $6M cost, geofencing/phone-data claims, and a suspiciously referenced RV show booking.
- Response to criticism from Dr. Frank Turek, who framed Candace’s sources (dreams) as non-evidence and likened the gossip/slander/confusion to Satanic activity; Candace rebutted and again invited public debate.
- Broader cultural commentary — censorship, big-tech control of narratives, and recent news items (Don Lemon arrest) — plus plugs for sponsors (Magisterium, American Financing, Rumble, Paleo Valley).
Evidence & claims Candace presents (what she says she has)
- An email from a Catholic woman (sent Oct 6) who describes:
- Sitting next to an unnamed priest at Charlie’s memorial and then attending his parish mass.
- Receiving a 6:30 a.m. text from the priest inviting her to mass; later being tapped on the shoulder by Stacey Sheridan (“would you like to join Erica?”) and being introduced to Erica.
- Giving a relic (from the St. Michael cave) to Erica; follow-up meetings with Turning Point fundraisers and invitations to Mar-a-Lago gala.
- Later realizing she’d likely been targeted because of family wealth.
- A screenshot of a Charlie Kirk group-text (Sept 9) quoting 1 Corinthians 16:9 (Candace reads this aloud and flags the line “there are many adversaries”).
- A forwarded message allegedly used to introduce donors, which paints the memorial as risky/expensive (mentions $6M and an RV show) — Candace questions the RV-show claim via archive checks.
- Anecdotal testimony from former TPUSA staff (references to Andrew Colbert texting during Alex Clark’s interview; staff being fired).
- Observations about Turning Point speeches (Erica’s early speeches emphasizing TPUSA organizational actions more than personal eulogy) and how that fuelled public suspicion.
(Notes: these are the claims and materials Candace references on the show; she frames them as evidence of targeted outreach and PR coordination.)
Main takeaways and Candace’s central arguments
- Candace believes Turning Point Faith/TPUSA deployed an organized donor/PR apparatus that intentionally placed vetted people near Erica, used fundraisers/assistants (e.g., Stacey Sheridan) to cultivate donors, and mixed religious language to legitimize outreach.
- She argues media defenses that call criticisms “grief policing” or “sexism” miss the core issue: manipulation of grief and faith for organizational/financial ends.
- The Sept 9th Bible verse from Charlie’s phone is presented as a suggestive indication that he understood his public work had created “adversaries.”
- Candace calls criticism of her (including Dr. Frank Turek’s comments) as misdirected — she says she has presented substantial documentary evidence and invites opponents to debate publicly.
- She frames the situation as moral/spiritual (good vs. evil) and warns against mixing religious sentiment with political/financial machinations.
Notable quotes / soundbites
- Sept 9 text (quoted): “For a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” (1 Corinthians 16:9) — used by Candace to underscore perceived threats around Charlie’s work.
- Candace on grief policing: she rejects media narratives that reduce public skepticism to sexism and urges comparing how other public grieving spouses (e.g., Vanessa Bryant) were treated differently.
- Candace to TPUSA/critics: repeated invitation to sit down on her program and be cross-examined — “The truth doesn’t fear the truth.”
People/events called out / confronted
- Turning Point USA / Turning Point Faith: accused of PR and donor-targeting mechanisms, crisis PR hires (Paramount Tactical referenced), geofencing at memorial, cash/venue logistics questions.
- Stacey Sheridan: named as the person who tapped the attendee in church and alleged to be a fundraiser/handler who vets donors for proximity to Erica.
- Andrew Colbert: accused (via insiders Candace refers to) of coordinating messaging and being in contact during interviews he publicly disavowed.
- Dr. Frank Turek: criticized for publicly framing Candace’s investigation as “dream-based” and labeling the resulting confusion as Satanic activity.
- Media (Daily Mail): mocked for producing an article framing critics as “grief police”; Candace pushes back against that narrative.
- DOJ/Don Lemon: briefly critiqued as political theater in law enforcement — Candace treats his arrest as performative rather than substantive enforcement.
Recommendations / actions Candace asks of listeners
- Review the evidence she’s shared: speeches, texts, leaked calls and timelines (she repeatedly claims she has presented extensive documentation).
- Consider whether faith leaders and organizations should be scrutinized when fundraising and public performances overlap with personal grief.
- Reach out with tips about the allegedly canceled RV show (Candace asks listeners to email moretips@candis... — she gave an email in the episode).
- She reiterates an open invitation to TPUSA people and pastors to appear on her show for a live discussion.
Episode extras & promos (brief)
- Sponsors and promo plugs: Magisterium AI (Catholic resource), American Financing (mortgage), Rumble / Rumble Wallet, Paleo Valley (beef sticks), merchandise (sweatshirts, signed books), Club Candice membership.
- Audience Q&A/comments: Candace reads and responds to several listener comments, including reactions to past guests and suggestions for future guests.
Bottom line / context for a reader
- This episode is an argumentative update in Candace Owens’ multi-episode inquiry into Turning Point USA/Faith after Charlie Kirk’s death. It combines personal testimony (an email from a churchgoer), a cited Sept 9 text from Charlie, media critique, and direct accusations about donor-targeting tactics. Candace frames her claims as exposing an organized effort to monetize and manage grief and faith, and she calls for public accountability — specifically inviting TPUSA and named figures to appear and rebut the evidence openly.
- The episode is opinion-driven and presents allegations supported by excerpts of messages and first-person accounts that Candace interprets as evidence of systematic targeting and narrative control. Listeners/readers should weigh the presented materials, note which items are documentary vs. anecdotal, and consider corroboration from additional sources.