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When Tragedy Becomes Trendy: A Generation Numb To Violence | Truth Over Trend with Matthew Maher

Truth Over Trend

Matthew Maher

May 11, 2026

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A viral video of girls lip-syncing the final moments before Charlie Kirk’s murder reveals something far deeper happening beneath the surface of our culture. This isn’t just about one inappropriate video. It’s about a generation increasingly discipled by algorithms instead of truth… where tragedy becomes content, reverence is replaced with reactions, and viral moments are chased at the expense of virtue. Jesus warned: “Because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” (Matthew 24:12) Pastor Matthew Maher examines how constant exposure to darkness and violence can desensitize hearts, numb consciences, and reshape culture in dangerous ways. The answer is not to simply keep scrolling. It’s to stop. Reflect. Repent. And ask God for a return to truth, reverence, conviction, and the fear of the Lord. -- Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226

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