June 05, 2025

Kirk Cameron | The Sage Steele Show

1 hour 28 minutes

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Kirk Cameron joined me for a conversation that hit deeper than I expected. If you're thinking of the teen idol from Growing Pains, sure, that's part of his story. But today, Kirk’s a husband, a dad of six (four adopted), a new grandfather, and someone who’s been unafraid to speak out about his faith and values.

This wasn’t just a conversation—it was a reminder that purpose, connection, and peace of mind are choices. Kirk doesn’t preach; he shares. And that’s why this episode matters.

Chapters:

03:39 – Backyard chickens, socks, and moving to Tennessee

06:01 – Duck hunting memories and Phil’s legacy

11:41 – Baptism story and spiritual transformation

15:01 – Peace of mind, daily faith practice, and handling loss

21:31 – How Kirk found Christianity at 17 during Growing Pains

26:01 – Kirk’s faith unintentionally brings his whole family to church

32:21 – Faith, courage, and what we choose to worship

36:01 – Falling in love with Chelsea and becoming “Chief”

39:01 – Marriage longevity and the power of forgiveness

43:01 – Why marriage is delayed in today’s culture

47:01 – Raising kids with faith and purpose

51:01 – Parenting adult kids and grandparenting joy

56:01 – The adoption story: four kids before two biological

01:00:01 – Multiracial family dynamics and identity

About Kirk:

Kirk Cameron is a lifelong actor, husband, father of six, and committed Christian. Best known as “Mike Seaver” on the hit ’80s sitcom Growing Pains, Kirk went on to star in Fireproof, Left Behind, and Lifemark, and produced the documentaries Monumental and The Homeschool Awakening.

With his wife Chelsea, he co-founded Camp Firefly, a free summer camp for families of terminally ill children. He also hosts Takeaways with Kirk Cameron and One on One with Kirk Cameron on TBN, and continues to speak out through his American Campfire Revival tour and podcast.

Kirk recently authored the children’s book As You Grow, encouraging Biblical values and character for the next generation.

About Sage:

Sage Steele is a longtime national TV broadcaster and current host of The Sage Steele Show on YouTube and all podcast platforms. From 2007 to 2023, she was a mainstay at ESPN, anchoring SportsCenter and leading coverage of major events like the Super Bowl, The Masters, NBA Finals, and the World Series. She also hosted NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC from 2013–2017.

Outside of sports, Sage has hosted national broadcasts including the Miss America Pageant, Scripps National Spelling Bee, the Rose Parade, and ABC’s Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda. She’s appeared on The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and has been featured in Rolling Stone, Variety, and The Wall Street Journal.A graduate of Indiana University, Sage began her journalism career in local news before rising to regional and national prominence. She now serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The V Foundation for Cancer Research.She’s a proud mom of three and currently resides in Florida.

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