Best of 2025: True Worship vs. Empty Performance | The Kirk Cameron Show Ep 92

Are you worshiping God, or just going through the motions? In this dangerous conversation, Kirk and his son James expose the difference between true worship and empty performance. From Jesus’ words about the Pharisees to the Sermon on the Mount, we dive deep into what it means to worship in spirit and in truth. If worship has become about emotions, routine, or impressing others, it may be worthless. Join us as we challenge ourselves to keep worship pure and centered on God alone. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Carnivore Snax: http://carnivoresnax.com/kirk (Code: Kirk) America’s Christian Credit Union: https://americaschristiancu.com/kirk Brave Books: http://bravebooks.com/kirk (Code: Kirk) Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #DangerousConversations #TrueWorship #ChristianPodcast #WorshipGod #FaithAndTruth #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #EmptyReligion #DangerousConversation #BiblicalTruth #ChristianTalkShow #FaithOverPerformance #WorshipInSpirit #ChurchTruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three unsettling headlines—from terror overseas, to a heartbreaking family tragedy, to AI toys quietly shaping children’s minds—point to a deeper question about the darkness of our cultural moment. In this episode, we step back from the news to ask where God is in all of it, and why Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany remind us that light was sent into a world like ours—and still shines with more reason for hope than fear. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #RobReiner #BondiBeach #WeeklyWrapUp #News #ChristianPodcast #FaithandCulture #ChristianCommentary #WorldEvents #BiblicalTruth #BondiBeachAttack #SydneyHanukkahAttack #HanukkahTragedy #BondiBeachShooting #RobReinerTragedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with my son about hell sparked widespread controversy and a wave of headlines. In this episode, I respond directly to that controversy—addressing what was said, what wasn’t, and how short clips shaped the narrative. Watch it in full, check the Scriptures for yourself, and stay in the conversation. Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #IsHellReal #HellDebate #ChristianTheology #BiblicalJudgment #Annihilationism #EternalConsciousTorment #FaithQuestions #BibleStudyTalk #ChristianPodcast #AfterlifeAccordingToTheBible #WhatTheBibleSays #DeepTheology #UnderstandingScripture #ChristianDiscussion #ToughTheology #KirkCameronControversy #KirkCameronHell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every church has two kinds of Christians: the self-reliant striver and the surrendered believer. Both pray, both read Scripture, both feel guilt… but only one experiences real, lasting transformation. In today’s devotional, Kirk reveals why “I’ll fix myself” faith always ends in exhaustion — and why true freedom begins with “God, I can’t—help me.” If you feel stuck in cycles of sin, guilt, or burnout, this episode will reshape how you think about confession, repentance, and grace. Subscribe so you never miss a devotional that strengthens your walk with God. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #MorningDevotional #ChristianDevotional #SpiritualGrowth #FaithOverWorks #GospelTruth #GraceNotWorks #Repentance #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianLiving #WalkWithGod #DailyDevotional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s wrap-up dives into four major headlines you cannot ignore — from the heartbreaking rise of medical experiments on kids, to Trump’s bold claim that federal income tax could disappear, to the college-debt machine trapping young adults, to an unbelievable survival story that reveals God’s presence in our darkest storms. Kirk connects the dots to show the spiritual assault behind the chaos — and how believers can stand firm with clarity, courage, and hope. Plus: rapid-fire reactions to viral videos on gender, abortion, Jesus’ divinity, and more. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com ⁠#TheKirkCameronShow⁠ ⁠#ChloeCole⁠ ⁠#NoIncomeTax⁠ ⁠#GenderMedicalization⁠ ⁠#ProtectChildren⁠ ⁠#AutismAndGender⁠ ⁠#TrumpTaxes⁠ ⁠#StudentDebtCrisis⁠ ⁠#CollegeDebtBubble⁠ ⁠#GapYearMovement⁠ ⁠#TradesNotDebt⁠ ⁠#ErnestShackleton⁠ ⁠#ShackletonStory⁠ ⁠#SpiritualAssault⁠ ⁠#ChristianResponse⁠ ⁠#FaithInChaos⁠ ⁠#BiblicalClarity⁠ ⁠#CulturalConfusion⁠ ⁠#JesusClarifies⁠ ⁠#FamilyOfFaith⁠ ⁠#KirkCameronShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like you’re climbing a mountain you were never strong enough to climb? In today’s Coffee Devotional, Kirk breaks down why the pressure to be perfect was never meant to be on your shoulders and what it really means to enter the “low door” of humility, repentance, and faith. Discover the freeing truth of the gospel: the life we couldn’t live, Jesus lived for us; the death we deserved, He died for us; and the life we need, He freely gives. If you’re tired of striving, trying to be “good enough,” or carrying the weight of fixing yourself, this devotional will remind you where real hope and rest are found. Stay for the mailbag at the end, where Kirk answers your questions on prodigal kids, giving and tithing, taking up your cross, the Crusades, the death penalty, and whether watching the news helps or hurts your spiritual life. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #MorningDevotional #Gospel #Faith #Grace #Jesus #Bible #ChristianTeaching #Hope #Inspiration #KirkCameron #CoffeeDevotional #GraceNotWorks #YouArentEnoughAndThatsOK #SecondAdam #SubstitutionaryAtonement #SpirituallyDead #LowDoorOfGrace #HumilityRepentanceFaith #JesusOurSubstitute #StopStrivingStartResting #GospelTruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s wrap-up is wild—in the best way. From Riley Gaines standing firm in truth, to a president dismantling a federal agency no one else dared touch, to the strangest five days in America (shopping frenzies, protests, generosity, and yes… turkey pardons). But beneath it all is one message: culture doesn’t get the last word—faith, family, truth, and courage do. We’ll break down the media firestorm around Riley Gaines, the federal shake-up that could reshape education forever, and why generosity might be America’s quiet superpower this season. Plus, join me and Chelsea in the 100,000 Strong Christmas Initiative—a movement to raise $1M for 12 incredible charities by Christmas morning. If you’re tired of the insanity, ready to stand for truth, and want to make real impact—this episode is for you. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #RileyGaines #DonaldTrump #ThanksgivingWeek #AmericanCulture #PoliticalNews #WeeklyUpdate #ChristianCommentary #NewsAnalysis #CultureWar #TrendingNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does prayer sometimes feel powerless—like it’s bouncing off the ceiling? In today’s episode of The Kirk Cameron Show, Kirk reveals a life-changing truth: prayer becomes powerful when prayer becomes worship. Discover the 7 ways prayer transforms your heart, strengthens your faith, and shifts your focus from anxiety to adoration. Plus, Kirk dives into Psalm 77, answers your mailbag questions, and helps you build a prayer life rooted in God’s glory, not your wish list. If you’re longing for deeper, more meaningful prayer, this episode will guide you back to the heart of worship. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #PrayerLife #ChristianPrayer #Worship #PowerOfPrayer #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #MorningDevotional #PrayerWarrior #JesusChrist #ChristianEncouragement #Psalm77 #ChristianPodcast #FaithFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein Files are about to explode into the light. China is cracking down on Christians. Bill Gates is suddenly easing off the climate panic. The CMAs are handing out trophies while real talent gets ignored. In this weekly wrap-up, Kirk dives into the news, the nonsense, and the spiritual stakes behind it all—bringing truth, courage, and a bit of righteous mischief to help you stand firm, stay hopeful, and make a difference right where God has placed you. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #EpsteinList #ChinaPersecution #ChristianNews #FaithAndCulture #BillGates #ClimateDebate #CMAAwards #CountryMusicNews #WeeklyWrapUp #ChristianCommentary #NewsAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re talking about the “winter” seasons of faith — when God feels silent, growth seems invisible, and life slows down. What if those are the moments where God is building endurance, humility, and deep spiritual roots that no storm can pull up later? Winter is not wasted. It’s intentional, meaningful, and part of God’s perfect design for your life. Lean in, rest, abide, and trust that He’s preparing you for future fruit and future harvest. To learn more about the sponsor of today’s show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #DontQuitInYourWinterSeason #MorningDevotional #AskKirk #BibleTeaching #ChristianTruth #JesusSaves #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianTestimony #ChristianInfluencer #ChristianContentCreator #FaithCommunity #KingdomPurpose #PurposeDriven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices