'Courage ... and Backbone': Kirk Cameron on Why Trump, Joe Rogan Could Teach Pastors, Christians a Big Lesson [Video]

Billy Hallowell : Jul 14, 2025
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"He's got ... the courage and the backbone to say what pastors should have been saying for decades..." -Kirk Cameron

[Faithwire.com] Actor Kirk Cameron believes many pastors and Christians today can learn a lesson or two from individuals like President Donald Trump and prolific podcaster Joe Rogan. (Screengrab image: via CBN News)

Cameron, who believes America is currently "witnessing the mercy of God" and the "grace and kindness of God" amid shifting political tides, said he also believes Trump is offering something: boldness.

"The political shift with Trump being elected is not only helping political areas or economic areas, it's put wind in parents' sails and others who are now not afraid to speak up and say the obvious things," he said. "I don't know his spiritual standing before God. I don't look at him and say, 'Oh, wow ... he's synonymous with Billy Graham or Chuck Swindoll.'"

But Cameron said Trump is operating from a place of "courage" and is willing to speak out on important issues with boldness—something he said some pastors should consider.

"He's got ... the courage and the backbone to say what pastors should have been saying for decades," Cameron said. "And now that he's able to do that, it reminds me of Cyrus in the Old Testament, where God is using somebody who's not even a Believer as God's shepherd of His people to lead them in a direction."

Cameron said he believes pastors should watch Trump's approach and take note... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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