# What if Jesus didn't come to improve your life but to end it? Ep 161

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Podcast: [The Kirk Cameron Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kirk-cameron-show-5720008)
Published: 2026-06-17T13:37:53+00:00
Episode link: https://thekirkcameronshow.podbean.com/e/episode-161/
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Duration seconds: 1505

## Resource

What if Jesus didn't come to improve your life but to end it? On this episode of The Kirk Cameron Show, Kirk unpacks one of the most misunderstood things Jesus ever said: take up your cross daily and follow me. He gets honest about his own lifelong battle with needing approval, then opens the mailbag to answer your questions on church history, today's new identities, sharing your faith, and encouragement for first-time homeschool parents. It's about losing the life you've been clinging to so you can finally find the one God is offering. Red Truck Men: https://RedTruckMen.org Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #KirkCameron #TheKirkCameronShow #TakeUpYourCross #DieToSelf #Discipleship #ChristianFaith #Jesus #Gospel #FaithOverFear #BibleTeaching

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