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Former Growing Pains <\/em>actor Kirk Cameron is seeking to clean up children\u2019s entertainment with his own crowd-funded show, \u201cAdventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk.\u201d Cameron unveiled a trailer<\/a> for the show, which is made possible by his partnership with Brave Books. \u201cParents today are searching for kids\u2019 entertainment they can trust \u2014 shows that align with their values and capture their children\u2019s attention in a meaningful way. \u2018Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk\u2019 does just that, blending fun and purpose into a series the whole family will want to watch together,\u201d Cameron told CBN<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0 \u201cI can\u2019t wait for families to watch the full episodes but, for now, the trailer will give them a taste of the adventure that\u2019s in store!\u201d<\/p>\n

Brave Books founder Trent Talbot shared Cameron\u2019s enthusiasm. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled for families to finally experience it. This premiere marks the beginning of something special, a place where kids can be entertained and inspired in a way parents can trust.\u201d A statement said the show will focus on instilling biblical values. \u201cThis family-focused, live-action series combines laughter, learning, and biblical values, offering parents and grandparents a trustworthy entertainment option that reflects their values and brings the family together.\u201d Talbot is himself a father and soon-to-be grandfather. \u201cAs parents, we have been forced to settle for mindless entertainment or just downright harmful content. It\u2019s time we had a show for our children that not only sparked their imagination and engaged them, but also built their character and strengthened their worldview while doing so.\u201d\u00a0 Leigh-Allyn Baker, who plays \u201cCreative Leigh,\u201d called the show fun. \u201cI\u2019m so excited to finally share a sneak peek of Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk! We\u2019ve packed every episode with heartfelt inspiration, positive, uplifting lessons\u2026 and FUN!\u201d<\/p>\n

The market for wholesome kids\u2019 programming is ever-expanding, with Cameron joining others like Angel in designing more shows for kids. Ben Shapiro\u2019s Daily Wire + has also made a huge investment into children\u2019s programming. Their new Bentkey<\/a> app features the DW\u2019s own original show, Chip Chilla, and a number of other European shows like \u201cErnest and Celestine.\u201d The Federalist\u2019s<\/em><\/a> Joy Pullman called the investment \u201cnecessary. \u201cSince people are not primarily rational but imaginative beings, The Daily Wire\u2019s serious investment in cultural content is not only prudent but necessary. Human beings\u2019 instincts are pre-political, and engaging right brains is a non-negotiable tool of pre-suasion towards a saner culture.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Former Growing Pains actor Kirk Cameron is seeking to clean up children\u2019s entertainment with his own crowd-funded show, \u201cAdventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk.\u201d Cameron unveiled a trailer for the show, which is made possible by his partnership with Brave Books. \u201cParents today are searching for kids\u2019 entertainment they can trust \u2014 shows that align…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":40894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fbia_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","category-television"],"yoast_head":"\nKirk Cameron Hopes to Instill Biblical Teachings with Family-Friendly Programming<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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