Actor and outspoken Christian Kirk Cameron has recently voiced his concern over Taylor Swift’s cultural reach, warning that her music is more than just pop entertainment—it carries a spiritual message.
In a recent Instagram post, the 54-year-old father of six, best known for his role on Growing Pains and his faith-centered projects, argued that Swift’s latest work is shaping young minds in ways many parents might not realize.
“When a billionaire pop star releases an album filled with provocative imagery and lyrics that mock God, celebrate rebellion, and glorify sin—you’re looking at the most powerful sermon America’s youth will hear this year,” Cameron wrote.
He went on to say that Swift’s music “normalizes sin and glorifies lust and rebellion, dressing it up as empowerment. These aren’t just songs—they’re a form of discipleship.”
Cameron also pointed out her influence over teenagers who look up to her. “She doesn’t have children of her own, but she’s discipling millions of yours,” he cautioned.
His remarks came just days after Swift’s engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce lit up social media, drawing tens of millions of likes and shares.
Cameron wasn’t alone in his concerns. Jenn Nizza, a former psychic who now runs the Ex-Psychic Saved podcast, warned about Swift’s ties to New Age practices, specifically numerology. Nizza highlighted Swift’s obsession with the number 13, which she has often tied to major milestones in her career and personal life.
“Everyday divination is demonic,” Nizza said. “It opens doors to spiritual oppression. Taylor is popularizing practices that are spiritually dangerous.”
This isn’t the first time Swift’s work has sparked criticism among Christian leaders. Her 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department faced backlash for lyrics many considered sacrilegious, including lines in Guilty As Sin that seemed to play on biblical imagery.
Others in the Christian community have echoed similar warnings. Former Boyzone singer Shane Lynch claimed Swift’s live performances carried a dark, spiritual undercurrent. Meanwhile, Shane Pruitt of the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board urged parents to pay attention to what their kids are absorbing through music.
“I don’t believe in banning all secular music,” Pruitt explained, “but there’s a difference between music that’s simply non-religious and music that outright mocks the faith.”
The wider concern, echoed by Cameron, Nizza, and others, is not just about Taylor Swift—it’s about the larger role entertainment plays in shaping values and beliefs. Music, they warn, is never just background noise; it has the power to guide hearts and minds, for better or for worse.