Jeremy Miller Interview: Growing Pains, Child Star Struggles & Faith | David A.R. White Podcast

About this episode

Ben Seaver is back! Jeremy Miller – the adorable kid from the iconic 80s sitcom Growing Pains – sits down with David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a hilarious, heartfelt, and redemptive episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

Jeremy pulls zero punches and shares:

How a 4-year-old from California accidentally became TV’s most lovable little brother

Wild behind-the-scenes stories with Alan Thicke, Kirk Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tracey Gold & Joanna Kerns

The dark side of child stardom: Addiction, burnout, and hitting rock bottom after Growing Pains ended

The miracle moment his fiancée led him to faith and total life turnaround

What Kirk Cameron & the cast are really like 35+ years later

Funny Leonardo DiCaprio pre-Titanic stories (yes, Leo was on Growing Pains Season 7!)

Advice for parents of child actors and anyone chasing dreams in Hollywood

If you grew up quoting “Hey, Trace!” or just love comeback stories packed with 80s nostalgia, laughter, and real faith – this episode will hit you right in the feels and leave you cheering!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome Ben Seaver!
01:50 – How a 4-year-old landed Growing Pains
06:30 – Best Alan Thicke & Kirk Cameron memories
12:10 – Leonardo DiCaprio on set (before he was LEO)
18:40 – The child-star crash after fame
25:20 – Rock bottom, recovery & meeting his fiancée
32:15 – How faith changed everything
39:00 – Growing Pains cast today + reunion dreams
44:30 – Dare to Dream advice for YOU

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