The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

Francis Chan is back with Candace, and before anything else, he stops to pray, asking God to do what no conversation can do on its own. It doesn't matter whether someone grew up with parents who loved them well or with parents who didn't, he says. Either way, experiencing God's love takes a miracle, so he's asking for that miracle as they begin. From there, Francis gives a glimpse of his life right now: seven kids, five grandkids, his four oldest are all worship leaders, and he loves how much the family will end up in the living room with their instruments and singing. He's been married to Lisa for 32 years and says he misses her more when he travels now than he ever has. Francis is 58 and still giving most of his energy to the generation coming up. He talks about how that shift started at 50, when he read Numbers 8 and realized God had told the Levites to step back from temple service at exactly that age, not because they'd run out of usefulness, but so they could pour into the 25-year-olds behind them. He didn't want to hear it. He was in the best shape of his life. But the more he sat with it, the clearer it got. There's a candle illustration he uses: at some point, the wisest thing the old candle can do is stop trying to stay lit and just light the new one. Olivia writes in saying prayer feels awkward to her, even when she's alone. Francis says that's more common than people admit, because most of us were never actually taught how to do it. He starts with Ecclesiastes 5, which says don't rush into God's presence with a flood of words. Stop first. Think about who you're talking to. From there he moves through awe, then grace, then what it looks like to sit quietly and let God work. The episode closes with two stories about that last part: a moment in Hawaii where Francis heard something he couldn't explain and a stranger sitting next to him said the exact same thing out loud, and a moment Candace had while reading Beloved, when she felt God’s direct encouragement. Connect with Candace and Francis Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT8kswCPMj/ Francis on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyLoveMinistries Website: https://www.crazylove.org/ Sponsors For This Episode Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure and use code BURE for 25% off IFCJ ifcj.com Vanman vanman.shop/bure and use code BURE for 15% off GCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode opens with Candace welcoming pastor Francis Chan for the first of a six-week series built around his book Beloved and the theme of God's love. The two share history going back to Candace's teenage years at Cornerstone Church, and that context shapes the conversation from the start. Francis has written several books, including Crazy Love, and Beloved is the anchor for everything this season covers. A lot of this episode focuses on Francis's early life. His mother died when he was born, his father gave him up, and he was raised by his grandmother in Hong Kong before being returned to his dad at age five. Francis remembers arriving in a home where he felt like an interruption, not speaking English, with older siblings who didn't know what to do with him. His stepmother died in a car accident when he was seven, and his father died when he was twelve. Francis connects that history directly to the reason he wrote Beloved: accepting a holy, sovereign, judging God came naturally to him, but believing that God personally loved him was something else entirely. Candace comes to the conversation from a different starting point. Growing up with a loving earthly father, she says she absorbed God's love almost by default and never stopped to think too deeply about whether it was real or not. She reflects that believing something and actually sitting inside it aren't the same thing. Francis responds that this is its own kind of distance, and that he sometimes tells his own children he worries they'll miss out on the particular dependence on God that came from having no one else to rely on. The episode closes with a listener theology question from Vicky about Moses interceding when God threatens to destroy the Israelites. Vicky asks how a sovereign God who knows everything can be genuinely angry about things He already knew would happen, and whether Moses actually changed the outcome. Francis points to Isaiah 55, acknowledges the tension honestly, and draws out what the passage teaches about prayer, intercession, and how scripture uses narrative to communicate what neat answers alone can't. Connect with Candace and Francis Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT8kswCPMj/ Francis on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyLoveMinistries Website: https://www.crazylove.org/ Sponsors For This Episode GCU gcu.edu IFCJ ifcj.com Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure and use code BURE for 25% off Toups & Co toupsandco.com/candace and use code CANDACE for 25% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 14 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast starts next Tuesday! This season, her guest host is pastor, church planter, and bestselling author Francis Chan, a personal friend joining Candace for six weeks of conversation around one of the most important questions for someone following Jesus: do you truly believe that God loves you? Connect with Candace and Francis Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT8kswCPMj/ Francis on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyLoveMinistries Website: https://www.crazylove.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final episode of Season 13, Candace and co-host Madi Prewett Troutt wrap up the conversations they have had over the last three months, and Candace shares what it has meant to get to know Madi, one of her daughter Natasha’s close friends, in this setting. Madi closes out the season with her thoughts on what it looks like to live free as a daily practice rather than a one-time decision. Drawing from Galatians 5:1, she talks about why freedom in Christ requires ongoing, intentional choices, and what it means that freedom is not just for us but for something greater than ourselves. The episode also includes a listener Q&A covering a wide range of topics: go-to meals, handling mean girl drama with your kids, the question of whether hair dyeing is a spiritual issue, how to share a difficult testimony without re-traumatizing yourself, workout guilt during busy seasons, wardrobe tips for petite women, and how to balance a public platform with family and personal time with God. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode IFCJ ifcj.org GCU gcu.edu Vanman https://vanman.shop/?discount=BURE - use code BURE for 15% off 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Madi are in the final stretch of their season together, and this conversation feels like a warm, honest wrap-up of everything they have been building toward. There is genuine emotion as they acknowledge having only two weeks left, the kind of sadness that comes from investing deeply in someone over a shared season of life. Before they get into the heavier stuff, they take a detour into laughter, swapping stories about crawling into tight spaces on a dare. Candace shares the time she climbed into a dryer with actress Marilu Henner, and Madi confesses to getting herself locked in the front trunk of a Tesla. It is the kind of belly laugh moment that makes this podcast feel like time with old friends! The conversation turns to a listener question from Jennifer, a stay-at-home mom who recently moved abroad for her husband's job and is grieving the loss of her church community. Both Candace and Madi speak to the challenge of building community from scratch, offering practical encouragement about plugging into a local church, joining a small group, and staying connected with old friends through calls or video chats. Candace gives a piece of advice she has lived by herself: give it a year. It takes time, but community is worth pursuing. Madi shares how her sense of calling has shifted with different seasons of life, and how entering motherhood has prompted a fresh conversation with her husband about how to channel her gifts in a new way. Candace reflects on how a decade at home with her kids radically changed the way she thought about work, ambition, and who she was trying to impress. Together, they land on something simple but countercultural: purpose is not about building your name. It is about glorifying God with what is right in front of you, whether that is a podcast, a stage, a barista counter, or a school pickup line. The episode wraps up with a listener question from Jessica, a new Christian who struggles with decision-making and worries about missing God's will for her life. Both Candace and Madi offer honest, grounded perspective. Most of the time, there is no sign in the sky. You pray, you take a step, and you trust that God will redirect you if needed. It is a reassuring note to end on, and a fitting close to a season that has consistently pointed listeners back to faith, faithfulness, and the quiet power of everyday obedience. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode Vanman https://vanman.shop/?discount=BURE - use code BURE for 15% off IFCJ ifcj.org GCU https://gcu.edu NOCD nocd.com 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does your circle actually look like? Who is your community? Candace and Madi talk about the loneliness of post-college life, navigating new seasons as a wife and mom, and share the real challenges of finding and keeping the right people around you. Candace and Madi open up about moments when the people they chose to spend time with led them in the wrong direction, and the friends who pointed them back toward Jesus. Madi shares a vulnerable story about a night that went sideways and what it taught her about the power of peer influence. Candace reflects on the crazy underground Hollywood party she and Val stumbled into, and the lifelong friend who sat her down and asked the question that changed her trajectory: 'How is your walk with God? They explore what it looks like to build community in every season, whether you are newly single after college, settling into marriage, raising littles, or starting fresh in a brand new city. Candace reminds listeners that online community counts, that technology makes it possible to have deep friendships across the miles, and that you are never too old to make new friends. (Her dad at 82 proves it in the most adorable story you will hear today. They close the episode by tackling a listener question about what to do when a close friend isn’t willing to forgive and make up. Their answer is full of grace, honesty, and hope for anyone carrying the weight of a broken relationship. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode Vanman https://vanman.shop/?discount=BURE - use code BURE for 15% off IFCJ ifcj.org GCU https://gcu.edu MASA CHIPS https://www.masachips.com/ 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Madi sit down for a heartfelt conversation about purity culture and their personal experiences. From listener questions about managing work stress as a new mom to a candid discussion about what it really means to live a life of purity, this episode is a combo of vulnerability and practical wisdom. Madi opens up about her personal relationship journey during high school and college, sharing how her early mindset was rooted in fear and reputation rather than a genuine love for God. She reflects on how experiencing God's grace completely transformed the way she views purity, not as a list of rules, but as a beautiful gift that leads to more of God's presence and a life of real freedom. She shares openly about past struggles with pornography, and how confession and accountability were key to walking in freedom. Candace brings her own perspective as someone nearly 30 years into marriage, broadening the conversation beyond sexual purity to include thinking more carefully about the way we talk and think. Candace and Madi tackle the hard questions: how to have a healthy sexual relationship in marriage, how to deal with public scrutiny, and what practical steps someone can take if they want to commit or recommit to a life of purity today. Whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode is for you! It is a reminder that shame doesn’t get the last word for anybody. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode IFCJ ifcj.org GCU https://gcu.edu NOCD nocd.com MASA CHIPS https://www.masachips.com/ 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a vibrant prayer life really look like? In this episode, Madi Prewett Troutt sits down with Candace to talk about one of the most powerful yet often intimidating aspects of faith: prayer. Fresh from a Unite event where thousands of college students gathered for worship and baptisms, Madi shares her journey from feeling awkward praying for an hour to craving even more time with God. This conversation gets real about the practical side of prayer—how to start when you don't know what to say, why it sometimes feels like you're talking to an empty room, and what to do when life gets so busy that prayer becomes an afterthought. Candace and Madi both vulnerably share where they are in their own prayer journeys, offering encouragement that prayer isn't about having perfect words or the right formula. Whether you're recommitting to prayer after a season of drifting, navigating the challenges of a new life stage, or feeling spiritually attacked when you're pursuing God most faithfully, this episode will meet you right where you are. You'll walk away with actionable steps to deepen your connection with God and a fresh perspective on why prayer is worth prioritizing, even when it feels hard. If you've ever wondered how to make prayer less intimidating and more intimate, or if you're ready to move from discipline to delight in your time with God, this conversation is for you. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode GCU https://gcu.edu IFCJ ifcj.org Vanman https://vanman.shop/?discount=BURE - use code BURE for 15% off 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure - use code BURE for 25% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to talking about eternity, heaven, and hell, the conversation can feel uncomfortable. But what if avoiding the truth is actually the most unloving thing we could do? In this powerful episode, Candace and Madi dive into one of the most important topics they've covered all season: eternity and what happens after this life ends. Madi shares a relatable story about missing a flight and how it perfectly illustrates her understanding of eternity. Together, they explore why talking about heaven is the most loving thing believers can do, how to have those conversations with friends and family, and what makes heaven so much more than just floating around with wings. They tackle tough questions like "Would a good God send people to hell?" and "How do we avoid getting too comfortable in this temporary life?" Plus, they answer listener questions about waiting for marriage, reading the Bible without feeling overwhelmed, and finding God again after trauma. This conversation is honest, grace-filled, and full of hope. Whether eternity feels like a mystery or something that keeps you up at night, this episode will encourage you to live with eternal perspective and share the truth in love. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode MASA Chips https://www.masachips.com/ IFCJ ifcj.org GCU https://gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace NOCD nocd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when shame stops being about what you did and starts defining who you think you are? In Episode 6 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace and Madi continue their most vulnerable conversation yet, unpacking how shame forms, why it thrives in secrecy, and how confession becomes the doorway to freedom. They share personal stories, answer listener questions, and point listeners back to Scripture, reminding us that conviction draws us closer to God, while shame pushes us into hiding. Download the Dare to Be True guide at candace.com Join the Together Community at candace.com/together Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode MASA Chips masachips.com/bure for 25% off with code BURE IFCJ ifcj.org GCU https://gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Solo Mio https://angel.com/candace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can’t you get past the patterns and habits that seem to hold you back—even when you love God and want to grow? In this episode, Candace and Madi talk honestly about the small, unconfessed compromises that shape a life over time. They unpack why sin rarely starts big, the difference between falling into sin and choosing to live in it, and why the fear of the Lord is rooted in reverence, not distance. Madi shares a powerful story about double red flags at the beach and a lifeguard pleading with people to get out of the water - not to ruin their fun, but to save their lives. Candace adds practical wisdom about daily surrender, prayer, Scripture, and learning to say “no” when it matters most. They also respond to listener questions about prayer and marriage: • Sheila: “Can you talk to God like he’s your best friend, or is that disrespectful?” • Rita: Advice for a couple who are new to their faith and preparing for marriage Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace IFCJ ifcj.org GCU https://gcu.edu WeShare https://eshare.org/candace Solo Mio https://angel.com/candace NOCD ⁠⁠nocd.com⁠ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your identity feels shaky—when approval, comparison, insecurity, or success starts to define who you are? In this episode, Candace sits down with Madi for a meaningful conversation about identity and the question at the center of so many struggles: What is most true about who you are? Madi shares the story behind UNITE, the student movement that began with her mom’s heartbreak over what college students were carrying in silence, and her decision to pray, walk the Auburn campus, and trust God with what felt impossible. What started as a simple act of obedience became an “only God” story: thousands gathering, spontaneous baptisms, and a ripple effect that spread to campuses hungry for hope. From there, the conversation turns deeply personal and practical. Candace and Madi respond to Jessie’s listener question about staying polite when your social battery is drained, offering a reframing of boundaries as kindness: honesty, clarity, and love. Madi shares a startling story from the first night of her marriage: a scammer stole some credit card info… yikes! Together, they unpack what it actually means to “find your identity in Christ,” starting in Genesis with the image of God, and using a memorable analogy: the moon doesn’t create light, it reflects it. They also talk candidly about how easy it is to root identity in work, validation, and recognition. Candace shares a defining moment from her early adulthood that revealed how much worth she had unknowingly attached to being “somebody,” and how discovering herself as a child of God changed everything, including how she approached acting, platform, and success. This episode closes with a listener question from Christina, who shares deep insecurity and self-loathing about the way she looks. Candace responds with compassion and scripture, reminding her that feelings may be real, but that God’s truth is steady. If you’ve ever wondered who you are beneath the roles you play, or felt pulled into people-pleasing, comparison, or shame, this episode is a grounding reminder: identity rooted in Jesus is unshakable. For more encouragement, grab the free Dare To Be True guide at candace.com, where you’ll also find a link to Madi’s book, Dare To Be True. Have a question about something going on in your life? Click the Got Questions button at candace.com. To be part of the private podcast chat, become a member at candace.com/together. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode GCU https://gcu.edu WeShare https://eshare.org/candace Solo Mio https://angel.com/candace. 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace Vanman https://vanman.shop/?discount=BURE - use code BURE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you’re trying to follow Jesus, but the world keeps redefining what’s “true”and you’re not even sure what to trust anymore? In this episode, Candace sits down with Madi Prewett Troutt for a conversation about truth that doesn’t shift, freedom that doesn’t fade, and why Jesus isn’t just a good teacher. Candace and Madi unpack how culture sells “your truth” as freedom, but often delivers confusion and bondage instead. They talk about discernment in a time when deception feels everywhere (even online), and they bring it back to Scripture: when you find Jesus, you find truth, and when you find truth, you find freedom. They also answer two powerful listener questions: one from a mom navigating a middle- schooler who doesn’t want church anymore, and one from a Christian college student who feels like she’s not “Christian enough.” With honesty and grace, Candace and Madi remind listeners that salvation is a gift, not something earned, and that truth is found in Jesus. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode GCU gcu.edu NOCD nocd.com WeShare weshare.org/candace Solo Mio angel.com/candace. 316 Financial bank316.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the lies we believe quietly shape the direction of our lives? In this episode of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace and her co-host Madison Prewett Trout open with a listener question about dating in your mid-30s—and quickly uncover a deeper conversation about identity, honesty, and spiritual freedom. From navigating singleness without shame to recognizing the subtle lies that keep us feeling stuck, Candace and Madi explore how the enemy works—not creatively, but consistently—running the same playbook again and again. Madi shares a powerful personal story about an unseen gas leak in her home that became a metaphor for the hidden beliefs slowly draining our spiritual health. Candace reflects on seasons of feeling stuck in marriage, family life, and faith, and why honesty is often the first step toward healing. Together, they unpack the three original lies from Genesis that still surface today: questioning God’s truth, minimizing sin, and believing we can find life apart from Him. This episode offers practical wisdom for identifying lies, replacing them with truth, and inviting trusted community into the process—so we can move forward in freedom. The conversation wraps with a listener question about staying spiritually grounded while training for a fitness competition, reminding us that our worth is never tied to performance, appearance, or achievement—but to who we are in Christ. Call to ActionDownload the free Dare To Be True Guide, created to accompany Madi’s book Dare To Be True, at Candace.com.Have a question you’d like Candace to answer? Visit Candace.com and click “Got Questions.”Join the Together Community private podcast chat at Candace.com/together. Connect with Candace and Madi Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode WeShare weshare.org/candace GCU gcu.ed QAVA QAVA.tv/Candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when God opens a door that makes absolutely no sense—and you feel peace anyway? Candace sits down with Madi to kick off a brand-new season centered on living an honest life. The conversation begins with the surprising story of how Madi ended up on The Bachelor without ever applying, then moves into the deeper heart of the season: trading performance for a genuine relationship with Jesus, deciding convictions before pressure hits, and discovering why truth and freedom are inseparably linked. Madi reflects on living under intense scrutiny, staying grounded in faith through isolation and trauma, and why her book Dare to Be True focuses not just on getting free—but staying free. The episode closes with a listener question from Tori about being married to a non-believer and how to respond with wisdom, humility, and Christlike conduct. Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode Dwell www.dwellbible.com/candace. NOCD nocd.com WeShare weshare.org/candace GCU gcu.edu QAVA QAVA.tv/Candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the life everyone sees isn’t the life that truly satisfies?In Season 13, Candace sits down with Madison Prewett Troutt for 12 honest, faith-filled conversations about what it looks like to live with integrity, authenticity, and truth—especially when your life has been shaped in the public eye.You may recognize Madison from The Bachelor, but this season goes far beyond reality TV. Madison joins Candace as a mom, best-selling author, podcast host, and woman of faith who has wrestled openly with feeling stuck, bound, or torn between external expectations and internal conviction. Together, they talk about embracing the truth of God’s Word—not just believing it, but actually applying it to real life, relationships, and decisions.Throughout the season, Candace and Madison explore what it means to stop living for approval, applause, or an audience—and instead live for an audience of One. They talk candidly about dating, calling, spiritual opposition, and the tension of navigating platforms that reward performance while trying to remain rooted in faith. There’s humor, vulnerability, and moments that go in completely unexpected directions—but land exactly where they’re meant to.This season is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, weary, or hungry for something deeper than what the world offers. Because you can have everything—and still feel empty—if you don’t have Jesus at the center.Season 13 begins January 6.Put it on your calendar and join us for a season about truth, faith, and choosing integrity in a complicated world. Life may feel like a rollercoaster—but it’s always better when we go through it together.Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As one year comes to a close and another begins, Candace pauses to reflect on what God has done through this podcast community—and where He’s leading next. From vulnerable conversations about spiritual warfare and the body, to the growth of the Together community and Candace’s first-ever live tour, this episode is a moment of gratitude, celebration, and looking ahead. Candace also offers a glimpse into what’s coming next: a brand-new season launching soon, exploring what it means to live with integrity, honesty, and faith in today’s culture. Candace shares personal encouragement drawn from her friend Francis Chan’s book, Beloved, inviting listeners to reconsider how they see themselves, not as spiritual performers striving for God’s approval, but as God’s beloved children, invited to simply be loved. As resolutions loom and goals reset, this episode offers a gentler, truer foundation for the new year: resting in God’s perfect love. What’s Next: A brand-new season begins next week. Don’t miss the conversations ahead! Connect with Candace Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast SPONSORS -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Angel Studios David ⁠angel.com/candaceb⁠ -IFCJ ⁠ifcj.org⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God With Us: Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas What changes when Jesus is not only your Savior—but your Lord? In this special Christmas week episode, Candace is joined by Ruth Chou Simons for a reflective reading of the Christmas story and a powerful meditation on the name Emmanuel—God with us. Together, they slow down the season to focus on what it truly means to welcome Christ not just into the manger, but onto the throne of our hearts. Ruth reads from Matthew 1 and from her Advent book Emmanuel, inviting listeners to consider the lordship of Jesus—His authority, His sovereignty, and His rightful place as King. While we often rejoice in Christ as Savior, this conversation challenges us to ask whether we also joyfully submit to Him as Lord. Through Scripture, prayer, and gentle reflection, Candace and Ruth remind us that surrender is not loss, but freedom—and that Christmas becomes richer when Jesus is more than a helper or friend, but the master of our lives. As the year comes to a close, this episode offers a quiet invitation to lay down what competes for our allegiance and rediscover the joy and peace that come when Christ reigns fully. Merry Christmas from Candace! Connect with Candace and Ruth Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Ruth on: Instagram: @ruthchousimons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RuthChouSimons Sponsors For This Episode -WeShare ⁠weshare.org/candace⁠ -Angel Studios David ⁠angel.com/candaceb⁠ -IFCJ ⁠ifcj.org⁠ -GCU ⁠https://www.gcu.edu/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Ruth Chou Simons talk about one of the most quietly anxious questions many of us carry: Am I actually loved, or do I have to earn it? Ruth shares how she first pictured God through the lens of earthly authority—where love felt transactional, approval had to be won, and “being amazing” seemed like the goal so she wouldn’t need “amazing grace.” Candace relates, especially as someone who grew up performing and learning to measure acceptance through affirmation, success, and approval. Together, they name the pain of feeling unlovely—whether it comes from childhood wounds, cultural comments, comparison, body shame, or the changes that come with seasons like perimenopause—and they return again and again to the practice they’ve built all season: realigning your thoughts with God’s thoughts. You’ll hear them connect identity to Scripture, talk candidly about being uncomfortable on camera and the temptation to “fake brave,” and come back to a steady anchor: you are loved because God made you on purpose, and in Christ you’ve been given a new identity. The episode closes with two listener questions—one about learning to treat your body with grace, and one from a 17-year-old listener asking how to truly see God as Father and believe He’s on your side. Connect with Candace and Ruth Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram: @ruthchousimons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RuthChouSimons Sponsors For This Episode -IFCJ ifcj.org -Angel Studios David angel.com/candaceb -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ -WeShare weshare.org/candace -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever worry that you’re behind—that everyone else is further along, more successful, more settled, or more certain than you are? In this heartfelt episode of the Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace and guest co-host Ruth Chou Simons explore what it means to live unhurried, especially during the Christmas season when expectations, comparison, and consumerism often steal our peace. Ruth shares candid stories about life with six boys, running a small retail business during the holidays, and intentionally choosing rhythms that protect her family from hurry. Candace reflects on her own refining season when she stepped back from acting, learning the hard way that she could be physically present yet mentally far away. Connect with Candace and Ruth Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram: @ruthchousimons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RuthChouSimons Sponsors For This Episode -IFCJ ifcj.org -Angel Studios David angel.com/candaceb -Qava QAVA.tv/Candace -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace , Use Code CANDACE for 40% off -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices