The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

Candace sits down with Collin Gosselin, her Special Forces Season 5 castmate, who was on TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8 from age three to 11. He describes what he calls “scripted happiness:” crews bringing out puppies or ice cream, then taking them away once filming stopped. He remembers telling his mom at eight or nine that he didn’t want to do it anymore, and he credits Colleen, his father’s partner for about eight years, as the mother figure he needed. After joining the Marines, Collin was about a week and a half from the final boot camp test when he was told he’d be kicked out over mental health diagnoses he traces to an Instagram post from his mom. He paid for a full psychological evaluation that came back clean, and talks about leaning on prayer through it. Candace shares how her parents kept acting her choice, and they discuss Collin’s memoir and his push to protect kids on reality TV and social media. They close with Vivian’s listener question about communicating with siblings who all have different communication styles. Collin’s memoir, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood, is available now. Watch Collin and Candace on Special Forces Season 5, with new episodes Thursdays at 6:00 Pacific, 9:00 PM Eastern on Fox and past episodes on Hulu. Find more from Candace at candace.com, including the free Fitness Basics Guide with 15 basic exercises for anyone who wants to know where to start. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Collin Gosselin Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Collin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/collingosselin1/?hl=en Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com Code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com GCU gcu.edu NOCD nocd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to walk into church for the first time at 45… alone? Retired NBA forward and 2017 champion Matt Barnes, who bunked three spots from Candace on Special Forces, sits down with her to talk about the childhood that shaped him and the faith that found him. Matt grew up in the ’80s around drugs and violence, then moved from San Jose to Sacramento at eight and ran into racism for the first time. As a high school senior, he defended his little sister, was suspended, and saw his family threatened badly enough that they had to move. He also talks about losing his mom, his “rock,” 26 days after her cancer diagnosis. After his infidelity ended his relationship with Anansa early in 2025, Matt dug up an old invitation from a friend and showed up at church by himself, hiding in the back row. A few months later he invited Anansa to come with him, and on New Year’s Eve they married. He and Candace also talk about raising seven kids with love instead of tough love, and why he joined Special Forces to test his mind. For more conversations like this one, visit candace.com, where you can also download the free Fitness Basics Guide with 15 basic exercises for anyone who wants to know where to start. Learn more about Athletes Versus Cancer, the foundation Matt started in honor of his mom. New episodes of Special Forces air Thursdays at 6:00 PM Pacific, 9:00 Eastern on FOX, with past episodes on Hulu. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Matt Barnes Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Matt on IG/ TIKTOK: Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/matt_barnes9/ Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com CODE Candace IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Toups and Co Organics toupsandco.com/candace Code “CANDACE” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would it take for you to crawl through a jungle, jump off a cliff, and keep going the next morning? Earlier this year, Candace flew to Malaysia to film Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, which she calls the hardest thing she has ever done, physically, mentally, and spiritually. In Season 19, her castmates join her to talk about what it took to get through the jungle and a taste of what military veterans go through. Guests include NBA champion Matt Barnes, Olympic figure skater Maxim Naumov, Collin Gosselin, world champion boxer Alycia Baumgardner, and Baywatch star David Charvet, plus a surprise guest who shares how he came to faith after the hardest season of his life. In the preview, Candace tells Maxim that being paired with someone who shares her son’s name and age felt like a God wink, and she describes Matt as gentle and kind. The cast also talks about coming home to real toilets, air conditioning, and no bugs. One castmate remembers seeing Candace reading her Bible. And the conversation returns to something the jungle made plain: fame and money don’t make us happy, but helping others and watching them change does. Season 19 launches Tuesday, October 27th. Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season five is on FOX and Hulu. Sign up at candace.com for email updates so you don’t miss a conversation. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! #candace #interview #specialforces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the problems you are praying your way through are actually a gift? In the final episode of her podcast series with Annie F. Downs, Candace and Annie land on that question after Annie describes an afternoon alone at the Met. Standing before a 200-year-old portrait of three friends, she realized the men in it no longer get to worry, decide, or hope, and that every hard thing still ahead of her is something only the living get to carry. From there they talk about gratitude that doesn’t deny the hard things in life. Annie holds real sadness, a painful change at one of the companies she runs, in the same hand as something small and good like a golden kiwi or a Sumo orange. She and Candace also get honest about choosing a new season without a clear sign from God, and Annie's plan to close her company for a three-month Sabbath in 2027. Annie shares the two-degree change she learned in counseling, the small decisions that redirect a life over time. Candace and Annie also answer listener questions from Coley on staying happy, Callie on healthy friendships, and Christina on staying motivated through a hard winter. Find more from Candace at candace.com, where you can grab the free downloadable quiz from Annie's new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back, and join the Together community. Annie's book Remember God and her Advent study for single women go even deeper on much of what they talk about here. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Annie F. Downs. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Annie on IG/ TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/annieFDowns/ Annie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-tPvY6HODihpmzjDV_KxA Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com Code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Nello drinknello.com Code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you’ve prayed, worked, asked, and knocked, and the door still hasn’t opened? Candace sits down with Annie F. Downs for one of their last conversations of the season, built around the part of Annie’s new book that she kept bumping into as she wrote it: you can do everything right, and there are still no promises for how your life will turn out. Candace knows the temptation to always be in control, the hope that A plus B will equal C, and the feeling of quiet disappointment when it doesn’t. Together they ask what it looks like to keep living a full life while you wait. Annie talks about her years of waiting to be married before she married JW at 44, the counseling, the dating coaches, the matchmaker, and the belief that a little more money would finally fix it. Candace shares more stories about her own years at home with her kids, a season she was fully committed to even as other dreams waited, and the growth in her relationship with God that prepared her to return to work with different eyes. They keep coming back to the same question: can you find fulfillment in what you have while you wait for what you want, and can you be grateful for the basket you’re holding while wishing there were more fruit in it? Annie shares the picture of a wrung-out washcloth that she wrote about in “Stay Tuned,” her advent devotional for single women. Candace and Annie also answer several listener questions: from a young mom looking for real friendship, from a girl who wonders if her crush on a guy is crowding out her focus on God, from a new believer married to a husband who doesn’t share her faith, and from a listener asking how to find a friend who won’t be judgmental. For email updates, go to candace.com, where you can also grab the free downloadable discovery quiz from Annie’s book, Don’t Let That Hold You Back, and join the Together community for private podcast discussion and monthly challenges. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Annie F. Downs. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Annie on IG/ TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/annieFDowns/ Annie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-tPvY6HODihpmzjDV_KxA Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com Code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Nello drinknello.com Code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you’ve poured your heart out in prayer, and the door still hasn’t opened? Candace and Annie F. Downs turn to the part of Annie’s book that Annie kept bumping into while writing it: you can do everything right and still not get what you hoped for when you want it. Annie talks about the counseling, the dating coaches, the matchmaker, and the belief that more money or a different city would change things. She met her husband, JW, at 44, and says she wouldn’t trade the wait now. Candace looks back on the years she stayed home with her kids, a season she says grew her faith and shaped how she sees her work today. Together they come back to one question: can we be grateful for the basket we’re holding while still wishing there was more fruit in it? Annie shares a wrung-out washcloth picture and the words she believes God gave her: this is only a season! Listener questions cover finding friends as a 21-year-old mom, a crush that crowds out time with God, a marriage where only one spouse believes, and finding a friend who won’t judge. Annie’s free downloadable discovery quiz from Don’t Let That Hold You Back is at candace.com, where you can also sign up for email updates. You can join the Together community at candace.com/together for private podcast discussion, monthly challenges, and encouragement from other listeners. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Annie F. Downs. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Annie on IG/ TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/annieFDowns/ Annie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-tPvY6HODihpmzjDV_KxA Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com Code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu NOCD NOCD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever met someone who just oozed peace? The kind of person who you felt instantly safe with, even though you didn’t know them? What would it be like if that’s how people described you? Candace and Annie talk through what it means to be the aroma of Christ everywhere you go, including a moment at a Dairy Queen, and what courage looks like when it shows up in your everyday life rather than one dramatic moment. They open with a listener question about emotional eating, and Candace shares what her counselor taught her about naming why she reaches for food and refusing to keep secrets around it, and this episode closes with a listener question from Janice about holding onto faith through repeated hard seasons. You can find a free quiz from Annie's book at candace.com, and while you're there, sign up for email and text updates. Join the Together community at candace.com/together to ask questions and a prayer group with other listeners. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Annie F. Downs. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Annie on IG/ TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/annieFDowns/ Annie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-tPvY6HODihpmzjDV_KxA Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com Code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Nello drinknello.com Code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever tried to get something back to how it used to be, but discovered that God had something different in mind? Candace and Annie continue Season 18 with a deep dive based on Annie’s new book “Don't Let That Hold You Back.” Annie walks through the difference between something being stolen, something being killed, and something being destroyed, and what it looks like to ask God to restore each one. Candace opens up deeply about the season a few years ago when her own character was attacked and destroyed unfairly, and what it took to rebuild it with the people around her. They also answer two listener questions: what it’s like to stay content in singleness, and how one listener is processing grief after losing her husband. Annie shares how she learned to fall in love with the life she had while she waited for marriage, and what it means to live in your “not yet” with hope. You can find a free quiz from Annie's book at candace.com, and while you're there, sign up for email and text updates. Join the Together Community at candace.com/together for prayer requests and ongoing conversation. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Annie F. Downs. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Annie on IG/ TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/annieFDowns/ Annie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-tPvY6HODihpmzjDV_KxA Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com Code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Nello drinknello.com Code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed how differently your life feels when your identity is tied to your work instead of to God? Candace opens Season 18 with her friend Annie F. Downs, best-selling author and host of the podcast That Sounds Fun, talking through her new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back. Annie shares the story behind her first book, the string of rejections that led her to step away from writing for two years, and what she learned about separating her identity from her career. She and Candace walk through the difference between what has been stolen, killed, and destroyed in a person's life, a distinction Annie draws from the writer of John's account of the thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. They talk honestly about fear, including the whispers of fear neither of them has ever fully outrun. Candace also opens up about a business meltdown and the call she made to Annie in the middle of it. The episode closes with two listener questions: how to stop being afraid of hearing God's voice, and what each of them would do differently if they could go back. You can find a free quiz from Annie's book at candace.com, where you can also sign up for email and text updates and ask questions for future episodes. Join the Together community at candace.com/together for Bible studies and a prayer chain. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Annie F. Downs. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Annie on IG/ TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/annieFDowns/ Annie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-tPvY6HODihpmzjDV_KxA Sponsors For This Episode 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure CrowdHealth joincrowdhealth.com CODE Candace IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Kiaora Kiaora.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever caught yourself talking to your own body like it’s your enemy instead of your friend? In this Greatest Hits episode, Candace revisits her Season 9 conversations with her daughter, Natasha, and Allie Schnacky from the series Girls Under Pressure. Together, they talk honestly about the pressures young women face today, starting with dating: the family rule that kept Allie from dating until she was 18, the sports car analogy her dad used to motivate her, and why Natasha never wanted to call someone her boyfriend until she saw a real future with him. From there, the conversation turns to body image—the comparisons both women trace back to elementary school, the way beauty standards keep shifting, and why moving your body is so important for your mind. Candace shares a dream she had while working through some hard things in therapy and gets vulnerable about the way she has treated her body throughout her career. Candace also answers a new listener question from Susan, who asks about nutrition for someone in her 50s who already works out and leads a pretty active lifestyle. You can hear the full Season 9 conversations with Natasha and Allie Schnacky wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube. For weekly show notes and encouragement, sign up at Candace.com. Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace, Natasha, and Allie Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Natasha and Allie on IG/ TIKTOK: @natashaperry @allieschnacky Subscribe to Allie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbDhjYocBWYPTqoUONCPRA Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Kiaora Kiaora.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted something so badly that losing it felt like losing yourself? This month Candace is sharing her Greatest Hits, and this week she revisits her Season 8 conversations with Priscilla Shirer. Priscilla remembers the college relationship that ended and left her crying on the side of the road, and what she felt God impress on her there: he does not want you, but you want him this badly, so why won't you just be with me? Candace opens up about the year Full House ended, meeting Val at 18, and learning who she was apart from her career. They talk about Anne Graham Lotz, who crossed a hotel lobby to guide a 23-year-old Priscilla to find her purpose. From there the conversation moves to desire: why God wants more for us then just obedienace, and how Priscilla prayed for years for her own appetite for God to grow. Candace shares praying the same way over motherhood. At the end, she answers a new listener question from a wife who feels like a roommate and is tired of carrying the spiritual weight in her marriage. For more, join Candace's email list at candace.com. You can hear the full Season 8 with Priscilla Shirer wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace and Priscilla! Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Priscilla on IG/ TIKTOK: @priscillashirer Subscribe to Priscilla Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoingBeyondMinistries Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Kiaora https://www.kiaora.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Greatest Hits episode, Candace revisits her Season 7 parenting conversations with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub, joined by her husband, Val, and her son, Max. Val and Candace talk about the years of showing up: sitting in a cold hockey rink, keeping phones out of the car and off the table, and staying present when a teenager says something that stings. The days are long, they admit, but the years are short—and the time you invest is what your kids carry with them long after the games are over. Max also opens up about a harder question: finding his purpose. After building his life around hockey, he began questioning who he was without it. Candace and Josh walk through identity, a smoothie shop conversation that shifted something in him, and a simple prayer Josh returns to when he needs to hear from God. A new listener question closes the episode from a 36-year-old wondering whether she’s ready to become a mom. For more from Candace, sign up for email updates at candace.com. You can listen to the full Season 7 with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub wherever you get your podcasts and find more of their work at Famous at Home. Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace, Josh, and Christie! Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Josh and Christie on IG/ TIKTOK: @christistraub @joshua.straub Subscribe to Josh and Christie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_Wyfa-hCkQp46d3cLTDpw Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Nello https://drinknello.com/pages/podcast-candace-cameron-bure code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt sad, and then immediately judged yourself for feeling that way? This month, Candace is revisiting some of her favorite conversations. In this Season 6 episode with Jennie Allen, they explore what we actually do with our emotions—and why we don’t have to hide the hard ones. Candace opens up about growing up on set, where she learned to cry on cue and then turn on a smile just as quickly. Over time, that “suck it up and put the tears back” mentality followed her into real life. Jennie explains the three ways many of us respond to difficult emotions: we control them, cope with them, or conceal them. Together, she and Candace talk about grief, our tendency to rush through pain, and the comfort of knowing that God doesn’t pull away when we bring Him our sadness, anger, or disappointment. Candace also shares why she tries to turn to God first, and the trusted people she leans on when life feels especially heavy. Candace speaks honestly about her own seasons of depression, including times when she couldn’t get out of bed and the shame that told her she should be stronger. Jennie points to the brokenness that entered the world in Genesis and reminds us that even Jesus wept with Mary before raising Lazarus. Plus, a listener named Dana asks how to begin moving forward when her body feels completely drained. For more conversations with Jennie Allen, search for Season 6 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. To receive email updates or submit a question of your own, visit Candace.com. Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Jennie Allen Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Jennie on IG/ TIKTOK: @jennieallen Subscribe to Jennie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqDkJvtPqNIYrSEhK-fRMg Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Nello drinknello.com code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace has a mom confession: there were days she wanted to quit. Not to stop loving her kids, but to run back and hide in the work where someone actually said, “Good job,” because diapers, meals, and homeschooling rarely come with applause. Bianca Juarez Olthoff can relate, and hopefully you can too. Wanting to quit is normal. The question is what we do next. As Val once told Candace, “You can quit. It’s just not going to be today!” In this greatest hits episode, Bianca explains neuroplasticity through the picture of a path worn across a front lawn, the negativity bias that makes hard words stick like Velcro, and the childhood taunt she still hears in dressing rooms. Candace shares how a television show quietly reopened an old eating disorder script and how she recognized it and turned it off. This episode replay is about wholeness: heart, mind, soul, and body as the four legs of one table, along with the honest work of knowing your value. Bianca answers a listener’s question about humility, and Candace answers a new question from River, 18, about finding joy in a season that doesn’t feel joyful. To join Candace on tour, visit candace.com/tour. You can find all of Season 4 with Bianca in the playlists on Candace’s YouTube channel. Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace Bure and Bianca  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Bianca on IG/ TIKTOK: biancajuarezofficial Subscribe to Bianca on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiancaJuarezOfficial Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu Kiaora Kiaora.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you read the whole Bible and walk away not liking God? Candace opens Season 17, the first of six “greatest hits” episodes, with her friend Tara-Leigh Cobble from the very first season of the show. This special recap episode closes with a new question from a listener named Kirby, who is grieving the loss of her dog, Bear. Tara-Leigh shares the moment she finished reading Scripture cover to cover while in full-time ministry and realized she did not like the God she had just read about. Then a pastor friend gave her one piece of advice: Read it again, and this time, stop looking for yourself and start looking for God. Along the way, they share how they each came to faith—Candace at twelve and Tara-Leigh at four—and dig into who God actually is. Tara-Leigh unpacks the difference between God the Creator and God the Father, and why the name He chose for Himself is the relational one. He was Father before He was Creator. They also talk about what it means to be a child of God and why His “no” is often His kindest answer. For email updates and to submit a question for a future episode, visit candace.com. All of Season 1 with Tara-Leigh is available wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube! Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Tara-Leigh Cobble  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast TLC on IG/ TIKTOK: @taraleighcobble  TLC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBibleRecap Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure IFCJ ifcj.com  NOCD Visit https://www.treatmyocd.com/ to book a free call  GCU gcu.edu Kiaora Kiaora.com/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever gotten close to something you had been chasing, only to lose it in a single moment? Jason Jackson Jr. is back with Candace to wrap up this season. He shares the story of the night he tore his ACL just two plays into the game that was supposed to move him up to varsity. What felt like the end of a dream became a season on the sidelines. Candace and Jason talk about facing new technology without fear and why he maintains clear boundaries around AI, including doing his own writing, studying and wrestling with Scripture. They also discuss popularity and what it costs a generation willing to trade almost anything for a few seconds of being seen. They explore what real friendship looks like when life falls apart and how quickly you discover who your people are. Jason also answers listener questions, including one from an 18-year-old asking whether she can earn God’s love. As Jason says, “God made us human beings, not human doings.” For more from Candace, sign up for email updates at candace.com. Jason’s brand-new video series, Unfiltered Faith, is available at candace.com/together. Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace Bure and Jason Jackson Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG/ TIKTOK: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  Crowdhealth joincrowdhealth.com code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  TwoPages https://twopagescurtains.com/?ref=mmvujcfg  with code CANDACE 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure GCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever stayed somewhere too long? A habit you meant to break, a grudge you meant to set down, a version of yourself you meant to leave behind? Candace sits down with Jason Jackson Jr. for the fifth conversation of the season, and it opens with the story that changed his life: hearing Sadie Robertson tell the parable of the prodigal son on a college campus in 2019, right after he had walked through something that felt exactly like it. Jason opens up about the sibling rivalry that once had him dipping his fries in mustard just to be different from his brother—and how that same pride has shown up later in life. Pride keeps us in the pit, he says, and repentance is the only way out. He and Candace talk about how easy it is to drift, how much effort it takes to stay anchored, and why turning around is always the hardest first step. The listener questions this week reach across seasons of life. Ronnie wants to build a Bible-reading habit and doesn’t know where to start. Georgia is tired of being hurt by friends and wonders whether people are naturally good. Martha asks how to let her adult children make their own decisions. How will Candace and Jason answer each one? For more from Candace, go to candace.com and sign up for email updates. This season’s exclusive video series, Unfiltered Faith, is where Jason walks through the questions Christians are sometimes afraid to ask. You can find it at candace.com/together. Life is like a roller coaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Jason Jackson Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG/ TIKTOK: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention CANDACE. Crowdhealth joincrowdhealth.com code CANDACE GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure IFCJ ifcj.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever done everything you believed God asked of you and still heard nothing back? That’s where Jason Jackson Jr. sat in early 2025, pulling in millions of views on his content and still unable to cover rent or keep food in the fridge. This week Candace and Jason talk about the weight of waiting, and what it takes to keep going when the answer is not coming on your timeline. Jason walks through the fasting he committed to and the moment when everything shifted. He and Candace talk about why how you see yourself decides how long you stay in the wilderness, and why your current situation is not your final conclusion. They also answer three listener questions: Courtney is learning to sit in church beside a friend who walked away. Lily, who is 18, is fighting the lies of perfectionism and performance. Catherine wants to know how to find friends who keep her honest. Candace reminds Lily that God has never asked any of us to be perfect, only to come as we are! For email updates and more from Candace, head to candace.com. Candace is going on a live tour this September; find your city and get tickets at candace.com/tour. You can find Jason’s exclusive video series, Unfiltered Faith, at candace.com/together, along with the Together Community app. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Jason Jackson Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG/ TIKTOK: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  Crowdhealth joincrowdhealth.com code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention CANDACE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had a moment that showed you exactly how far God had carried you? Jason Jackson Jr. is back with Candace this week, and he tells the story of a season when he had eight quarters to his name, counting them out at a grocery checkout for the cheapest pack of bologna on the shelf. Jason talks about staying humble by remembering on purpose. He points to Deuteronomy 8 and the way God keeps telling His people not to forget Him once the blessing comes. He shares the practices that keep him grounded: journaling the hard moments, still making a pallet on the floor after his biggest nights, eating a struggle meal to remember when that was the only food in the house. He also tells Candace about tithing his last ten dollars and what showed up ten days later. Candace and Jason sit with the story of the ten lepers and how quickly gratitude fades once a miracle becomes familiar. Two listeners write in as well: Reagan, 14, wants to hold onto her morning time in the Bible Recap, and Hannah is trying to see God clearly again after spiritual abuse. For episode updates and to send in a question of your own, go to candace.com. Jason's exclusive video series, Unfiltered Faith, walks through the questions Christians are often afraid to ask, and you can find it along with the Together Community at candace.com/together. Candace also heads out on her live tour this September, so grab a friend and find your city at candace.com/tour. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Jason Jackson Jr. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG/ TIKTOK: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention CANDACE. Crowdhealth joincrowdhealth.com code CANDACE GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure IFCJ ifcj.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever stood at a crossroads where you knew what God was calling you to, but everything in you wanted to retreat to the safer, more comfortable path? Candace and Jason Jackson Jr. open the episode answering a listener question from Ashley, a newer Christian working her way through the Bible. Jason describes how he started reading from the perspective of the sinner rather than the savior, putting himself in the shoes of the people Jesus is speaking to instead of in Jesus' shoes. That way, he says, the message comes through and not just the miracle. The episode picks up Jason's story where last week left off. From being woken up at 9 years old to provide a clean drug test for family members, to choosing at 11 to move in with friends so his mom would have one less mouth to feed, to walking away from an NFL career at 21 years old, Jason traces a path shaped by one conviction: a job is what you get paid to do, and work is what you were created to do. Ministry, he says, is work. Jason then talks about the Kidron Valley, the Valley of Decisions, the space between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. He talks through what it means to be caught between peace and pressure, and why he believes the response in that valley is prayer. The episode also includes a second listener question from Gracie, who just turned 18 and asks for one piece of advice as a new adult. Jason tells her to serve as many people as she can, and Candace encourages her to stay honest, with herself, with others, and with God. Sign up for updates and get access to Jason's exclusive video series, Unfiltered Faith, at candace.com/together. Find Candace's email list and more at candace.com. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace and Jason Jackson Jr. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG/ TIKTOK: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  Crowdhealth joincrowdhealth.com code CANDACE IFCJ ifcj.com  GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention CANDACE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been in the middle of something hard and wondered whether you're supposed to fight through it, pray it away, or just wait? Jason Jackson Jr. grew up in De Kalb, Texas, a town of 1,200 people, with a mother working as a janitor and a father sentenced to decades in prison before Jason could walk. What he carries from that childhood isn't bitterness. It's a clarity about what it means to watch someone trust God with almost nothing. At 24, Jason is reaching millions of people on social media with creative Bible teaching. He started creating content in 2023 during the worst depression of his life, when scripture started coming alive for him. Jason's struggle became the setup for this week's conversation: the difference between storms, thorns, and crosses. Storms are seasonal and have an end date. Thorns, like the one Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 12, are the things God sees and decides to leave because of what they produce. Crosses are the seasons that stretch you beyond what you thought you could hold. Jason and Candace answer a listener question from Tracy on how to explain why you believe the gospel when you feel tongue-tied. Jason's exclusive video series, Unfiltered Faith, is available at candace.com/together. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace Bure and Jason Jackson Jr. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode Candace.com/tour  PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention CANDACE. Crowdhealth joincrowdhealth.com code CANDACE GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure IFCJ ifcj.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever prayed for something so specific, so far out of reach, that when it finally happened you almost couldn't believe it? Jason Jackson Jr. grew up without his dad at home, raised by a single mom, watching the people around him make choices he knew would cost them. He poured everything into sports and got close enough to the NFL that scouts were paying attention. But then he walked away. Not because the dream died, but because he wanted to do what he was created to do, not just what people told him he was good at. In 2023, Jason started posting faith content online and it went viral. Now he has well over a million followers across platforms, and the reason is simple: he helps you find something new in a Bible story you may have heard a hundred times. For six weeks, Jason is sitting down with Candace to get into the things that keep people stuck: the situation you can't avoid, the long wait that tests everything you believe, what pride and stubbornness actually cost, and what it looks like to trust God to make a way when you can't see one. New episodes start next Tuesday, along with the brand-new exclusive video series Unfiltered Faith coming to candace.com/together. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace Bure and Jason Jackon Jr. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG/ TIKTOK: @thejasonjacksonjr Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJacksonJr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been so ready to fix something that you forgot to ask if fixing was even what was needed? In this final episode of the six-part series with therapist and communication coach Jason VanRuler, Candace and Jason shift from how we disconnect to how we reconnect. What does the on-ramp actually look like? It starts with willingness, with curiosity, and with giving the people we love room to grow at their own speed. Listener questions take center stage here: A wife who has been worn down by a husband who seems chronically disappointed. A person who absorbs everyone's moods and can't shake them. A newly married woman asking what no one told her going in. Jason's answers are practical and honest, and Candace adds what she has actually lived, including the moment she realized that praying together changed everything in her own marriage. This one brings the series home with tools you can use today, and a reminder that the relationships worth having are worth the long game. Go to candace.com to join the email list, get the Healthy Connection Guide, and ask your own questions. You can also grab Jason's book and access more resources from the series. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode PHD – Visit myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention Candace.  IFCJ ifcj.com  NOCD - Book a free call by visiting nocd.com GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been in a conversation and realized somewhere along the way you completely checked out? Not because you wanted to, but because your wiring just took you somewhere else? That's what this episode is about. Jason VanRuler is back as co-host, and together he and Candace break down what happens when each of the five PATHS communication types disengage. Not through open conflict or blowups — the quieter drift that happens when a Peacemaker decides it is not worth it, when a Thinker goes silent and starts cycling inward, or when a Harbor abandons themselves by over-functioning for everyone else. Candace talks openly about parenting teenagers and what it took to remember she was the adult in the room, even when the room was loud. Jason shares what it looks like when couples call him months after an intensive counseling session, having slid back into the same patterns that brought them in the first time. Connection, he says, is not something you tend to reactively. It is something you build consistently, and every PATHS type has a particular way of falling off that path. There are four listener questions in this episode, and they are honest ones: about anger that feels like it comes out of nowhere, about walls built to protect and then impossible to take down, about keeping a marriage strong when your husband is gone for twelve-plus hours a day. Candace shares what 30 years of marriage actually looks like, including the truth that not every day is a great day, and why two willing people might be the only real secret there is. Subscribe to Candace's email list and get the free Healthy Connection Guide at candace.com, and get Jason's Communicate to Connect course at candace.com/together. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together. Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode Crowdhealth - Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com and use code CANDACE GCU gcu.edu IFCJ ifcj.com  PHD - Visit myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention Candace.  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of people go bankrupt every year from medical bills. Andy Schoonover decided to do something about it. Have you ever wondered if there's a way out of the health insurance maze? Candace sits down for a special interview with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, a community of people who fund each other's healthcare expenses directly. What started with a devastating loss and an $8,000 medical bill that insurance refused to pay became a mission to return humanity to an industry that has lost it. Andy and Candace dig into how the system actually works, why the buyer and the seller of healthcare both benefit when prices go up, and what happens when you just pay your doctor in cash. The numbers are crazy: a $5,000 scan for $200, a $80,000 Life Flight negotiated to $13,000, and members saving $77 million collectively by opting out of traditional insurance. Andy also shares about losing his daughter Grace, the two years that nearly broke his marriage, and how both of those experiences shaped what he cares about most. Listener questions round out the conversation: Amelia asks how to find your calling in a career, and both Candace and Andy weigh in with answers rooted in burden rather than happiness. Emma asks the question so many mothers carry: how do you hold a dream alongside the season of raising your kids? You can learn more about CrowdHealth at joincrowdhealth.com. For email updates and more from Candace, visit candace.com. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever known something was broken in a relationship but had no idea how to say what you actually needed to fix it? That's where so many of us get stuck. This week, Candace and communication coach Jason VanRuler move from understanding the PATHS types to putting them to work, starting with a listener question about a family conflict that has been festering for twenty years. Jason reframes the whole thing: the problem is rarely that people won't talk. It's that they don't know what they need in order to move forward. The conversation moves through how each communication type engages with conflict, from the Peacemaker who needs reassurance that the relationship will survive the hard conversation, to the Advocate who can throw the whole relationship away for the win, to the Thinker who arrives with a trolley of evidence, to the Harbor who creates so much space for feelings that the conflict never actually gets resolved, to the Spark who surprises everyone when the intensity finally breaks. Jason also addresses what to do when the other person simply is not willing, and how to tell the difference between what we want and what we actually need. Two more listener questions round out the episode: a mom whose first-grade son keeps getting excluded, and a teenage girl named Blythe navigating anxiety. Jason's answer to both comes back to the same thing. Confidence rooted in identity. When we know who we are and what we stand for, rejection still hurts, but it doesn't define us. And for the teenage girl spinning in worry? Noting the anxiety and then redirecting that energy somewhere useful turns out to be far more effective than overthinking it. Download the free Healthy Connection Guide at candace.com, where you can also submit questions for future episodes. For Jason's "Communicate to Connect" video guide, go to candacecbure.com/together Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention Candace.  Crowdhealth Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com and use code CANDACE GCU gcu.edu 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure IFCJ ifcj.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been around someone who made you feel like your feelings actually mattered? Or tried for months to get through to someone you love, only to catch one brief moment where they let you in? That is exactly what this episode is about. Candace and Jason VanRuler are back to continue the PATHS series, and this week they go deep on the two communication types that might be the most misunderstood: Harbor and Spark. Jason opens up about being a Harbor himself — the feeler of the group, the one who makes space for everyone else's emotions and often forgets to need that space too. He shares the story of a therapist on a bus who had spent a career being a Harbor for others and had never once had one for herself. The loneliness in that is real, and so is the beauty of what a Harbor offers when it's healthy. They also talk about the wound that often shapes a Harbor: being a kid whose feelings just didn't get to matter. Then there's the Spark — the one who lights up a room, gets every conversation going, and sometimes vanishes the moment things get heavy. Candace and Jason talk about what it actually takes to reach a Spark in a real relationship, and Candace shares what her husband has taught her about patience, cigars on the patio, and the one-in-three conversations that open everything up. Two listener questions round out the episode: one about a three-year-old who worries too much, and one from a mom who feels like she's losing her twelve-year-old. Download the free Healthy Connection Guide and join the Together Community at candace.com. Sign up for email updates at candace.com. Life is like a rollercoaster, but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode IFCJ ifcj.com  PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention Candace.  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure GCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever told the truth and still felt like the message didn't land? Or held back because you weren't sure how to say it without it coming across wrong? Candace and licensed therapist Jason VanRuler are back this week continuing the conversation about the PATHS communication types — and this time they're going deep on two of them: the Advocate and the Thinker. The Advocate leads with what's fair, what's right, and what needs to be said. Proverbs 27:5 says, "Better is open rebuke than hidden love" — and that's the Advocate's whole posture. But Jason talks about what it looks like when the truth is delivered without the right packaging, and Candace opens up about her own Advocate score and a real conversation where she had to say out loud: the truth matters more to me than the fix right now. The Thinker, meanwhile, goes quiet before they go anywhere. Proverbs 18:13 is the anchor verse: "To answer before listening — that is folly and shame." Someone with a Thinker communication style is processing and fact-checking themselves, making sure what they say is worth saying. Candace shares what that looks like on set and why the people around her have learned to just let her think. There's also a listener question from Lucia about family members she can barely tolerate, a conversation about letting your kids watch you work through conflict, Jason's "boredom binder" of life skills, and an honest look at what it took for him and his wife to stop arguing in circles. Go to candace.com to sign up for email updates, get more of Jason's communication tips, and buy access to Jason's Communicate to Connect video series. Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention Candace.  IFCJ ifcj.com  NOCD Visit nocd.com to book a free call  Toups & Co toupsandco.com/candace and use code CANDACE for 25% 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like the other person heard something completely different from what you said? That gap between what we want and what really happens is where so many of our hardest moments show up — in our marriages, with our kids, with the people we love most. This week, Candace sits down with licensed therapist, coach, and author Jason VanRuler to start a six-week series on the five communication types he outlines in his book "Discovering Your Communication Type." Right from the start, this one feels less like a lecture and more like finally getting words for something you've always sensed about yourself. Jason introduces the PATHS framework: Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark — and the conversation digs into the first type: the Peacemaker. If you've ever found yourself working overtime to keep everyone okay, managing the energy in a room without anyone even knowing, this episode is going to feel very familiar. Jason shares how our communication types are often rooted in what we needed most as kids, and how the gift we give others is usually the gift we once longed for ourselves. A listener question from Bethany about her husband's phone use leads to one of the most practical moments in the episode — including a line from Jason that could genuinely shift a marriage: "If it matters to you, it matters to me." Sign up for email updates, grab the free Healthy Connection Guide with Jason's communication type assessment, and learn how to buy Jason's course "Communicate to Connect" at candace.com. Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Sponsors For This Episode NuEthix nuethix.com/candace IFCJ ifcj.com  PHD myphdweightloss.com and call #864-644-1900 and mention Candace.  316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure GCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever walked out of a hard conversation wondering, "How did that go so wrong?" Or maybe you're the one who always holds the peace together in a room, running on empty because no one else seems to notice. We have all been there. And starting next Tuesday, we're going to do something about it. Jason VanRuler is a licensed therapist, communication coach, and author who has spent years helping people understand not just how to talk to each other, but who they actually are in conversation. Are you a peacemaker, a challenger, or the safe person everyone calls first? That's the question at the center of this six-week series — and the answer might open up something real in your most important relationships. This is a preview of what's coming, and Candace can't wait to dig in with you. Go to candace.com to sign up for email updates so you'll always be first to know when new episodes drop. Life is like a rollercoaster , but it's better when we go through it together! Connect with Candace and Jason  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Jason on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor Website: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever watched someone approach the end of their life and thought, I want that? Not the dying part, but the confidence. The peace. The sense that they lived life well and they knew it. In this final episode of the season, Candace and Francis Chan get honest about what it takes to make it to the end — and what it costs to walk away. Francis opens with something he does not say lightly. He tells Candace he is proud of her. Not in a way that comes from someone distant, but from someone who has watched her life up close for decades and seen a woman who kept choosing the same thing over and over again. She kept choosing God. And he encourages her — with the warmth of someone who has buried friends and sat with people on their deathbeds — to keep going. The enemy is crafty. The people who fall away are not strangers. They are people who were there. And yet there is a reason Peter said, "Where else would we go?" They talk about heaven, about what the fullness of God actually feels like, and about a man named Alan who is dying as they record the episode. Francis asked if he could FaceTime Alan into a chapel of 1,000 students — and Alan said yes. Watch the episode to catch the whole conversation! 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 NuEthix https://nuethix.com/collections/candaces-favorites IFCJ ifcj.com  PHD Call 864-644-1900 to book your consultation / https://myphdweightloss.com/ 316 Financial https://bank316.com/candace-cameron-bure GCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt such overwhelming joy that it surprised you? This week, Candace and Francis Chan talk about what it really looks and feels like to give from overflow, not obligation, and why the difference between those two starting places changes everything. Francis brings personal stories from Uganda, Ethiopia, and a village in Burma. He talks about watching women who had lived in the worst conditions imaginable graduate in caps and gowns, jumping for joy, and what it did to him to be a small part of that. He is honest about the tension too: about the times he has served from insecurity rather than fullness, and about what it means to feel pain deeply while also knowing genuine joy. Listener Cammie asks a real question: what do you do when you want to pursue God but can't find the motivation? Francis and Candace answer with something honest and practical, and a little convicting. What else is here? Some thoughts on fasting from Candace….and yes, Francis wants a role in a Christmas movie! 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 Vanman anman.shop/bure and use code BURE for 15% off IFCJ ifcj.com Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure and use code BURE for 25% off 316 Financial bank316.com/ccbGCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a difference between knowing the gospel and being moved by it. In this conversation with Pastor Francis Chan, that difference becomes hard to miss. What starts as a moment of raw honesty as Francis watches Candace respond to the gospel with tears opens into something much bigger: what it actually means to stay inside the love of God, not just visit it. Francis shares the mountain biking story from his new book (written with his daughter Mercy) that says everything about where we fix our eyes and what happens when we don't. They talk about the distinction between conviction from the Holy Spirit and condemnation from the enemy, why those two things feel similar but lead in completely different directions, and what it looks like to keep coming back to the gospel like it's the first time you've heard it. A listener named Candice (with an i) asks about scripture for recurring struggles, and Francis answers with the kind of honesty that actually helps. And Candace shares a season of her own life when she wanted God at arm's length and knew exactly why. The awkward line breaks from what looks like a copy-paste from a PDF or narrow text box are all cleaned up! 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 316 Financial bank316.com/ccb, Vanman vanman.shop/bure and use code BURE for 15% off NuEthix https://nuethix.com/collections/candaces-favorites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some questions have been argued in seminaries for centuries. Others just feel personal. In this episode of the Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace and pastor Francis Chan sit with both. The conversation opens with listener questions on free will and prayer, and Francis does something refreshing: he admits what he doesn't know, and explains why that's actually a gift. From there the episode moves into something close to Francis's heart right now: identity. Not the kind built on reputation or accomplishment, but the one that holds when everything else falls apart. Francis talks about the disciple John, who called himself "the one Jesus loved," and why that used to seem odd to him. Now he sees it differently. John wasn't being arrogant. He was living by faith. One of the most striking moments is a story Francis shares about a seminary friend who spent decades trying to earn God's love through sheer effort and discipline. He ended up in the hospital. His body gave out. It was only when he finally stopped performing that something broke open. Francis connects that story to a trap a lot of believers fall into without ever naming it out loud: a good week quietly feels like it earns more love, and a bad week creates distance. The episode closes with Francis walking through the full gospel. Not a summary. The whole thing. And it lands exactly the way it should. 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 Vanman vanman.shop/bure and use code BURE for 15% off IFCJ ifcj.com GCU gcu.edu NOCD nocd.com NuEthix https://nuethix.com/collections/candaces-favorite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

What if resilience isn’t about being the toughest person in the room, but the most surrendered? In this conversation, Candace and author/artist Ruth Chou Simons continue their Overcoming Anxiety series by exploring a deeply biblical, spiritually honest approach to resilience. Ruth shares why her husband Troy embodies resilience—not because life is easy, but because he treats every failure as “an opportunity to grow.” Candace reflects on her own journey, including public criticism and misunderstood motives. Together, they break down a countercultural truth: being resilient is less about muscling through and more about walking closely with God. They talk openly about long seasons when Bible reading felt dry or inconsistent, how daily Scripture functions as a slow deposit rather than a quick emotional transaction, and why spiritual disciplines (Bible, prayer, rest, Sabbath) are God’s training plan for endurance. Candace shares how James 1 and the parable of the talents steadied her through some of her hardest public seasons. Ruth vulnerably opens up about losing a long-time ministry partner and the grief, confusion, and rerouting that followed. The episode closes with two tender listener questions—one from 17-year-old Inga about finding time with God before early mornings, and one about learning to hear God in a world full of distractions. If you’ve ever felt worn thin, spiritually tired, or unsure how to keep going, this episode offers companionship, Scripture, and a fresh way to see resilience through the lens of surrender.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 -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Operation Christmas Child SamaritansPurse.org/occ -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ -IFCJ ifcj.org-Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever looked at a flower by the side of the road and thought, “What can this possibly teach me about my anxiety, regrets, and pain?” In this holiday season episode, Candace and artist/author Ruth Chou Simons slow down long enough to actually answer that question. Ruth shares the wildflower stories behind her book The Way of the Wildflower and unpacks how sunflowers, Queen Anne’s lace, and tiny mountainside blossoms can become living parables of freedom, resilience, and God’s tender care. Candace opens up about the regrets that still “pop into her mind,” the places where she struggles to forgive herself, and the tension of wanting closure and resolve right now—especially when things are out of her control. Together, she and Ruth walk through what it looks like to stop replaying the past, release shame, and trust Jesus with the things you can’t fix. Then they turn to a difficult listener question from Swags: “My 12-year-old son has been fighting cancer since he was seven years old. He beat it once, but this time it's winning. Why does God allow this to happen instead of just getting rid of the cancer?” Ruth doesn’t rush to an easy answer. Instead, she gently walks through the reality of a broken world, the hope of the cross, and the way God’s kindness can show up in stories we would never choose—especially in a season that’s supposed to be “merry and bright.” If you’re carrying anxiety, regret, or deep questions for God this Christmas, this episode will help you remember you are seen, loved, and not alone. 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  -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Harper Collins nivapplicationbible.com -IFCJ ifcj.org -Code CCB for 40% off at CozyEarth.com -Mr. Pen  http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when life suddenly takes an unwanted turn? In Season 12, Episode 2 of the Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace and co-host Ruth Chou Simons talk about crisis, grief, and depending on God when life feels out of control. Ruth shares the story of her son Judah’s mountain biking accident and how God met her in the ICU. Candace opens up about her 10-year break from acting, the fear she’d never work again, and how God used that season to deepen her understanding of the gospel. They also discuss motherhood, grief, identity, and freedom from anxiety through Christ. Listener questions include how to keep faith during a cancer diagnosis and how to find motivation to live when life is falling apart.   00:00 – Tour announcement 03:10 – Season 12 intro 05:00 – How Candace and Ruth met 10:30 – Motherhood is sanctifying 14:30 – Judah’s accident 21:30 – Preparing your heart for crisis 24:30 – Candace’s 10-year hiatus 28:30 – When the gospel “clicked” 33:00 – Grief & eternal hope 37:00 – Listener Q: cancer diagnosis 41:00 – Listener Q: no motivation to live 45:00 – Advent guide + Together Community • Download the free Advent guide at Candace.com  • Submit questions at Candace.com  • Join The Together Community at Candace.com/together  • Subscribe, like, and comment on YouTube  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  -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -WeShare weshare.org/candace -Harper Collins nivapplicationbible.com -IFCJ ifcj.org-A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the path out of anxiety begins by thinking differently? Season 12 kicks off with artist and bestselling author Ruth Chou Simons joining Candace for a shorter season on freedom from anxiety. Ruth shares how the wildflowers of Western Colorado — and Jesus’ words in Luke 12:27 — taught her to stop toiling and spinning and to practice trust in God’s character.  Together they unpack the difference between worry, anxious thoughts, and clinical anxiety (with encouragement to seek wise medical/counseling support), and they walk through practical ways to renew your mind with Scripture, gratitude, and embodied calm. Candace opens up about control, overthinking, and even a stress dream from set life — and how verses like Philippians 4:6–7 and Matthew 6 steady her heart. Listener questions cover: stopping the mind spin, staying grateful on bad days, and simple daily habits that serve mental health (device-free walks, steady workouts).  Plus: a free Advent Guide from Ruth’s Emmanuel to help you savor Jesus’ coming with peace, not pressure. 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: -Qava QAVA.tv/Candace -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace ; Use Code CANDACE for 40% off -Operation Christmas Child SamaritansPurse.org/occ -Harper Collins nivapplicationbible.com -IFCJ ifcj.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Functional health coach Vince Pitstick joins Candace to unpack the supplement questions most women have in perimenopause and menopause: magnesium types, electrolytes and sodium, adaptogens for stress, collagen peptides vs. protein, and what peptides actually are.  Vince shares his healing story, explains how to choose medical‑grade brands (and red flags like proprietary blends), and lays out a practical, balanced approach: diet diversity, walking, strength cycles, and smart supplementation that supports hormones and brain clarity.  They answer Laura’s listener question: “Colostrum, peptides, collagen, greens, electrolytes. What is worth the hype? I’m overwhelmed!,” and touch on lifting heavy, protein, and metabolic flexibility.  ·   Get the FREE Whole Body Guide for Season 11 at Candace.com (link in show notes). ·   Ask a question for future episodes or join the private Together Community at Candace.com/together. ·   Grab tickets for Candace’s November 20–23 live tour at Candace.com/tour. ·   Subscribe on YouTube, then share this episode with a friend! Follow Vince on Socials:  IG @vince_pitsick YouTube @VincePitstick  https://vidalcoaching.com/who-we-are/vince-pitstick/ Sponsors For This Episode -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Operation Christmas Child SamaritansPurse.org/occ  -A'Del: ⁠https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ ⁠Use code CANDACE for 25% off first order -Harper Collins nivapplicationbible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really happens during menopause—and how can faith, science, and self-care come together to help us age with strength and grace? In this powerful conversation, Candace and Dr. Tabatha Barber dive deep into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the truth behind the 2002 study that scared women away from hormones, and how lifestyle choices like fasting, stress management, and nutrition can restore balance.  They tackle the myths of “self-love,” the pressure to look perfect, and the importance of caring for your body as a spiritual act of stewardship. From estrogen patches to infrared saunas, fasting to functional medicine, this is a must-listen for women of every age who want to understand their health—and take one step closer to Jesus with confidence and courage. Download the free Whole Body Guide — your companion to this season’s “Body & Soul” series at Candace.com. Join Candace on tour! Live November 20–23 in four cities. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour. Become a Together Community member — connect with Candace and other listeners at candace.com/together. Watch Truth and Treason, the powerful true story of courage in Nazi Germany, in theaters October 17 at angel.com/candace. Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors For This Episode -Truth and Treason: https://angel.com/candace -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/-Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and OB-GYN Dr. Tabatha Barber go straight into one of the biggest mysteries of midlife: perimenopause. Together they unpack what menopause really is (one single day after 12 months without a period) and why today’s hormonal chaos—hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and “food noise”—often comes from stress, gut health, and toxins more than from age alone. Dr. Tabatha explains how cortisol, gut bacteria, and liver overload can throw the whole system off, while Candace opens up about her own journey toward balance and breaking the sugar cycle. The two also discuss renewing the mind with Scripture, practical toxin swaps, smarter lab work, and how to pursue fitness without letting it rule your identity. Calls to Action: • Download the free Whole Body Guide to follow this season’s journey — available now at Candace.com (link in show notes)• Ask a question for a future episode at Candace.com (Questions)• Join the Together Community for private podcast discussions — Candace.com/together• Get tour tickets for Candace’s live events (Nov 20–23) — Candace.com/tour Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors For This Episode -Truth and Treason: angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org - Operation Christmas Child SamaritansPurse.org/occ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace welcomes triple‑board‑certified physician Dr. Tabatha Barber to connect faith, medicine, and women’s health. They unpack why your period is a vital sign, what hormonal birth control does (and doesn’t) do, how gut health drives gyn health, and a clear, grace‑filled explanation of the cycle phases—estrogen, progesterone, ovulation, and more. Candace shares vulnerably about navigating depression in her early 20s while on the pill, and Dr. Tabatha offers informed‑consent insights plus practical starting points (from cleaner food choices to simple swaps) so you can build sustainable habits. They close with listener questions on staying consistent with nutrition, postpartum body confidence, and real‑world gear (yes, sports bras). It’s a hopeful, practical conversation for every stage—teens to perimenopause. ·  Download the free **Whole Body Guide** to follow this season’s journey — available at Candace.com (also linked in the show notes). ·  Grab **tour tickets (Nov 20–23)** at Candace.com/tour — games, Q&A, Full House trivia, and women’s wellness real talk. ·  Check out **NuEthix** (code **CANDACE**) and other partners mentioned in this episode — links in the show notes. Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors for This Episode -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Truth and Treason: angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ ⁠Use code CANDACE for 25% off first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expert Voices Join the Body & Soul Journey Candace Cameron Bure and Lisa Whittle have spent this season diving deep into what it means to live whole—body and soul. Now, Candace takes the conversation further with special guests who bring expert insight and personal testimony to nutrition and women’s health. In this short update, Candace shares what’s coming next: four powerful episodes featuring OB-GYN Dr. Tabatha Barber and nutritional health coach Vince Pitstik. Together, they’ll unpack hormones, nutrition, and the spiritual connection to caring for our bodies. Candace also gives a behind-the-scenes peek at her newest project—Rise and Renew, a 30-day devotional journey available this fall. ·   🌿 Preorder Rise and Renew at candacecbure.com/shop or join the companion video course at Candace.com/together ·   🎧 Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the expert health episodes and future seasons ·   💬 Share your own questions with Candace for future episodes at candace.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa close out Lisa’s time on Body & Soul by tackling your extra questions—from supplements (electrolytes, collagen, colostrum) and protein goals to walking vs. heavy workouts, gut health, and the Dutch test. They talk honestly about idolatry in fitness, movement as worship, and what premarital counseling could’ve saved them from learning the hard way. Expect lighthearted moments (the “fishy” collagen era, beef-tallow face cream, and perfume confessions) alongside practical takeaways on reading labels, measuring portions, and choosing real food first. Plus: where to find past season guides, the free Whole Body Guide, and a heads-up about upcoming expert episodes on women’s health and nutrition. ·  Grab the free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com to keep growing through Body & Soul. ·  Get tour tickets (Nov 20–23) at Candace.com/tour — games, Q&A, and real talk. ·  Revisit past seasons and download guides at Candace.com. ·  Ask your question for future episodes at Candace.com. Follow Lisa Whittle Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com Sponsors -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Truth and Treason: angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa continue this season with a whole-person approach to health—body, mind, and soul. Lisa shares the “motherboard rebuild” moment that reframed her body journey and offers reflection questions to uncover shame, legalism, and unhelpful inputs. Candace gets honest about inviting the Holy Spirit into daily choices around food, fitness, and identity—and why she’s walking into her 50s with gratitude. They cover embodied prayer rhythms, curating your social media algorithm, faith-based counseling, and creating life-giving spaces at home. Listener questions tackle devotional time when life is packed (and when mornings start early). ·   Download the free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com ·   Get tickets to Candace’s Live Tour (Nov 20–23) at candace.com/tour. ·   Subscribe, like, and share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement! Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and co‑host Lisa Whittle dive into an honest conversation about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of body health: skincare, supplements, Botox and fillers, cosmetic surgery, GLP‑1s for weight loss, and how their faith informs each decision. Lisa lays out a practical discernment framework (glory to God vs. self‑glory, holiness, wisdom, Scriptural consistency, and the long obedience of endurance), while Candace shares vulnerably about the pressure of aging on camera and her ongoing wrestle with Botox. They also field a flurry of listener questions about perimenopause and menopause, including Lisa’s experience with surgical menopause and low‑dose HRT. If you want to go deeper, grab the free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com and Lisa’s Body & Soul Bible study for a theologically grounded approach to life in your body. Calls to Action • Download the free Whole Body Guide to accompany this season at Candace.com (link in description). • Explore Lisa Whittle’s Body & Soul Bible study for the full theological foundation. • Join Candace on tour Nov 20–23 (four cities). Tickets and info at candace.com/tour • Leave a comment with your spiritual gifts or a question for future seasons. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -A'Del: https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use code CANDACE for 25% off first order -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa get practical about why many of us feel exhausted—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and how a biblical view of the body of Christ can ease the overwhelm. From “room mom” confessions to spiritual gift tests, burnout, and the courage to receive help, they show how community can literally help your body heal.  Candace shares a vulnerable story about leaving The View and how Val stepped in to get her home, while Lisa reflects on pride, strength, and learning to receive prayer. Listener questions on friendship and modesty round out a heartfelt, hope-filled conversation that points to next steps you can take today. Listener Questions Featured: Kristen: “I still struggle finding friends in my community. Any advice?” Jacqueline: “What role should parents play in encouraging modesty in fashion?”Next step: Download The Whole Body Guide (free) at Candace.com—your companion for Season 11’s themes—plus find Lisa’s Body & Soul Bible study in the show notes. We’re better together! Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -Cozy Earth https://cozyearth.com/pages/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your body have a memory?  Candace and Lisa dig into how hidden stress, bitterness, and fractured relationships can surface as very real physical symptoms—and how Scripture gives language and hope for healing.  Lisa shares a surprising story about a rash that vanished when she threw away a “bitterness list,” and Candace opens up about panic in New York after leaving The View and why a Vancouver hotel triggers old eating-disorder patterns. Together they connect clinical insights to a whole-body theology: we’re image bearers, made for unity in the Body of Christ, and freedom grows where forgiveness and wise boundaries take root.  Stay to the end for a listener Q&A on anxiety, daily mental health rhythms, and learning to see the “best thing that could happen.” Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Cozy Earth https://cozyearth.com/pages/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Light of the World Film https://lightoftheworld.com/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am going on tour for the first time ever this fall November 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in four special cities. Join me for laughs, games, Full House trivia, real conversations around women's wellness, and I'll be taking audience questions. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour - Atlanta is already sold out! What does it really mean to love and care for yourself as a follower of Jesus?  In this powerful conversation, Candace and Lisa continue their discussion on the body as a temple, diving into the tension between self-love and God’s love. With honesty and vulnerability, they tackle the misconceptions the church and culture have fed us, and how only the love of God can give us true body freedom.Listener questions open the door to discussions on self-care, body goals, and how to root our choices in God’s Word. Candace also shares her own struggles around posting fitness content online and how she evaluates her motives through the lens of honoring God. Lisa offers wisdom on separating temporary highs from lasting freedom, and together they remind us that only God’s love can transform the way we see and treat our bodies.Don’t miss the free Whole Body Guide designed to walk you through this season’s themes: download it today at Candace.com. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 Shari Braendel- Color Analyst: https://www.stylebycolor.com/ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am going on tour for the first time ever this fall November 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in four special cities. Join me for laughs, games, Full house trivia, real conversations around women's wellness, and I'll be taking audience questions. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour What comes to mind when you hear “your body is a temple”? For many of us, this verse has been used as a weapon of shame rather than a source of freedom.  In this powerful conversation, Candace and Lisa unpack the truth of 1 Corinthians 6:19, diving into how the Church has often misapplied it, how purity culture distorted it, and why understanding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit changes everything about how we see our bodies.Candace opens up vulnerably about her early years of marriage and the struggle to embrace her body without shame. Together, she and Lisa guide listeners toward a whole-body theology that replaces fear and behavior modification with grace, beauty, and the truth that we are beloved temples of God’s Spirit.This episode also includes real and tender listener questions—about navigating a spouse’s porn addiction, and about breaking cycles of negative self-talk and body hatred. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -WeShare  https://www.weshare.org/candace -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can’t you seem to have a “body breakthrough”? In this heartfelt conversation, Candace and Lisa dismantle the myth that freedom comes from a single moment of change. Instead, they uncover the truth: transformation is a long road we walk with Jesus.From ‘80s nostalgia to the theology of body and soul, they explore how discipline, acceptance, and spiritual warfare intersect in our struggles with our bodies. With honesty and humor, they address cultural pressures, the lies of the enemy, and why building a theological foundation changes everything.Candace and Lisa answer listener questions from Birdie on postpartum acceptance and Jilly on asking for help without resentment.  Get the Whole Body Guide - a practical resource designed to walk you through this season - available now at Candace.com and linked in the show notes. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com⁠ YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: ⁠https://letsbeclear.substack.com⁠ More Tips! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips⁠  And Lisa’s hat! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1⁠ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/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

What do we do with the wounds our bodies have absorbed—both visible and invisible?  Candace and Lisa explore how body trauma, shame, and criticism shape how we see ourselves, often without us even realizing it. They share deeply personal stories, from unwanted physical encounters to hurtful comments and industry rejection, revealing how those moments lodged themselves in their hearts and memories. But this conversation isn’t just about pain—it’s about healing. Through a theology rooted in the person of Jesus, the one who bore physical and emotional wounds for our freedom, they uncover the hope that comes from bringing our experiences into the light.  Whether you're still carrying childhood shame or navigating confusing compliments as an adult, this episode invites you to pursue wholeness in body and soul. Plus, they answer a listener question from Eliana on how to break free from the cycle of body negativity and inconsistent self-discipline. Get your free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com and follow along with Lisa's Body and Soul Bible study book. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com⁠ YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: ⁠https://letsbeclear.substack.com⁠ More Tips! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips⁠  And Lisa’s hat! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1⁠ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -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

Candace and Lisa dive into a raw confession: "Dear God, I don’t like my body." This episode of Body & Soul explores what happens when our physical reality feels like a burden—whether due to chronic pain, mental health struggles, or just the quiet disappointment we carry. Candace shares the personal toll of living with migraines and the resentment it has sometimes stirred. Lisa opens up about hormonal changes, perimenopause, and the grief of realizing her body will never be what it once was. Together, they reflect on how body grief, trauma, and identity are deeply intertwined—and how Scripture offers a redemptive path forward. If you've ever looked in the mirror and felt more frustration than freedom, this conversation will meet you there. It's for every woman who has whispered to God, "Why this body?" Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -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

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Body & Soul, Candace and Lisa continue their vulnerable journey into how we see and treat our bodies. Lisa shares a moment from childhood that shaped her entire body story—a traumatic exposure to pornography that led to years of compartmentalization and perfectionism. Candace relates through her own early body awareness, acting pressures, and a lifelong internal battle with image and value. Together, they unpack why our relationships with our bodies go sideways—from treating our bodies like projects or performances, to seeing them as props for approval. They introduce the "trifecta" of body compartmentalization and explain why only a solid foundation can bring lasting freedom. They also respond to a moving listener question about emotional eating and point toward scripture as the root of transformation. Which of the three body perspectives do you relate to most: project, prop, or object? Have you ever treated your body like an opponent rather than an ally? What does renewing your mind with scripture look like for you? Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the premiere of Season 11, Body & Soul, Candace and her guest co-host Lisa Whittle begin a vulnerable and powerful conversation about their lifelong struggles with body image, disordered eating, and mental exhaustion. From Lisa’s seminary days of Skittles and Diet Coke lunches to Candace’s behind-the-scenes pressures as a young actress, both women reveal how shame and comparison shaped their self-worth. But this season isn’t about staying stuck. Lisa introduces the concept of "whole body theology," a Biblical foundation that reframes how we view our bodies—not as projects to fix, but as vessels created for God’s glory. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by conflicting health advice, or caught in a cycle of striving and self-loathing, this episode offers gospel-centered hope for a new way forward. Because when body and soul are seen together, healing begins. What part of Candace or Lisa’s story resonated most with you? Have you ever felt exhausted by all the advice about health and wellness? What does freedom in your body look like to you? Connect with Candace and Lisa Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when we stop trying to “fix” our bodies—and start seeing them through the lens of our faith? Season 11 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast is with guest co-host Lisa Whittle. Together, they share why this deeply personal, biblically grounded season—Body and Soul—was born from vulnerability, not vanity. This season goes deep with real conversations about body shame, trauma, identity, and healing. What’s your biggest struggle when it comes to your body image? Have you ever connected your physical story to your spiritual one? What are you hoping to heal in your body and soul this season? Episodes start Tuesday July 22nd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your heart guiding you toward truth, or pulling you off course? In this powerful finale to Season 10, Candace, Lev, and Pastor Jonathan "JP" Pokluda share honest stories of temptation, fasting, stage fright, and learning to trust God with the deepest fears—especially when it comes to family and the future. JP explains how scripture, fasting, and community protect us from spiritual attack, while Lev and Candace share what it means to develop strong habits and spiritual resilience. From practical wisdom to moments of humor (like the $100 chocolate cake), this episode is packed with memorable stories and deep biblical insights. Plus, a listener question from Crystal opens a heartfelt discussion on parenting through anxiety and learning to surrender control to God. We’re ending the season with bold encouragement: seek Truth with your whole heart, and you will find it. Download the free resource "The No Fear Guide" at Candace.com.Pick up Jonathan Pokluda's new book Your Story Has a Villain – link in the show notes. SPONSORS -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -100 Days of Joy and Strength: https://candacecbure.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible that prayer could literally heal your mind and body? In this moving episode of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace, Jonathan Pokluda, and Lev Bure explore the transformative power of prayer—sharing deeply personal stories, surprising science, and practical tips for building a richer spiritual life. From JP’s call into ministry to Lev’s powerful role in his parents’ reconciliation, this conversation is full of emotional depth and faith-building encouragement. Plus, they dive into the most overlooked part of prayer: listening. Discover how 15 quiet minutes in a chair could completely reshape your relationship with God. The team also answers a listener question from Amy—“What is the best way to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus when temptations are all around?” Whether you’ve felt distant from God or just want to deepen your spiritual walk, this episode will remind you: we were made to pray. 👉 Download the No Fear Guide free at Candace.com 💬 Comment below: How did your 15 minutes of silence change you? -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -A'Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com Use code CANDACE -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -100 Days of Joy and Strength: https://candacecbure.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your faith strong enough to stand in a spiritual battle? Candace, JP, and Lev explore what it truly means to put on the armor of God. From Roman shields to real-life spiritual warfare at 3 a.m., this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and encouragement.  JP walks through the characteristics of a Spirit-filled life and reveals why Satan’s primary goal is to weaken your faith. Candace opens up about a season of exhaustion and spiritual retreat—and how God lovingly drew her back.  Lev shares what adult children really want from their parents, especially in response to a listener question from Melissa about parenting her 18-year-old son. We’re better together—and you never have to fight alone. 📘 Download the free No Fear Guide and find JP’s book Your Story Has a Villain at Candace.com SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -100 Days of Joy and Strength: https://candacecbure.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when your faith falls apart? In this episode of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace, Lev, and guest co-host Jonathan Pokluda have one of the most raw and redemptive conversations of the season. From parenting regrets and personal doubt to powerful testimonies of transformation, this episode centers around a single spiritual question: What happens when faith gets deconstructed? Jonathan shares how he rebuilt his entire belief system from scratch after years of addiction, confusion, and spiritual wandering. Lev opens up about his own battles with intellectual doubt in college—and how even Bible study can become a battleground for belief. Together, the trio explores why deconstruction isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of rebuilding on truth. They also respond to a deeply emotional listener question from Judith, whose friend stopped praying after losing her daughter. Jonathan offers powerful encouragement for anyone wrestling with grief and disappointment with God. If you’ve ever struggled with faith, this conversation will give you both hope and practical steps to move forward. SPONSORS -A'Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -100 Days of Joy and Strength: ⁠https://candacecbure.com/shop -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to become numb to the spiritual battle happening around you? In this episode, Candace, JP, and Lev explore how desensitization slowly creeps into our lives—from the media we consume to the cultural norms we quietly accept. JP shares deeply about his own spiritual accountability system, why he needs others to spot blind spots, and how community can expose what we’ve become used to. Candace opens up about longing for more in-person truth-tellers. They also tackle a listener question from Sarah about one of the most unsettling passages in the Bible: Did God really send an evil spirit to torment Saul? And if so… could that still happen today? 💬 Got questions? Visit Candace.com to send your questions and download your free copy of The No Fear Guide. You’ll also find a link to JP’s book Your Story Has a Villain. SPONSORS -JOI Womens Wellness:https://joiandblokes.com/candace/ Order Your Labs Today to Receive 50% Off! -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -100 Days of Joy and Strength: https://candacecbure.com/shop - https://nuethix.com Use code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is watching a scary movie just entertainment—or something spiritually dangerous? In this bold, honest conversation, Candace, her son Lev, and Pastor Jonathan Pokluda dig into how the enemy uses division—not just destruction—as his most effective tactic. From media boundaries to church gossip to family disagreements, they explore how spiritual warfare often plays out in ordinary moments. Lev opens up about an eight-month season of spiritual doubt and how one vulnerable prayer shifted his heart. Listener Holly’s question gives way to a beautiful discussion on how parents can walk with their kids through doubt—without panic, shame, or fear. 🏷 Download your free No Fear Guide and find Pastor JP’s book Your Story Has a Villain at Candace.com SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -A'Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE-Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the enemy could convince you that sin is freedom—and silence is safety? In this deeply personal episode, Candace, Lev, and Pastor JP unpack how the enemy deceives by flipping the value of everything: making cheap things seem worthy and making eternal things seem disposable. JP opens up about switching price tags on a Boys II Men CD as a teenager—a story that becomes a metaphor for how we can be mislead. They explore how spiritual apathy, pride, fear of man, and a shallow view of eternity can all keep believers quiet when the world needs truth the most. Candace shares about her own conviction over staying silent on set and Lev wrestles with pride and significance. This episode is both sobering and empowering, calling every listener to live for what truly matters. SPONSORS THIS SEASON -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/  -JOI Womens Wellness: https://joiandblokes.com/candace/ Order Your Labs Today to Receive 50% Off! -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/-Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t fear—but distraction? Candace, JP, and Lev unpack how the enemy uses busyness, noise, and even our own thoughts to keep us from intimacy with God.  JP shares the emotional story of a dying man whose final words—"Don’t wait like I did"—remind us how easily we can miss what matters most. From golden calves to glowing screens, the team exposes how distraction can become modern-day idolatry and explains why the mind is the primary battleground in spiritual warfare. Candace also opens up about the mental exhaustion of spinning too many plates and how she’s fighting to reclaim peace, focus, and rest. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to identify your biggest distractions and learn how to redirect your attention back to Jesus. Because if the enemy can’t destroy you—he’ll try to distract you. Download your free No Fear Guide at Candace.com and take the next step toward understanding spiritual warfare with confidence, not confusion. SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -NIV Application Bible: https://www.thenivbible.com/niv-application-bible - JOI Womens Wellness: joiandblokes.com/candace Order Your Labs Today to Receive 50% Off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the devil knew your weaknesses better than you did? In this episode, JP explains how the enemy studies our habits, patterns, and even family history—like a coach analyzing game film—to find ways to destroy us. But the good news? God equips us with everything we need to stand strong. Candace, Lev, and JP open up about spiritual warfare in everyday life—from the arguments in a young marriage to the pressure of working in the public eye. They talk about how demons can't read our minds but can observe our words, habits, and bloodline to wage a targeted attack. JP explains what Scripture means when it talks about generational strongholds and how geography, culture, and even well-meaning Christians can unknowingly become instruments of discouragement. They also dive into what it means to put on the armor of God, how spiritual warfare isn't always loud or cinematic, and why prayer is the key to staying grounded. You’ll also hear a powerful listener question from a woman facing chronic illness while raising a young family—and the hope that comes from remembering this truth: you're not home yet, but God is with you every step of the way. Download our free No Fear Guide at Candace.com and take the next step toward understanding spiritual warfare with confidence, not confusion. SPONSORS -A'Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -NIV Application Bible: https://www.thenivbible.com/niv-application-bible -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a casual conversation at a Utah country club turns into a full-on demonic encounter? In this stunning episode, JP shares a first-person story of deliverance that confirmed his conviction that spiritual warfare is real. But it’s not just something that happens somewhere else, to other people, in foreign countries —it can happen in a golf clubhouse too. Candace, Lev, and JP break down what authors in the Bible write about angels, demons, and strongholds. They also discuss the idea of sin opening people to demonic oppression, the Biblical model for spiritual authority, and how to discern God’s voice from the enemy’s lies. This one will make you laugh, think, and maybe think about your local golf course a little differently! Download our free No Fear Guide at Candace.com and take the next step toward understanding spiritual warfare with confidence, not confusion. SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -NIV Application Bible: https://www.thenivbible.com/niv-application-bible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary: Do demons really mess with car batteries… or is that just coincidence? In the premiere episode of Season 10 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Candace is joined by Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda and her son, Lev Bure, to kick off a series of bold conversations about spiritual warfare—what it is, why most Christians avoid talking about it, and how it’s affecting our lives more than we realize. JP shares his own journey from skepticism to deep Biblical study, breaking down what’s written in scripture about Satan, demons, and the unseen realm. Lev reflects on his upbringing and real-life moments that made him question whether something more was happening behind the scenes. Together, the trio explores how our experiences, media, and theology often distort the truth—and how Jesus offers clarity, peace, and protection in the middle of the battle. From hilarious childhood snake stories to sobering truths about temptation and fear, this episode invites you to open your eyes to the invisible war around us—and lean on the God who wins. It’s not about living in fear. It’s about living in awareness. Free Resource: Download the No Fear Guide at Candace.com to equip yourself with biblical truth and peace for this spiritual battle. Listener Question: “I'd like to better understand evil and why it's allowed to exist among us.” JP gives a powerful response about why evil is not a thing—but rather the absence of God’s goodness. Want more like this? Subscribe, share this episode, and visit Candace.com to get updates and bonus content each week. SPONSORS -A'Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Harper Collins  -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, we’re kicking off Season 10 — Your Story Has a Villain — with an incredible story of faith, family, and fierce perseverance. Candace sits down with Ben and Corley Spell, founders of Good Ranchers, to talk about entrepreneurship, marriage, parenting through hardship, and the unseen spiritual battles we all face. Their journey is anything but ordinary. From a God-given call to start a meat company (despite no experience), to walking through devastating miscarriage, entrepreneurship with toddlers in tow, and ultimately Corley’s miraculous healing from cancer — this conversation reminds us that our battles are real, but God’s faithfulness is greater. If you've ever wrestled with trusting God when the odds seem stacked against you, or wondered if He still speaks today — this episode will encourage you. YouTube: Ben and Corley Spell’s story is a testimony of radical faith, unexpected miracles, and trusting God through life’s toughest battles. From launching Good Ranchers without experience to facing cancer head-on, they reveal how God’s voice led them every step of the way. Watch now and be encouraged! 👉 Subscribe for new episodes weekly! | Visit Candace.com for resources and more. #CandaceCameronBure #FaithJourney #HealingTestimony #ChristianPodcast #GoodRanchers #CancerSurvivor #GodsVoice #Entrepreneurship #SpiritualWarfare #ParentingFaith #MarriageGoals #VictoryInChrist #Hope #Together Connect with Candace Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Season Ten of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast: Your Story Has a Villain, Candace is joined by Pastor Jonathan "JP" Pokluda — and a very special surprise guest, her son Lev Bure — for conversations that pull back the curtain on spiritual realities most people avoid. Have you ever wondered about ghosts, angels, demons — and how the unseen world might be affecting your daily life? Get ready for real stories, real faith, and real answers. Together, Candace and her guests shine a light on the darkness, reminding us that while there is a very real enemy, God's power, protection, and presence are infinitely greater. This season isn’t about fear — it’s about courage, clarity, and learning how to stand strong in God's truth. The first full episode features an interview with Good Ranchers owners Ben and Corley Spell, releasing Tuesday April 29th. Pastor JP hosts the rest of the season beginning May 6th . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a child called a "mistake" grows up to lead a movement serving 65,000 kids? Can a letter really change a life? For Jonathan, it did. This week on the Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Jonathan shares the full story about how one heartfelt note from his sponsor became a turning point in his life. Raised in poverty and without the support of his father, Jonathan discovered hope not through material things, but through the love of Christ and a local church empowered by Compassion International. In this powerful full conversation, Jonathan opens up about how his life transformed—through education, relationship, and ultimately, forgiveness. From tearful reconciliation with his father to now serving 65,000 children through Compassion’s work in the Dominican Republic, his story is a moving testimony of what can happen when someone chooses to care. We’re better together. And this season, we’re doing something as a community to make a difference in the world.  Go to Candace.com and click where it says “Compassion” to see how you can sponsor a child today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been following along this season about Girls Under Pressure? If you’ve missed any, you can go back and catch the whole series! This week Candace, Natasha and Allie continue with a discussion on finding purpose. Connect with Candace: Candace on Instagram: @candacecbure Podcast on Instagram: @candacecameronburepodcast Podcast on TikTok: @ccbpodcast Sponsors this season: - Mr. Pen: Visit http://candacepens.com/ for 10% off your order. -Adele Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb -Grand Canyon University: http://gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come back each week to hear more about Jonathan’s story. To see how we can make a difference together, go to  https://ccbpodcast.com/compassion Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s so much better when we go through it together! It’s true. We’re better together. And this season, I’m asking our podcast community to do something TOGETHER to make a difference in the world.  There are hard things going on around us. Hurricanes. Floods. Fires. People hurting. And as followers of Jesus, we show up in the hard stuff, and we build relationships with people who need us. We give. Each week I’m bringing you a short piece of an interview with a special guest, and each week you’ll hear more about what we can do together. These are short episodes - less than 10 minutes each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been following along this season about Girls Under Pressure? If you’ve missed any, you can go back and catch the whole series! This week is all about body issues, and the season continues next week exploring how to find your purpose in life. Connect with Candace: Candace on Instagram: @candacecbure Podcast on Instagram: @candacecameronburepodcast Podcast on TikTok: @ccbpodcast Sponsors this season: - Mr. Pen: Visit http://candacepens.com/ for 10% off your order. -Adele Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb - Grand Canyon University: http://gcu.edu -Tyndale: tbibles.com/CandaceBure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come back each week to hear more about Jonathan’s story. To see how we can make a difference together, go to  https://ccbpodcast.com/compassion Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s so much better when we go through it together! It’s true. We’re better together. And this season, I’m asking our podcast community to do something TOGETHER to make a difference in the world.  There are hard things going on around us. Hurricanes. Floods. Fires. People hurting. And as followers of Jesus, we show up in the hard stuff, and we build relationships with people who need us. We give. Each week I’m bringing you a short piece of an interview with a special guest, and each week you’ll hear more about what we can do together. These are short episodes - less than 10 minutes each. Come back each week to hear more about Jonathan’s story. To see how we can make a difference together, go to  https://ccbpodcast.com/compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating friendships can be a roller-coaster, but Candace, Allie, and Natasha are here to guide you through it. In this episode of Season 9, "Girls Under Pressure," they explore the essence of friendship and the journey of finding friends who may or may not share your faith. Real-life stories and personal experiences reveal the challenges and joys of growing through diverse relationships. Do you find yourself struggling with friendships or looking to deepen your connections?  As Candace reflects on her long-lasting friendships with people who hold different beliefs, the conversation goes into finding common ground, respecting differences, and fostering deep connections. Allie and Natasha share their own journeys, sharing experiences on balancing faith, friendship, and respect in a world that often divides. Actionable Takeaway: Reflect on your current friendships. Are they encouraging your growth? Consider how you can be a source of light and support to those around you, regardless of differing beliefs. Listener Question: Julia asks, "What do you do for a freshman navigating high school without any Christian friends?"  Remember, life is better when we go through it together! For more encouragement, download the free gratitude guide at candace.com.  Connect with Candace: Candace on Instagram: @candacecbure Podcast on Instagram: @candacecameronburepodcast Sponsors this season: - Mr. Pen: Visit http://candacepens.com/ for 10% off your order. -Adele Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb - Grand Canyon University: http://gcu.edu Tyndale: tbibles.com/CandaceBure  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pivotal Moment: A Fight that Changed Everything In this excerpt, Jonathan shares the life-changing moment he was involved in a fight that left his friend in a coma. Jonathan says, "I was involved in a fight. He wasn't in the fight, but I fell down, and he fell with me, knocking his neck on the sidewalk. He ended up in a coma for two days." This incident was a turning point for Jonathan, leading him to a path of self-reflection and transformation. The support from his church community played a crucial role in Jonathan's personal growth. After the incident, Jonathan gave his life to Christ and found hope and purpose within the church. "I got baptized at 12 after that fight. The first thing the church did is they gave me the chance to preach to the children," he shared. This opportunity to preach was a testament to the church's belief in his potential and their commitment to nurturing his growth. "That's why the local church helped me to see hope, to have hope. Not only to be a positive view of the future but to have actually hope and hope is the ability to make things for, make that future to happen," Jonathan explained. Making a Difference Together: Join us next week to hear more about Jonathan's story and to learn how we can make a difference together. Visit Candace.com, click on "compassion," and see how you can be a part of this transformative journey! Come back each week to hear more about Jonathan’s story. To see how we can make a difference together, go to  https://ccbpodcast.com/compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What does it mean to be set free from guilt?"   This week Candace and the ladies talk about dealing with shame and regret from past mistakes, and share personal stories about how hiding shame can weigh heavy on your heart. Allie emphasizes that everyone makes mistakes, but when you bring those secrets into the light, the weight lifts.   They explore how shame can drive people away from their true identity and relationship with God. Candace reminds listeners of Psalm 103:12, which says, "As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us."   Today’s listener question comes from Bethany, who asks, "Does God really forgive all sins?" Tune in to hear their answers!   For your free gratitude guide and to ask questions go to Candace.com  Sponsors this month:  -Mr. Pen: Visit http://candacepens.com/ for 10% off your order. -Adele Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb -Grand Canyon University: http://gcu.edu -Tyndale: tbibles.com/CandaceBure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When is the last time you thought about how powerful writing a letter could be? In part six of Jonathan’s story, Candace and Jonathan talk about the powerful impact of a relationship that grew from letter writing. Jonathan shares more about growing up in poverty and how he got support from a local church and his sponsor Jamie. He recalls the first letter she sent, a simple note that made him feel special and loved: "Good afternoon, Jonathan. I wanted to send you a little note to let you know I was thinking about you."   That simple message meant so much to him, especially since he never those words of encouragement from his father. Come back each week to hear more about Jonathan’s story. To see how we can make a difference together, go to https://ccbpodcast.com/compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do friendships change when you start dating? Can you find love in a world of dating apps? In Episode 6, “Moms Want to Know - What’s Dating Like Today?” Candace, Allie, and Natasha talk about the challenges of dating in today's culture. Allie shares her worries about whether her new boyfriend is “the one” and how dating is so different from what her parents experienced. They talk about unrealistic expectations women and girls deal with and the pressure to have everything figured out before getting married. It’s okay to take time to get to know someone and that not every relationship has to work out. Allie recalls how she felt a lot of pressure while dating, which made her anxious.  They also talk about how dating can change friendships and the need to balance those relationships. Go to Candace.com for your free gratitude guide. Sponsors this month: -Mr. Pen: Visit http://candacepens.com/ for 10% off your order. -Adele Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb -Grand Canyon University: http://gcu.edu -Tyndale: tbibles.com/CandaceBure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices