The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

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  • 39 minutes 14 seconds
    How Far Is Too Far? Breaking Patterns That Keep You Stuck

    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


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    3 February 2026, 8:16 am
  • 41 minutes 23 seconds
    Why do I feel so insecure all the time?

    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. 

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    27 January 2026, 8:15 am
  • 43 minutes 20 seconds
    “My Truth” vs. The Truth: Why Madi Thinks It Matters

    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.


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    20 January 2026, 8:15 am
  • 40 minutes 43 seconds
    The Lies We Believe—and How to Break Free

    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.

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    13 January 2026, 8:15 am
  • 38 minutes 50 seconds
    Finding Freedom That Lasts with Madison Prewett Troutt

    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.



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    6 January 2026, 8:15 am
  • 2 minutes 54 seconds
    Madison Prewett Troutt: How to Live an Honest Life

    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.

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    5 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 3 seconds
    Happy New Year 2026 from Candace!

    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!


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    1 January 2026, 6:38 pm
  • 15 minutes 37 seconds
    Merry Christmas from Candace and Ruth

    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!


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    23 December 2025, 1:47 pm
  • 42 minutes 24 seconds
    The Way of the Beloved with Ruth Chou Simons

    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.


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    16 December 2025, 8:15 am
  • 42 minutes 41 seconds
    The Way of the Unhurried with Ruth Chou Simons

    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.

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    9 December 2025, 8:15 am
  • 46 minutes 44 seconds
    The Way of Resilience with Ruth Chou Simons

    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.
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    2 December 2025, 8:15 am
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