The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

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...

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 dis...

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...

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 del...

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 f...

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 Jes...

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 T...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 shar...

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 o...

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...

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’...

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 differe...

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 pra...

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...

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,...

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 depress...

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 O...

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...

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 wit...

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 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 Va...

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 Vancouve...