The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

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Heather MacFadyen - Humbled Success Apr 04, 2023

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Have you ever been in a season where you feel stuck? You look around and don’t see success or purpose with where your feet are planted. You don’t feel qualified (or sometimes comfortable) doing what God has called you to do in that season.

Success. It is a word that carries individual meaning and can change from season to season of life. But at the end of it all, success comes from a humble place of fully occupying your God-given space. Because it’s not about us, it’s about Him and His purpose. It’s not about us feeling qualified, it’s about who He is and how He works through us to fill the gaps.

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:

Moments in their life where the “definition of success” changed and how others around them responded to those changes
Good advice, bad advice, right advice, and how we ultimately need to listen to God’s direction and wisdom
The difference (literally and biblically) between humble and humility
Trusting that God is doing something bigger in the assignments He gives you, that are not easy or comfortable

Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong.

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Finding Purpose with Heather MacFadyen Mar 28, 2023

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We have all struggled at some point to understand God’s will and purpose for our lives. And in different seasons, we may also feel like we are missing out, forgotten or doing less important work than what He has for us. That simply isn’t true!

God’s will is at work all the time and He invites us to join Him. We miss out on His will when we don’t accept those invitations. He gives us assignments in life that fulfill His will in our life and in our world.

God is inviting you to fulfill His purpose for your life in the assignments He is placing around you. You are not too young, too old, too late, and you don’t need to do it perfectly. You are right where you are supposed to be.

If you are in the middle of God’s will, you are never missing out, forgotten, or doing work that is less than. Be faithful with the assignments He gives you because you never know where they will lead you.

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:

Discovering they were in a magazine together in 1992 and how being faithful to writing brought Heather to where she is today
Moments they felt like they missed out on opportunities as they shifted focus from raising careers to raising their children
The fear of missing out, feeling forgotten and less important
Understanding and finding God’s purpose in the various assignments He calls you to throughout your life
What motherhood taught Candace about God’s will and purpose for her life

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Head to Candace.com/ to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong.

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Extra Episode! Candace Interviews Heather MacFadyen - Don't Mom Alone Mar 22, 2023

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Candace Interviews Heather, and Heather Interviews Candace - listen to different interviews on both podcasts as a preview of Candace's second season

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Season Two - The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast - with Heather MacFadyen Mar 21, 2023

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Season 2 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast released March 28, 2022 with Heather MacFadyen of the Don't Mom Alone Podcast

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Tara Leigh Cobble - This is what it means to be the Body of Christ Feb 14, 2023

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Picture this: you are at a symphony and the musicians begin playing. But something sounds off, and you quickly realize that everyone is playing the same instrument and following the same note pattern. That wouldn’t be the most beautiful piece of music you listen to, right? Because what makes a symphony so beautiful is all the different instruments playing together using different melodies, harmonies, and notes that create a song.

The same can be said about the body of Christ. We are all part of the body of Christ; but if we all had the same gifts, talents, and skills we would be a robot instead of a body. Within the body of Christ we are all called to one mission: be like Jesus.

What does it mean to “be like Jesus?” Jesus said that we demonstrate Him to the world by loving people like He loves people. And the way He loved people was scandalous. It was counter cultural. He loved everyone as they were; including the people who were different from Him, enemies to the land He walked, and even the outcasts.

He calls us to be a bridge builder to everyone; including those who are different from us. The best part is that there is always something we can learn from someone who doesn’t see the same way we do. It shouldn’t stop us from loving them well.

This conversation wraps up Season 1 with Candace and Tara-Leigh Cobble, but there is a BONUS episode available for those who purchase a ticket to the live event on February 16 (whether in person or via livestream). You can still grab a ticket and get the bonus episode!

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:

Tara-Leigh’s favorite site in Israel (it’s not what you would expect!).
What it means to be like Jesus and how we can be more like Him by loving others well.
Moments in scripture where Jesus loved others in ways that were counter cultural.
Being a Christian and what keeps them coming back, despite experiencing wounds from others.

Scripture Memory of the Season:

1 John 5:1-6 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God’s children; when we love God and obey His commands. For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands. And His commands are not a burden, because everyone who has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith. Who is the one who conquers the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Jesus Christ--he is the one who came by water and blood, not by water only, but by water and by blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.

For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/016

You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace.

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Tara Leigh Cobble - We are created to become like Jesus Feb 07, 2023

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We are created in the image of God. We are recreated through the Holy Spirit at work within us to become more like Jesus. Simply put, we are born again; we are transformed. Our desire to be more like Jesus can only come from God because we cannot change our heart, only He can.

God uses His Word, the Spirit, and those around us to reveal more of who He is to us, so that we can become more like Jesus. Are there people in your life God uses to show you who He is? Maybe it’s a friend who, while walking through a really hard season, exudes unexplainable joy. Or maybe it’s through a conversation with someone at the grocery, who displays kindness toward you.

Tara-Leigh and Candace hope that through this episode you continue to hunger after a relationship with God AND that He drops people in your life that reveal more of who He is to you. May He bring Debbie’s into your garage door to bring your cookies (you have to listen to understand!).

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:

Being born again is not a weird thing, it is a spiritual transformation that God does within us so we can be more like Jesus.
How the Word, the Spirit, and people in our life work to show us more of who God is.
People in their lives who showed them more of who God is, and how it has shaped their faith.

Scripture Memory of the Season:

For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/015

You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace.

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Tara Leigh Cobble - Prayer is a mystery Jan 31, 2023

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Have you prayed for something and God said no? We all have (if we are honest). We have all prayed for something or someone, and the outcome is not what we wanted or expected. The truth is, if when we come to God with our prayers and expect Him to work the outcome in the way we want, we treat God like He is a vending machine. Prayer isn’t transactional, it is relational. It isn’t about getting what we want, it’s about getting God.

Sometimes we get a no, that is true. But that does not mean that God is displeased with you. His no is often the kindest possible answer He can give to you. Throughout the Bible, we see God say no to heroes of the faith; David, Paul, and even Jesus. But look at how God not only blessed them, but used them. So if you get a no from God, you are in good company.

Join Candace and Tara-Leigh as they share vulnerable moments about their life through this conversation around prayer and hearing no from God.

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:

The difference between a transactional prayer and a relational prayer.
When Jesus got a no from the Father and how important that moment is to understand when it comes to your prayer life and relationship with Him.
How no is often God’s kindest possible answer, and often the answer we are grateful for in hindsight.
What the landscape of Candace’s prayers look like.
The moment that Candace recognized divorce was a no from God (through an honest conversation with her kids).

Scripture Memory of the Season:

1 John 5:1-5 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God’s children; when we love God and obey His commands. For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands. And His commands are not a burden, because everyone who has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith. Who is the one who conquers the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/014

You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace.

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Tara Leigh Cobble - Prayer is about God communicating with us Jan 24, 2023

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Prayer is a conversation with God that He desires to have with us. He is never too busy for us, never bothered by our requests or prayers, and certainly is not bored when we talk to Him. When we pray, God is always there, always listening, and always receiving.

Prayer is a place where all 3 persons of The Trinity are at work. When we pray, we are talking to the Father, through Jesus (because of the connection He made possible for us), and the Holy Spirit is empowering us in and through prayer.

Two common questions people ask when it comes to prayer are:

How do I pray?
Why do I need to pray to God when He knows everything?

In today’s episode, Candace and Tara-Leigh dig into those two questions, and more. If you don’t know how to pray or feel like you aren’t good at praying, or you feel like you don’t understand why prayer matters – take a breath and rest easy. Let’s go on this journey together!

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:

Prayer as a conversation with the Trinity and how that perspective of prayer will challenge the way we pray.
How prayer can be taught or developed; it is a skill Jesus taught His disciples and can teach us too.
What “in Jesus name, Amen” actually means and the power it carries when we pray.
Moments in their lives where they have seen their prayers answered (in ways they desired and in ways they did not expect).
Tips for listening and meditating in silence with God; it may be difficult but it is powerful.

Scripture Memory of the Season:

For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/013

You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace.

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Tara Leigh Cobble - The Spirit of God changes how we live Jan 17, 2023

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God’s never going to give you more than you can handle” – it is really easy to look at punchy one-liners like this one on social media and take them as the whole truth. But do you measure them against God’s word before you take them as the whole truth? The Spirit calls us to use The Word as a measuring stick for truth. He is our guide and gives us wisdom as we walk through life.

The Spirit is meant to bring clarity to us and teach us. All throughout scripture, the Spirit clarifies who Jesus is and points back to the truth (the Son and the Father) teaching us how to be more like Him.

Colossians 3 says to put on attributes like kindness, compassion, patience, gentleness, and more). It is not easy to do everyday, but it is a choice we make everyday day. And if we practice it enough it becomes a habit. By surrendering to the Spirit’s work in us, He will enable us to walk in those attributes, lean into His wisdom, and walk in His Spirit.

The Spirit produces the fruit in us but that takes time. The more time you spend with the Spirit, the more you are nourished and grow. When we get frustrated that we don’t feel we are growing it is easy to be discouraged and bow out. But God is still at work within you. Don’t lose hope. He is developing the fruit in you. Be patient with yourself; He is patient with you.

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:

The importance of measuring everything against the Word of God.
How we are unified as the body of Christ because of The Spirit.
Learning from others with different opinions is healthy for you and your faith.
Why kindness is so important to Candace and the story behind her book “Kind Is The New Classy”
The Fruit of the Spirit – and how it is ONE fruit with 9 attributes, not 9 different fruits.
The difference between a transactional and relational partnership with the Spirit.

Scripture Memory of the Season:

1 John 5:1-4 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God’s children; when we love God and obey His commands. For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands. And his commands are not a burden, because everyone who has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith.

For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/012

You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace.

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Tara Leigh Cobble - The Spirit of God is always with us Jan 10, 2023

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Who is the Holy Spirit? This is such a common question that is asked when it comes to fully understanding The Trinity. The Holy Spirit is the most mysterious (and sometimes confusing) within the triad. Before Jesus went back to Heaven, He said “I am sending the Spirit who is better than me.” Better than Jesus? That doesn’t sound right. But it is. The Holy Spirit is not a force or power used by God. He is a person who has responsibilities and characteristics that help guide us through life. And Jesus knew we needed Him.

Candace and Tara-Leigh sit down and dive into the mystery of The Holy Spirit in hopes of helping us understand who He is and how He works in us. They also share personal stories from their faith journey; and Candace talks about the time her husband baptized her in the ocean (grab your tissues! It’s a beautiful story).

As you listen to this conversation, we hope you are inspired to take your relationship with God deeper through The Holy Spirit. Did you know you can read your Bible in ONE year just by reading for 12 minutes a day? That makes studying God’s word more, seem possible.

In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss: