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-1/012You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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:  Building good habits (especially with reading and studying your Bible).  The moment Candace began to understand and desire to read the Bible. Who The Holy Spirit is and how He fits into The Trinity.  Baptism; what it is and why it is important to your walk with Jesus.  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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace is BACK with Tara-Leigh Cobble to continue their conversation on the connection between God and Jesus (pssst … He is still the same person) Think about this: if Jesus were not God, but was just a man, how would that change the way you live? You likely may stop seeing Jesus as Divine and see as a man who was a bit crazy at times; as a man who ran around claiming to be God, the fulfillment of the Old Testament. And you likely would not place as much weight into what He says or how He guides you. Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss that the idea that God of the Universe, who created everything, came to us in human form to save us. God desires a relationship with us and he wants us to flourish in life. He sent His son so that we could flourish. Everything that Jesus teaches us is for our joy, our thriving, and our flourishing. And when we live life knowing HIs love for us and how much He cares for us, that will pour out onto those around us. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:  Why the birth of Jesus is just as important as the death of Jesus  The moments in the New Testament where Jesus revealed Himself and moments He did not, and why He chose to withhold who He was to certain groups. A moment in Candace’s life where she had to push through her anger and lean into Christ-like humility. What Dancing With The Stars taught Candace about how much God picks us up and guides us through hard seasons.  Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-3 (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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a sand or snow person for Christmas? Some like being at the beach while others prefer being in their home, hopefully surrounded by snow. Wherever you prefer to be, Christmas is always so magical. Candace is joined by her kindred-spirit friend, Jill Wagner for a conversation all about Christmas, Jill chopping her hair, and why this holiday will look different for Jill and her family.  As Jill describes her role in her latest Christmas movie, “A Merry Christmas Wish”, she shares about how she connected to her character and how her character made an impact on her. You can watch “A Merry Christmas Wish” on the Great American Family Network. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Jill discuss:  Why Jill chopped hair and how she felt going for it.  Jill’s latest Christmas Movie on Great American Family called “A Merry Christmas Wish.”  Why Christmas looks different this year for Jill and her family.  Jill’s 2022 Christmas Wish, christmas even chronicles  For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace is joined by her longtime friend Danica McKellar. Danica is an actress, producer, New York Times Best Selling author, and mathematician who is best known for her role as Winnie in The Wonder Years. She has also shared the ballroom with Candace on Dancing With The Stars Season 18, and she recently celebrated the release of her movie “Christmas At The Drive In” which premiered on the Great American Family in November. Together, they chat about the moment they met, how faith has brought Danica closer to her Dad, and the ways that being a Christian changes how you celebrate Christmas. Danica shares about her love for Chocolate Yule Log, the Christmas movie that is on repeat in her home each year, and why her Christmas wish is for others to feel the joy she experienced this year. Because life is going to happen, but having a relationship with Jesus centers us. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Danica discuss:  The first time they met on the set of Growing Pains.  Danica’s walk to faith and how her friendship with Candace was part of that journey.  Celebrating Christmas through the lens of faith and how that changes the way they celebrate.  What led Danica to start the infamous Great American Dance War  The intense, fun, and emotional roller coaster of filming and playing a character   For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are continuing the Christmas Celebration with Jen Lilley! She is most known for her role on Days of Our Lives, but is no stranger to Christmas Movies either. This year, she is part of “B&B Merry” on the Great American Family Network with her co-star Jesse Hutch. In today’s conversation, Candace asks Jen all about how much fun she had on set with Jesse, the Great American dance war that flooded the internet with joy, and her favorite Christmas memories, gifts, food, and traditions. Jen also discusses her organization, Christmas Is Not Canceled.In this episode, you will hear Candace and Jen discuss:  What “Christmas Is Not Canceled” is all about and how it gives back. Hiding special ornaments on set while filming B&B Merry. How The Great American Dance Wars turned into something unexpected.  Christmas Traditions and how impactful giving back is in this season.  Jen’s career goal of being Betty White.  Their Christmas Wish for 2022.  For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time to celebrate Candace’s favorite time of the year - Christmas! We are kicking off our Christmas Series with Andrea Barber. Whenever Candace and Andrea get together, their conversations are full of laughter and memories from their extensive time together on the set of Full House and Fuller House.Today’s conversation is no different. Andrea joins Candace remote via video, as Candace asks Andrea about her favorite Christmas dishes, memories, gifts, and traditions. They also discuss Andrea’s upcoming debut in a Christmas Movie produced by Candace called Christmas on Candy Cane Lane, which premieres December 3, 2022 on the Great American Family Network. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Andrea discuss:  How they always call each other "Kimmy" and "Deej" The storyline behind Christmas On Candy Cane Lane and how Andrea connects to the character she plays in it   Why last Christmas was a unique yet beautiful Christmas for Andrea and her family Candace’s favorite ornament (it’s a glitter roll of toilet paper) Andrea's Favorite Christmas dish - sweet potato souffle from a Full House Recipe Book Their Christmas wish for the year 2022 Andrea’s Famous Sweet Potato Souffle: *Serves 10-12, can be doubled  2 cups mashed sweet potatoes  2 eggs beaten  1 ¼ cup sugar  1 ½ sticks of butter (melted and divided into two)  1 cup milk ½ teaspoon nutmeg  ½ teaspoon cinnamon  Topping:  ¾ cup crushed corn flakes  ½ cup brown sugar  ½ cup chopped pecans  Half of the butter from above  Mix sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar, half of the butter, milk nutmeg, and cinnamon together. Pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes. Mix corn flakes, brown sugar, pecans, and other half of the butter. Spread over the casserole and bake for 10 more minutes. Submit questions to Candace at https://ccbpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever read through the Old Testament and thought, “Oh mylanta! I cannot wait for Jesus to show up. These stories are hard to read.” What if we told you that Jesus was just as present in those stories as He was in the miracles of the New Testament? Many people (including Christians) believe that Jesus didn’t arrive on the scene until His recorded birth in the gospels. But that simply isn’t true. Jesus has always existed, He wasn’t created by God. He played an integral role in Creation and was present through every moment of history. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:  Which translations of the Bible are most accurate to the original text.  Understanding how Jesus is God which means Jesus always existed and was not created by God.  Their bucket list; what they have done and what they still wish to do in life.  Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-3 (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.For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/05You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy” Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God is a GOOD Father who is never disappointed in you *gasp* He is grieved by our sins, but never disappointed. Because to be disappointed He has to be let down by an unmet expectation, and He has no expectations of us. When we sin, God does not run from us, He runs to us and dwells with us. The whole point of the Bible is God’s love story to us and His goodness + kindness are reflected all throughout it. And He funnels who He is through The Trinity. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:  The fear of God and how it consists of delight and awe – it draws us to Him, not from Him.  Why it is important to draw closer to God in seasons of trial AND abundance.   How God's kindness and attention to detail reflects just how GOOD of a Father He is.  Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-2 (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. You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy Is” by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com you can submit questions to Candace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God is both Creator and Father – this speaks to how relational He is; we aren’t just His creations. We are His children. He was Father before He was Creator. Do you see Him as your Father? You can know about God the Father intellectually, but struggle to receive it depending on your perspective and experience with earthly fathers. God wants to Father you in the way that you should be (and desire to be) fathered.  In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:  The distinction between God the Creator and God the Father.  God’s “no” to something in your life is actually God’s kindest, most protective answer for your life.  How the Trinity carries unified will and character, even in their individual personas.   Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-2 (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.  You’ll find a link for “He’s Where The Joy Is” by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com you can submit questions to Candace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices