The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

What is your testimony? Everyone has one. We all have a story to tell that points toward the goodness of God. No story is too small or too big for God to use as living proof of who He is. And while it can be scary to share your story, He will give you the courage to share it. Will you share it? Tune in as Candace asks Katy Nichole about her song, “Living Proof” and the journey to writing this through the lens of her testimony. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  How sharing your story will show others God’s goodness  Moments in their life that are living proof of who God is   The importance of YOUR story; no matter how big or small it may feel  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com.Connect with Candace and Katy:  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy’s Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-3/01 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are you thankful for today? It can be the breath in your lungs, the people around you, or an amazing opportunity standing in front of you. Whatever it is, there is always something you can be grateful for.  Today’s conversation is about one of Candace’s favorite songs on Katy Nichole’s album – “Jesus, Thank You.” It is an anthem of gratefulness to Jesus. If there are two things that can shift your mindset, it is gratitude and worship; and this song encompasses both of those things.  In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  The things they are grateful for in this season  How worship and gratitude can shift your mindset and the atmosphere around you The fear of failure – Would you rather fail or wonder what would have happened if you tried?   All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy’s Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know those gatherings where things get a little tense because two people in the group have different opinions on something? Maybe you have been on one of the sides, and were in the tension too. Divisive moments like those can lead to broken relationships. But how do we respond? We forgive. Human nature is flawed, so we are all going to hurt one another at some point. Is it better to forgive or live with unforgiveness? Carrying the characteristics of God - love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness - flows into our relationships with others. Katy Nichole wrote “Things I Wish I Would Have Said” as an anthem that points us toward forgiveness. Knowing we are forgiven, we can forgive others. “When you have the opportunity to say I love you, I miss you, I need you … say those things! Don’t miss the opportunity to say them.” Tune in to hear more! In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  How divisive moments can lead to broken relationships  The importance of bringing the characteristics of God into every day relationships Not living with regret and trusting God’s plan will unfold anyway  Scripture that points toward forgiveness  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com.Connect with Candace and Katy:  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy’s Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think back on a time in your life when you knew God’s presence was there. Maybe you didn’t realize it at the time, but now you can see His presence in that moment of your life.Do you see Him in your story? Do you see Him using you in your story? God is always present, even when we cannot see Him or feel Him. Katy Nichole shares about the journey to writing “God Is In This Story.”  In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  Not just knowing, but recognizing God’s presence in our life  Moments Candace has seen God’s presence and protection in her life  How God will use your story to connect with others  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com.Connect with Candace and Katy:  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy’s Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life can be hard. And when it is, can you still praise God through it?Think about a time when you have gone through something painful - whether it was physical or emotional.Maybe you are walking through difficulty right now. During those seasons, you may feel either connected or disconnected from God. Believing He can perform miracles and redeem situations, but feeling anger and bitterness toward Him for the pain you are experiencing. But as you walk through those seasons, hold onto hope. If Jesus has changed your life before, you can remain confident that He will be with you and can bring new life again. For Katy Nichole, she leaned into her faith when she faced back surgery (twice!). As she walked through that experience, she came out stronger - both physically and spiritually. Today, things may not be the same as they were, but she remains full of hope knowing that God did not fail her and that she is not forgotten by Him. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  The pivotal moment in Katy’s life that inspired “Jesus Changed My Life”  Feeling connected AND disconnected from God in difficult seasons of life  When miracles happen but things change, it doesn’t take away from the miracle or the fact that God did not fail you or forget you (even if it feels that way)  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com.Connect with Candace and Katy:  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy’s Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-3/02 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music is powerful. It impacts our lives in many ways, and often speaks right to our souls. When we sing, it can lift us out of our worries, thoughts, and circumstances. And it reminds our hearts we aren’t alone. That is why Candace invited Katy Nichole on the show for this season – to share stories behind the songs from her debut album, “Jesus Changed My Life.”In this first conversation of the season, you will hear Katy share what led her to write her chart-topping single, “In Jesus Name” which has become an anthem of prayer in the homes of millions around the world.You will hear Katy sing this song live at the end of the show - she brought her ukulele along!In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss: How Katy went from studying in the medical field to pursuing music full time Laying your dreams at the feet of Jesus and what He can do with them when you trust Him and His timing  Writing “In Jesus Name” over the course of several years, and how the lyrics came from her prayer journal  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at candace.comConnect with Candace and Katy:  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy’s Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess what?! Season 3 is *almost* HERE! This season Candace will talk about the Stories Behind The Songs with her season co-host, Katy Nichole. Katy joins Candace to share what inspired each song on her debut album, “Jesus Changed My Life.” This album came from a dark season that she overcame, and she hopes the words in these songs inspire others when they walk through hard seasons. Because God is with you in this moment, and in every future moment of your life. One of the biggest reasons Candace invited Katy onto the show for this season is because she LOVES music. Not only does it speak to her throughout the roller coaster rides of life, but it also gives her peace, comfort, and joy. Does music do that for you too? We hope this season inspires you in your faith journey and in life. Mark your calendars for Tuesday June 20th for the release of Season 3, Episode 1!All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy’s Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are wrapping up season 2 (already!) and this conversation is the perfect way to end our conversation on Finding Purpose. When you start dating someone, or are thinking about getting married, it’s pretty common to make sure the people closest to you (especially family) give input on whether your partner is a good fit or not. Different cultures have different ways of giving “permission” before two families get connected.But when it comes to stepping into your purpose, do you need “permission”? Do you need to wait for things to look good? For you to feel ready? Or for your next right step to match what other people approve of?Jesus went before us and occupied different spaces, which gives us permission to do the same. He is our ultimate permission-giver. We are firmly secure in Christ, and no one’s approval or rejection, no uncomfortable or risky space – nothing can take away that security we have in Him. Listen in as Heather kicks off this episode with a rapid fire Q+A with Candace, and ask yourself - would you rather reveal your Netflix watch list or your Music playlists?!Thank you Heather for being part of this season, and offering a wealth of wisdom and encouragement each week! In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Needing (or waiting for) permission to take a step into a new space or a next step in life   How God gives us permission to step into our purpose, even if it doesn’t look perfect or we feel ready  Spaces Jesus had to occupy so that we could have permission to occupy our own spaces  Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself in a season that felt like living in a prison? Maybe you actually have spent time in a prison or in jail.We’ve all walked through spaces and seasons that feel really difficult. Maybe you are in one right now. Don’t give up. There is grace for what you are walking through right this second. A lot of times we are walking through hard places and blame God for the circumstances, but He is the one who is with us through them and He heals us in them. No matter where we go or what we face, His presence is with us and we are completely surrounded by Him. Think about the story of Paul in the Bible, when he was in prison. The walls begin to shake around him, crashing down to create a way for him to escape. But his first response wasn’t to run from the prison. He chose to stay and wait for God to release him – and when God did, He released Paul in peace. When spaces feel like prisons, do we want to try to escape or wait until God releases us in peace? If you are walking through a hard place, God’s presence and His peace are with you. And if you have made it through a valley, use your story to encourage others on the journey. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Spaces that feel like prisons and how our attitude can impact embracing those places  The difference between worrying and bitterness Hard places in their lives where they’ve had to walk through it with God and allow Him to heal them through it  Feeling God’s presence and finding His peace in the valley Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard about George, the thriving fiddle leaf fig Candace has? Over the years, she has tended to it, nourished it, and cared for it. And just like she has taken care of her fiddle leaf fig, we attend to our space and assignments. There are things that can distract us or sabotage our space. Like foxes that steal from gardens and impact future fruitfulness, there are things that get in our way and impact our future ability to grow. What are situations or issues that distract you within your space? Is there something that feels like it could totally sabotage your assignments? It might be easy to think of external issues, but often we get in our own way. The good news is that there is a river of love and unlimited resources of all we need – it comes from God. And when you are in the river, your cup always overflows. Cultivate what matters in life, nourish your assignments, tend to your spaces, and watch them flourish and grow. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  What tending your space means and how you can tend to it well  Things that can sabotage or distract our own assignments and space (and sometimes, it can be our own selves)  Ways they structure their life to combat things that try to distract and sabotage them How cultivating your relationship with God and others will support you as you tend your space  Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices