The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

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

When it comes to owning our space, sometimes we may find ourselves shrinking back. Maybe it’s because we fear failing and being hurt, we lack bravery, or are too comfortable. On the other end of the spectrum, sometimes we can swell within our space. We find ourselves stepping over the lines of our space and into the sphere of someone else’s. Think about it this way: you show up to a theater to watch a play. The seats are assigned and you sit in the wrong seat. Not only are you taking up someone else’s space, but you are missing out on your own. Sound familiar? Knowing who you are, who you are not, where you start, and where you end is incredibly powerful when it comes to discovering (and living out) your God-given purpose. Let us encourage you: You don’t need to be the one that fills all the spaces. You just need to fill your own space, with the gifts, talents and experiences you have. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Taking up space that belongs to someone else; what that means and why it is important that we should be aware of it  Knowing who you are, who you are not, where you start and where you end (self-differentiating, which can be really hard to do!)  What the hula-hoop space is and how understanding your circle, and the circle of others, will you own your space well  How shrinking back relates to growth and stretching  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 watched a video of a child getting a cochlear implant and hearing for the first time? Typically the parent’s first words to their child are about their identity. They tell them their name and how loved they are. God wants us to turn on our listening hearts so He can tell us the same things. He wants to tell us our identity and our worth, and wants to offer direction to our lives. But we must have a God-listening heart to truly hear what He is saying. How do you determine what is a good idea and what is God’s idea? It is a question we’ve all asked and wrestled with, especially when navigating our purpose in life. This is where discernment comes in. And not the kind of discernment you may be used to hearing about. A discernment to know where God is leading you starts with a heart to hear and listen to His voice. And as you develop your God-listening heart, you will be able to discern what your responsibility is (and is not) in the world. He will guide and lead you to discover your purpose. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Understanding discernment from the perspective of wisdom  How important it is to sit and listen to God when you pray (it’s not just about talking to God)  Journal prompts you can use to begin sitting with and listening to God’s voice as you pray  Discerning what is our responsibility and what is not our responsibility 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

In the last four episodes, Heather + Candace broke down the Boundary Lines of Time, Place, Wiring, and Experience. They all fit together and help you navigate decisions, give direction to your purpose, and clarity to your assignments in life. In today’s conversation Heather + Candace are going to help you make sense of using those Boundary Lines to Draw Up Your Space.  “Where God has you is where Jesus is.” We gather at church but when we leave, we go into the world in different places and spaces that help define our purpose. We are made to bring Jesus to the natural places we go throughout our lives. If you were only in a space where you felt 100% safe and constantly comfortable, you could be missing out on God using you to reach the world in the ways He calls us to. Don’t miss out on the space He puts you in. Draw your space and discover your purpose through the Boundary Lines of Time, Place, Wiring and Experience. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Moments they have seen the 4 Boundary Lines clarify their purpose  Ways you can bring an awareness of Jesus into your everyday life as you draw up your space  A current decision Candace is navigating; Heather guides her through the Boundary Lines to help bring clarity and direction to the decision  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

Do your experiences in life provide clarity as you discover your purpose? YES! Absolutely. Experiences shape your life + character.As you walk through different experiences, not only does your purpose become more clear, but your ability to sit with others during their life journey expands. You can hold hope for others when they feel hopeless and encourage them to the other side of that difficulty. What about hard circumstances? How do they impact your purpose? Sometimes it feels easier to hold onto past situations that were difficult to go through, and are difficult to heal from. But by doing that, ultimately you hold yourself back from all God has for you, and the purpose He has for your life. You can allow your circumstances to shape you, in a positive or negative way. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Moments in life they can look back on and see how God used their experiences for a greater purpose  Being able to sit with others in hard seasons because of going through difficult seasons  How experiences help you hold hope for someone else walking through life The importance of moving forward from your past situations, and not allowing them to hold you back from your future  Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong. To hear more about Candace’s experience on Dancing With The Stars and how it shaped her, listen to Season 1, Episode 10.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I want to be like _____ . I wish I had _____ like _____.” Have you ever made statements like those? It is easy to desire to be like someone else or want a quality someone else might have that you do not, but living like someone else is not living out YOUR purpose. Your wiring is unique and God made you with that wiring for a greater reason. When it comes to discovering your purpose, looking at your gifts and talents, strengths and weaknesses is the best place to start. Putting your energy into how you are wired will lead you towards discovering your identity and embracing your purpose. If you don’t use your wiring to fuel your purpose, you are only half-living. And using your gifts will encourage others to discover theirs, and live their life on purpose and with a purpose. So … be you, and live your life through your unique wiring! In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Strengths + weaknesses; why they matter to how you are wired  How discovering your gifts and talents will help you discover your purpose  Being mislabeled and how that can sometimes be labeled a “problem” but is how you are wired  Feeling like you are sitting on the bench in life, and not part of the game but how cheering others on (or sitting on the bench) serves great purpose  Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong. If you are curious about your Spiritual Gifts, take THIS test to learn more. For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-2/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that Candace once moved 18 times in 12 years? It can be challenging to establish new roots, build community, and find purpose when you are constantly moving. But one thing we can ALL do wherever we find ourselves is this: find purpose in it. Embrace the places in front of you; the ones you physically find yourself standing in every day. Whether that is inviting people into your home, helping your neighbors, talking to the mom pushing her stroller, or living life with others. When you show up to those places, you will discover your purpose. Because God wants to use YOUR places for His purpose. In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:  Where they grew up and how that shaped who they are.  Embracing places right in front of you and seeing them as valuable  How inviting people into your home and living your life in front of others is the best witness you can be  Head to Candace.com to download the FREE guide, and to order Heather’s latest book, Right Where You Belong. For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-2/04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices