Candace Cameron Bure on Battling Backlash as a Christian in Hollywood | Ep 950

Today we’re joined by multitalented actress and producer Candace Cameron Bure to share about her journey from breaking out in Hollywood to giving her life to Christ. Candace shares the details of landing the role of D.J. Tanner on "Full House" and how the show became beloved by audiences. She shares her faith journey, from first deciding to believe in God to years later really committing her life to a personal relationship with Jesus. Candace shares the sweet story of how she met her husband and offers some tips on motherhood, as well as how she navigates unrealistic beauty standards in an industry that makes body image central. We also discuss the backlash that she’s received from speaking about her beliefs and why she believes that being an authentic believer in Christ is more important than the negative feedback.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
02:35 Becoming a Christian
07:20 Breaking into Hollywood / Full House
15:40 Full House relationships / remembering Bob Saget
19:50 Meeting her husband Veleri
27:20 Committing to Jesus
33:25 Valeri’s faith journey
38:50 Restarting acting career / supporting husband
46:28 Motherhood tips
53:52 Managing beauty standards
01:03:40 The View / being an opposing voice
01:08:20 Facing backlash for beliefs
01:11:15 Hallmark to Great American Family
01:16:50 Unsung Hero
01:19:11 Generous Family Book Club

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[nataliewalters]

Candace is probably one of of only few celebrities that I’d love too meet! I love her spirit and love for God. She would be a great big sister .😊

[odarkeq]

What a duo! This is a pinnacle of Christian women in mainstream media.

[elizabeth]

I love Candace! I’m a little abrasive in my personality 😅 she really encourages me to be more gentle and softer when sharing the gospel. She does it so delicately and lovingly 💖

[Raven.Tulips]

31:30 the analogy about the sheep was so good!

[Nina-dmvw]

We love you Candace! What I find fascinating is how she was able to shield herself from all the temptation of Hollywood and movies etc. It can’t have been easy with offers of so much money. The fact that she took 10 years off to be with her babies and to honour her husband and his career. And that she didn’t sell out to become a big time actress is amazing. She is such a testimony to embodying the Proverbs 31 woman.

[girlmeetshomestead]

The testimony of her praying for her husband and being cognizant of her walk as an example of God to him spoke volumes. ♥️

[Ashley_C_Naquin]

My husband grew up in a Christian home but unfortunately due to circumstances within his church he strayed. I am still praying for him, almost 5 years for him to be bold in his faith & be the leader of our home. So encouraging to hear her husband’s testimony & her mom praying for her dad for 30 years. 💓🙏🏽

[braylanbelew]

This is so encouraging❤️ I have a two year old and just brought home a medically complicated baby who spent 37 days in the NICU. I’ve been so weak in faith and discouraged. I am going to remember: “it won’t always be this way”.

[zabrinaskonecki]

This is what I love to see, my sisters having a real conversation with the love of Christ!!

[jenniferrivera]

Gosh i love Candace. She is beautiful, kind and godly. She carries herself with so much grace no matter what. Thank you for this wonderful episode!

[susane]

It was so good to hear Candace speak about her path to knowing Jesus as her Saviour and recognizing that we all are sinners equally in need of Him

[cheritysowski]

I’m from Canada. I’ve been a background actor when Candace was on set and she is amazing, sweet and inspiring. We are shining our light in the film industry. 🙏❤️😘✨🎬

[erhardtharris]

Allie Beth has never been more at home than prepping for this interview, I can tell.

[bmww]

My wife started watching your broadcasts at least a year ago. I have listened in. We both are impressed by your brilliant commentary and your unashamed proclamation of your biblically solid faith in Christ! Thank you for interviewing Candice Cameron Bure! What a truly remarkable testimony of true Christian faith lived out with genuine love for God and for His glory!
We look forward to supporting her work that honors God! We stopped buying DVDs from the now woke Hallmark group because of their surrender to those caught up in things that are abominable to the Lord!
Please express our deep appreciation to Candice! We sincerely thank you for having her on your show! We look forward to collecting her movies going forward!
Praise God!
Bill and Maggie

[lewisedwards]

Candace’s righteous humility humbles me! I can only imagine how it affected her husband. She’s such a blessing!

[sarahko]

This is the best interview with Candace that I've ever heard!🎉 So wonderful to hear her full testimony/life story~✨️ She shines!

[laurabaylessjohnson]

I love Candace! So grateful she shared about her husband and her dad. I'm praying for my husband now, and it took awhile before I understood that I wasn't going to win him by preaching/talking but "without words" in my conduct. Actions speak louder than words. I continue to pray for my husband and sons to follow Christ. Agree with Candace: my relationship with the Lord is the BEST!!

[Ytvzoey]

I love love love Candace.

Whenever I’m stressed, or anxious, or sad, I watch fuller house reruns. I love how she stands as a strong Christian woman :) So inspiring because we’re taught to in America to hide it and be secular.

Also. I love her fashion sense :) ✝️✝️🥰🥰🥰🥰.

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[sylvialidell]

I love Great American Family Channel!!! I love the faith in their shows. I have given up Hallmark when they became more into the culture about 2 or 3 years ago! I'm so happy you are there at GAF and what all you are contributing to this channel. Thank you for being firm in your Christian values. God bless you, Candace!

[Lu-qgqm]

Love, love, loved this episode. Candace is a beautiful Christian woman inside and out. Thank you for representing Jesus in your space, we need more of that.