Podcast Summary

Podcast: The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast
Episode: Coming in January: Madison Prewett Troutt from The Bachelor!
Date: December 19, 2025
Host: Candace Cameron Bure (CandyRock)
Guest: Madison Prewett Troutt

Episode Overview

This preview episode teases the upcoming Season 13 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast featuring Madison Prewett Troutt. Best known for her time on The Bachelor, Madison joins Candace for a 12-episode run focusing on living with honesty, integrity, and authenticity. The conversation promises deep dives into faith, relationships, Madison’s new book, and what it means to embrace purposeful living, all wrapped in the candid, faith-grounded style that Candace’s listeners expect.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Madison’s Unexpected Journey to The Bachelor

• Madison shares how she never planned to be on reality TV and initially dismissed a call from casting as a prank:
  • Quote: “I would never go on a show like that. I get a call from LA number, answer the phone, think it's a prank call. They're like, hey, we got your application to come on the Bachelor. Like, no, you didn't.” (Madison, 01:00)

2. Living with Honesty, Integrity, and Faith

• The new season's theme is introduced: grounding life decisions in honesty and authenticity.
• Madison and Candace both relate reality television experiences to the challenge of audience approval versus living for a higher purpose:
  • Quote: “However, that's not my real audience. My audience is an audience of one. It's God.” (Candace, 02:21)
• Madison emphasizes embracing the truth of God's word as a guide for overcoming feelings of being “stuck” in life:
  • Quote: “How do you embrace the truth of what God's word says and then apply it to your life?” (Madison, 01:58)

3. Navigating Modern Relationships

• Candace seeks advice about dating in your 30s, to which Madison provides a playful but clear response:
  • Quote: “Not reality TV.” (Madison, 02:19)
• Both reflect on maintaining spiritual integrity in the face of public scrutiny and popular culture.

4. Faith, Fulfillment, and Spiritual Battle

• There’s an exploration of the spiritual challenges that come with being publicly faithful:
  • Quote: “Anyone who's actively seeking him...that says you have a target on your back and there are arrows pointed at you and that will be shot at you.” (Candace, 02:32)
• Madison diagnoses spiritual struggle as universal, asserting:
  • Quote: “You can have everything this world has to offer. And if you don't have Jesus, there is still something on the inside of you that is dying, that is empty.” (Madison, 02:49)

5. Candid, Light-Hearted Moments

• Candace humorously shares her discomfort with the thought of God observing intimate marital moments:
  • Quote: “See, I still a little bit get a visual of, like, God watching me having sex. Weirds me out.” (Candace, 03:09)
• Madison’s quick wit lightens the mood, playfully noting the unexpected direction of the conversation:
  • Quote: “Okay, the way I didn't think this podcast was gonna go.” (Madison, 03:14)

6. Announcement of the New Season

• Candace encourages listeners to join for the season premiere:
  • Quote: “The first episode comes out January 6th, so put it on your calendar for the new year. Life is like a roller coaster, but it's so much better when we go through it together.” (Candace, 03:19)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Unplanned Opportunities:

  • “I would never go on a show like that.... Like, no, you didn't.” (Madison, 01:00)

• Reality TV vs. Real Audience:

  • “However, that's not my real audience. My audience is an audience of one. It's God.” (Candace, 02:21)

• Spiritual Fulfillment:

  • “You can have everything this world has to offer. And if you don't have Jesus, there is still something on the inside of you that is dying, that is empty.” (Madison, 02:49)

• Faith and Intimacy – The Unexpected Turn:

  • “See, I still a little bit get a visual of, like, God watching me having sex. Weirds me out.” (Candace, 03:09)
  • “Okay, the way I didn't think this podcast was gonna go.” (Madison, 03:14)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:00 – Madison recounts how she got “pranked” by The Bachelor casting call
• 01:48 – Introduces Madison’s book and goal to write honestly for those feeling stuck
• 02:11 – Dating advice in your 30s: “Not reality TV”
• 02:21 – Candace discusses finding your true “audience”
• 02:49 – Madison on the emptiness without faith
• 03:09 – Candid moment: God and intimacy
• 03:19 – Season announcement & invitation

Tone and Style

Warm, candid, and faith-focused, with playful moments and an emphasis on real conversations about life, integrity, and spiritual growth. Candace and Madison blend friendly banter, personal stories, and honest reflections.

This teaser sets the stage for a season of meaningful, relatable conversations that blend faith, humor, and honest living—perfect for listeners seeking both encouragement and real talk.