Podcast Summary: The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

Episode: The Lies We Believe—and How to Break Free
Air Date: January 13, 2026
Host: Candace Cameron Bure (A)
Co-Host/Special Guest: Madison Pruitt Trout (B)
Theme: Exploring the lies we believe, how they keep us “stuck,” and practical steps to break free, all through faith, honesty, and community.

Episode Overview

This episode delves deep into the internal and external lies that can keep us from living honestly and fully. Candace and Madison share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical strategies to help listeners recognize, confront, and overcome the lies that keep us spiritually “stuck.” The conversation addresses dating advice for women in their 30s, experiences of marital and personal “stuckness,” and wisdom from Madison’s forthcoming book about living fully free in Christ.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Dating Question and Advice (01:52–08:09)

• Question: Where can someone in their mid-30s meet people to date?
• Madison: Jokes “Not reality TV!” but says that singleness is a valuable season according to 1 Corinthians 7.

  “The single life is not a life that is less than. You are not on the sidelines... you have this beautiful opportunity to have undivided devotion to Jesus.” (03:21 – Madison)

• Encourages listeners to get “fully healthy and holy” and to actively engage in community. Most relationships, she notes, begin through friends and social settings.
• Candace: Notes the importance of human connection over screens and dating apps, drawing from her children’s recent experiences.

  “What I believe is lost today is human connection, because of our phones, because of social media, because of dating apps... put yourself out there and not hide behind your phone.” (05:00 – Candace)

• Both encourage openness to long-distance dating and being proactive in the environments you spend time in.
• Key Takeaway: Be intentional, pursue in-person connections, join communities aligned with your values, and don’t be afraid of long-distance relationships.

2. Times of Feeling Stuck & the “Gas Leak” Metaphor (08:10–13:02)

• Prompt: Candace asks Madison about a time she felt stuck.
• Madison: Shares a moving metaphor from a literal gas leak in her first home—an invisible, dangerous problem causing sickness—which she likens to undetected lies or “little sins” silently harming our lives.

  “We were living with something that was slowly killing us and we weren’t doing anything about it... How many of us are living with things that are just slowly killing us, keeping us from the life that Jesus died to give us?” (11:19 – Madison)

• Emphasizes identifying “sick symptoms” in our spiritual life and not ignoring what feels off.
• Candace: Reflects on seasons where she felt stuck, especially in family dynamics and marriage, describing the challenge of initiating honest conversations about what isn’t working.

  “You just know, like, but it isn’t where it could be. It isn’t what it should be... We’re not living life to the fullest.” (13:11 – Candace)

• She stresses the importance of courage and vulnerability to move out of that stuckness.

3. The Nature of Lies the Enemy Whispers (16:05–22:17)

• Madison: Candidly discusses personal struggles with “not good enough” and how these lies morph across seasons (competition, career, motherhood).

  “A lie that I’ve often believed is that I’m not good enough. And I have to strive and perform and prove myself...” (16:34 – Madison)

• Describes how cultural and personal lies manifest, often rooted in the original lies from Genesis:
  1. Doubt God’s truth (“Did God really say...?”)
  2. Downplay sin (“You won’t die.”)
  3. Promise fulfillment apart from God (“You will be like God.”)

  “The enemy is cunning, but he’s not creative. He runs the same play again and again.” (20:30 – Madison)

• Candace: Affirms the struggle for achievers—the ever-present fear of not being smart or capable enough, and shares her approach:

  “I have to take that thought captive and literally throw it out... If God has opened this door and has me here, then he can use me no matter how intelligent or how many degrees I do or don’t have.” (24:14 – Candace)

4. Sports Analogy: The Enemy’s Uncreative Playbook (25:19–29:12)

• Madison: Shares a high school basketball memory where her team ran the same play repeatedly, drawing a parallel to how the enemy uses the same tactics over and over.

  “The enemy does the same thing to us... he comes at us when we’re weak, when we’re tired, when we’re lonely, when we’re alone, when we’re isolated.” (28:22 – Madison)

• Recognizing recurring patterns is key to learning how to defend against spiritual attacks.

5. Practical Tools to Identify and Replace Lies (29:12–34:03)

• Candace: Asks for practical advice on recognizing lies in real-time.
• Madison: Points to Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness—He meets every lie with direct Scripture.

  “The moment we believe the lie, we empower the liar. But the moment we believe the truth, we defeat the lie.” (31:19 – Madison)

• Advocates for not just rejecting negative thoughts but intentionally replacing them with biblical truths (Philippians 4).
• Stresses the value of Christian friendship:

  “Sometimes when you don’t have what it takes to remember the truth... it’s turning to a friend and saying, ‘Hey, I’m believing a lie right now. Will you remind me of what’s true?’” (31:55 – Madison)

• Candace shares how having a friend with spiritual discernment can help illuminate hidden lies.

6. Listener Question: Glorifying God in Fitness Competition (34:03–38:43)

• Heather’s Question: How do I stay focused on God in an appearance-focused endeavor like a fitness competition?
• Candace: Praises Heather for her heart. The key is viewing the competition as a platform to glorify God through commitment, effort, and how you treat others.

  “In all things, do them to the glory of God. It doesn’t matter what that is.” (36:30 – Candace)

• Madison: Cautions against seeking worth in achievements or comparisons.

  “Your worth is not in this prize or winning this competition. You are fearfully and wonderfully made and you are God’s daughter.” (37:53 – Madison)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The moment we believe the lie, we empower the liar. But the moment we believe the truth, we defeat the lie.” – Madison (31:19)
• “We were living with something that was slowly killing us and we weren’t doing anything about it.” – Madison’s “gas leak” metaphor (11:19)
• “You just know, like, but it isn’t where it could be. It isn’t what it should be... We’re not living life to the fullest.” – Candace (13:11)
• “The enemy is cunning, but he’s not creative. He runs the same play again and again.” – Madison (20:30)
• “Sometimes when you don’t have what it takes to remember the truth... it’s turning to a friend and saying, ‘Hey, I’m believing a lie right now. Will you remind me of what’s true?’” – Madison (31:55)
• “Choose your friends based on their spiritual gifts.” – Candace (32:48, lighthearted and earnest)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:52–08:09]: Listener dating question and practical advice for finding love in your 30s
• [08:10–13:02]: Madison’s “gas leak” metaphor and discussion of feeling spiritually/stuck
• [16:05–22:17]: Breakdown of the enemy’s primary lies and their modern manifestations
• [24:14–25:19]: Candace’s vulnerability about fear and inadequacy
• [25:19–29:12]: The sports analogy: recognizing the enemy’s repetitive playbook
• [29:12–34:03]: Practical tools for recognizing and combating spiritual lies
• [34:03–38:43]: Listener question about glorifying God in fitness, with responses from both hosts

Overall Tone

The conversation is open, warm, and vulnerable. Candace and Madison oscillate between humor, camaraderie, and moments of spiritual depth—always affirming one another and rooting practical wisdom in biblical truth.

Final Takeaways

• Recognize when you’re feeling internally “off” and get curious about underlying lies.
• Don’t let shame or cultural messages keep you isolated; pursue community and honest conversation.
• Use Scriptures as a weapon against lies and ground yourself in your identity in Christ.
• Replace negative thoughts with truth, and let trusted friends support you in the journey.

“Be grateful, all day, every day.” – Candace’s closing mantra

For more resources, Candace directs listeners to grab the “Dare to Be True” guide and join the Together Community at candace.com.

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