Actress and director Candace Cameron Bure reveals in a new interview that her bold stance on her faith cost her a business opportunity, but that God helped her through those times and ultimately strengthened her. .
“God always honors that,” Bure said.
The Great American Family actress made the comments during an interview with Conservative Women's Guide's Karyn Lipps podcast When asked for advice for young conservative women who are afraid to speak up in today's climate of cancel culture.
“I'm with you. It's scary,” Bure replied. “Some moments in my life have been bold, but not without fear. Not without fear of, 'Are we going to get cancelled?'” And the truth is, when I spoke out, Because of this, I was fired from the company and even had my partnership pulled out. So what I learned is, “Yes, I'm going to do that.” Yes, there is fear, but God did not give me a spirit of fear.
“God also gives me courage, so I know that courage can overcome fear, and that our courage can be greater than that, and that if that’s what’s really important to us, God gives us courage. I know you will always respect that.”
Bure acknowledged that there may be “negative consequences” to speaking out for Christ, but added, “You can sleep at night, I can sleep at night. Be proud of who you are.” “You can think and say, 'I did the right thing,'” he said.
“I would say that if there are negative outcomes, it only encourages you,” Bure said. “Because you go: Okay, I just took a big punch. Now, what am I going to do? Am I going to lie on the ground? Am I going to let it be me, or am I going to stand up? ” ? And what can we learn from that? No one wants to get hit. [get knocked down] …so what do you do? And when you can get back on your feet, believe me. It only helps you get back up as the next punch, the next arrow comes towards you. You kind of build up this resistance, but not in a disgusting way. That's a brave thing to do.
“So the next time you're like, 'Oh, I've already been through that. Oh, I've already had negative feelings about it, or I've lost some friends because of it. Or the job let me go. But guess what? I got a new job, I made new friends, and I can do it again.”
Meanwhile, Bure praised Great American Family's commitment to its faith and values. She serves as the company's chief creative officer.
“I'm sitting right now in a place that's been on my prayer list for years and years, especially within the company and on the Great American Family Channel,” she said. “…At the end of the day, I’m pursuing what I believe God would have me pursue, and He just keeps opening the door. So I pray that I remain faithful.” That’s it.”
Photo credit: ©Facebook/Candace Cameron Bure
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