Candace Cameron Bure isn't backing down from her faith-even if it has come with a personal and professional price.
The Full House star and outspoken Christian revealed that her commitment to following Jesus has cost her friendships and even career opportunities, saying she'd rather answer to God than chase Hollywood's approval.
Appearing on The 700 Club to promote her new 30-day devotional Wild Hope, Bure reflected on the criticism she's faced over the years for publicly standing by her Christian convictions.
"It always comes back to what my purpose is and what's most important to me," Bure explained. "The most important thing in my life is my relationship to God because I'm going to stand in front of Him on judgment day. I'm not going to stand before people."
The actress admitted she's naturally a "people pleaser," but said she's learned that pleasing God matters far more than winning public approval.
"Sometimes those choices aren't going to please other people-and I'm okay with that," she said, acknowledging that following her faith has occasionally "derailed" opportunities she might otherwise have pursued.
Bure's latest book, Wild Hope, is designed to encourage believers through Scripture, personal stories, reflection questions, and practical applications. She said she intentionally included a beginner-friendly Q&A section because many readers are either exploring Christianity for the first time or returning to faith after years away.
She also shared the deeply personal story of how she first encountered Christianity at age 12 after her parents, who were considering divorce, began attending church for counseling. Their marriage was restored, and Bure said hearing the gospel for the first time changed her life forever.
Now celebrating her 50th birthday and preparing to become a grandmother, Bure said she's thinking less about fame and more about the legacy she'll leave behind.
"For me, legacy isn't about awards or accomplishments," she said. "It's about knowing God, loving God, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, loving my family, and being present with the people I love."
After decades in Hollywood, Bure says she's found a deeper peace-not by avoiding controversy, but by deciding whose opinion ultimately matters most.
