Disappointment, Cancel Culture, and Becoming Resilient: Ruth Chou Simons - Season 12 Episode 4

What if resilience isn’t about being the toughest person in the room, but the most surrendered? In this conversation, Candace and author/artist Ruth Chou Simons continue their Overcoming Anxiety series by exploring a deeply biblical, spiritually honest approach to resilience. Ruth shares why her husband Troy embodies resilience—not because life is easy, but because he treats every failure as “an opportunity to grow.” Candace reflects on her own journey, including public criticism and misunderstood motives. Together, they break down a countercultural truth: being resilient is less about muscling through and more about walking closely with God. They talk openly about long seasons when Bible reading felt dry or inconsistent, how daily Scripture functions as a slow deposit rather than a quick emotional transaction, and why spiritual disciplines (Bible, prayer, rest, Sabbath) are God’s training plan for endurance. Candace shares how James 1 and the parable of the talents steadied her through some of her hardest public seasons. Ruth vulnerably opens up about losing a long-time ministry partner and the grief, confusion, and rerouting that followed. The episode closes with two tender listener questions—one from 17-year-old Inga about finding time with God before early mornings, and one about learning to hear God in a world full of distractions. If you’ve ever felt worn thin, spiritually tired, or unsure how to keep going, this episode offers companionship, Scripture, and a fresh way to see resilience through the lens of surrender. What’s Inside: 00:00 – Listener Question: Early-morning Bible time 04:05 – Holiday rhythms and slowing down 06:10 – Introducing “The Way of Resilience” 09:15 – Candace as the “cat with nine lives” 11:40 – Where biblical resilience actually comes from 15:00 – When Bible reading feels like a chore 18:30 – Jen Wilkin’s “daily deposit” framework 21:40 – Seasons of distraction and Instagram-snippet faith 24:10 – Discipline, rhythms, and stewardship of the day 26:15 – Candace’s fitness analogy: Building spiritual muscle 29:00 – Imposter syndrome & knowing Scripture 31:05 – Wildflowers growing after fire 37:10 – Candace on 2022–2023: criticism, loss & difficulty 39:05 – James 1 and the parable of the talents 41:30 – “I’m not giving the enemy the win” 43:00 – Ruth’s ministry disappointment & rerouting 45:05 – Resilience as soft surrender 47:00 – Listener Q&A #1: Inga 48:00 – Listener Q&A #2: Stillness & hearing God 48:40 – Advent Guide + Together Community invitation LISTENER QUESTIONS: Inga: “Do you have any tips on how to have time with God to read your Bible in the morning if you have to wake up very early? I'm a 17-year-old girl. Oh, and I'm loving and enjoying the season you had with Ally and Natasha.” Anonymous: “How do I make myself be still and listen for God to speak to me? I get so distracted and have a hard time sitting still, so I feel as though I am missing out.” CONNECT with Candace and Ruth Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram: @ruthchousimons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RuthChouSimons SPONSORS -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Operation Christmas Child SamaritansPurse.org/occ -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ -IFCJ ifcj.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Each season of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast features one guest for a deep exploration of a single theme, encouraging viewers to grow in their experiences of faith, family and purposeful living. --- Best known as ‘D.J Tanner’ in the hit television series “Full House” and Netflix’s “Fuller House,” and as the actor and director who takes over your television around Christmas time.  Candace is also a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO of CandyRock Entertainment. Candace has been interviewed many times over her decades on television, and in her podcast she hosts deep conversations with experts. Keep up with Candace: Candace's Website: https://candacecbure.com/ The Podcast Website: https://ccbpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacecbure/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candacecameron   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candacecameronb   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/candacecbure/