Why Do I Feel So Insecure All The Time?? - Candace's Podcast Season 13 Episode 4

What happens when your identity feels shaky—when approval, comparison, insecurity, or success starts to define who you are? In this episode, Candace sits down with Madi for a meaningful conversation about identity and the question at the center of so many struggles: What is most true about who you are? Madi shares the story behind UNITE, the student movement that began with her mom’s heartbreak over what college students were carrying in silence, and her decision to pray, walk the Auburn campus, and trust God with what felt impossible. From there, the conversation turns deeply personal and practical. Candace and Madi respond to Jessie’s listener question about staying polite when your social battery is drained, offering a reframing of boundaries as kindness: honesty, clarity, and love. Madi shares a startling story from the first night of her marriage: a scammer stole some credit card info… yikes! Together, they unpack what it actually means to “find your identity in Christ,” starting in Genesis with the image of God, and using a memorable analogy: the moon doesn’t create light, it reflects it. If you’ve ever wondered who you are beneath the roles you play, or felt pulled into people-pleasing, comparison, or shame, this episode is a grounding reminder: identity rooted in Jesus is unshakable. For more encouragement, grab the free Dare To Be True guide at candace.com, where you’ll also find a link to Madi’s book, Dare To Be True. Have a question about something going on in your life? Click the Got Questions button at candace.com. To be part of the private podcast chat, become a member at candace.com/together. What’s Inside • 2:10 — Welcome + the episode’s question: “What is most true about who you are?” • 3:10 — UNITE begins: a mom’s burden, prayer walks on Auburn’s campus, obedience • 6:45 — The first UNITE night: over 5,000 gather + spontaneous baptisms • 9:00 — UNITE today: student-led momentum, salvations, baptisms, church connection • 11:20 — Listener Question (Jessie): “Do you have any tips on how to stay polite with friends and family when your social battery is drained?” • 14:20 — “Clarity is kindness”: boundaries, honesty, and recharge rhythms • 16:40 — Identity story setup: the wedding-night scam that changed the message • 18:30 — The deeper point: an enemy who wants to steal identity in Christ • 21:20 — “Identity in Christ” explained without jargon (Genesis + image of God) • 23:15 — The moon analogy: reflecting God instead of striving to create light • 25:10 — Candace’s story: identity tied to career, recognition, and worth • 30:00 — John 4: the woman at the well + living water + new identity • 32:40 — Galatians 1:10 + “audience of one” + resisting approval addiction • 35:20 — Listener Question (Christina): “I have intense insecurity and self-loathing of my face…” • 36:10 — Psalm 139 + Philippians 4: truth over feelings + prayer for God’s perspective • 38:20 — Close: free guide + Got Questions + be grateful all day every day #candacecameronbure #candacecameron #candace #candacecameronburepodcast #identity #truth #purpose #approval #insecurity #confidence #revival #unite #discipleship #boundaries #comparison #obedience #scripture #freedom #validation, #madiprewett #thebachelor #staytrue #dating #single #christianwomen #faith #bible Connect with Candace and Madison Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Madison Prewett Troutt on Instagram: @madiprew Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ YouTube:@madiprewett2381 Sponsors For This Episode GCU - https://gcu.edu WeShare - https://eshare.org/candace Solo Mio - https://angel.com/candace. 316 Financial - https://bank316.com/candace Vanman - https://vanman.shop/?discount=BURE - use code BURE for 15% off 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/