’90s Sitcom Star Reveals How Religion Influences Her Thoughts on Intimacy

Candace Cameron Bure, the actress best known for playing D.J. Tanner on Full House, recently opened up about how her faith affects her personal life, including intimacy. The 49-year-old former child star shared her thoughts during a recent episode of her self-titled podcast, talking candidly with Madison Prewett Troutt, a former Bachelor finalist.

Bure admitted that she sometimes struggles with the idea of a visual of God watching me having sex. “It weirds me out,” she said, reflecting on how her upbringing and early faith lessons still influence her thinking today.

Prewett, 29, offered a different perspective, explaining that she sees intimacy as a form of worship and a gift created by God for couples in marriage. “I want to see intimacy as something created by you and for you,” she said.

The two discussed how awkward it can feel to talk about faith and physical relationships so openly. Prewett pointed out that many listeners might be squirming just hearing the conversation, because these topics are rarely discussed in faith communities.

Bure said that her childhood and teenage experiences left a lasting impact on how she views personal boundaries, even now as an adult. Despite her discomfort with the mental image, she emphasized that she is confident in her faith and lifestyle choices. “I just prefer not to dwell on that specific thought,” she said, giggling during the conversation.

Both women agreed that discussing these topics is challenging for most people, especially those balancing faith and modern life. Bure noted that her friends often experience similar struggles and referenced the idea of being a 40-year-old virgin as a way to illustrate how common these feelings are.

Bure’s career has always reflected her values. After leaving a long-standing role on the Hallmark Channel, she joined Great American Media as an executive, aiming to create programming that promotes faith and family-friendly stories.

She recently starred in and executive-produced A Case for the Watchmaker, part of the Ainsley McGregor Mysteries series, which premiered in January. The show follows a small-town sleuth investigating a rare antique watch cold case.

The series is produced by Bure’s own company, CandyRock Entertainment, which she co-founded to develop family-oriented and faith-based projects. Outside of acting and producing, Bure is a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. She often collaborates with her daughter, Natasha Bure, on media projects and content creation.

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