6 Female Celebrities Who Openly Follow Christ

Starring in Full House when she was just twelve years old, Candace Cameron Bure became a household name. Playing the oldest daughter DJ Tanner, Candace lived out her teen years in front of the camera. She received her first on-screen kiss with fellow actor Scott Weinger who later became her love interest (and eventual husband) on the Full House reboot Fuller House. Candace and her brother Kirk are outspoken regarding their views on faith. Candace has started her own clothing line on QVC that allows women to employ modesty while still using fashion to express themselves. She is also a best-selling author, has created a new Bible line in association with Dayspring publishing called One Step Closer, and stars in many Hallmark movies, including the popular Aurora Teagarden series. She has been married to professional hockey player Valeri Bure for twenty-six years, and together they have three children.

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In today’s episode of Crosswalk Talk, Michael talks with actress Candace Cameron Bure about her new TV network, Great American Family, and how her faith has shaped her career. "As our country becomes more and more divided over social issues, it's also become more important for me as a woman, as a mother, as a person in our industry to be able to have a voice for what's important to me," Bure says. Listen to their conversation by clicking the play button below!

Carrie Underwood went from an unknown wannabe country singer to a household name in 2005 when she won season five of the singing competition American Idol. Simon Cowell on the show said, "I predict you will not only win this competition, but you'll also be our most successful winner of all time." She has lived up to that prediction with ten albums and multiple Grammy wins. Although she has been successful in her career, she talks candidly about her struggle with having children and suffering a miscarriage. She talks candidly about her grief and doubts she would ever have children. Now with two children and married to Mike Fisher, Carrie has proven that when we delight in the Lord, he gives us the desires of our hearts.

Lacey popped onto the acting scene as a young girl playing Erica Kane's daughter on the soap opera All My Children. Then, at age twelve to star in Fox's breakout hit Party of Five. Playing innocent Claudia Salinger, Chabert lived out her teen years on screen, navigating the tough years of puberty. She found additional success starting opposite Lindsey Lohan and Rachael McAdams as Gretchen Weiners in Mean Girls, about a girl from Africa who moves to America and joins high school life as she understands tough female relationships.

After her iconic role (and catchphrase "Fetch"), Chabert starred in other big hits like Daddy Day Care and Not Another Teen Movie. Then, she left the big screen to star in twenty-seven Hallmark movies. This helps her live out her faith and continue to pursue her acting dreams without compromising her faith.

She is one of the best-selling country artists of all time, selling over 40 million albums worldwide. Although her first two albums were successful, it wasn't until her hit This Kiss crossed over onto the pop charts on her album Breathe in 1998. This led to the single Breathe's huge success, as well as Cry and Mississippi Girl. She married Tim McGraw, who starred in the Oscar-nominated movie The Blind Side.

In an interview with CBN News, Faith and Tim said there is one ritual they do before each performance: "Tim and I share a quick quiet moment together before hitting the stage," says Hill. "Always praying."

While Christians need to be more selective on what content they should watch, these women have struck a successful balance between working to make a paycheck and being a light for an unbelieving world. These women show that you don't have to morally compromise your beliefs to achieve your dreams and create good, clean content families can enjoy.

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