Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

In today's episode, Madi sits down with her new friend, Lily Meschi, who was born and raised in Iran in a Muslim family before moving to the United States. Together, they have an honest conversation about what life was really like for Lily growing up in Iran, the realities many women face behind closed doors, and the questions that ultimately led her to explore Christianity and surrender her life...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Jordan Rubin for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about healing, sickness, and the power of God's design for our lives. After surviving a life-threatening battle with illness, Jordan shares the biblical principles that transformed his health and the lessons he learned about faith, stewardship, and God's role in the healing pro...

In this episode, Madi walks through Romans 12:1–2 and unpacks what it truly means to offer your life as a living sacrifice to God. In a culture that constantly tells us to live for ourselves, Scripture calls us to something radically different: to surrender every part of our lives to the Lord and trust that His will is far better than our own. Together, we'll dive into what biblical surrender actu...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with returning guest Alex Seeley for a powerful conversation about the Holy Spirit, spiritual authority, and the guidance available to every believer. Alex unpacks why so many Christians are living without fully accessing the power, wisdom, and direction God has given them through the Holy Spirit. Together, Madi and Alex discuss what it looks like to...

Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Like you're doing all the right things but still feel disconnected from God? In this episode, Madi and Grant unpack one of Jesus' most powerful teachings in John 15: abiding. So often we focus on producing fruit, finding our purpose, or becoming the person God has called us to be, but Jesus points us to something deeper. Before fruitfulness comes connection. B...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Matt Chandler to explore the lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus. What happens after salvation? Why doesn't God instantly remove our struggles? And how is the Holy Spirit transforming us even when growth feels slow? Drawing from Scripture and the teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes, Madi and Pastor Matt unpack how God transforms believe...

In this episode, Grant dives into 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 and unpacks one of the greatest battles every believer faces: the battle of the mind. Our thoughts shape our emotions, influence our decisions, and ultimately impact the direction of our lives. But not every thought that enters our mind is from God, and Scripture calls us to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. This conve...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Leigha puts Madi in the hot seat for a candid Q&A covering some of the most requested, debated, and controversial topics from YOU. From conspiracy theories and social media to dating, modesty, and relationships, no question is off limits. Madi shares her thoughts on topics that Christians often disagree on, while pointing listeners back to Biblical wisdom, discernme...

In this episode, Madi dives into Psalm 34 and unpacks one of the most foundational truths of the Christian life: the fear of the Lord. What we fear most often reveals what we value most, and ultimately, what we worship most. The fear of the Lord isn't about being afraid of God; it's about revering Him above everything else. When we fear God rightly, we are freed from fearing man. This conversation...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Hosanna Wong for a powerful conversation about identity, self-worth, and the freedom that comes from seeing yourself the way God sees you. In a world that constantly tells us to prove ourselves, perform for approval, and compare our lives to everyone else's, Madi and Hosanna dive deep into the battle for our identity, exposing the lies that keep...

Madi and Grant talk about one of the most convicting teachings of Jesus: the narrow gate. Following Him isn't the popular path, and it's not the easiest… but it's the one that leads to life.   This conversation challenges the idea of comfortable Christianity and calls us back to what it really means to count the cost and walk in obedience.   My prayer is that you would have the courage to choose t...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Dr. Lee Warren for an eye-opening conversation about the mind, faith, and how our brains actually heal and change. Drawing on decades of experience as a neurosurgeon and from navigating personal loss, Dr. Warren shares how understanding the connection among our thoughts, faith, and brain health can transform the way we live. They dive into practi...

Why do we fill our lives with so much noise? Why does slowing down feel uncomfortable or even unproductive?   Madi dives into the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10 and calls out something most of us don't want to admit… we're busy doing FOR Jesus, but not actually being WITH Him.   This episode gets honest about distraction, performance, busyness, and the pressure to "do more," and how it can pu...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright for a profound conversation about revival, suffering, and purpose. They explore how God meets us in the midst of pain, turns trials into purpose, and brings peace when life feels overwhelming. Anne and Rachel-Ruth share lessons learned from the legacy of their dad and grandfather, Billy Graham, and dis...

In this episode, Grant dives into one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us in Matthew 6:9–14: forgiveness. Forgiveness isn't optional for believers. It's at the very center of the life God calls us to live. But what does forgiveness actually look like? Why is it so difficult to let go of hurt? This conversation gets honest about the weight of unforgiveness and how bitterness, offense, and pain c...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Compassion International alumni Jey Mbiro for a powerful conversation about poverty, hope, and the life-changing impact of compassion through the local church. Jey shares his incredible story of growing up in Kenya, surviving through stealing and begging, and being imprisoned at just nine years old before crying out to God. Through Compassion Int...

Madi opens up about the hidden struggles we try to keep buried… the thoughts, habits, fears, and sins we hope no one sees. But Psalm 139 reminds us of something powerful: God already knows every part of us, and He still invites us closer. So why do we keep hiding? Why do we carry shame instead of surrendering it?   This episode dives into David's prayer: "Search me, God, and know my heart," and wh...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi is joined by Stay True podcast manager Leigha Gregory for a super real, unfiltered Q&A… and honestly, nothing is off the table. We're talking about the questions you don't always say out loud-- What do you do when God feels far? How do you actually know if you're hearing His voice… or your own thoughts? How are you supposed to make big decisions without overthi...

From distractions to sin to comparison, so many things slow us down without us even realizing it. Hebrews 12 calls us to throw off everything that hinders and run with endurance… but how do you actually do that in real life? What weight are you holding onto? What's keeping you stuck or distracted? Are you even running the race God set before you… or someone else's? Through this conversation, you'l...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Isabel Brown for a bold and unfiltered conversation about culture, politics, and what it really costs to stand firm in your values when they're constantly challenged. They dive into the realities of speaking truth in today's culture, including fear, backlash, and the tension of staying grounded in faith while navigating intense political conversa...

Madi opens up about SHAME… what it looks like, how it quietly shapes the way we see ourselves, and why it so often causes us to hide. Shame isn't just about what we've done… it's rooted in what we believe about who we are and who God is.   Does He really see me? Does He actually know me… and still love me?   Through the story of the woman at the well in John 4, we're reminded that Jesus doesn't av...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with her best friend, Jeanine Amapola Ward, for an honest and encouraging conversation about trusting God in seasons of transition, and how to be a good, Christ-centered friend through it all. They open up about how change can stretch your faith, shift your relationships, and invite you to surrender control in deeper ways. From navigating different li...

In this episode, Grant gets real about ANXIETY… what it looks like, how it shows up in our everyday lives, and why it's something so many of us quietly carry. Anxiety isn't just about what's happening around us… it's often rooted in what we believe about God. Is He near? Does He actually care? The truth is, God is not distant in heaven, removed from your situation. He is present, personal, and ful...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Bethany Hamilton for a powerful and honest conversation about suffering, faith, and the question we all ask at some point: why do bad things happen to good people? From losing her arm at just 13 years old to continuing to chase her passion for surfing, raising a family, and impacting lives around the world, Bethany opens up about what it really l...

You've probably said these words before… "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Maybe you learned it as a kid, heard it in church, or have recited it without fully understanding what it means. But in Matthew 6:5–13, Jesus isn't just giving us a prayer to repeat… He's giving us a blueprint for how to pray. In this episode, Madi walks through the Lord's Prayer line by line, breaking down wha...