Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with John Bevere to talk about the second coming of Jesus and what it means to be ready for His return. They explore how the promise of Christ's return shapes our daily choices, calls us to live with eternity in mind, and inspires a sense of urgency to share the Gospel. This conversation invites us to examine our heart...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Will Cole to talk about caring for our bodies in a world that often leaves us stressed and exhausted. They explore what it means to treat your body as a temple, whether damage can be reversed, and how the popular health trends can become an idol. This conversation goes beyond health habits to...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! In a culture that constantly tells us to love yourself, romanticize our lives, protect our peace, and put ourselves first, Jesus offers a radically different invitation: come and die, deny yourself, and serve others. In this episode, Madi is answering honest questions about comparison, insecurity, people-pleasing, pride, and self-obsession. She...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Annie F. Downs to talk about how to stop letting what you don't have keep you from fully living the life God has given you right now. From fear and disappointment to unanswered prayers and dreams that haven't happened yet, Annie and Madi unpack how to recognize when something good has become an idol, how to keep h...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! For the very first time, we have a LIVE audience joining Madi for a special Q&A episode! Adam, Zane, Annabelle, and Olivia sit down with Madi to ask honest questions about faith, purpose, comparison, prayer, and hearing the voice of God. Madi gets practical about prioritizing your faith after college, navigating singleness, praying without ceas...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! You may know Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle from their viral conversations and debates on college campuses, where they take on some of the hardest questions about God, Christianity, and faith. This week, they're sitting down with Madi to bring those conversations to Stay True! Cliffe and Stuart help us understand not only WHAT we believe, but WHY w...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with singer-songwriter Jamie MacDonald for a powerful conversation about trusting God's timing when you feel behind. Long before the #1 songs, Jamie spent years singing in the background, wondering when the dreams God placed on her heart would ever happen. After walking through loss, disappointment, unexpected detours, and years of waiting, Jamie sign...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Join Madi and the Stay True Podcast Manager, Leigha, for a convicting and truth-filled conversation about the grey areas of Christianity… the things that aren't always clearly black and white. How do you know if something is a sin if it doesn't directly talk about it in the Bible? And how do you make choices that honor God in a world full of te...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Kevin Olusola opens up about calling, identity, and what it looks like to trust God when it doesn't make sense. From turning down a life-changing opportunity with Pentatonix to later stepping into it with full confidence in God's timing, Kevin shares how surrender changed everything. Kevin and Madi dive into the tension of stewarding your gifts with excellence witho...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with authors, pastors, speakers, and friends Jennie and Levi Lusko for a conversation about something so many of us are craving but struggle to find: true rest. In a world that constantly tells us to do more, hustle harder, and keep pushing, it's no wonder so many of us feel spiritually exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed. Together, they talk about wh...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Bible teacher, author, and The Bible Recap host Tara-Leigh Cobble for a conversation that might completely change the way you read Scripture. If you've ever opened the Bible and felt confused, overwhelmed, discouraged, or wondered if you're missing something, this episode is for YOU. Together, they unpack one of the biggest mistakes Christians ma...

This week on Stay True Podcast, the podcast manager, Leigha, is back and putting Madi in the hot seat once again. 👀 You sent in your questions, and nothing was off limits. From social media and waiting on God to accountability, temptation, dating, and sexual sin, Leigha asks Madi some of the hardest (and most requested) questions we've received. Whether you're in a waiting season, navigating a da...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman! Together, they unpack one of the most important questions every Christian has to answer: Are we following the real Jesus… or the version of Jesus we've created? In a culture that constantly reshapes Jesus into someone who fits our preferences, politics, emotions, and lifestyle, this conversation challen...

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...