Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

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...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Jennie Allen for a raw and eye-opening conversation about the lie that almost ruined her life and the part of faith no one really talks about. Jennie shares how subtle, deeply rooted thoughts can quietly shape our identity, distort our view of God, and pull us away from truth without us even realizing it. From battling destructive mindsets to lea...

It's Holy Week! You've probably seen this image before… three crosses on a hill. Maybe on a bumper sticker, a piece of jewelry, a church sign, or a social media post; but in Luke 23:39-43, we're invited to look closer. In this episode, Madi and Grant unpack the powerful reality behind those three crosses, specifically the two thieves beside Jesus. In their final moments, both men face the same Sav...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Joel and Luke Smallbone, the brothers of for KING + COUNTRY, for a heartfelt and honest conversation about suffering, faith, and how to protect your marriage through every season. From personal trials to the quiet, unseen challenges behind the scenes, Joel and Luke share how God has used hardship to refine their character, deepen their faith, and...

SURPRISE 🕊️ Stay True in the Word is here… and it's just the beginning. We are officially adding a second episode every week (!!) and this one is a little different. While Mondays are filled with powerful conversations with amazing guests, these Thursday episodes are your space to slow down, open the Word, and sit with Jesus. These episodes are packed with Scripture, reflection, prayer, and a rese...

Welcome back to SEASON 3 of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi dives into the kind of bold, unshakable faith Hebrews 11 calls us to and why playing it safe might be holding you back from the life God has for you. Through biblical truth and practical encouragement, Madi unpacks what faith really looks like: not just belief, but action. From letting go of sin and the weights that slow you down, to w...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi is joined by one of her closest friends, Erica Hardesty, for a conversation that is hilarious, heartfelt, and eye-opening. For the first time, Erica shares her behind-the-scenes perspective of Madi's journey on The Bachelor… including stories and moments that have never been shared before. From watching everything unfold in real...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi and Grant sit down with their pastor, Noah Herrin from Way Church, for a conversation about Biblical masculinity, relationships, and what it truly looks like to live as a godly man in today's culture. They discuss the difference between what culture says about manhood and what Scripture teaches. Noah shares wisdom on what it mea...

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with former Bachelor Ben Higgins and his wife and esthetician, Jess Higgins, for a deeply honest conversation about loneliness, depression, anxiety, and the hope of real connection. Ben opens up about what it's like to feel alone even when you're surrounded by people, and how things started to change when he chose vulnerability over pretending. Jess s...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Grant and Madi are back for part 2 of last week's episode, answering the questions guys are often thinking… but rarely saying out loud. From dating "icks" and first-date letdowns to breakups, boundaries, and relationships, Grant gives an honest look into how guys actually think and process emotions. They discuss how men handle breakups, how to...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi is joined by her husband, Grant Troutt, for an honest and refreshing conversation that answers the questions girls are often too afraid to ask men. From dating and relationships to marriage, faith, and emotional health, Grant shares wisdom, perspective, and biblical truth on topics rarely discussed openly. Together, they unpack...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with author, podcast host, speaker, dear friend, and cousin, Christian Bevere. Together, they explore how to pray with intention, faith, and clarity for your future husband and how that prayer shapes you in the waiting season. Christian brings wisdom on how to approach prayer not as a wishlist, but as a transformative...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Shawn and Jill Johnson, Senior Pastors of Red Rocks Church, for a vulnerable conversation about anxiety, mental health, marriage, and how faith shapes the way we walk through life's hardest seasons. Shawn and Jill share what it truly looks like to face anxiety with courage, lean into God together as a couple, and...