Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with bestselling author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcast host Lisa Harper to talk about some of the most misunderstood—and often unspoken—realities of the Christian walk: church hurt, spiritual manipulation, and how to hear God’s true voice in the middle of noise, confusion, and pain. In this episode, Madi and Lisa unpack how to discern the differen...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and missionary Katie Davis Majors for a powerful conversation about living a life of radical obedience and true significance. Katie’s story– from moving to Uganda at 18 to adopting 13 daughters and founding a ministry– has inspired millions. But in this episode, we go deeper. Madi and Katie talk about what it really looks like to say “yes” ...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with the bold and faith-filled hosts of Girls Gone Bible, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, for a conversation about wilderness seasons– where loneliness feels heavy, waiting feels long, prayers feel unanswered, and God feels distant. Together, they unpack what it looks like to walk through pain without losing faith, how to cling to truth when the enem...

Hey True Crew! This week, Madi is joined by best selling author and speaker Jess Connolly for a raw and redemptive conversation about body image, body shame, and the deep wounds we carry when it comes to how we see ourselves. Together, Madi and Jess open up about their personal battles with body shame and how to find freedom, healing, and a new identity rooted in truth. Body image isn’t just a physical struggle, it’s a spiritual fi...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Today, Madi and Grant are diving into a powerful and often misunderstood part of God’s character: His discipline. In a culture that loves to talk about God’s love but often avoids the harder truths, this episode takes a deep and honest look at why God's correction is actually a form of His kindness. Many of us have wrestled with questions like, “Is God mad at me?” or “Why does following Him feel h...

Hey True Crew! Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Friendship can be one of the most rewarding parts of life—but it can also be complicated, painful, and confusing. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Madi sits down with author, blogger, speaker, and podcast host Grace Valentine to discuss her new book, The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships. Toge...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Okay… we’re going there today. Porn. Masturbation. Sexual sin. The stuff no one really talks about—but so many people struggle with. In this episode, Madi gets real about something people often stay silent on. If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame, afraid to be honest, or wondered if freedom is even possible… you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck. This convo is raw, ho...

Hey True Crew! Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Join Madi and award-winning songwriter, worship leader at Elevation Church, and friend Tiffany Hudson as they dive into the heart of true worship– what it really means to worship God beyond just music. In this powerful conversation, they explore how worship shapes our identity, transforms our daily lives, and draws us closer to the presence of God. Together, Madi ...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Today, Madi and Grant are joined by Grammy-nominated artist, pastor, and friend Tauren Wells for a powerful conversation all about finding true joy in Christ. Many of us have wondered and asked the questions, “Does God want me to be happy?” And “Will I ever be happy again?” In this podcast we will answer those questions and talk about what it means to experience, receive, and live with REAL joy– n...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Today, Madi is joined by one of her best friends, Courtney Slovenski! What does it actually mean to make disciples in real life– not just in church, but in your home, your neighborhood, and your everyday relationships? Madi and Courtney break it all down. Whether you’re a parent trying to raise Jesus-loving kids, a college student figuring out how to stand strong in your faith, or someone who want...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Madi sits down with pastor, prophecy expert, and bestselling author Jimmy Evans to unpack some of the most mysterious and controversial topics in Scripture: the end times, the rapture, the antichrist, the mark of the beast, and what happens after we die. Whether you’ve grown up hearing about the end of the world or are hearing these terms for the fir...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! We all face seasons where it feels like life is on pause, prayers feel unanswered, and dreams feel delayed. In today’s episode, Madi sits down with pastor, author, and friend DawnCheré Wilkerson to talk all about what to do in waiting seasons and how to wait well. If you’re in a season of waiting– on a relationship, a breakthrough, your purpose, or a promise from God– this episode is for you. Madi...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Have you ever felt like everyone else seems to know their purpose and you're still trying to figure it out? You're not alone. In today’s episode, Madi and Grant sit down with pastors, leaders, authors, and podcasters Earl and Oneka McClellan to dive deep into the question so many of us are asking: What is my calling? Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed by options, or scared you're missing what God...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! We are living in a time when connection has never been more accessible, yet so many of us still feel painfully alone. In today’s episode, Madi sits down with her mentor, author, speaker, and founder of IF:Gathering, Jennie Allen, to answer: how do we truly defeat loneliness? If you’ve ever felt isolated, stuck in surface-level relationships, or have struggled to build meaningful community, this ep...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! In a world that constantly tries to define us by what we do, what we look like, or what we've been through—how do we discover who we really are? In today’s episode, Madi and Grant dive deep into the question: who am I, really? If you've ever felt lost, longed for acceptance from others, insecure, or unsure of your true identity, this conversation is for you. You were created on purpose, with purpo...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Madison and Grant are joined by some of their favorite people: Gabe and Rebekah Lyons! If you want to know the things in marriage that everyone is too scared to talk about, then you’re in the right place. Gabe and Rebekah provide practical advice and Biblical wisdom when it comes to mental health, divorce, confrontation, and sex. This episode reveals the obstacles that often create division in mar...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! In a culture that celebrates busyness, Madi reveals the power of a simple and quiet life. Although Jesus could have been the busiest person, He chose to be unhurried. He never let the chaos of life get in the way of resting in the presence of the Father. As Christians, we are to follow that example. In this episode, Madi tells us how! She uncovers the secret to a simple life and...

Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Madi is joined by her friend, author, speaker, and pastor, Noah Herrin! Noah leads the fast-growing, young, and spirit-filled Way Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Madi and Noah sit down to talk about the small but intentional patterns that can transform your relationship with God. They unpack how to develop habits that last, finding freedom, and practical rhythms you can implement into your busy sc...

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Madi has her first guest in the Stay True studio: Anne Wilson! If you don’t know Anne, you need to! Anne is a musician and songwriter who combines Christian and country music to tell a powerful story! After the sudden loss of Anne’s brother, she talks about how to walk through tragedy, healthy ways to grieve, and how Jesus can use your deepest pain to reveal your greatest purpos...