
Hosted by Madison Prewett Troutt · EN

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 dating relationship, struggling with temptation, or simply trying to follow Jesus in today's culture, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone, and that God's Word has something to say about it all. Stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Is Madi coming back to social media? -What real accountability actually looks like -How to trust God in a waiting season -Is Jesus really the only way? -Navigating sexual sin in dating relationships -How to fight temptation God's way AND SO MUCH MORE Helpful Resources: Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/STAYTRUE for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Liberty Healthshare: You can learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew

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 challenges us to return to the Jesus of Scripture. Madi and Pastor Kyle talk about why so many people want Jesus as Savior but not as Lord, how we've unintentionally turned Christianity into something we consume instead of a life we surrender, and what it actually costs to follow Christ. If you've ever wondered whether your faith has been shaped more by culture than by God's Word, this episode will leave you asking some hard, but life-changing questions. Be sure to stay you and stay true! Questions we answer in this episode: -Have we created a version of Jesus that looks more like us than Scripture? -Has culture quietly shaped the way you see Jesus? -Are you following Christ, or just consuming Christianity? -How can you tell if your faith is built on God's Word or personal preference? -Why did Jesus talk so much about surrender and sacrifice? -What does it actually cost to follow Jesus? AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: The Missing Messiah by Kyle Idleman: https://a.co/d/0fkXt3yw Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman: https://a.co/d/07lOx8BB Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Brooklyn Bedding: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code STAYTRUE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. Jiyu Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code STAYTRUE at Jiyuskin.com #JiYu #ad GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Kyle | @kyleidleman

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 to Jesus. They also discuss the true cost of converting from Islam, why faith can be such a dangerous topic in certain parts of the world, and the difference between simply knowing about God and having a genuine relationship with Him. Madi and Lily also dive into the current tensions and conflict in the Middle East, address common misconceptions about the Iranian people, and explore how Christians can engage these conversations with both biblical truth and Christlike compassion. This is one of those conversations that will challenge your perspective, deepen your faith, and stay with you long after it ends. As always... be sure to stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -What is life really like in Iran today? -Why are so many people coming to faith in Jesus in Iran? -What does it truly cost someone to leave Islam? -How should Christians think about the conflict in the Middle East? -What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus instead of simply knowing about God? Helpful Resources: More from Lily: https://iranalive.org/who-we-are/ Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Better Help: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE. Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STAYTRUE at https://branchbasics.com/STAYTRUE #branchbasicspod Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Lily | @lily.m.ricci

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 process. Together, they tackle some of the biggest questions Christians are asking today… You don't want to miss it! Be sure to stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Can the spiritual realm affect your physical health? -Is cancer demonic? -Is infertility connected to spiritual warfare? -What does the Bible actually say about fasting, healing, and caring for our bodies? -Hormones, stress, and nutrition -Stewarding your health God's way AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin: https://a.co/d/0dsAu0np Get Chapter 14 on Healing Leaves: https://www.jordanrubin.com/thebibliodiet Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Cure: Use code STAYTRUE for 20% off at curehydration.com — or find it on Amazon. Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Jordan | @jordansrubin
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 actually looks like, why transformation begins with the renewing of our minds, how to discern God's will for our lives, and why following Jesus requires daily sacrifice rather than occasional commitment. If you've ever wondered what God's will is or struggled to fully surrender your plans, desires, or future to Him, this episode is for you. My prayer is that this conversation would encourage you to lay your life before the Lord again, trust Him more deeply, and experience the transformation that only comes from living fully surrendered to Jesus. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍

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 build a real relationship with the Holy Spirit, learn to hear His voice, follow His leading, and walk in obedience. They also dive into some of the most asked questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues, healing, spiritual gifts, and the authority believers have through Christ. If you've ever wanted to better understand the Holy Spirit or grow deeper in your relationship with God, this episode will encourage, challenge, and equip you. As always... be sure to stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Who is the Holy Spirit, and what is His role in our lives? -How do you hear God's voice? -How to walk in spiritual authority -Should I be speaking in tongues? -Are the gifts of the spirit for today? AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: The Divine Counselor by Alex Seeley: https://a.co/d/0hzirXPD Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Upside: Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code STAYTRUE to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code STAYTRUE. Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Alex | @alexseeley

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. Before impact comes intimacy. Together, Madi and Grant discuss why so many Christians are exhausted from striving, what it actually means to remain in Christ, and how abiding is less about trying harder and more about staying close to Jesus. They talk about the subtle ways we drift from dependence on God, why pruning is a necessary part of growth, and how a vibrant relationship with Jesus transforms every area of our lives. Our prayer is that this episode would encourage you to slow down, draw near to Jesus, and experience the peace, joy, and fruit that come from remaining in Him. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍

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 believers over time and what genuine spiritual growth actually looks like. They discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping our character, why sanctification is both God's work and our cooperation, and how everyday moments become opportunities for God to make us more like Christ. If you've ever felt discouraged by your struggles, frustrated by slow growth, or wondered if you're truly changing, this conversation is a reminder that spiritual maturity isn't about perfection. It's about faithfully walking with Jesus and trusting Him to complete the work He started in you. Stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Why am I still struggling with the same sins? -How do I know if I'm actually growing spiritually? -What is sanctification, and why does it feel so slow? -Can I be saved and still struggle? -How does the Holy Spirit actually change us? -What does it practically look like to become more like Jesus? AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: Becoming Like Jesus by Matt Chandler: https://a.co/d/05SqgKQ7 Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Brooklyn Bedding: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code STAYTRUE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Pastor Matt | @mattchandler74

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 conversation is a powerful reminder that spiritual warfare often begins in our thought life. Grant shares how the enemy often attacks through lies, strongholds, and distorted thinking, and how God's truth gives us the weapons to tear them down. He discusses practical ways to recognize unhealthy thought patterns, renew your mind through Scripture, and walk in the freedom that comes from aligning your thoughts with Christ. My prayer is that this episode would help you identify the lies you've been believing, replace them with God's truth, and experience the peace and victory that come from taking every thought captive. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍

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, discernment, and conviction. Whether you've wondered how to navigate gray areas, wrestled with cultural expectations, or found yourself asking difficult questions about faith and everyday life, this conversation is packed with practical truth and honest perspective. Stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -How Christians should think about conspiracy theories -Can you post a bikini picture on Instagram? -What to do if your boyfriend doesn't love God as much as you do -How to navigate gray areas as a believer AND SO MUCH MORE Helpful Resources: Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Brooklyn Bedding: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code STAYTRUE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. Branch Basics: Whether you're going all-in on safe cleaning swaps or just starting small, find Branch Basics at Target and Target.com today. #branchbasicspod #ad GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew