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Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt
Hosted by Madison Prewett Troutt · EN
What is truth? And how do I "stay true" to it? Stay True is a podcast full of truth, relatable "me too" moments, and real-life advice on how to stay true to your values, beliefs, and standards. Hosted by Madison Prewett Troutt, best-selling author, speaker, and influencer. This is a podcast where vibes and values meet. We'll laugh, we'll cry and we'll get real. Here, you can expect a safe space where you will have fun and grow. Madi will be the friend who speaks the truth in love, telling you not just what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. So grab your fav snack, put on your comfiest sweats, and let's talk about it all. Life can be hard and confusing, but together we can stay true.
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Why Unforgiveness Keeps You Stuck (Matthew 6:9–14)
3d ago00:08:55Summary readyIn 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 can quietly keep us bound. Grant unpacks how forgiveness is not about excusing the wound, but about surrendering it to God and allowing Him to heal what we can't heal on our own. Through Jesus, we've been freely forgiven, and He invites us into that same freedom by extending grace to others. Forgiveness may not change the past, but it can change your heart, your healing, and your future. Our prayer is that this episode helps you release what you've been carrying, trust God with the hurt, and walk in the freedom that comes through forgiveness. 🤍 New episodes every Thursday at 7AM EST.
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How YOU Can Help Break the Cycle of Poverty with Jey Mbiro
6d ago00:48:12Summary readyThis 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 International, sponsorship, and the love of Jesus, Jey's life was completely transformed. Today, he's using his story and ministry to bring hope to the next generation and remind others that no life is too far gone for God's redemption. Together, Madi and Jey discuss the role of the Church in fighting poverty, why sponsorship matters deeply, and how one act of compassion can change a child's life forever. You're going to want to hear this one! As always… stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -How Compassion International changed Jey's life -The role of the Church in fighting poverty -How God saved Jey in a jail cell -God's redemption and purpose through pain AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: SPONSOR A CHILD through Compassion International: https://compassion.com/staytrue Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STAYTRUE at https://branchbasics.com/STAYTRUE #branchbasicspod GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Jey | @jey_mbiro 💙 Follow Compassion | @compassion
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Why Your Purity Matters To God (Psalm 139)
1w ago00:13:31Summary readyMadi 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 what it looks like to honestly invite God into the places we try to avoid. Because conviction from God isn't meant to condemn you… it's meant to heal you. In this conversation, Madi talks about: -Why hidden sin keeps us stuck in shame -What it means to let God search your heart -How God creates a clean and pure heart through surrender -Why freedom begins with honesty before God My prayer is that you would stop hiding, let God into the deepest parts of your heart, and experience the freedom, healing, and purity only He can bring. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍
SummaryANSWERING YOUR MOST ASKED QUESTIONS!
2w ago00:59:05Summary readyThis 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 overthinking everything? And… is venting actually unhealthy (or even sinful)? Madi gets honest about walking through dry seasons, what it looks like to stay close to God when your feelings aren't there, and how she personally learns to listen for His voice in the middle of everyday life. They also get into the real difference between gossip and venting (because let's be honest… that line can feel blurry), plus why mentorship matters so much. It's part big sister advice, part heart check, part "okay I needed to hear that." Always remember to stay you and stay true. Topics we dive into: -Staying close to God when you feel spiritually dry -How to hear God's voice without overcomplicating it -Making big decisions without spiraling -What is a mentor? -Is venting actually a sin? 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 GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Better Help: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE 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. Connect with Stay True! 💙Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙Follow Madison | @madiprew
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Run Your Race & Let Go of the Weight - Hebrews 12:1-2
2w ago00:10:40Summary readyFrom 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'll be reminded that the goal isn't perfection… it's perseverance. And the only way we keep going is by fixing our eyes on Jesus. In this conversation, Madi and Grant talk about: -What "running your race" actually means -How to identify the weight holding you back -Why letting go is necessary to move forward -What it looks like to stay focused on Jesus daily My prayer is that you would feel encouraged to release what's been weighing you down, refocus your heart on Jesus, and run your race with endurance and freedom. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍
SummaryWhat It Costs to Stand for Your Values with Isabel Brown
3w ago00:59:43Summary readyThis 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 conversations. Isabel opens up about her mentorship under Charlie Kirk, how recent events have shifted the political landscape, and what it takes to have courage when you're honestly a little scared. This conversation also goes deeper, covering joy, identity, motherhood, and how to engage culture without losing the heart of Christ. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Topics we dive into: Fear, safety, and the reality of standing for truth publicly How to stay joyful and hopeful in a culture driven by outrage What it practically means to stand firm in your faith Engaging culture boldly without becoming harsh or combative Biblical womanhood, modern feminism, and cultural expectations Motherhood and how it reshapes purpose, calling, and legacy AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: More from Isabel Brown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-isabel-brown-show/id1838815214 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 Olive and June: Visit OliveandJune.com/STAYTRUE for 20% off your first System! Brooklyn Bedding: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code STAYTRUE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Cure: Use code STAYTRUE for 20% off at curehydration.com Momentum: Go to momentumshake.com/staytrue and they'll send you a free Welcome Kit and Travel Collection! GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙Follow Isabel | @theisabelbrown
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Made For More (John 4)
3w ago00:13:28Summary readyMadi 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 avoid our brokenness. He meets us in it. While we run to so many different "wells" trying to satisfy our deepest needs, nothing truly fills us the way He can. The truth is, God fully sees you and completely knows you… and still calls you loved. In this conversation, Madi talks about: -How shame keeps us hiding and isolated -Why we turn to other "wells" for fulfillment -What it means that Jesus meets us in our mess -How being known by God leads to true freedom My prayer is that you would feel seen in your story, reminded that you are fully known and deeply loved, and begin to experience the kind of satisfaction that only comes from Jesus. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍
SummaryThe Kind of Friend Everyone Wants (And How to Be One) with Jeanine Amapola Ward
4w ago00:57:06Summary readyThis 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 life seasons to doing long-distance friendship, they share what it really looks like to stay connected, intentional, and genuine… even when life looks different. Together, they talk about the qualities of a good friend: showing up consistently, choosing grace over comparison, communicating well, and pointing each other back to Jesus no matter the season. You're going to want to hear this one! As always… stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Trusting God in seasons of transition -How to be a good, God-honoring friend -Qualities of a healthy long-distance friendship -Surrendering control and trusting God's timing in the middle of the unknown AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: For more from Jeanine: https://jeanineamapola.com/ Happy and Healthy Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-healthy-with-jeanine-amapola/id1515971195?i=1000758387976 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 BEAM: Just visit shopbeam.com/STAYTRUE and use code STAYTRUE at checkout for up to 35% off Glow! First Day Life: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code STAYTRUE at FirstDay.com GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Home Chef: That's HomeChef.com/staytrue for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Jeanine | @jeanineamapola
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What the Bible Says About Anxiety (Matthew 6 Explained)
Apr 1600:12:50Summary readyIn 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 fully aware of what you need, even before you ask. And the way we fight anxiety isn't by trying to control every outcome… it's by learning to worship in the middle of uncertainty. In this conversation, Grant talks about: -How anxiety can reveal misplaced trust -What Jesus meant when He said "do not worry about your life" -Why God's nearness changes everything -How worship becomes a weapon against anxiety My prayer is that you would be reminded of God's closeness and begin to experience the kind of peace that only comes from trusting Him. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍
SummaryWhy Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? With Bethany Hamilton
Apr 1300:59:15Summary readyThis 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 looks like to walk with God through the unexpected. She talks about choosing faith over fear, surrendering control, and finding purpose even when life doesn't make sense. If you've ever questioned God in the middle of hardship, struggled to understand suffering, or needed hope in a hard season, this episode will encourage you. It's a reminder that even in the hardest moments, God is still good and still working. Stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Why bad things happen and how to trust God through it -How to practically choose faith over fear -Finding purpose in pain and using your story for God's glory -What it looks like to keep going when life changes overnight AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: For more from Bethany Hamilton: https://bethanyhamilton.com/ Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch BEAM: Visit https://shopbeam.com/STAYTRUE and use code STAYTRUE to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code STAYTRUE. Home Chef: That's HomeChef.com/staytrue for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Connect with Stay True! 💙Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙Follow Bethany | @bethanyhamilton
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