Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about the cost of control and how to get your peace back. When we're afraid of getting hurt, disappointed, or blindsided again, control can feel like protection… but what is it actually costing us? Madi and Lysa unpack the fears underneath our need for control, how past pain affects our ability to trust, and what it looks like to move forward through forgiveness and surrender. If you've been carrying the weight of trying to hold everything together, this conversation will encourage you to trust God with what you can't control and let His peace rule in your heart. As always, stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -What is the root cause of control? -Does feeling afraid mean we don't trust God? -How do we move forward from past hurt and trauma? -What role does forgiveness play in finding peace? -When does giving advice become trying to control someone? -What's the difference between self-control and controlling others? -How do we let God's peace rule in our hearts? AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: REGISTER FOR BE HEALED CONFERENCE: https://brushfire.com/uniteus/BEHEALEDWOMENSCONFERENCE/633933 Making Peace with What I Can't Control by Lysa TerKeurst: https://a.co/d/0doj8zHC 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 Love Justice International: Learn more and give today at lovejustice.ngo/staytrue UP: Download the UP app and start scrolling happy® IOS: https://go.scrollhappy.com/madi Android: https://go.scrollhappy.com/madi Apply to be a creator on UP: https://go.scrollhappy.com/apply (use code STAYTRUE) GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE to explore your payment options. JiYu: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code STAYTRUE at jiyuskin.com/STAYTRUE #JIYU #ad Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Lysa | @lysaterkeurst

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 hearts and ask a bigger question: Are we living like we truly believe Jesus is coming back? As always, stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: What does Scripture teach about the second coming of Jesus? What does it mean to be ready for Christ's return? Are we living in the end times? How can we prepare without living in fear? Are we living like Jesus could return at any moment? AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: REGISTER FOR BE HEALED CONFERENCE: https://brushfire.com/uniteus/BEHEALEDWOMENSCONFERENCE/633933 The King Is Coming: It's Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ by John Bevere: https://a.co/d/0iUTykn0 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 UP: Download the UP app and start scrolling happy® IOS: https://go.scrollhappy.com/madi Android: https://go.scrollhappy.com/madi Apply to be a creator on UP: https://go.scrollhappy.com/apply (use code STAYTRUE) GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more! BetterHelp: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow John Bevere | @johnbevere

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 unpacks how to take your eyes off yourself, follow the way of Jesus, and find true freedom by living for something greater than yourself. As always, stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: What's wrong with the message "love yourself"? Why insecurity can be a form of self-obsession The connection between insecurity, arrogance, and pride How comparison keeps us focused on ourselves The danger of always putting yourself first How to recognize people-pleasing in your life Helpful Resources: REGISTER FOR BE HEALED CONFERENCE: https://brushfire.com/uniteus/BEHEALEDWOMENSCONFERENCE/633933 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. iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code STAYTRUE at irestore.com/STAYTRUE! #irestorepod Home Chef: Go to 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

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 ceasing, and learning to recognize God's voice in a world full of noise. Whether you're trying to figure out your purpose, feeling behind, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, you'll want to tune into this episode! As always, stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: How do you discover and use your spiritual gifts? How to stop comparing yourself to others How do you prioritize your faith post grad? What dating advice would Madi say to her 20-year-old self? What does it mean to "make yourself irrelevant"? How do you know when you're hearing God's voice or a voice in your head? How do you pursue your dreams without stressing about the future? What does it actually mean to pray without ceasing? Helpful Resources: REGISTER FOR BE HEALED CONFERENCE: https://brushfire.com/uniteus/BEHEALEDWOMENSCONFERENCE/633933 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 Up: Download the UP app and start scrolling happy® IOS: https://go.scrollhappy.com/madi Android: https://go.scrollhappy.com/madi. Apply to be a creator on UP: https://go.scrollhappy.com/apply GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Jones Road Beauty: Use code STAYTRUE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/STAYTRUE for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Better Help: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Adam | @adambiancheri 💙 Follow Annabelle | @annabelle_mayernick 💙 Follow Olivia | @oliviaaa.lee 💙 Follow Zane | @zanehampton_

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 signed her first record deal at 40. Her story is a reminder that God is not late, and the years that feel hidden are never wasted. Together, Madi and Jamie talk about what it looks like to trust God when everyone around you seems to be moving forward, how to stay faithful when your prayers haven't been answered yet, and why God may be doing some of His deepest work in you while you wait. If you've ever wondered, "God, when is it going to be my turn?" or felt like you should be further along by now, this episode is for YOU. You are not behind. God has not forgotten you. And His timing can still be trusted. As always... be sure to stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -What do you do when you feel behind in life? -How do you trust God when His timing doesn't match yours? -How do you stop comparing your timeline to everyone else's? -What is God doing in your waiting season? -How do you surrender your plans while still holding onto hope? -How can you stay faithful when prayers seem unanswered? Helpful Resources: REGISTER FOR BE HEALED CONFERENCE: https://brushfire.com/uniteus/BEHEALEDWOMENSCONFERENCE/633933 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 branchbasics.com/STAYTRUE #branchbasicspod Up: To get involved, go to scrollhappy.com. Apply as a creator or advertiser, or be bumped to the top of the waitlist with my code STAYTRUE. GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code STAYTRUE at irestore.com/STAYTRUE! #irestorepod 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/STAYTRUE #JIYU #ad Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Jamie | @jamiemacdonald

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 without letting performance define you, and what it looks like to stay grounded in an industry built on applause and recognition. Kevin opens up about the pressure to fit in, the courage it takes to stand out, and how his faith has anchored him through every season. This episode also speaks to anyone who has ever felt "too different" or misunderstood. Kevin shares why the very thing you're tempted to hide might be the exact thing God wants to use, and how staying rooted in Christ is the only way to remain steady when everything else feels uncertain. If you've ever struggled with identity, felt pressure to perform, or wondered how to stay faithful in a secular space, this conversation will hit deep. It's a reminder that you don't have to fit in to be used by God. Stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Why Kevin said no to Pentatonix and how God changed everything -How to steward your gifts without letting them become your identity -Staying grounded in Christ in an industry driven by applause -Finding courage to stand out instead of blending in -What to do when you feel overlooked, different, or misunderstood -Remaining rooted in your faith in a secular environment AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: My Voice is a Beat by Kevin Olusola: https://a.co/d/0ivb3LA0 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 Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/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 Kevin | @kolusola

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 make when reading the Bible, why so many of us unknowingly read Scripture through the lens of culture instead of God's character, and how seeing the Bible the way it was intended changes everything. They also talk about why reading the entire Bible matters, what happens when verses are taken out of context, and how to move from simply reading God's Word to genuinely knowing and loving Him through it. As always... be sure to stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -Are you reading the Bible the way it was meant to be read? -Why do so many Christians struggle to understand Scripture? -Why does reading the entire Bible matter? -What is the Trinity? -What does it actually mean to fall in love with God's Word? Helpful Resources: The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://www.thebiblerecap.com/ The Joy of the Trinity by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://a.co/d/0fBssi8C 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 Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code STAYTRUE. 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 💙 Follow Tara-Leigh | @taraleighcobble 💙 Follow The Bible Recap | @thebiblerecap

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 us stuck in insecurity, striving, and comparison. They share practical ways to overcome a performance-based mindset, walk confidently in who God created you to be, and live from God's acceptance rather than for it. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, constantly comparing yourself to others, or simply wanting to better understand your identity in Christ, this conversation will encourage you to stand firm in truth and embrace the person God uniquely designed you to be. Stay you and stay true! Topics we dive into: -How to overcome a performance-based mindset -What happens when our view of God becomes distorted? -Why your view of God impacts your view of yourself -Embracing the personality God uniquely gave you -The lies we believe about ourselves and God's truth that sets us free AND SO MUCH MORE Helpful Resources: Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way by Hosanna Wong: https://a.co/d/094mVEFc What God Says About You by Hosanna Wong: https://a.co/d/0hjRhdPc 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 $0.25 back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. BetterHelp: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more. Laundry Sauce: Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code STAYTRUE at https://laundrysauce.com/STAYTRUE #laundrysaucepod Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Hosanna | @hosanna.wong