Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

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 strengthen their relationships. They open up about the importance of staying rooted in Christ, choosing humility daily, and being intentional in their marriages even when life feels overwhelming.
If you've ever walked through a difficult season, felt stretched in your relationships, or wondered how to build a marriage that lasts, this episode will encourage you. It's a reminder that even in suffering, God is working!
Always remember to stay you and stay true.
 
Topics we dive into:
-How God uses suffering to shape and strengthen us
-What it looks like to protect your marriage in every season
-How to use your gifts to glorify God
-Staying grounded in faith when life feels overwhelming
-Why intentionality matters more than perfection in relationships
AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
Helpful Resources:
Unsung Hero Film: https://unsunghero.movie/
for KING + COUNTRY Music: https://www.forkingandcountry.com/
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
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Grand Canyon University: Visit gcu.edu to learn more.
Delight: College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit: www.delightministries.com/startadelight
 
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💙 Follow for KING + COUNTRY | @forkingandcountry
💙 Follow Joel | @joelsmallbone
💙 Follow Luke | @smallboneluke

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 reset for your heart.
And today… we're starting at the foundation.
In this very first episode, Madi dives into Matthew 5:3-10, the Beatitudes, and uncovers what it really means to live in the "upside-down Kingdom." A Kingdom where the blessed don't look like the world says they should. A Kingdom that starts not with what we do, but who we are.
We're talking about:
-What it means to be poor in spirit and fully dependent on God
-A holy grief over sin that leads to transformation
-Strength under control through meekness
-A deep hunger for what actually satisfies
-Living with mercy, purity, and peace in a culture that resists it
-And what it looks like to stay faithful—even when it costs you
These aren't just verses to read… they are the character of Kingdom citizens. This episode is an invitation to come back to what's true. To realign your heart. To be filled again. My prayer is that this becomes your weekly space to be grounded, encouraged, and drawn closer to God.
New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍

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 walking in boldness and obedience, this episode is a call to stop living for comfort and start living with eternity in mind.
If you've been feeling stuck, stagnant, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will challenge you to trust God more deeply and step into the life He's calling you to.
As always… be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Questions/topics discussed and answered:
• What does real, Hebrews 11 kind of faith actually look like in everyday life?
• Are you playing it safe, and could that be holding you back from God's best?
• What "weights" or hidden sins might be quietly slowing you down?
• Are you living for the world… or with eternity in mind?
• What would it look like to step into boldness and fully use what God's given you?
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
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Delight: College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit: www.delightministries.com/startadelight
Grand Canyon University: Visit gcu.edu to learn more.
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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 time to supporting Madi through the highs, challenges, and public attention that came with it, Erica gives listeners a unique look at what that season was really like from the perspective of someone who knew Madi long before the cameras.
But this conversation goes far beyond reality TV. Erica also opens up about something deeply close to her heart: the foster care crisis and the work she's doing through her nonprofit, Make It Matter, which supports young adults aging out of the foster care system. Together, Madi and Erica talk about the realities many of these young people face and how we can all play a role in bringing hope and practical support.
 
Questions/topics discussed and answered:
-What it's really like to experience The Bachelor from the outside
-How friends can support and encourage you through high-pressure experiences
-Balancing public attention with staying true to yourself
-Navigating friendship, trust, and loyalty in unexpected seasons
-The challenges young adults face when aging out of foster care
-Practical ways you can get involved and make a difference
 
Helpful Resources:
Make It Matter: The Collective: www.makeitmattercollective.com
Noella's Flowers: https://www.noellasflowers.com/
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com
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Connect with Stay True!
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💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew
💙 Follow Erica | @ericanhardesty
💙 Follow Make It Matter | @makeitmattercollective
💙 Follow Noella's Flowers | @noellasflowers

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 means for men to lead with humility, courage, and responsibility, and how pursuing Jesus shapes the way a man leads in relationships, marriage, and everyday life. They also dive into what it looks like for women to trust and allow a man to lead in a healthy, biblical way, how to wait well for a godly man, and how to recognize character that reflects Christ.
Always remember to stay you and stay true.
 
Questions/topics discussed and answered:
-What the Bible says about manhood vs. what culture says
-What it really means for a man to lead
-How men can grow into godly leadership and character
-What it looks like for women to let a man lead in a healthy way
-How to wait for a godly man
-How to recognize godly character in relationships
 
Helpful Resources:
Welcome to Manhood: Moving from Potential to Purpose by Noah Herrin: https://a.co/d/09jAu9rp
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com
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Delight: College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit: www.delightministries.com/startadelight
 
Connect with Stay True!
💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast
💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast
💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew
💙 Follow Pastor Noah Herrin | @noahherrin