Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Shawn and Jill Johnson, Senior Pastors of Red Rocks Church, for a vulnerable conversation about anxiety, mental health, marriage, and how faith shapes the way we walk through life's hardest seasons. Shawn and Jill share what it truly looks like to face anxiety with courage, lean into God together as a couple, and find support and strength in both community and scripture. This episode doesn't shy away from the real questions many of us are too afraid to voice, especially when it comes to marriage, vulnerability, and mental health. Whether you're personally walking through anxiety, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking grace and truth in the midst of struggle, this conversation will leave you encouraged, seen, and reminded that you're not alone. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • What anxiety really looks like in everyday life and in marriage • How Shawn and Jill navigate mental health together as partners and pastors • Where faith and mental health intersect… and where they don't • Breaking the stigma around anxiety in the Church • Practical tools for walking through anxiety with hope and support • How to invite God into the hard moments without shame AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: Kiss the Fire by Pastor Shawn Johnson: https://a.co/d/6Mzqff3 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. BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Pastor Shawn Johnson | @shawnjohnsonrrc 💙 Follow Jill Johnson | @jilljohnson03

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Pastor Lyle Phillips of Legacy Nashville for an honest and timely conversation about the local Church, community, and what happens when believers stop gathering together. Together, they unpack why the Church still matters, how isolation can quietly impact our faith, and what God's design for community truly looks like. This is your reminder that transformation is possible through Jesus and that people were never meant to walk this journey alone. Whether you've felt hurt by the church, disconnected from community, or unsure where you belong, this episode offers truth, hope, and a fresh invitation to rediscover the beauty of biblical community. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • Why the Church matters in the life of a believer • What happens spiritually when Christians stop gathering • Common reasons people disengage from church • God's design for community, identity, and belonging • How to re-engage with church after hurt • What it looks like to live out faith together, not alone 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 Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madi | @madiprew 💙 Follow Pastor Lyle Phillips | @lylebphillips

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, co-founders of She Reads Truth, a worldwide community of women reading God's Word together every day. They chat about how to dive into Scripture with confidence, connect with God's message for your life, and make reading the Bible approachable even on the hard days. Raechel and Amanda share how She Reads Truth helps women engage with Scripture through reading plans, online conversations, and a supportive community from cities and countries all over the world. Whether you're just starting your Bible journey or have been reading for years, this conversation encourages you to dig deeper, discover meaning, and keep coming back to God's unchanging Word. Stay you and stay true! Questions/topics discussed and answered: • How to read the Bible without feeling overwhelmed • Tools and tips for understanding Scripture in context • Building consistent rhythms that stick, even on tough days • How reading Scripture in community can transform your faith AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: More from She Reads Truth: https://shereadstruth.com/ The Bible is For You by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams: https://a.co/d/eFBKPIA 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 Glorify: Get full access all year for just $29.99 at glorifydashapp.com/staytrue IQ Bar: Text TRUE to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. BEAM: Go to shopbeam.com/STAYTRUE and don't forget to use code STAYTRUE for your exclusive discount of up to 35% off! Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow She Reads Truth | @shereadstruth 💙 Follow Amanda Bible Williams | @biblewilliams 💙 Follow Raechel Myers | @raechelmyers

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Dr. Josh Axe, doctor of natural medicine, bestselling author, and founder of Ancient Nutrition, for a powerful conversation on Biblical health, wholeness, and caring for the body God has given us. Drawing from his book The Biblio Diet, Dr. Axe shares how Scripture points us toward wisdom, balance, and stewardship when it comes to our health. Together, they explore how caring for our bodies is not about perfection or performance, but about honoring God with the life He's entrusted to us: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by health trends or unsure how faith fits into your wellness journey, this episode offers practical guidance rooted in timeless biblical truth. Be sure to stay you and stay true! Questions/topics discussed and answered: • What the Bible teaches about health, food, and stewardship • Can you drink coffee? • Is ozempic hurting your body? • What's one thing most people are getting totally wrong about their diet? • How spiritual and mental health are deeply connected • Practical steps to pursue a healthier body and lifestyle AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: For More From Dr. Axe: https://draxe.com/ The Biblio Diet by Dr. Josh Axe: https://a.co/d/cXFJwy1z 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 Pique Life: Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at Piquelife.com/staytrue Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Dr. Axe | @drjoshaxe DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and not a professional substitute for diagnosis or treatment.

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi kicks off the new year with an honest and encouraging conversation about new beginnings, fresh goals, and the conviction that leads to lasting change. As we step into a brand-new year, Madi challenges listeners to shift their focus from surface-level resolutions to heart-level alignment with God. Together, Madi unpacks what it really means to make this your best year yet… not by doing more, but by surrendering more. From setting faith-centered goals to letting go of what no longer serves God's purpose in your life, this episode invites you to start the year grounded in truth, clarity, and obedience. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • What it actually means to make this year your best year • Why conviction leads to real transformation • How to set a goal that lasts • Letting go of idols, habits, mindsets, or expectations holding you back • Starting the year with faith, clarity, and purpose 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 Her Plan: Go to herplan.org/quiz to test your assumptions about abortion vulnerable women and learn how we can serve her better. 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 sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/staytrue Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Dr. Henry Cloud, psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and trusted voice on emotional and spiritual health, for a powerful conversation on boundaries, growth, and the courage it takes to let go. Together, they unpack why some endings are not failures but necessary steps toward the life God is inviting you into. From relationships and seasons to habits and expectations, Dr. Cloud shares practical wisdom on discerning when it's time to hold on and when it's time to move forward in faith. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • What "necessary endings" really are and why they matter • How boundaries protect growth, freedom, and purpose • Knowing when a season, relationship, or habit needs to end • The role of wisdom, faith, and emotional health in decision-making • How to move forward without guilt, fear, or shame • Practical tools for creating healthy, God-honoring boundaries AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: For More From Dr. Cloud: https://www.boundaries.me Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud: https://a.co/d/00tGTon How to Get a Date Worth Keeping by Dr. Henry Cloud: https://a.co/d/e9UpR0J 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 Glorify: Get full access all year for just $29.99 at glorify-app.com/STAYTRUE Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Dr. Henry Cloud | @drhenrycloudofficial

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi and Grant sit down for an honest end-of-year conversation about what this year taught them about God, marriage, community, and their own hearts. As they look ahead to next year, they unpack the moments that shaped them, the people who inspired them, and the places where they grew… and where they didn't. From asking "How am I really doing?" to "Did I steward this year well?", they share the reflections, convictions, and lessons they're carrying into a new season, along with the practical rhythms and priorities they hope to build in the year ahead. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • What Madi and Grant learned this year: spiritually, personally, and relationally • End-of-year reflections: highs, lows, and honest growth moments • "Who inspired you this year?" • How to evaluate whether you stewarded your year well • Their plans, hopes, and goals for next year • Practical rhythms to enter the new year with intention 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 Seven Weeks Coffee: Save up to 25% with promo code 'STAYTRUE' & get up to four FREE gifts this Christmas season: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/STAYTRUE Function Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/STAYTRUE or use gift code STAYTRUE25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. The Pour Over: Sign up here! https://signuphere.thepourover.org/?utm_source=stay-true-with-madi-prewett&utm_medium=podcast Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Grant Troutt | @grant_troutt

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi and Grant sit down for a real, honest, and clarifying conversation about the online criticism they received this year… specifically around their comments on Biblical submission. They lean in with open hearts to reflect on what these conversations revealed about their faith, their marriage, their intentions, and their desire to stay grounded in God's Word. They also take time to acknowledge where their words may have fallen short, sharing the places they wish they had communicated with more clarity, compassion, or care. With humility, they offer an apology to anyone who felt hurt or misunderstood by their conversations, and they talk openly about what they've learned from listening to others' feedback. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • Why they chose to address the criticism openly and honestly • What actually is biblical submission? • What God taught them through public pushback and private reflection • How to stay rooted in your convictions while still being teachable 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 Seven Weeks Coffee: Save up to 25% with promo code 'STAYTRUE' & get up to four FREE gifts this Christmas season: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/STAYTRUE Storyworth: Save $10 or more during their holiday sale when you go to storyworth.com/STAYTRUE Function Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/STAYTRUE or use gift code STAYTRUE25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Wonder: Watch House of David Season 2 on Wonder today with your 7 day free trial! Go to https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv... Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Grant Troutt | @grant_troutt

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Annie F. Downs for a hilarious and convicting conversation about purpose and calling. Annie and Madi open up about what it really means to find contentment in God… not in circumstances, relationships, timelines, or achievement. They talk about the abundant life Jesus promises, even in seasons that feel slow, confusing, or disappointing. Annie shares wisdom from her own story, the long stretches of waiting, and the surprising ways God shows up when we feel forgotten or behind. If you've ever wondered, "What's my purpose? What is God doing? Why hasn't this prayer been answered yet?" this conversation will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that God is never late, never distant, and never withholding good from His children. Always remember to stay you and stay true. Questions/topics discussed and answered: • Can you mess up God's plan for your life? • Is it bad to desire marriage? • How to find joy and abundance in the middle of the waiting • What to do when you feel behind • Practical ways to stay grounded in truth when emotions feel loud AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: Dare To Be True: Defeat The Lies That Bind You and Live Out The Truth That Frees You by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Seven Weeks Coffee: Save up to 25% with promo code 'STAYTRUE' & get up to four FREE gifts this Christmas season: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/STAYTRUE Function Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/STAYTRUE or use gift code STAYTRUE25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Boll and Branch: Visit bollandbranch.com/STAYTRUE with code STAYTRUE for 25% off sitewide. (plus free shipping and extended returns) Connect with Stay True! 💙Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙Follow Annie F. Downs | @anniefdowns

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi and Grant sit down with evangelist, podcaster, and street-missionary, Bryce Crawford! From nearly ending his life in a dark season of depression and anxiety to encountering Jesus in a Waffle House, Bryce shares the moment everything changed and how it ignited his calling to preach the Gospel with boldness, compassion, and truth. In this conversation, Madi, Grant, and Bryce dive deep into evangelism: why it matters, what holds us back, and how to live on mission with courage even when culture pushes back. Bryce opens up about his recent engagement and the God-centered way their relationship began. If you've ever felt unqualified, nervous, or unsure of how to talk about Jesus, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and equip you to step into the calling God has already given you. Stay you and stay true. 💙 Questions/topics discussed and answered: • How Bryce met his fiancee, Maddy, and their engagement story • How do I tell people about Jesus? What should I say? • Practical steps to start sharing your faith this week • What is the importance of quiet time with God? • Why doesn't God heal all anxiety and depression? AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: Dare To Be True: Defeat The Lies That Bind You and Live Out The Truth That Frees You by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Seven Weeks Coffee: Save up to 25% with promo code 'STAYTRUE' & get up to four FREE gifts this Christmas season: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/STAYTRUE Storyworth: Save $10 or more during their holiday sale when you go to storyworth.com/STAYTRUE The Pour Over: Subscribe here-- https://links.thepourover.org/stay-true Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Grant | @grant_troutt 💙 Follow Bryce | @brycecrawford