Friendship: Breakups, Jealousy & Building Deep Connection with Grace Valentine
Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt
Release Date: 06/30/2025
Walking Through Anxiety: Faith, Marriage, and Mental Health with Shawn & Jill Johnson
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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,...
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What Happens When Christians Stop Going to Church with Lyle Phillips
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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...
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How to Read and Deeper Understand the Bible with She Reads Truth
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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....
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What The Bible Says About Food, Diet, & The Body with Dr. Josh Axe
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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,...
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New Beginnings: How to Make This Year Your Best Year
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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...
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Necessary Endings and Boundaries with Dr. Henry Cloud
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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...
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What We Learned in 2025… with Grant Troutt
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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...
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Growth, Controversy, and Our Heart with Grant Troutt
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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....
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My Calling In Life.. Can I Miss it? with Annie F. Downs
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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...
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Bryce Crawford on Sharing Your Faith Without Fear (even when it’s hard)
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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...
info_outlineHey True Crew! Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Friendship can be one of the most rewarding parts of life—but it can also be complicated, painful, and confusing. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Madi sits down with author, blogger, speaker, and podcast host Grace Valentine to discuss her new book, The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships. Together, they unpack what it really means to build lasting, meaningful friendships in a world full of comparison and competition.
Whether you're healing from a broken friendship, struggling to find your people, or simply wanting to grow in the way you show up for others, this episode offers encouragement, truth, and practical wisdom you won’t want to miss. Tune in for an encouraging, truth-filled episode that will leave you challenged, comforted, and convicted.
Stay you and stay true!
Questions/topics discussed and answered:
- How do we stop comparing ourselves to our friends—and start celebrating them instead?
- Can friendships be recovered back after conflict—or is it okay to walk away?
- Why vulnerability is the key to deeper connection—and how to practice it safely
- Signs of a life-giving friendship
- How to you heal from past friendship wounds and learn to trust again
- Practical tips for making and keeping friendships
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
The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships by Grace Valentine: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Friend-One-Sided-Connections-Friendships/dp/0593601378
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