The Sin That’s Killing Us with John Elmore
Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt
Release Date: 09/01/2025
Run Your Race & Let Go of the Weight - Hebrews 12:1-2
Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt
From 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:...
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What It Costs to Stand for Your Values with Isabel Brown
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This 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....
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Made For More (John 4)
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Madi 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,...
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The Kind of Friend Everyone Wants (And How to Be One) with Jeanine Amapola Ward
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This 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...
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What the Bible Says About Anxiety (Matthew 6 Explained)
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In 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....
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? With Bethany Hamilton
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This 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...
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How to Pray.
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You’ve probably said these words before… “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” Maybe you learned it as a kid, heard it in church, or have recited it without fully understanding what it means. But in Matthew 6:5–13, Jesus isn’t just giving us a prayer to repeat… He’s giving us a blueprint for how to pray. In this episode, Madi walks through the Lord’s Prayer line by line, breaking down what each part means and how it actually shapes the way we talk to God in our everyday lives. Some of us don’t know what to say when we pray. Others feel like they’re doing it...
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The Lie That Almost Ruined My Life with Jennie Allen
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This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Jennie Allen for a raw and eye-opening conversation about the lie that almost ruined her life and the part of faith no one really talks about. Jennie shares how subtle, deeply rooted thoughts can quietly shape our identity, distort our view of God, and pull us away from truth without us even realizing it. From battling destructive mindsets to learning how to take every thought captive, this episode dives into what it really looks like to fight for your faith on a daily basis. Jennie opens up about the tension, the doubt, and the spiritual...
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Luke 23:32-43: Which Thief Are You?
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It’s Holy Week! You’ve probably seen this image before… three crosses on a hill. Maybe on a bumper sticker, a piece of jewelry, a church sign, or a social media post; but in Luke 23:39-43, we’re invited to look closer. In this episode, Madi and Grant unpack the powerful reality behind those three crosses, specifically the two thieves beside Jesus. In their final moments, both men face the same Savior… yet they respond in completely different ways. One hardens his heart. The other humbly turns to Jesus. And the question we’re left with is: which one are we? We’re...
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Fame, Suffering, and How to Protect Your Marriage with for KING + COUNTRY
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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...
info_outlineWelcome back to the Dare to be True Series on Stay True Podcast! Today, Madi is joined by John Elmore, Teaching Pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of “Freedom Starts Today”. This conversation is all about the seriousness of sin: why it matters, how it impacts our relationship with God, and the hope we have in Christ to be set free. John unpacks the subtle ways we can minimize or justify sin and points us back to God’s holiness, grace, and forgiveness. Together, Madi and John talk honestly about confession, repentance, and the freedom that only comes when we stop hiding and start walking in the light.
Whether you’ve been battling secret struggles, stuck in cycles you can’t break, or just need a reminder of the weight of sin and the even greater power of grace, this episode will encourage you to take sin seriously and take Jesus at His word.
Stay you and stay true!
Questions/topics discussed and answered:
• How do you break an addiction?
• What is the cycle of sin?
• What role does confession and repentance play in true freedom?
• How does the gospel free us from shame and guilt?
• Why understanding the seriousness of sin deepens our love for Jesus
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