Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman! Together, they unpack one of the most important questions every Christian has to answer: Are we following the real Jesus… or the version of Jesus we've created?
In a culture that constantly reshapes Jesus into someone who fits our preferences, politics, emotions, and lifestyle, this conversation challenges us to return to the Jesus of Scripture. Madi and Pastor Kyle talk about why so many people want Jesus as Savior but not as Lord, how we've unintentionally turned Christianity into something we consume instead of a life we surrender, and what it actually costs to follow Christ. If you've ever wondered whether your faith has been shaped more by culture than by God's Word, this episode will leave you asking some hard, but life-changing questions.
Be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Questions we answer in this episode:
-Have we created a version of Jesus that looks more like us than Scripture?
-Has culture quietly shaped the way you see Jesus?
-Are you following Christ, or just consuming Christianity?
-How can you tell if your faith is built on God's Word or personal preference?
-Why did Jesus talk so much about surrender and sacrifice?
-What does it actually cost to follow Jesus?
AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
Helpful Resources:
The Missing Messiah by Kyle Idleman: https://a.co/d/0fkXt3yw
Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman: https://a.co/d/07lOx8BB
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
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In today's episode, Madi sits down with her new friend, Lily Meschi, who was born and raised in Iran in a Muslim family before moving to the United States. Together, they have an honest conversation about what life was really like for Lily growing up in Iran, the realities many women face behind closed doors, and the questions that ultimately led her to explore Christianity and surrender her life to Jesus.
They also discuss the true cost of converting from Islam, why faith can be such a dangerous topic in certain parts of the world, and the difference between simply knowing about God and having a genuine relationship with Him.
Madi and Lily also dive into the current tensions and conflict in the Middle East, address common misconceptions about the Iranian people, and explore how Christians can engage these conversations with both biblical truth and Christlike compassion.
This is one of those conversations that will challenge your perspective, deepen your faith, and stay with you long after it ends.
As always... be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Topics we dive into:
-What is life really like in Iran today?
-Why are so many people coming to faith in Jesus in Iran?
-What does it truly cost someone to leave Islam?
-How should Christians think about the conflict in the Middle East?
-What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus instead of simply knowing about God?
 
Helpful Resources:
More from Lily: https://iranalive.org/who-we-are/
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com
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💙 Follow Lily | @lily.m.ricci

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Jordan Rubin for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about healing, sickness, and the power of God's design for our lives. After surviving a life-threatening battle with illness, Jordan shares the biblical principles that transformed his health and the lessons he learned about faith, stewardship, and God's role in the healing process.
Together, they tackle some of the biggest questions Christians are asking today… You don't want to miss it!
Be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Topics we dive into:
-Can the spiritual realm affect your physical health?
-Is cancer demonic?
-Is infertility connected to spiritual warfare?
-What does the Bible actually say about fasting, healing, and caring for our bodies?
-Hormones, stress, and nutrition
-Stewarding your health God's way
AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
Helpful Resources:
The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin: https://a.co/d/0dsAu0np
Get Chapter 14 on Healing Leaves: https://www.jordanrubin.com/thebibliodiet
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
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💙 Follow Jordan | @jordansrubin

In this episode, Madi walks through Romans 12:1–2 and unpacks what it truly means to offer your life as a living sacrifice to God. In a culture that constantly tells us to live for ourselves, Scripture calls us to something radically different: to surrender every part of our lives to the Lord and trust that His will is far better than our own.
Together, we'll dive into what biblical surrender actually looks like, why transformation begins with the renewing of our minds, how to discern God's will for our lives, and why following Jesus requires daily sacrifice rather than occasional commitment. If you've ever wondered what God's will is or struggled to fully surrender your plans, desires, or future to Him, this episode is for you.
My prayer is that this conversation would encourage you to lay your life before the Lord again, trust Him more deeply, and experience the transformation that only comes from living fully surrendered to Jesus.
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This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with returning guest Alex Seeley for a powerful conversation about the Holy Spirit, spiritual authority, and the guidance available to every believer. Alex unpacks why so many Christians are living without fully accessing the power, wisdom, and direction God has given them through the Holy Spirit.
Together, Madi and Alex discuss what it looks like to build a real relationship with the Holy Spirit, learn to hear His voice, follow His leading, and walk in obedience. They also dive into some of the most asked questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues, healing, spiritual gifts, and the authority believers have through Christ. If you've ever wanted to better understand the Holy Spirit or grow deeper in your relationship with God, this episode will encourage, challenge, and equip you.
As always... be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Topics we dive into:
-Who is the Holy Spirit, and what is His role in our lives?
-How do you hear God's voice?
-How to walk in spiritual authority
-Should I be speaking in tongues?
-Are the gifts of the spirit for today?
AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
Helpful Resources:
The Divine Counselor by Alex Seeley: https://a.co/d/0hzirXPD
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
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Connect with Stay True!
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💙 Follow Alex | @alexseeley