Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with authors, pastors, speakers, and friends Jennie and Levi Lusko for a conversation about something so many of us are craving but struggle to find: true rest. In a world that constantly tells us to do more, hustle harder, and keep pushing, it's no wonder so many of us feel spiritually exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed.
Together, they talk about what to do when your mind won't stop spiraling, how to trust God when it feels like He's silent, and why following Jesus doesn't mean life will always be easy. Jennie and Levi also share practical wisdom on fighting entitlement and discovering the kind of soul-deep rest that only God can provide. If you've been feeling worn out, discouraged, or simply running on empty, this conversation will remind you where real peace is found.
 
As always... be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Topics we dive into:
-Why do we feel so spiritually exhausted?
-What do you do when your mind won't stop spiraling?
-How do you trust God when He doesn't seem to answer your prayers?
-How do you fight entitlement and cultivate gratitude?
-What does true rest for your soul actually look like?
-Why is God more concerned with who you're becoming than what you're doing?
 
Helpful Resources:
Blessed Are the Spiraling by Levi Lusko: https://a.co/d/06QIbde3
Fresh Mercies Every Day by Jennie Lusko: https://a.co/d/0ebGPB30
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
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This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Bible teacher, author, and The Bible Recap host Tara-Leigh Cobble for a conversation that might completely change the way you read Scripture. If you've ever opened the Bible and felt confused, overwhelmed, discouraged, or wondered if you're missing something, this episode is for YOU.
Together, they unpack one of the biggest mistakes Christians make when reading the Bible, why so many of us unknowingly read Scripture through the lens of culture instead of God's character, and how seeing the Bible the way it was intended changes everything. They also talk about why reading the entire Bible matters, what happens when verses are taken out of context, and how to move from simply reading God's Word to genuinely knowing and loving Him through it.
As always... be sure to stay you and stay true!
 
Topics we dive into:
-Are you reading the Bible the way it was meant to be read?
-Why do so many Christians struggle to understand Scripture?
-Why does reading the entire Bible matter?
-What is the Trinity?
-What does it actually mean to fall in love with God's Word?
 
Helpful Resources:
The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://www.thebiblerecap.com/
The Joy of the Trinity by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://a.co/d/0fBssi8C
Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5
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💙 Follow Tara-Leigh | @taraleighcobble
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This week on Stay True Podcast, the podcast manager, Leigha, is back and putting Madi in the hot seat once again. 👀
You sent in your questions, and nothing was off limits. From social media and waiting on God to accountability, temptation, dating, and sexual sin, Leigha asks Madi some of the hardest (and most requested) questions we've received. Whether you're in a waiting season, navigating a dating relationship, struggling with temptation, or simply trying to follow Jesus in today's culture, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone, and that God's Word has something to say about it all.
Stay you and stay true!
 
Topics we dive into:
-Is Madi coming back to social media?
-What real accountability actually looks like
-How to trust God in a waiting season
-Is Jesus really the only way?
-Navigating sexual sin in dating relationships
-How to fight temptation God's way
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
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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
Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch
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Connect with Stay True!
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💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew
💙 Follow Lily | @lily.m.ricci