Living An Honest Life w/ Madi Prewett Troutt

Some doors open in ways that don’t make sense, and yet your spirit feels steady. That’s how Madi describes the unexpected path that led her onto The Bachelor—a path she never asked for and never planned. What stands out most isn’t the shock of the opportunity, but the question her mom asked before anything else: “Have you prayed about it yet?”

That simple question frames so much of what this season is about. Life regularly puts us in moments where emotions run high, pressure builds fast, and our values are tested. High-pressure environments have a way of revealing what we truly believe—and whether our convictions were settled before the moment demanded them.

One of the clearest takeaways from this conversation is both simple and challenging: decide who you want to be before temptation argues with you. Decide what matters before fear negotiates. Decide what God’s Word says before the noise gets loud. When those decisions are made in advance, the moment may still be difficult, but it won’t define you.

Madi also shares the heart behind Dare to Be True. Many believers know they’re forgiven, yet still feel bound in their minds—caught in striving, insecurity, comparison, or fear. Freedom isn’t just a one-time breakthrough; it’s something we must learn to guard. Scripture ties truth and freedom together, reminding us that when truth shapes how we think and live, freedom becomes something we can return to—even when old lies resurface.

The episode closes with a listener question that brings the conversation into everyday life: how to respond when you’re married to someone who knows the Bible but doesn’t believe it. The encouragement is steady and hopeful—grow in the Word personally, pray faithfully, and let Christlike conduct speak when words fall short. God works in ways we cannot force, and faithfulness often looks like quiet perseverance over time.