Hey True Crew! This week, Madi is joined by best selling author and speaker Jess Connolly for a raw and redemptive conversation about body image, body shame, and the deep wounds we carry when it comes to how we see ourselves. Together, Madi and Jess open up about their personal battles with body shame and how to find freedom, healing, and a new identity rooted in truth. Body image isn’t just a physical struggle, it’s a spiritual fight. And the truth is: God didn’t get it wrong when He made you. If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror and felt disgust, defeat, or deep shame, you are not alone. This episode is for the person who feels stuck in a cycle of comparison, for the one striving to meet impossible standards, and for anyone ready to find freedom from the lies we believe about our bodies.

As always, stay you and stay true!

Questions/topics discussed and answered:
-What body shame really is and how to recognize it in your own life
-Why body image issues often go deeper than we realize
-How to break free from society’s standard of beauty
-Practical advice for people struggling with a need for validation
-The root of body shame
-What to do when someone you love is body-shaming you
-How to break free from body shame

Helpful Resources:

Breaking Free From Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good
by Jess Connolly: https://a.co/d/9gQUagh

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

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Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! Today, Madi and Grant are diving into a powerful and often misunderstood part of God’s character: His discipline. In a culture that loves to talk about God’s love but often avoids the harder truths, this episode takes a deep and honest look at why God's correction is actually a form of His kindness. Many of us have wrestled with questions like, “Is God mad at me?” or “Why does following Him feel hard sometimes?” In this conversation, Madi and Grant explore how His discipline isn’t punishment, but loving guidance meant to lead us to freedom. After this episode, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of God’s heart and a greater confidence in His goodness– even in the hard moments.

Stay you and stay true!

Questions/topics discussed and answered:
-What is God’s discipline and how do I know if he is disciplining me?
-Is God being cruel when life feels hard?
-What is the difference between God’s discipline and the consequence of my own sin?
-Can I be in God's will and still suffer?
-Is God’s wrath still active today or was it just in the Old Testament?
AND SO MUCH MORE

Helpful Resources:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/STAYTRUE and get on your way to being your best self!

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

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Hey 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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