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Another thought-provoking Parable has been created. The former Bachelor is promoting her book Dare to Be True with her guest Riley Barker in order to spur dialogue about standing firm on one’s beliefs. These contents mark the beginning of Troutt establishing her brand of faith-based living and personal conviction.
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Madison Prewett Troutt is not willing to take the safe route on controversial conversations. Highlighted in one post on her social account is the statement, “truth will always cost you something, but silence will cost you even more.” This powerful statement sets the mood for an episode of Troutt with guest from Riley Barker whom she praises for “staying true” to their beliefs.
The video then shows her with the declaration freedom of truth: “You feel so much freedom in saying what you know to be true,” according to Troutt in the clip. Then she quotes Romans 8:18 that present sufferings include name calling and comments on social media but do not compare with “the glory that shall be revealed in us.”
Then, Troutt talks about having been in “violent situations” due to her stand on issues. But “those things become little, almost irrelevant, when you really know what you’re standing for—more importantly, who you are standing for,” says she. “I’m not fighting for anything of this world,” she said. “I’m fighting for the hope and the promise of eternal life.”
The message really stirred supporters, who took to the comments. “Absolutely loved this episode and this duo!!!!” one wrote. Another called it “one of my FAVORITE episodes ever” and hailed Barker as “a CLASS. ACT.” Other comments shared the excitement about the joint effort of Troutt and Barker: “This is the combo I didn’t know I needed.”
Yet not all were so glowing. The post planted obvious seeds for further philosophical debate about what truth itself was. One said, “Is it the truth or is it your truth?” to which others retorted, “THE truth” and went on to say that “Truth isn’t and cannot be subjective.” One commenter was more upfront about it: “But it’s not the truth? Why can’t you accept that people have different beliefs?” Which prompted a lengthy dialogue over whether truth is absolute or subjective, with yet another contributor saying, “The world would be a far happier place with more acceptance.”
Troutt presents this message as a selling point for her book Dare to Be True, which seemingly builds on themes of conviction and courage. She contrasts her peace of mind attained through standing firm—”I can lay my head down at night with so much peace and joy, knowing I’ve stood firm for what I believe in”—with what she describes as dire consequences should one choose to compromise. Essentially, she says that being “accepted and affirmed by the world” is in fact the worst thing—after you’ve compromised your beliefs; it’s a “lead to shame.”
Since that infamous Bachelor appearance, the former reality star has quietly blossomed into a major platform on faith and relationships. This latest undertaking—book release coupled with digital content featuring likeminded guests—signals that the transition from television personality to author and speaker is now an accomplished fact.
And as the mixed reactions in the comments show, Troutt’s absolutist vision of truth continues causing rifts. Promoting and empowering some while alienating others. Still, she insists:There are things worth the price of truth-telling, even when an easier, safer path calls for silence.
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Madison Prewett Troutt recently discussed the dangers of new age spirituality and shared a powerful sermon on sin in her ongoing ministry work.