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Dare to Be True

Dare to Be True

Defeat the Lies That Bind You and Live Out the Truth That Frees You

About the Book

A call for truth and freedom in a culture saturated with false information and deceit, from the bestselling author of The Love Everybody Wants.

“Madison Prewett Troutt’s vulnerability and boldness make you feel like you are sitting down with a big sister who loves you too much to let you stay stuck.”—Arielle Reitsma, co-host of the Girls Gone Bible podcast and co-author of Out of the Wilderness

Are you tired of the noise, the lies, the pressure to be someone you’re not? You wear the smile. You play the part. But you’re caught in the exhausting cycle of pretending and performing. You chase the version of freedom the world promised would satisfy. And yet, you’re still not free.

The lies we believe—about ourselves, our worth, and what will truly make us whole—keep us bound in invisible chains. But there is a way out.

Madison Prewett Troutt invites you to confront the lies that are holding you hostage and to step boldly into the life you were created to live—a life anchored in truth that leads to a freer you. Dare to Be True is real talk from Madison’s own life lessons and experiences that will help you:

• call out the lies that keep you stuck and small
• silence the noise of culture and tune into God’s truth
• stop spiraling in sin, shame, and isolation, and receive grace
• step into your purpose with clarity and without apology

This isn’t just a book about recognizing what’s wrong. It’s an invitation to step into the abundant life you were made for. With interactive challenges at the end of each chapter—Truths for You and Dares to Do—you’ll be pushed, encouraged, and equipped to live with boldness, purpose, and freedom.

Fake freedom will leave you empty.

But real freedom? The kind your soul has been craving?

That starts when you dare to be true.
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Praise for Dare to Be True

“Dare to Be True is a heartfelt, faith-driven invitation to embrace identity, purpose, and truth as defined by God, not culture. With raw honesty and wisdom beyond her years, Madison Prewett Troutt encourages readers to trade insecurity and performance for freedom and grace.”—Arielle Reitsma, co-host of the Girls Gone Bible podcast and co-author of Out of the Wilderness

“Madi writes with honesty and biblical depth, offering hope for anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or overwhelmed. These pages won’t just challenge you—they’ll lead you toward healing and purpose.”—Rebekah Lyons, bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media

“Madison Prewett Troutt brings truth with boldness, grace, and a whole lot of heart. Dare to Be True feels like a deep breath of fresh air in a world full of confusion and noise. Madi doesn’t just talk about truth—she lives it, and she invites you to do the same.”—Riley Gaines, USA Today bestselling author of Swimming Against the Current

“Madi is a powerhouse of truth—bold, wise, and unwavering in her call to live and lead with conviction. This book is a weapon against the lies that keep us bound, and a lifeline to the freedom found in Jesus. Every sentence points back to Him. Madi is the real deal, and this message will set captives free.”—Angela Halili, co-host of the Girls Gone Bible podcast and co-author of Out of the Wilderness

“Dare to Be True is a challenge to live with authenticity in a world that begs us to perform. Madi doesn’t write from a stage; she writes from the middle of real life, and every page reflects the strength she has found in surrender.”—Savannah LaBrant, YouTuber, influencer, and co-author of Cole & Sav

“In Dare to Be True, Madison Prewett Troutt challenges and encourages her readers to break free from what’s keeping them bound, and to dare to live in truth and freedom.”—Jentezen Franklin, New York Times bestselling author and senior pastor at Free Chapel

“Through powerful personal stories and unwavering biblical truth, Madi calls us back to the source of our God-given identity and shows us how to stand firm in it.”—Tonya Prewett, founder of UniteUS and Madi’s mom

“As a mom working to raise godly daughters, I’m so grateful resources like this exist!”—Allie Beth Stuckey, New York Times bestselling author of Toxic Empathy

“Madison Prewett Troutt masterfully guides readers with wisdom, vulnerability, and unwavering faith, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and lasting freedom.”—Daniel G. Amen, MD, New York Times bestselling author

“What I love about Dare to Be True is that Madi pulls back the curtain on her life further than she ever has before—and in the midst, points readers back to the only hope we all have for true freedom: Jesus.”—Jonathan Isaac, husband, father, author, speaker, and power forward for the Orlando Magic

“This is a book for the one who is ready to rise. For those who are done with pretending. For those who know they were made for more.”—Lisa Bevere, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of Messenger International
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About the Author

Madison Prewett Troutt
Madison Prewett Troutt, bestselling author of Made for This Moment, is a speaker and social media influencer best known as a finalist on the reality television show The Bachelor. Madi has a degree in communications from Auburn University and a certificate in ministry in pastoral leadership through Highlands College. She has been involved in many outreach programs, including Adullam House, Make It Matter, Autlive, and Auburn Dream Center. Madi started her career working as a foster parent recruiter in Birmingham, Alabama. She and her husband, Grant, are enjoying their early years of marriage and telling people about Jesus. More by Madison Prewett Troutt
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Jonathan "JP" Pokluda
Madison Prewett Troutt, bestselling author of Made for This Moment, is a speaker and social media influencer best known as a finalist on the reality television show The Bachelor. Madi has a degree in communications from Auburn University and a certificate in ministry in pastoral leadership through Highlands College. She has been involved in many outreach programs, including Adullam House, Make It Matter, Autlive, and Auburn Dream Center. Madi started her career working as a foster parent recruiter in Birmingham, Alabama. She and her husband, Grant, are enjoying their early years of marriage and telling people about Jesus. More by Jonathan "JP" Pokluda
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