The Ruthless Elimination of Casual Christianity | Grant & Madi Troutt

In this episode, our own Grant Skeldon sits down with Grant & Madi Troutt for a raw conversation on what it looks like to follow Jesus when the world—and even the church—is obsessed with platform. Are we using God as a stepping stone to build our own influence, or is He truly our cornerstone? Grant and Madi open up about their whirlwind of transition moving to Nashville and the counter-cultural rhythms they're leaning into to stay grounded in the Spirit. In this conversation, they dive into: ✅ How silencing the digital noise helps us become more present to the Holy Spirit and the people right in front of us. ✅ How letting the Word dwell richly in their life has become the Troutts' ultimate defense against the comparison trap we all face.

✅ The beauty of prioritizing being known in their own living room and by their neighbors rather tha n just being a face on a stage. ✅ The tension between our personal ambitions and the actual leading of the Spirit, especially in the gray areas of life. If you're a young leader feeling the weight of performing your faith, this episode is a much-needed reminder to stop looking at the jumbotron and start looking at the One we're actually running the race for. Follow Madi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madiprew/ and Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madiprew/ Madi's Website: https://www.madiprew.com/ Follow Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantskeldon And at his website: https://www.grantskeldon.com/ MORE RESOURCES: Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at https://thinqmedia.com Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics: https://thinqmedia.com/videos/thinq-framework Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ Lead the "Let's Talk Relationships" conversation with your family or small group: https://events.thinqmedia.com/relationships Unlock the THINQ Summit 2025 All-Access Pass: https://thinqmedia.com/access25 Get more from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148 THINQ Podcast with Gabe Lyons: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinq-media-podcast/id1072608281