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Madison Prewett is opening up about why she willingly identifies as a “submissive wife” and how faith, boundaries and prayer reshaped her early marriage to Grant Troutt. Her recent podcast appearance digs into the practical struggles they faced during their fast engagement, the temptations of a purity commitment, and the daily habits that helped them steady their relationship.
How she came to embrace being a submissive wife
On her podcast, Prewett described submission as a journey rather than a label she instinctively owned. She said it felt difficult at first, but over time it became a central part of her identity in marriage.
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She now speaks about submission with openness and joy. That shift, she explained, came through prayer, humility and real-life practice with her husband.
What made their engagement and wedding especially challenging
The couple’s brief engagement coincided with heavy personal trials. Family loss and outside pressures made the months leading to their wedding especially intense.
- They were engaged for only three months.
- Close family bereavement added emotional strain.
- Public scrutiny amplified the pressure on their relationship.
Prewett acknowledged that many people thought rushing the marriage was risky. She admitted they may have seemed impulsive, but that eagerness to marry was also rooted in conviction and joy.
Temptations and the purity commitment
Prewett spoke candidly about the temptation she felt after getting engaged. Seeing the engagement ring made intimacy feel closer, and that tested their commitment to waiting until marriage.
Her advice to other engaged couples: set firm boundaries and use accountability partners to avoid crossing lines you vowed to keep.
Relearning marriage: expectations vs. reality
Early married life did not match Prewett’s picture of shared routines and constant togetherness. She expected joint morning devotions, but reality nudged them to find a different rhythm.
Grant preferred separate quiet times at a coffee shop. That difference taught Prewett an important lesson: her spiritual nourishment must come first from God, not her spouse.
The habit that changed everything
After a difficult first six months, the couple adopted one consistent practice that shifted their marriage.
- They began praying together daily.
- Prayer revealed unresolved issues and made them work through faults.
- Shared prayer helped them face spiritual challenges as a team.
Praying together became a unifying force and a tool to confront personal sins and grow closer.
Practical habits they rely on now
The pair built a set of routines to protect their marriage and faith life.
- Clear boundaries during engagement and early marriage.
- Accountability partners to help maintain commitments.
- Separate but committed quiet times with God.
- Regular, intentional prayer together.
From reality TV to family life
Prewett first gained public attention on Season 24 of The Bachelor. She and Troutt began dating and moved quickly toward marriage. They became engaged in July 2022 after dating for eight months and wed three months later.
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Hosanna, in January.
