Called & Confident
Many Christians today struggle with identity and purpose in a culture focused on self-image: 61% of adults say finding meaning in life is a top priority, yet 40% report feeling they haven’t found it. Research also shows that social media use is linked to lower self-esteem among young adults, making confidence tied to approval increasingly fragile. In her talk, Maddie Pruitt Trout draws on Scripture to counter these trends, urging believers to ground confidence in Christ rather than self. Citing Revelation’s call to remember, repent, and run, she teaches that true calling is found not in performance or praise, but in surrender to the One who defines identity and purpose.
Reliable Source: Pew Research Center: “Americans and the Search for Meaning” (2024); Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology on Social Media & Self-Esteem.
In today’s culture, it’s easy to feel pressured, uncertain, or overlooked. Yet we can give thanks that our calling isn’t about us—it’s about the One who created us.
In her new THINQ Talk, Madison Prewett Troutt shares a powerful message on standing for what you believe with confidence and clarity. She reminds us that when we live with gratitude, we see life through an eternal lens—anchored in who God is and what He’s called us to do.
Through the THINQ Framework, Madi helps us see faithfulness from every angle. Theologically, she calls us back to the truth that our worth begins in God’s love, not our performance. Historically, she reminds us that we’re part of a long line of believers who stood firm in their generation. With inquiry and nuance, she invites us to wrestle with what it means to live set apart in a culture obsessed with approval—and to find freedom in grace when we fall short.
This conversation will stir your heart to embrace your identity and calling with gratitude and courage. Because when our lives are anchored in the One who called us, confidence naturally follows.