Ep 38 - Madison Prewett: Basketball, Beliefs, & The Bachelor

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

AccessMore

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4 • 697 Ratings

🗓️ 18 October 2021

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

"The Bachelors''' Madison Prewett, joins Paula to talk about her experience on the show, her new book "Made for this Moment", and the importance of preparing for who you are and what you value before having to make life altering decisions. Before she found fame as a reality TV star, she was known as a force on the basketball court, winning four state titles, and thought she was going to become a pastor, having just graduated from seminary school, when out of nowhere she was approached by producers of "The Bachelor." Madison admits she struggled with the decision to join the cast but says she ultimately accepted it as her next calling despite pushback from friends and those inside her religious circles. After being criticized for staying true to her convictions during the fantasy suites round, Madison says she eventually found solace knowing it served as an inspiration for other women to stand strong in their own values and not change themselves to be loved and accepted. She also reveals if she really thinks it is possible to fall in love in a short time on TV and her response to being asked if she would come back as the Bachelorette. Order Madison's new book - "Made for This Moment: Standing Firm with Strength, Grace, and Courage" Order Paula's Book - "Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling" Now available in paperback, with a free 6-week discussion guide! Join the Called Out Book Club & sign up for Paula's newsletter at PaulaFaris.com Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: AccessMore | Spotify | Apple Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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0:00.0	Access More.
0:02.0	Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.
0:06.0	You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.
0:09.0	It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.
0:12.0	My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons of calling.
0:19.0	Each week I'm joined by friends to have real honest conversations about their stories, their
0:24.8	struggles and triumphs all to encourage and empower you.
0:28.6	We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who they're called to
0:32.5	be.
0:33.1	I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris, Faith and Calling podcast.
0:41.1	So what do you do when you're called to something that might conflict with who you are and what you stand for? Madison Pruitt, a young
0:46.7	woman who had just graduated from seminary, is invited to go on a reality show, The Bachelor.
0:53.3	I want you to listen to how this played out.
0:55.3	I got the call from The Bachelor,
0:57.8	and I had not applied, so my friends had applied me for the show.
1:01.2	And like I said, I had never seen it before.
1:03.1	So when I got the call, I thought it was a prank call.
1:05.5	I was like, I think you got the wrong number.
1:08.4	This is not the right, Madison.
1:10.2	I just graduated from seminary.
1:12.2	Like I don't think I'm the girl you're looking for. Like you said, I was pursuing to be a teacher and preacher of God's words.
1:19.1	So she goes on the show, then famously leaves the show because she reveals she's saving herself for marriage.
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