Madi Prewett Reacts to Backlash Over “Submissive” Wife Comments

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Madi Prewett is clarifying her past comments.

Following a recent comment that her favorite role is being a supportive wife to Grant Troutt, the former Bachelor contestant addressed the criticism she received from those who heard it.

Madi explained on her podcast, Stay True, that she and Grant were upset by the lack of background information surrounding a recent comment. She said that without proper explanation of the biblical context, a casually spoken word can be deeply hurtful, and they wanted to offer an apology.

The 29-year-old acknowledged to her audience that she realizes some people connect the word “submit” with “abuse,” due to personal experiences or things they’ve witnessed.

She explained that the word often brings to mind the idea of oppression for women – a sense of having no voice, being silenced, and being controlled. However, she added that the word can evoke a wide range of emotions in people.

Madi, who shares a 10-month-old daughter, Hosanna, with Grant, clarified that her previous statement wasn’t meant to reflect biblical teachings or her own marriage. She emphasized that their relationship is very different from what was implied.

The Bachelor contestant—who appeared on Peter Weber’s season in 2020—explained what she and her husband, Grant, mean when they talk about “submissive” roles in their marriage.

Madi explained that choosing to support her husband’s leadership doesn’t imply weakness or silence on her part, nor does it mean she’s unequal. That’s a misunderstanding of what submission truly means, both in general and as it’s presented in the Bible.

Grant, who married Madi in October 2022, shared verses from the Book of Ephesians, explaining that he sees this part of the Bible as a guide for a strong, faith-based marriage.

He explained that the text begins with two verses directed at wives, followed by around six or seven verses for husbands. He pointed out that the phrase ‘wives submit to your husbands’ originates from those initial two verses.

From my perspective, a really healthy dynamic involves recognizing different strengths within a partnership. In Madi’s case, she views her husband, Grant, as the ‘spiritual leader’ of their home, and that’s beautiful! But it’s so important to clarify – that doesn’t mean he’s controlling in any way. It’s about him naturally guiding their family’s values and beliefs, not imposing them. It’s a respectful, supportive role, and a lovely example of how different partners can complement each other.

She described Grant as the person who provides for and safeguards their home. She feels safe and cared for by him, not obligated or forced, but genuinely protected.

She explained that she respects and cherishes her husband, Grant, not out of obligation, but because she believes it’s how God intends for marriages to be, and it’s what brings her the greatest peace and happiness in their relationship.

Ultimately, Madi feels her actions demonstrate her respect and honor for Grant, and that they are treating each other as equals.

She emphasized that everyone is equal, with the same rights, even though people have different jobs and responsibilities. No one person is more valuable or has more power than another.

Madi explained that marriage, according to her beliefs, is about selflessly serving your partner and prioritizing their needs over your own. It’s about putting your life down for each other, not just focusing on yourself.

Madi and Grant recently faced criticism for Madi’s use of the word “submissive,” but this isn’t the first time their statements have caused controversy. Here’s a look back at other comments they’ve made over the years.

Madison Prewett and her husband, Grant Troutt, announced they plan to use spanking as a form of discipline for their daughter, Hosanna, who was born in January 2025.

In a July 2025 episode of her podcast, Stay True, Madison shared her approach to discipline. While many parents use time-outs, she explained she’s turning to the Bible for guidance, pointing to a passage that references spanking as a form of correction: ‘It says ‘with a rod.’ ”

The former Bachelor contestant—who appeared on Peter Weber’s season in 2020—was quick to add that any physical discipline would be given with a lot of care and affection.

She explained that she would say something like, ‘Sweetheart, do you understand why you’re in trouble? I don’t want to punish you, and it hurts me to have to spank you.’ She emphasized that actions have consequences, and disobedience leads to them.

In June 2025, Madison publicly shared that she had been battling a pornography addiction since her teenage years, describing it as a struggle with harmful sexual behaviors.

She shared on her Stay True podcast that a particular struggle held her captive for a long time. Despite her faith, she felt unable to overcome it. ‘I felt like I couldn’t break free from it, no matter how much I loved Jesus,’ she explained.

She explained that she would “beat myself up” and often felt “bound by shame.”

After years of difficulty, she overcame her addiction. She shared, “I’m grateful for God’s help and the support of my community, and I’ve now been free from pornography and masturbation for a decade.”

Madison wasn’t alone in experiencing challenges with her sexuality. Before they started dating and got married in 2022, Grant had also been sexually active before marriage.

Madison shared that after losing his virginity, he felt a sense of nonchalance, thinking, “I’ve already done it, so what’s the fuss?”

She explained on the Stay True podcast in June 2025 that he continued to battle with infidelity, continuing to have sexual relations with other people.

Grant experienced a significant change after finding faith in Jesus and then prioritized taking responsibility for his actions.

Madison explained that he actively sought a life focused on moral integrity. He wasn’t flawless and sometimes made mistakes, but he consistently strived to live a pure life.

The couple married in 2022, but their first year together brought not only love, but also a serious and dangerous challenge.

Madison shared on the Stay True podcast in August 2025 that whenever they were home, they experienced symptoms like nausea, headaches, and tiredness. They realized something was wrong because they immediately felt better as soon as they left the house.

The couple was constantly feeling unwell, so they had a specialist inspect their home. He quickly discovered a methane gas leak stemming from their fireplace. They hadn’t known the fireplace needed to be manually shut off whenever they weren’t using it.

Madison admitted they hadn’t switched it off since moving in. It had been running continuously for three months.

Madison and Grant were relieved the methane leak wasn’t more serious, and thankful they hadn’t been using any open flames, which could have resulted in an explosion.

She continued, “You couldn’t smell the gas, or see it, but it was still harming us, slowly poisoning us.”

Before she met Grant, Madison was a contestant on season 24 of The Bachelor. She finished as the runner-up to Hannah Ann Sluss for Peter’s affection, but later revealed that she struggled during filming.

“It was traumatizing,” she shared on the Unplanned Podcast in August 2025. “ I lost like, 20 pounds.”

And the reality star has had trouble looking back at her time on the series. 

To be honest, I don’t even think I finished watching my season of The Bachelor. I really distanced myself from the show afterwards, and I still don’t talk about it much even now.

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2025-12-16 03:18