East Alabama Living Spring 2022 Issue

“I learned a lot during my time on the show. But I think the best takeaway
for me was learning not to compromise. There are a lot of really
great people out there, but no one is worth giving up your convictions,”
says Madi.
Maybe that was the moment for which she was raised.
Or maybe it was her high school basketball experience at Lee-Scott
Academy in which the athlete, whose father Chad is an assistant
coach to the Auburn University’s men’s basketball team, won four state
championships.
Or maybe it was her work post-graduation from Auburn University
as a foster parent recruiter in Birmingham. Or her work at Church of
the Highlands Creative Team. Or her time spent volunteering with
organizations such as the Adullam House, Sozo Children, Orphanage
Emmanuel, Big House Foundation, and others.
Or possibly the everyday million little things which come from a
tight-knit family which consists of her parents, Chad and Tonya, and
two sisters. The parents have been married 31 years.
“I hope to have selfless, unconditional, God-honoring love (like her
parents). Love that serves first. Love that sees good and all the bad and
perseveres even still. Love that conquers all,” says Madi.
Maybe all of those smaller moments prepared her for the national
stage of secular television. And remain strong in her values.
“If someone is not God’s best for you, keep looking. I have set my
expectations high, and I’m looking for someone who has the same
beliefs as me and pushes me to look more like Jesus in all I do. Even
when it’s hard to leave, it will be worth it in the end when you find the
right one, says Madi.
Made for This Moment is available anywhere books are sold. For more
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