The Made for More Podcast

Made for More Fam, he's back!  After finishing as the runner-up on American Idol , Jordan McCullough returns to the Made for More podcast—but this time, he’s living out the very answered prayer he talked about in his first appearance. This conversation is a full-circle moment filled with honesty, encouragement, and powerful reminders of God’s faithfulness. Together, Sara Laine and Jordan unpa...

"Dear Future Husband" podcast host Christian Bevere comes on the pod to talk about if there is one person God has ordained for us to marry as believers and what it look likes to step into what is right after a long season of waiting. The girls talk about the power of prayer, waiting well and following the Lord’s pace. 

Sara Laine sits down for her second solo episode to discuss suffering and trials. She shares the scriptures and experiences God has used in her own life to show His character and what true perseverance in our walk with Christ should aim to look like; how He is the ultimate healer and in Him alone He is able to take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good. 

Lacy brings the realness, rawness, depth, joy, humor and wisdom on this weeks episode! She shares a big part of her testimony as to how Christ transformed her life and then how He took it a step further and helped her out of living one foot in the world and one out. The girls talk freedom, hope and standing firm in who He has called you to be; get ready to laugh, cry and all the in betweens! 

Pastor and podcaster Jonny Ardavanis, best known for his emphasis on biblical clarity, discipleship, and helping people understand how to read Scripture well, comes on the pod to unpack questions like “How do I know it was from God?” and why we’re often quick to label thoughts and feelings as divine direction. The pair also discuss the tendency to rely on “Christianese” without fully understanding...

Grace Valentine friend, author, speaker - comes on Made for More to discuss emotions, friendship, waiting on God, and more! The girls dive into what it looks like to live life surrendered to His will. 

Garth and Za from "How to be Him" come on the pod to talk about dating and marriage from their perspectives and what a godly pursuit looks like in today's culture. 

Reece Weaver, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, comes on to get real about overnight fame, being misunderstood and a special guest makes an appearance for the last fifteen! 

Alexa joins Sara Laine on the pod to discuss how the Lord worked through her childhood fame bringing restoration and hope. They dive into what it means to use your trails as your testimony as Alexa opens up about her eating disorder and life before the Lord all the way to the heartbreak of losing a child.                        

Welcome to Made for More - now a mygoodsource show!  This intro episode into the season is where we get to know our host, Sara Laine McNew, and the why behind the podcast! She shares parts of her testimony where the Lord revealed His power, glory and faithfulness in ways that have changed her life and set a fire in her to go deliver the message that we were made for more! 

Ava Young comes on the pod to share her story; out of nowhere at seventeen years old she developed multiple chronic illnesses that left her bed bound having to have her mom as her caretaker. While her and her parents were doing everything in their power to help her find healing, they continually hit road blocks and she continued to get worse with no relief. Until one day, the Lord connected her to...

Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard joins the podcast as she shares the road to becoming Miss America, the night of the competition, to now how she is using this platform to make a difference. Abbie opens up about oftentimes not having felt qualified enough, but that the Lord has used this to reveal His character to here more and more - He doesn't call the equipped, He truly does equip the calle...

NFL player and American Idol star, Blake Prohel, shares his inspiring story of how everything he worked for his whole life had finally been achieved when suddenly a traumatic injury changed everything in an instant. Having never taken a voice lesson, He taught himself how to sing while healing from the injury and let’s just say… that paid off! He was just on the most recent season of American Idol...

Social Media Influencer and Alabama Crimsonette Alum, Chloe Holladay, brings so much wisdom, fun and truth on this weeks episode. She shares about her journey at Alabama, current life updates, and what it's been like handling a platform she know the Lord gave her to make an impact.  The girls go deep about finding your identity in Christ, standing firm in making decisions that honor Him, and...

Ohio State Dance Team Alum, Emily Plactia, and Sara Laine reminisce on their time on Ohio State's and Alabama's dance teams in honor of college nationals happening this weekend. Emily talks about what it was like making history with her team winning 3 national titles in one weekend. She then dives into how the Lord revealed Himself to her after competing was over as she stepped into a ne...

Happy New Year! Sara Laine brings encouragement as we enter a new year and new chapters. We talk God's promises, restoring lost hope, steps to make the most of this year, and how to walk fearlessly into a new season believing for the impossible with a fresh wind. 

Winners of NBC’s “World of Dance” Season 4 Shannon and Emma Mather join the pod to talk about their experience on the show and how the Lord provided every step of the way. They dive into all that came after and how it has forever impacted their careers.  The pair discuss what it was like growing up with Shannon as Emma's teacher to now currently working together and what a special blessing it...

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader All Star, Claire Wolford, talks all the things from her journey with dance, to her time being a DCC, to what life looks like right now. Claire speaks about her joy of getting to host her podcast "Sweet as Honey" and the way God used a passion in her life in a way she never thought possible.  The girls discuss how the Lord puts gifts, talents in dreams in our he...

Get ready for the Made for More Podcast: Sister edition! Lakin McNew joins the pod bringing truth filled grace, wisdom beyond her years, and a heart set out to live a life of honor. The girls talk about how to center your identity in who He says we are, the importance of being attuned with on our strength and weaknesses, and how to stand firm in a wavering culture. Get ready to laugh, learn and fe...

Fitness influencer Lauren Bennett joins the pod to talk about how with great risk comes great reward, debunk some common fitness myths, and how fitness has a lot more to do with than just the physical. She shares about her journey leaving the corporate world to pursue her passion of fitness not knowing what that would look like - which has ultimately led her to become her own boss. While pursuing...

If you have ever found yourself questioning or having a hard time hearing what is from God, you are not alone! One of the biggest aspects to walking with Christ is continually learning to hear His voice, blocking out the worlds and sometimes even... our own voice! On this episode we have friend, mentor, speaker and leader for the next generation Brightie Lowe on to talk about trusting Him through...

 Have you ever thought Christianity was a list of rules and regulations? We are gonna debunk that theory today! This episode was created as a source of hope in a world that is full of darkness; the true source of fulfillment and life comes from knowing Jesus Christ and that you can experience that today! Our host, Sara Laine, dives head first into the difference in belief versus connection. She ta...

Christian author and speaker, Grace Valentine, opens up about past mistakes not defining your future; letting God redeem your brokenness and how it can launch you into your purpose. She drops wisdom about both friendships and relationships with a little teaser of her new book coming out in the Spring. Join Sara Laine and Grace for a very raw episode where they talk about not looking to the world f...

Entertainer, worship pastor, and vessel for the Lord, Jordan McCullough and Sara Laine bring wisdom, fun, and hope  as they dive into rejection resulting in redirection, stewarding the gifts God has given you, and detatching our worth from what we do. Jordan talks about his experience on NBC's "The Voice" and all that God showed him through it that ultimately has him in the role he...

Professional dancer and choreographer, Jordan Grace, talks about how she discovered her passion, the highs and lows of pursuing it in the professional industry and how that ultimately launched her to start her own business “Area 54”. The girls talk about embracing each step of your journey because it often leads to the next, success doesn't happen overnight, and how once you find your purpose...