The Made for More Podcast

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 what we’re saying. The episode points listeners back to the gospel, challenging cultural assumptions and calling us to a deeper, more grounded faith rooted in scripture rather than emotion or assumption. 

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 someone that would help change her story forever. Not only did Ava find full healing, she is now married to the love of her life with their precious daughter living the life she always dreamed of. She now gets to share her story for a living with thousands of people, helping them find the root causes to their symptoms and get on the road to healing. The Lord took what seemed like an impossible situation to overcome and turned it completely upside down with multiple miracles. He is more than able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we can comprehend! 

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 called and will give you everything you need when He is your source.  The girls talk about not placing your identity in status, what it takes to chase after unlikely dreams, and remembering that what we see on social media is never the full story. Living a life surrendered to His will and running to Him for the answers is when we are able to shine in what He truly has for us! 

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 and is now an artist here in Nashville, TN. Blake opens up about how the Lord can turn any situation around if you have faith, discovering his true purpose, and how he wants to make a difference through his music. Get ready for laughs, encouragement and lots of wisdom! 

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 that they both have learned through this there will be times you are misunderstood. Caring too much about being understood by the world often holds us back to fully diving in to God's best; when we release it and embrace the beauty of being misunderstood, it is a freeing thing. They discuss the importance of the right friendships, God is our only true sustainer, what it practically looks like to walk with Him & more!

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 new chapter of her life. The girls discuss how easy it can be to idolize things we love such as dance, but that true fulfillment only come from the Lord. When we make Him our focus, that's when we realize we are made for MORE! 

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 is. Emma opens up about currently navigating pursuing dance in the professional industry as a Christian. Shannon explains the heart behind "Mather Dance Company" and how it has been a testament of His faithfulness. Choreography and dance are a huge part of their testimony's where they know they have been called to be vessels of light in the industry they are in. 

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 hearts - when we let Him steer, He will do the impossible! When you know it is from Him, follow it and work hard at it - not everyone has to understand. Claire opens up about the gift of having a platform and the responsibility that also comes with it, body image, and having a spirit of gratitude versus lack. 

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 feel encouraged with this dynamic duo! 

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 your passion can look glitz and glam, it requires an extreme amount of hard work, discipline and stepping out in faith. The girls talk about how your identity does not come from your outward appearance, but that our body is a temple and taking care of it is extremely important. They also discuss how necessary it is to rest, breaking obsessive cycles, and how you can use your gifts to impact others peoples lives. 

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 trials, what to do when you don't see or feel God moving, and how to hear Him more clearly through it all. Brightie has had over 15 years working in ministry and been through a lot of life; her wisdom and insight is a special gift. Join the girls as they dig deep into the vitality of getting alone with the Lord and how as believers we aren't guaranteed easy - but we are guaranteed He is always working for the good of those who love Him.

 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 takes time discussing why God has set standards into place as protection for us, but satan wants people to think it’s a list of harsh, life sucking rules and uses that lie to push people away from God's protection. As believers we must be ready for battle with the full armor of God because the enemy is after those pursuing Christ. She then talks about the importance of understanding that the Lord grants those who follow Him the gift of the Holy Spirit; the third part of the trinity that many people have questions or do not know much about. Get ready to feel comforted by the truths and love that is walking with Jesus Christ and to remember who we are in Him! 

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 for approval, sometimes its okay to be misunderstood and not boxing God in. From what it means to fully trust Christ with your life, to how He often takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary.

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 is in now. This episode will leave you better than when you found it; a reminder that true fulfillment is when we surrender by giving God our yes - because that is often when He most mightily moves!  

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 there is nothing quite like using it to make an impact on other people’s lives. Jordan discusses specifically how she has been able to do that within Area 54 and how social media has provided her a platform as well. What a beautiful reminder to entrust the Lord with your steps because you truly never know where He will take you - but guaranteed He has the best in store!  

Sara Laine welcomes her dear friend "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader" Reece Weaver as the first guest on the podcast. They dig into various topics such as the importance of quality friendship, what the Lord is revealing in this season, and learning how to block out negativity.  Reece opens up about her journey of trying out and making the team, how her life changed from the Netflix series launching, and how to entrust God with what He has given you and use it for His glory. Laughs are had, tears are shed and lots of deep conversation headed your way!

Episode One: IntroductionOur host Sara Laine McNew introduces the podcast starting out with the why behind it and what to expect throughout the season. Following that, she dives into a little bit about herself - more specifically what brought her to starting this podcast at this time. This episode is the segway into a journey of what hopefully leaves you feeling inspired to live a life on mission and launch forward in your purpose!