The Made for More Podcast

Sara Laine McNew

Have you ever thought to yourself “There’s got to be more to all of this?” Or “What was I made for?” Then you’ve come to the right place!

The Made for More podcast is about helping individuals discover their purpose, how to step into it, and how to use it to make an impact on other people’s lives. It is a place to dive into how God orchestrated abundantly more for us than we often realize. We will touch on various topics such as identity, friendship, trials, living in today’s culture, and so much more! We will grow, laugh, cry and try together as we aim to live a life that is ultimately made for more than just you and I - because that’s when life gets good!

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August 27 · 1 hr 4 min
Healing to be Whole
SL is back for another solo episode - this time, she is sharing her updated healing testimony! This one is pretty crazy… if you’re feeling a lack of hope, this episode is for you!
August 13 · 49 min
Can You Be in a Secular Space as a Christian with Laela Dasher
LO Worship and Dasher the Band singer Laela Skinner Dasher comes on Made for More to talk about pursuing music in both the Christian and secular spaces. The girls talk about convictions, obedience, being a light in dark spaces, and the importance of knowing God’s voice. Join the girls as they dive into shaving both been called to both spaces and what they have learned in the process.
S2 · E12
July 30 · 48 min
The Necessity of the Local Church with Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin pastor of Way Church joins SL on the pod to talk about the vitality of being plugged in to your church community, discipleship and even church hurt. They unpack so many things throughout the episode that leave you feeling inspired, seen, refreshed and on fire! The church isn’t perfect - and that’s the point - we are broken vessels aiming to become more like Him and with that comes growth, accountability, grace and change. God designed the church with beautiful order, intentionality and purpose - if you have questions or have felt let down, this episode is for you!
S2 · E11
July 16 · 1 hr
Hot Takes with the Goodsource squad
This episode we are joined by not one, but 5 amazing guests!! The Goodsource team joins forces and bring 6 different Christian “hot takes!” Za, Garth, Syd, Grace, Danielle, and Bailey are under a timer of 8 minutes each dropping one of their favorite Christian topics that doesn’t always get talked about. All of these things are very important conversations for us as believers to have and unpack! This is such a fun episode bringing the reminder of having community to sharpen and deepen your perspectives and have a joyful time along the way!
July 2 · 50 min
Dreams into Reality - Living & Stewarding the Answered Prayer with Jordan McCullough
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 unpack what it looks like to pursue God wholeheartedly while chasing the dreams He’s placed on your heart. They discuss how to remain a faithful vessel, steward the gift of an answered prayer, and navigate the weight and responsibility that often come with seeing God’s promises unfold. If you’ve ever prayed for something big, wondered what comes after God says “yes,” or needed encouragement to keep trusting Him in the process, this episode is for you.
June 18 · 50 min
Is there a "One" or Soulmate with Christian Bevere
"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.
S2 · E8
June 17 · 58 min
When the Thorn in Your Flesh Doesn't Go Away
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.
May 21 · 58 min
Breaking Free: Living In the World but Not Being of It with Lacy Abercrombie
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!
May 7 · 47 min
How to Hear from God with Jonny Ardavanis
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.
April 23 · 41 min
Feelings aren't Facts - How to Steward emotions well in the waiting with Grace Valentine
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.
April 9 · 45 min
Pursuit from the Guy's Perspective with Garth & Za
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.
S2 · E3
March 26 · 41 min
Using God Given Gifts for His Glory with Reece Weaver Allman
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!
March 12 · 52 min
When trials come - There is purpose in your pain with Alexa Penavega
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.
S2 · E1
February 26 · 35 min
If you gotta pulse, you gotta purpose!
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!
S1 · E17
Mar 21, 2025 · 46 min
Good News: You're Not Broken and You Can Get to the Root with Ava Young
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!
S1 · E16
Mar 7, 2025 · 43 min
He Equips the Called with Abbie Stockard
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!
S1 · E15
Feb 14, 2025 · 43 min
From Pain to Purpose with Blake Proehl
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!
S1 · E14
Jan 31, 2025 · 53 min
Getting Comfortable with Being Misunderstood with Chloe Holladay
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!
S1 · E13
Jan 17, 2025 · 38 min
Gratitude for the Gift with Emily Placita
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!
S1 · E12
Jan 3, 2025 · 50 min
A Fresh Wind
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.

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