You Were Made for More
Our hearts yearn for teenagers to know that they are valued, loved, and created for a purpose. Currently, our culture is feeding teenagers so many lies – telling them that they are defined by what others say about them, how they perform, and what they have to offer to others. The Truth speaks of a completely different narrative, though. Our identities are found in one thing, and that one thing, changes everything: Jesus.That’s a POWERFUL, transformative statement. When it gets from our heads to our hearts it shifts how we live, what we believe, and how we do relationships with others. Our mission is to consistently speak about the abundant life that is freely offered to us because we have seen + believe that when teenagers know what they are worth AND whose they are, they will be more inclined to live for Jesus – following His commandments and walking in His ways. This podcast hosts conversations on tough, relational topics, always pointing back to the hope that God offers us when we understand who we were created to be. Music Credit: Matt Stewart from the band Soldiers and Sons (Waynesburg, PA)Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsoldiersandsons/
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 16: For All The Ladies: Embracing Biblical Femininity
In this episode, Sammie talks with Chaney Mullins about lots of topics: sexuality and marriage, femininity, women’s healthcare, and the value, or sanctity, of human life. Chaney serves as Developmen…
Episode 15: What It's Like To Look For "More" + The Power of Identity (With Meesh Franks)
My twin sister Meesh is joining me today on the You Were Made for More Podcast, so we can talk a little bit more about who we are and our struggle with identity growing up! I’m so thankful that I’m a…
Episode 14: Friendship That Refreshes The Soul (With Ally Carter)
In this episode, Sammie talks with her best friend, Ally Carter. If you know Ally, you love her, and you're better for knowing her.
Ally Carter is a fierce woman who loves Jesus and loves people equa…
Episode 13: Using Your Voice for Good: Voices for the Voiceless (With Josiah Friedman)
“Abortion is a breakdown in community. In our moment of greatest need for real, compassionate, empowering human relationship, there is a void of connection.”
— Josiah Friedman, CEO & Founder of Voices…
Episode 12: Adoption and Loving the Orphan (With Ebie Hepworth)
In this episode, Sammie sits down and talks to Ebie Hepworth; Ebie has a vulnerable and relatable heart that has allowed her to encourage countless women across the globe. You may know her from servi…
Episode 11: Living Unaltered: What Does Purity Really Mean? (With Zach Verrett)
On this episode of the You Were Made for More podcast, Sammie talks with Zach Verrett. Zach is currently living in Austin, TX working for Austin Stone Community Church as part of their Connections mi…
Episode 10: Daily Truth to Face the Lies We Battle (With Courtney Wilson)
In this episode, Sammie chats with author Courtney Wilson, about the message in her book, It Is Written: Daily Truth to Face the Lies We Battle, and how to grab hold of our God-given identities. Cour…
Episode 9: A Love Story of Dating, Engagement, and Marriage (With Rachel + Thomas Awtrey)
In this episode, Sammie has a conversation with Rachel and Thomas Awtrey; two people who love Jesus, are chasing after Him, and just happen to have met in their high school youth group. Now, after ye…
Episode 8: "The Body Keeps The Score:" An Inside Look at Trauma (With Dana Henry)
In this episode, Sammie interviews Dana Henry, a counselor and pastor's wife from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, who has dedicated her Kingdom calling to helping people find freedom from their traumas, so …
Episode 7: Choosing Revival (With Nadine Mitchell)
"While the mess I experienced, both the things that happened to me & the broken path I chose, was not His heart for my life, He has yet to waste a drop of it. Healing is mine for the taking, victory …
Episode 6: Relationship FAQ, Part 2
In this episode, Sammie continues our relationship "crash course" series and covers more questions that students (and adults!) frequently ask.
We talk about these four questions:
- What role should my pa…
Episode 5: Consistency is Key (With Lexi Moles)
In this episode, Sammie interviews her friend, Lexi Moles, and they talk about Lexi’s calling – Lexi serves as the Director of Middle School Outreach at Ciudad Nueva, a non-profit that serves the com…
Episode 4: Relationship FAQ, Part 1
In this episode, Sammie covers three of the top questions about relationships that students (and some adults!) ask. Welcome to part 1 of our relationship "crash course!"
We talk about these three ques…
Episode 3: Pornography Is Not What You Think It Is (With Kristie Cossel)
Disclaimer: This episode does mention pornography, masturbation, and other mature content. We encourage parents and students to talk about these topics together before listening.
In this episode, Sam…
Episode 2: Is This What Life Is All About? (With Taylor Hartz)
In this episode, Sammie interviews her friend, Taylor Hartz, about what it means to follow Jesus in your early 20's as a single gal.
Taylor brings a ton of wisdom to the table - not only because she'…
Episode 1: Introduction
In episode 1, you meet our host - Sammie Gallo - and learn all about her heart behind making sure every person hears the words "you were made for more."
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