You Were Made for More
Sammie Gallo
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Our hearts yearn for teenagers to know that they are valued, loved, and created for a purpose. Currently, our culture is feeding the younger generations so many lies – telling them that they are defined by what others say about them, how they perform, what they have to offer to others, or how they fit a certain image.
The Truth speaks of a completely different narrative. Our identities are found in one thing, and that one thing, changes everything: Jesus. That’s a POWERFUL, transformative statement. When this idea 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. God says that you are valued, loved, and created for a purpose! That changes everything.
This podcast hosts conversations on tough, relational topics - while connecting relationships, identity, and the Gospel, in profound ways that encourage critical-thinking as we navigate the world around us, always pointing back to the hope that we have because... we were made for more.
Music Credit: Matt Stewart from the band Soldiers and Sons (Waynesburg, PA)Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsoldiersandsons/
This podcast is a project of Abundant Life: You Were Made for More and Anglicans for Life.
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S5E12 Episode 101: Discipleship, The Home, and Motherhood (With Jessie Dains)
Ask yourself the question - "How is God parenting you?"This one question will determine how you live your every day, especially as a mom. It will make all the difference in your parenting. In this…
S5E11 Episode 100: Uncertainty and Open Hands in Hard Times (With Chaley Knight)
What does it look like to live with open hands and an open heart - especially during times of uncertainty? This month we are bringing you a special conversation about hope, uncertainty, and faith,…
S5E10 Episode 99: Adoption As An Act of the Gospel (With Johnston Moore and Chris Johnson)
November is Adoption Awareness Month! This month specifically is meant to raise awareness about adoption, celebrate families formed through adoption, and highlight the need for permanent homes for…
S5E9 Episode 98: Keeping the Light (With Ali Gilkeson)
I am so thrilled to bring you this conversation today with my new friend, Ali! Chatting with Ali about her new book and about parenting really felt like a hug from the Lord in my own season of…
S5E8 Episode 97: Body Image Challenge
This month's episode of the podcast is going to be formatted a little bit differently than our typical conversations. My prayer is that formatting an episode this way would challenge you to be…
S5E7 Episode 96: Important Conversations: Faith and Disability (With Gianna Zemet)
On today's episode of the podcast, we have a conversation about faith and disability with Sammie's good friend, Gianna Zemet. Gianna is a middle school special education math teacher in the Upper St.…
S5E6 Episode 95: What Is Sexual Risk Avoidance, Really? (With Sammie Gallo)
In this episode, I wanted to take some time to really dive into what Sexual Risk Avoidance Education is all about - and some common myths that need debunked as we enter the new school year. If you…
S5E5 Episode 94: The Significance of Fatherhood (With Juan Gallo and Ceddie Conway)
In Christian theology, fatherhood holds profound significance, mirroring God's own role as the ultimate Father and provider. It encompasses not only physical provision and protection but also…
S5E4 Episode 93: First Time Motherhood (With Mandi Boreing)
May is all about moms as we celebrate Mother’s Day! In this episode, we hear from Sammie’s friend & first time mom, Mandi Boreing, about her transition into motherhood this past year and how…
S5E3 Episode 92: PROactive, PROlife (With Amy Ford)
“I grew up my entire life going to church and never knew there was a pro-life movement. And if I would have thought there was one, I would have just assumed that the movement was picketers outside…
S5E2 Episode 91: Sex Ed Reclaimed (With Kristen Miele)
In today's episode, we have a conversation with Kristen Miele. Kristen has educated youth on the topic of sex for the last 15 years. She’s taught in hundreds of diverse settings including 2 different…
S5E1 Episode 90: The Reality of Planned Parenthood (With Sammie Gallo)
January is sanctity of life month! As we celebrate life and what God has created to be very good, I think a key part in that is destroying some of the lies that exist in our culture surrounding…
S4E13 Episode 89: "Be Their Village" (With Christine Yeargin)
After an unplanned pregnancy, Christine Yeargin became passionate about the pro-life movement. Recognizing a need, she founded Be Their Village and works to connect women in unplanned pregnancies to…
S4E12 Episode 88: "Why Aren't We Doing More?": A Personal Reflection on Adoption and Foster Care (With Tera Swaney)
November is Adoption Awareness Month! To celebrate this, I asked my friend, Tera Swaney, to join us and share her testimony and journey as a foster parent (and soon to be adoptive parent!). Most…
S4E11 Episode 87: Teaching Littles About Honoring Their Bodies From A Young Age (With Meesh Vits)
In this episode, Sammie sits down with her sister, Michelle (or Meesh as everyone calls her) to discuss how to teach kids from a young age to honor their bodies, who God made them, and to…
S4E10 Episode 86: Your Role In Relationship Education (With Anglicans for Life)
Happy Summer, everyone! We've been in the full swing of all the summer activities in my house, but I wanted to take the time to share an online message I shared with parents, grandparents, youth…
S4E9 Episode 85: Let's Define Sexual Integrity (With Sammie Gallo)
Sexual integrity is often not modeled in today’s culture. As your child’s parent, you have the unique opportunity to share the truth and model what it means to pursue sexual integrity and live a life…
S4E8 Episode 84: The Bible, Theology, and Questions (With Travis Deans)
Travis Deans and his wife Judy are from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Both Travis and Judy are graduates of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Travis has been in full-time youth ministry since 1996 as a…
S4E7 Episode 83: Love Thy Body (With Professor Nancy Pearcey)
Many of the ethical issues our culture is wrestling with have an underlying issue in common. The growing confusion we see around us on matters such as abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality,…
S4E6 Episode 82: Sex and Relationship Myths: Things to Remember (With Sammie Gallo)
It’s true that if we don’t seek to understand before we seek to equip and mentor, all our efforts will fall short. In today's episode of the podcast, Sammie covers some myths and relationships that…
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You Were Made for More has published 101 episodes since April 2019, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.
You Were Made for More is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.
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