The Bobby Bones Show

This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor sits down with American Idol runner-up Jordan McCullough for an inspiring conversation about rejection, surrender, worship, and discovering that God's delays are often His greatest preparation.
Before captivating millions of viewers on American Idol and making his Grand Ole Opry debut, Jordan experienced a crushing disappointment that almost made him give up on music altogether. After auditioning for The Voice and receiving no chair turns, he wrestled with shame, disappointment, and wondering why God had allowed him to fail so publicly. But looking back now, Jordan sees that season differently—not as rejection, but as God's loving preparation for something far greater.
Jordan shares how fully surrendering his dreams to God in 2019 transformed everything. Instead of chasing success, he began pursuing a genuine relationship with Christ, stepping into full-time ministry as a worship leader before God unexpectedly opened the door to American Idol. This time, his identity wasn't rooted in the outcome—it was rooted in Jesus.
Together, they discuss:
Why God's "wait" is often preparation, not denial
Recovering after public rejection and disappointment
Living boldly for Christ in the entertainment industry
The difference between being a "church kid" and a Christ follower
Why worship is about your heart—not your performance
Laying down pride and surrendering every success back to God
Navigating sudden success with humility and grace
Trusting God's identity for your life over the world's expectations
One of the most encouraging moments of the conversation comes as Jordan reflects on the years between The Voice and American Idol. What once felt like failure became the very season God used to refine his character, deepen his faith, and prepare him for the platform he has today. As Jordan puts it, if success had come earlier, he wouldn't have been ready to steward it well.
Brooke and Jordan also dive into the beauty of authentic worship, reminding listeners that there isn't one "right" way to worship God. Whether your hands are raised high or you're quietly reflecting in your seat, God is after your heart—not your performance.
Honest, uplifting, and full of wisdom, this episode is a reminder that God's timing is never late, His preparation always has purpose, and the greatest success you'll ever find is becoming who He created you to be.
🎧 If you've ever faced rejection, questioned God's timing, or wondered whether your season of waiting has a purpose, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting—even when you can't yet see what God is preparing you for.
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We break down the idea of an annual "Girls Dinner" (specifically built around the question "What the hell are we doing with our lives?"), where you and your closest friends put your phones away and answer things like what you want more of, what you're tolerating that needs to change, and what you'd go after if you knew every woman in the room had your back.
Then we shift into 6 rules for avoiding cringe behavior, from speakerphone use in public to scrolling through someone's photos without asking.
We also share our feelings of the day and get into whether it's too soon to buy a "Golden Girls" style house with your best friend decades before you're actually that age. We also ask a question that doesn't come up enough: do you ever lie about your occupation? For example, would you lie about being a therapist to a stranger on a plane just to avoid unpacking their childhood trauma on vacation?

Oh, and we watched the documentary "A Toxic Love Story" and we have thoughts.
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Bobby answered a listener's question about why our podcast only goes back to 2013 if we've been doing it for 20 years. Bobby shared why he will never get into politics. We go on a trip down memory lane on the early days of the show and Bobby being a podcasting pioneer. Lunchbox said he got to the bottom of why he is not going to Las Vegas by calling our boss. He shares whether or not he was actually fired. Amy shared her weekend plans of going thrifting this weekend and how she'd like to replace a priceless item of hers that was stolen years ago.
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Bobby goes In The Weeds on his coyote problem after one attacked his dog Eller, and why he’s trying to relocate them instead of having them killed. He also shares the chance lobby conversation at Disney that led to him landing American Idol, even though he was only supposed to do one episode and ended up staying for years. Plus, Bobby talks about trying to turn Giving Tuesday into something positive, the backlash that came with it, and the wild radio prank that got him called into the office, accused of committing a federal crime, and somehow helped lead to his next big break.
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Bobby talked about Tom Brady getting heat for holding his nose when jumping into a body of water. We now question Bobby's masculinity after he reveals something he didn't think was embarrassing to him. We might owe Lunchbox an apology because he might be suffering from a new disease. In Easy Trivia, Eddie is the first one on the board so we're hoping someone can slow him down early this season!
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