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Maybe you’ve grown up as a Christian going to church or maybe you’re not interested in religion at all. But when you’re scrolling, hanging out with friends, trying to sleep, or overwhelmed with your day-to-day, do big existential questions ever pop in- you know- things like, “Why am I here? How did all this get here? What happens after I die?” “Is there a God and is there really meaning to all this?” ”What’s so special about Jesus Christ?” We’ve all experienced deep longing for something this world can’t seem to satisfy. Even someone as wildly successful as Taylor Swift knows that to be true. “I had won album of the year at the Grammys for a second time...” She said, “and I remember thinking afterwards, ’Oh my god, that was all you wanted!... That was all you focused on. You get to the mountaintop and look around and you’re like... what now?” If you’re tired and feeling overwhelmed with all the different voices yelling for your affections- telling you what to go after- whether it be success, beauty, the perfect partner, social media followers, money, or power… only to leave you let down and unsatisfied, searching for more… Maybe like my friends and me, you’re after finding something REAL. Every week, join me (Janell Wood), special co-hosts and guests as we ask questions, look for answers, and search for the source of something REAL: Restoration, Eternity, Authenticity, and Love. I believe those things can ultimately be found in relationship with Jesus Christ, but don’t take my word for it. Listen to our conversations for yourself and go on a journey with us: Is Jesus the REAL thing?
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, christian speaker and podcast producer from the PNW. She has a BA in Theology and Biblical Studies from Multnomah University and uses her degree to help christians pursue a deeper and more authentic relationship with the living God. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is most passionate about God’s involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same sex attraction and abuse. You can connect with Brenna on social media and hear more of her speaking @bunonmyhead
Janell, Lucrezia, and Brenna have a chat about same-sex attraction, mental health, and sexual abuse. Brenna shares her faith journey and some of the questions that arose from being raised in a theologically conservative environment. She also talks about how she continues to trust God during tragedy.
Brenna explains why she holds to a traditional view of faith and a non-affirming view of homosexual relationships. They discuss whether morality has or hasn’t changed over the past 2,000 years.
This podcast discusses suicide.
Mentioned in this Episode
Lucrezia’s Story & Faith Questions
Finding Something REAL Patreon
Brenna’s Instagram and Website
Can I Say That? Podcast
Another Gospel by Alisa Childers
Jesus & John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Matthew 9:9-13-Jesus Calls Matthew
The Chosen - Jesus calls Matthew
Philippians 4:6&7
”…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
John 6:68
”…Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life…”