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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?
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Welcome to Wednesday! Today on the podcast, Gaia chats about her podcasting journey. She mentions what has been most impactful for her and what her biggest takeaways are.
We also welcome Vaneetha Risner to the podcast! Vaneetha shares her story of having polio and the suffering it caused throughout her life. She talks honestly about struggling with the idea of faith and how she came to believe in Jesus. She also talks about how losing her son, Paul, caused her to angerly turn from God and her experience of returning to him. Vaneetha graciously shares this and so much more of her story in today’s episode. We hope you are encouraged.
About Vaneetha
Vaneetha Risner is passionate about helping people find hope in their suffering. All her books: the Bible Study, Desperate For Hope, her memoir, Walking Through Fire, and the devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me, encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi. She writes regularly for Desiring God, and has been featured on Family LifeToday, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today.
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FSR: Gaia’s Intro
FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes
FSR Gaia & Robby
FSR: Gaia and Zach
FSR March 2021 with Brenna Blain
FSR August 2020 with Josh White
FSR: April 2021 with Josh White
FSR: December 2022 with Josh White
Vaneetha’s website
Desperate for Hope - Vaneetha Risner
Walking Through Fire - Vaneetha Risner
The Scars That Have Shaped Me - Vaneetha Risner
Desperate For Hope Podcast with Vaneetha Risner
Grace Enough Podcast with Amber Cullum
Joni Eareckson Tada
Priscilla Shirer
Believing God Bible Study - Beth Moore
When God Weeps - Joni Eareckson Tada
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Another Wednesday, another episode! We are excited to bring you a new episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast! In today's episode, Gaia shares some of her current feelings about faith and how her Journey is going so far. We are also excited to introduce Lindsey Ponder. Lindsey talks about her personal faith journey and a bit about The Bible Project. Then the group has a discussion about the Bible and seek to answer questions such as; Why should we read the Bible? How can we trust the Old and New Testaments? They also chat about authoritative vs submission issues, sin, and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
About Lindsey
Lindsey Ponder is a teacher and author passionate about understanding the Bible in its original context so that we can glean its wisdom for our own. A producer at BibleProject, Lindsey helps manage the organization’s internationally acclaimed podcast. Lindsey is part of the family at Kessid Church, where she serves as a member of the teaching team and as a worship leader. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Lindsey is currently in pursuit of a Masters of Divinity at Western Seminary. When she’s not studying or teaching, Lindsey enjoys hiking with her beloved dog and hearing someone’s story over (copious amounts of) coffee.
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FSR: Gaia’s Intro
FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes
FSR Gaia & Robby
FSR: Gaia and Zach
FSR March 2021 with Brenna Blain
The Bible Project | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok
Bible Project Paradigm Series: Who Wrote the Bible?
Kessid Church (Vancouver WA)
Moody Bible Institute
Western Seminary
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Hello, Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast, we welcome back both Dagmar and Dubois! After catching up with Dagmar, we get to hear about Dubois’ ministry in Namibia.
Janell, Dagmar, and Dubois talk about what the Bible says about who goes to heaven. They talk about the pluralistic views, what happens to someone who has never heard of Jesus or grew up in a culture where Christianity is unknown. They also talk about how creation is God’s general revelation and what that means for us. They talk about the Christian image of heaven and how it compares to the views from other religions, and how we wrestle with hard teachings from the Bible.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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FSR: Gaia’s Intro
FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes
FSR Gaia & Robby
FSR: Gaia and Zach
FSR s5e35 Introducing Dagmar and her Faith Story
FSR s5e36 with Shea and Michelle
FSR s5e37 with Phoenix Hayes
FSR s5e38 with Dubois
FSR Dec 2022 with Josh White
Cross Examined Instructor's Academy
Alisa Childers conversation with Dr. Jeff Myers
Douglas Moo’s commentary on Romans
I Don't Have Enough Faith the Be an Atheist - Geisler & Turek
Mere Christianity - C. S. Lewis
RC Sproul
Charles Spurgeon
Deuteronomy 4:29
But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Acts 17:30
In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness,
Romans 2:14 &15
(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.)
James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Today on the Finding Something REAL Podcast, we are excited to share an interview with Dr. Joe Miller. Dr. Miller shares how he got involved in apologetics and teaching worldview at Grand Canyon University. They talk about the importance of apologetics and preparing kids for college, major questions answered by the Christian worldview, and some of the questions (or the lack of questions!) he encounters. They also talk about suffering—why does God allow it? Why doesn’t He intervene? Is there purpose in our suffering?
We hope you enjoy this episode!
About Dr. Miller
Dr. Joe Miller earned a B.A. in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University, an M.Div. from Oral Roberts University, a M.A.S.R. from Southern California Seminary, a D.Min. from Biola University, and a Th.M. and Ph.D. in ethics from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught in higher education for more than a decade and has worked in pastoral ministry for over 20 years. He has authored multiple books on leadership, church history, and biblical theology.
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To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here!
FSR: Ljuca’s Intro
FSR: Ljuca and J. Warner Wallace
FSR: Ljuca and Dr. Keith Oglesby
FSR: Ljuca and Tim Barnett
FSR: Greg Koukl (October 2021)
FSR: Frank Turek (August 2022)
FSR: Josh White (August 2020)
FSR: Josh White (April 2021)
FSR: Josh White (December 2022)
MoreThanCake.org
Grand Canyon University
Stand to Reason
Ratio Christi
Cross Examined
Alisa Childers Podcast with Joe Miller (Aug 2021)
Alisa Childers Podcast with Joe Miller (Jan 2022)
Alisa Childers Podcast with Joe Miller (April 2023)
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today, we are delighted to share an interview with apologist Tim Barnett. Time shares a bit about his faith journey and tells how a question about his faith pushed him to better understand the Christian faith and why he believes. He shares about the ministry he does in partnership with Stand to Reason and how Red Pen Logic with Mr. B got started.
Tim shares some advice for those who have doubts about Jesus or Christianity, why he thinks Christianity is the best explanation for reality, and how our feelings do not determine verity. He also talks about whether there is evidence for the stories in the Bible and why he continues the work he does despite the backlash. We hope you enjoy this episode!
About Tim Barnett
Tim Barnett has worked as a speaker for Stand to Reason since 2015. He is a dynamic speaker who provides a perfect blend of expertise and humor in each talk. Using easy-to-follow and visually engaging presentations, Tim trains Christians to think clearly about what they believe and why they believe it. Tim has worked as a professional teacher since 2008, employed in both the private and public sector. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from York University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Tim serves as an adjunct Bible and Science teacher at Innova Academy, a classical Christian school, and serves on the pastoral staff at Cedarview Community Church.
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To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here!
FSR: Ljuca’s Intro
FSR: Ljuca and J. Warner Wallace
FSR: Ljuca and Dr. Keith Oglesby
FSR: Greg Koukl - Oct 2021
FSR: Jon Noyes - March 2023
FSR: Robbie Lashua - April 2023
Stand to Reason
Reality Apologetics Student Conference
Norm Geisler
Sean McDowell
Frank Turek
Francis Shaeffer
Miracles - Craig Keener
The Case for Miracles - Lee Strobel
There is a God? - Anthony Flew
A Fortunate Universe - Geraint F. Lewis
Is Atheism Dead? - Eric Metaxas
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today, we have a wonderful conversation for you! Dr. Keith Oglesby joins us again to talk Christian evangelism and why it’s important that our Christian faith is lived out and intentionally shared with others. Janell an Dr. Oglesby talk about how we can know what’s true, Dr. Oglesby’s passion for evangelism, sharing the gospel with gentleness and respect, and how we can be good stewards of the gifts given to us by God. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today, we have a wonderful conversation for you! Dr. Keith Oglesby joins us again to talk Christian evangelism and why it’s important that our Christian faith is lived out and intentionally shared with others. Janell an Dr. Oglesby talk about how we can know what’s true, Dr. Oglesby’s passion for evangelism, sharing the gospel with gentleness and respect, and how we can be good stewards of the gifts given to us by God. We hope you enjoy this episode!
About Dr. Oglesby
Dr. Keith Oglesby is an Associate Professor and the Director of Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership (COAL) in the Department of Christian Leadership and Church Ministries at Liberty University. He's a speaker and author. His new book is called, "Live Your Purpose."
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We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!
To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here!
FSR: Ljuca’s Intro
FSR: Ljuca and J. Warner Wallace
FSR: October 2020 with Dr Oglesby
Live Your Purpose book by Dr. Keith Oglesby
Liberty University
Nick Hall
Billy Graham
Franklin Graham
Luis Palau
1 Peter 3:15
”But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;”
John 14:6
”Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Acts 4:12
”Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Romans 10:13
”For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
John 17:3
”And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
This week on the podcast, we are delighted to welcome J. Warner Wallace. Jim shares his story of coming from a contentedly non-christian worldview and not feeling like Christianity was relevant to him to believing in Jesus. He explains how marriage and becoming a father started turned his head towards the need for a solidified worldview. They talk about Jim’s work as a detective and how his experience thinking things through in an evidence based way led him to belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. They talk about how the agnostic worldview can work for a time, but can eventually fall through, the six atheistic explanations for the resurrection and how the explanations do not work, how suffering fits into the Christian life, and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
About J. Warner Wallace
J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and Southern Evangelical Seminary, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. J. Warner became a Christ-follower at the age of thirty-five after investigating the claims of the New Testament gospels using his skill set as a detective. He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Gateway Seminary.
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Cold Case Christianity (website)
Cross Examined Instructor's Academy
Cold Case Christianity - J. Warner Wallace
Forensic Faith book - J. Warner Wallace
God's Crime Scene - J. Warner Wallace
Person of Interest- J. Warner Wallace
Person of Interest - talk given by J. Warner Wallace
Damar Hamlin (Buffalo Bills) collapse
Dateline Episodes featuring J. Warner Wallace
Jim Wallace speaking to students at Kings Academy
FSR s2e15 with Lu and Allen Crostic - Part 1 and Part 2
FSR s4e5 with Lu and Allen Crostic
FSRs4e9 with Lu and Stéphanie Rousselle
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Happy May! This month, we welcome Ljuca from Switzerland on the podcast! In this first episode, Ljuca shares about her experience as an exchange student, her experience of Swiss culture and the differences she sees in American culture. She shares about her journey growing up with a Catholic dad and a reformed mom. She shares about her genuine curiosity about God she experienced when she was younger, but how that curiosity developed. Ljuca also shares why she wants to be on the podcast, what brings her hope, her excitement about the upcoming conversations (and her desire to chat with J Warner Wallace!), and more! We hope you enjoy the podcast!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
This month, we are going to address a few of Ljuca questions including:
- If there is a God, why is there suffering?
- How can we believe the story? How do we know that the virgin birth, miracles, or even communication with God are true?
- How can a God that is capable of setting things right not do so right now? It seems like God is presented in the Bible as someone who helps, but it seems like when things are at its darkest now, God does not intervene.
- There are so many different gods/religions that help a lot of people. How can there only be one God?
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