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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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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Bree Jeffries joins Janell and Sevanna on the podcast. Bree is a certified mental health counselor, EMDR certified therapist, and clinical supervisor. She spends lots of time working with churches and loves serving others through counseling.
Bree shares a little about her background before the crew talks a little about christmas traditions, and Tik-Tok. They also discuss counseling as a ministry, her experience with the tension between Christianity and psychology, counseling in christian contexts versus secular contexts. They talk about how counseling is compatible with Christianity and using psychological principles while still trusting God. They also talk about anxiety and depression, and the Christian responses to them.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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This episode of the Finding Something REAL podcast is sponsored by Laurel Denise. Handmade with love in Charlottesville, VA since 2005. Check out her beautiful meaningful jewelry here!
We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!
Mentioned in this Episode
Be on the Podcast!
FSR s4e43 with Sevanna
FSRs3e13 with Callie Lindsey
FSR s1e6 with Bree Jeffries
Finding Quiet - J.P. Moreland
EMDR -Focus on the Family Article
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Happy December!
Today, Abby McDonald joins Janell on the podcast. Though Sevanna could not be here for this recording, Abby and Janell do discuss Sevanna’s questions.
They talk about the unique experience of growing up Christian and teaching children Christian truth. They also discuss the maturity that comes along with asking faith questions, God’s pursuit of us, reading the Bible, prayer, and more!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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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!
Mentioned in this Episode
Be on the Podcast!
FSR s4e43 with Sevanna
FSR s2e14 with Abby McDonald
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Happy (day before) Thanksgiving, everyone! We hope you enjoy this special episode where Janell and Sevanna talk all things gratitude! We also have an invite for you all as we think about starting Season 5 next year.
Have a great weekend!
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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!
Mentioned in this Episode
Be on the Podcast!
FSR s4e43 with Sevanna
Romans 10:14-16
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Today’s podcast episode is all about learning to trust the Bible. Janell Davis joins us on the podcast again to share how we can know that the Bible is trustworthy. She shares about the Dead Sea Scrolls, different bible translations, how we can trust the Bible when like about Christianity are prevalent in our culture. They also talk about the importance of having community and asking questions regarding our faith.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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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!
Mentioned in this Episode
FSR s4e43 with Sevanna
FSR s4e33 with Byrnese, Janell, and Hans
FSR s4e42with Allen (part 2)
FSR s4e40 with Greg Koukl
FSR s4e3 with Tori and Kasey (part 1)
FSR s3e17 with Chan Arnett (part 1)
FSR s3e4 with Leah and Andrew
FSR s3e2 with Josh White
Janel’s Website
Visible Coffee Roasters (Mill Creek, Washington)
Dead Sea Scrolls
The Purple Cow - Seth Godin
Cold Case Christianity - J Warner Wallace
Person of Interest - J. Warner Wallace
Shattered Dreams - Larry Crabb
The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
The StreetLights App
The Bible Project
The Bible Project App - Read Scripture
Stand to Reason
Alisa Childers Q&A with J. Warner Wallace
The Chosen
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Jason Schmidt joins us on the podcast today! He, Sevanna, and Janell talk about the concept of Sticky faith, Sharing the gospel, grace & forgiveness, humility, intentionality, and more!
Jason also shares his story of growing up as a pastor’s kid.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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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!
Mentioned in this Episode
FSR s4e43 with Sevanna
FSR s4e33 with Byrnese, Janell, and Hans
My Favorite Name is Jonathan - Janell Wood
A Footnote on Earth Famous in Heaven - Jesse Johnson
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
November’s co-host is Sevanna! Sevanna is a young Christian woman who is currently studying to become a nurse. She tells about her faith journey from growing up Christian to making a personal decision for Christ as a teen.
She tells of how the passing of her Grandmother and her dad’s sickness impacted her relationship with Christ. You will really want to stick around to hear her episodes!
This month, we will address the following questions:
How should Christians share Christ without accidentally offending others?
How can we trust different Bible translations? Is one better than the others? Can passages be taken out of context accidentally? If not, how do we make the Bible understandable without deviating from the original texts?
How can Christians incorporate science and psychology without limiting God or overdoing it?
Could being called a Christian and making faith personal be considered different steps in the Christian journey? Have others Experienced this?
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This episode of the Finding Something REAL podcast is sponsored by Laurel Denise. Handmade with love in Charlottesville, VA since 2005. Check out her beautiful meaningful jewelry here!
We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!
Mentioned in this Episode
Healing of the Paralyzed man (scene from The Chosen)
Famous for -Tauren Wells
Letting the light in -Housefires
Crazy Love - Francis Chan
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Today, Janell and Latosha continue their chat with Allen Crostic.
In this episode, they discuss the Apocrypha, the validity of scripture, Jesus’ high view os scripture, how works fit into faith, and more!
We hope you enjoy part one of this episode!
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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!
Mentioned in this Episode
FSR s4e39 with Latosha
FSR s4e11 with Allen Crostic
FSR s3e17 with Chan Arnett
Apocrypha
Tertullian
C. S. Lewis
First Enoch
It’s A Wonderful Life
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Today, Janell and Latosha chat with Allen Crostic. Allen is a good friend of the podcast who has been on the show before! He is an apologist who loves to help others find truth in Christ.
On today’s episode, Allen catches us up on his life since he was on the podcast, they talk about holidays, the dating of Christmas and Easter, idol worship, and more!
We hope you enjoy part one of this episode!
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FSR s4e39 with Latosha
FSR s4e11 with Allen Crostic
FSR s3e17 with Chan Arnett
Stand to Reason
ReasonableFaith.org
Tactics- Greg Koukl
"Futility" Wreck of the Titan - Morgan Robertson
A Beautiful Mind (movie)
Zeitgeist (movie/documentary)
Religious (movie)