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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 Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Today, Janell and Latosha sit down with Greg Koukl. Greg is an apologist and the founder of the Stand to Reason ministry. They have a great conversation about how he came to Christ, why he is convinced that a Christian worldview is the accurate worldview, how the Apocrypha came to be, and much more!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Stand to Reason
Biola University
Greg Koukl debates Deepak Chopra
Greg Koukl & Michael Shermer Debate
FSR s2e15 with Allen Crostic
FSR s2e17 Chan Arnett
Grace Enough Podcast with Amber Cullum
Tactics - Greg Koukl
The Story of Reality - Greg Koukl
Weight of glory - CS Lewis
Person of Interest - J Warner Wallace
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
We are excited to introduce October’s co-host Latosha! Latosha grew up learning about God even though her family did not attend church. She talks about her experience with broken relationships, abuse, homelessness, and drug use. She shares how her pregnancy lead her closer to Jesus and why she chooses to stick with Him no matter what.
Though her journey on the Finding Something REAL podcast, Latosha would love to find out wow we can trust the Bible, the differences between the Catholic and Protestant Bible, how the the content of the Bible has changed over time, why we celebrate Christmas and Easter (are they adapted from pagan holidays)?
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
Mentioned in this Episode
April D. Metzler
"Oh my God, my heart!" -April D. Metzler
R. S. V. P. with April D. Metzler
"The Case For Christ" - Lee Strobel
The Case For Christ (movie)
Sean McDowell’s YouTube channel
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Today, Janell and Ruby sit down with Mishelle Oh. Mishelle shares about how she grew up in a Buddhist environment and how her aunt helped bring her family to Christ. She also shares how questioning lead her to Christ. It’s a truly beautiful story that we hope you still stick around for!
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We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! Special thanks to our friend, Michele Tupen. To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!
Mentioned in this Episode
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
On today’s episode, Ruby and Janell sit down with Father Andrew Stephen Damick. Father Andrew Stephen Damick is an Orthodox Christian archpriest and the Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries, the world's leading English-language Orthodox Christian media ministry. He is the author of four books and host or co-host of multiple podcasts, including "Lord of Spirits" and "Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy." From 2007 to 2020, he served in pastoral ministry in Orthodox churches in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He was raised by missionary parents in the Evangelical Protestant tradition
Fr. Andrew shares his journey from an evangelical expression of Christianity to Orthodox Christianity. They discuss the relationship between beauty, truth, and worship. There is also discussion of the gospel, the differences between Christianity and Buddhism, the differences between Orthodox Christian and evangelical worship, 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
Fr. Andrew’s Website
The Areopagus
The Lord of Spirits Podcast
Arise, O God - Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy - Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
Seeking Allah Finding Jesus - Nabeel Qureshi
1 Corinthians 11:23-32
23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it,in remembrance of Me.”26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
1 Peter 3:18-22
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
On today’s episode, Ruby and Janell sit down with Alex Davis. Alex tells a little about her faith journey and how she became interested in apologetics. They have a great conversation about the problem with universalism, why Jesus loves to bring us to Himself, why God did not hide salvation from anyone, and more!
We hope you like 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
Apologetics Fun in 10 podcast with Alex Davis
The Bible…But Funnier
Alisa Childer’s Podcast
Another Gospel -Alisa Childers
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Ruby’s former high school teacher joins us on the podcast today! Louie Van Praag was atheist for most of his life, but came to faith in Christ only a few years ago. He tells his story and what helped him learn to trust God.
We hope you like 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
Jesus Among Other Gods - Ravi Zacharias
A Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Today, we introduce September’s co-host — Ruby! Ruby is a good friend of Janell. They talk about Ruby’s story, how she met Janell, and Asian culture. Ruby also shares her concerns about Christianity and Jesus and the questions she seeks to answer during her time as co-host.
We hope you like 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
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Today’s episode is a fantastic conversation about faith deconstruction. Janell, Byrnese, Hans, and Janel talk about creating space for questions in the church, the importance of finding community, why this cultural movement has a lot to do with the lack of Christian education, the intimacy that comes with persecution, 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
Introducing Byrnese: Her Story & Faith Questions
Evidence that Demands a Verdict - Josh McDowell
Another Gospel - Alisa Childers
Tactics - Greg Koukl
Mama Bear Apologetics - Hilary Morgan Ferrer
TheResurrectionists.net
What’s With All The Deconstruction Stories? Alisa Childers & Sean McDowell
Fixer Upper
My Favorite Name is Johnathan -Janell Wood
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou