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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 Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
What if you were an agnostic who was starting to- maybe- see the world differently? What if you had asked God to help you and you thought He had answered in a tangible way? What if you saw the beauty of the world around you and felt like it had to be caused more than chance? What would come next for you in a faith journey?
In this bonus episode, this month’s special podcast co-host (Dagmar) and Janell have a conversation with Pastor/Musician/Writer/Speaker Josh White about authenticity, grace, and the unique incredible gift of the gospel.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Would you follow Jesus if it seemed like everyone around you was choosing to follow something else? Or how would you stay anchored to faith in Christ when you are constantly bombarded by big questions about Christianity, not just by friends and culture, but instead by some of the highest regarded intellectual thinkers of our time?
In this episode, this month’s special podcast co-host (Dagmar) and Janell have a conversation with podcaster/author/speaker, Justin Brierley.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Lindsey is the executive director and resident world religion expert of Mama Bear Apologetics. She holds a Masters in Apologetics & Ethics from Denver Seminary, a Masters in Public Health, and a degree in Law. Recently, Lindsey wrote a chapter about Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Popular Handbook of World Religions (Harvest House). Lindsey and her apologist husband have been married for 13 years and currently live with their three beautiful daughters in Texas. In her spare time, Lindsey loves watching British reality television and reading from her at-home library of over 2,000 books.
In this episode, Dagmar, Janell, and Lindsey have a fascinating conversation about the differences between religions, the reliability of the Bible, cosmological argument for Christianity, and Jesus being the evidence for the veracity of Christianity. They also go in depth about Jehovah’s Witnesses and the problem of suffering.
We hope this podcast is edifying!
We would love to thank our Patrons for all their support! Special thanks to Brian and Jill Wilson. To learn more about the Finding Something REAL Patreon, click here!
Mentioned in this Episode
Finding Something REAL Patreon
Introducing Dagmar: Her Story & Faith Questions
Mama Bear Apologetics
Mama Bear Apologetics - The Book
Apologetics Simplified Podcast Leah Chapman
FSR s3e2 with Lieke and Josh White
FSR s1e7 with Hilary Morgan Ferrer
Mere Christianity - CS Lewis
The God Who is There - Francis Schaeffer
The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
Cold Case Christianity - J. Warner Wallace
Is Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? - Andy Bannister
1 Peter 3:15
”…But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…”
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Today’s episode is super special! Janell and Dagmar sit down with German apologist Julia Garschagen. Julia shares how she came to a relationship with Jesus and how the secular culture she grew up in affected her. The ladies talk about questions and objections that are aimed at Christianity and how a Biblical worldview can provide answers.
They have a thought provoking conversation that covers God’s views on sex, evolution and the Big Bang theory, the problem of evil and suffering, and more. We hope this episode helps you think through some questions you may have about Christianity and Jesus Christ!
We would love to thank our Patrons for all their support! Special thanks to Brian and Jill Wilson. To learn more about the Finding Something REAL Patreon, click here!
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Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Another month, another co-host! Today, we are introducing you to Dagmar. Dagmar is young woman who lives in the Netherlands. She shares a little about her faith journey and about the secular culture she lives in.
In this first episode, she presents a few of the questions she has about faith and shares about her desire to know if God is real.
A few of her questions include:
What are the differences between Jehovah’s Witnesses & Christians?
Are there differences between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam? They seem to worship the same God.
Should Faith change as the world changes?
Where is God in times of need? Like the corona crisis, did he make it to punish us? Or did he just abandon us after he created us because he wasn't happy about what he was seeing?
Where is God in general? Can we actually see Him? Are those who have claimed to see him hallucinating?
Links:
Today’s episode is sponsored by Laurel Denise. Handmade with Love in Charlottesville, VA since 2005. Click here to shop!
Tori's Intro Episode
Lu's Intro Episode
FSR s3e22 with Janell’s Exchange Daughters
Religion Statistics in the Netherlands (Wikipedia)
Mere Christianity - C. S. Lewis
Surprised by Joy - C. S. Lewis
The Great Divorce - C. S. Lewis
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
oIn this extended bonus episode, we’re welcoming back a returning guest. Allen Crostic has a Masters in Christian Apologetics and as a former agnostic, loves to talk about reasons for faith. In this conversation with March co-host, Lucrezia from Italy and myself, Allen addresses Lu's questions regarding lore, hell, doubt, and Jesus. Allen describes knowledge as being different than certainty and why that matters in regards to faith. We talk about doubt and why he's passionate about apologetics (always being prepared to give an answer with gentleness and respect). We also discuss different types of doubt and skepticism. As in all of our previous episodes with Allen, he also shares the significance of believing in Jesus' death, deity, and resurrection, differentiating between a salvation issue and secondary issues.
Links:
FSR s2e15 with Allen Crostic - Part 1 and Part 2
FSR s4e5 with Allen Crostic
FSRs4e9 with Stéphanie Rousselle
Gospel Spice Podcast-How do we know that the Resurrection actually Happened?
Near Death Experiences - Dr. Gary Habermas
Willian Lane Craig
Anthony Flew
Positive Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer in a Coronary Care Unit Population (Randolph C. Byrd, MD)
Science Increasingly Makes the Case for God-Eric Metaxas
Inferno - Dante Alighieri
Paradise Lost -John Milton
Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
The Great Divorce - C.S. Lewis
Telling Yourself the Truth - Backus & Champion
Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts - Craig Keener
First Epistle of Clement
Romans 10:9-10
”…because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved
Acts 17:26 & 27
”And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us…”
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…”
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
This week’s episode features a conversation with Janell, Lucrezia, and this week’s guest Stéphanie.
Stéfanie talks about growing up in France with an atheist world view, how staying with a Christian host family lead her towards belief in Christ, and her journey towards believing that Jesus’s resurrection is true. The ladies also talk about how relationship with God isn’t intellectual.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Mentioned in this Episode
Lucrezia’s story & Faith Questions
The Finding Something REAL Patreon
More than a Carpenter - Josh McDowell
A Case for the Resurrection of Jesus - Lee Strobel
Gospel Spice Podcast- How do we know that the resurrection actually happened?
GO. Seek. Create. Podcast - Athiest to Follower of Christ with Stéphanie Rouselle