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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
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Today, we have a special episode with author Jennifer Elwood. She recently published the book, Counting up to Christmas: 24 Gifts from the Gospel of Luke. Janell and Jennifer sit down and talk about Jennifer’s faith journey, the spiritual significance of peacocks and sojourns, and God’s faithfulness and protection. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
In today’s episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast, Janell sits down with returning guest Chan Arnett. They talk about the eternal significance of Christianity and seek to answer the questions; How can a good God send people to hell? What does the Bible say about what hell is and who is going there? How is God's love compatible with His justice? Hope you enjoy the second part of this discussion!
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
In today’s episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast, Janell sits down with returning guest Chan Arnett. They talk about the eternal significance of Christianity and seek to answer the questions; How can a good God send people to hell? What does the Bible say about what hell is and who is going there? How is God's love compatible with His justice? We hope you are enlightened by this two part discussion!
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
This week on the podcast, Janell interviews pastor Fred Williams. He shares his story of coming to Christ as a teenager and how a tragedy turned him to pursue ministry. Fred also shares his thoughts on what should be the loudest message coming from the Christian Church right now. They also discuss the biggest issues Fred has faced as a pastor and they talk about how Christians can respond to the division in the Church. We hope you finding this conversation insightful!
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Janell sits down with Dave C., a pastor from Chicago. They talk about his passion for sharing his Faith and short term missions. They also discuss why we should still care about missions when we have so many personal problems and needs. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
On this special special post-Election episode, Janell sits down with Chloe (13), Caleb (11), & Naomi (9). They talk about what it's like to grow up in the midst of such uncertain times, where they find joy, and what they do when they're feeling sad. Janell asked each of them what the hardest part of this year has been and the kids also share their coping strategies for when they're feeling sad. We hope you enjoy this special episode!
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Mentioned in this Episode:
Overcoming the Narcissist by Charlene Quint
Abusecare.org
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Bible Verses
1 John 3:7-10
Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
In today’s episode of the Finding Something REAL podcast, Janell chats with Robyn Mulder about depression. Robyn shares her story of dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts. They discuss perfectionism, negative self-talk, and taking thoughts captive. They also have a great discussion about how to share the love of Christ to those who are dealing with depression. We hope this episode is beneficial for you and for those you love!