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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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Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Today, Janell sits down with her friend Jon Dommel. He shares his faith journey and talks about wrestling with God's character because of a complicated relationship to his earthly father. Outside of coming to faith, Jon speaks about how understanding God as a father was his biggest challenge. He explains how reading the Bible helped him and why he went to the Bible for answers. He discusses why he believes elevating one attribute of God over another is the wrong approach to understanding who God says He is. We hope you enjoy today’s episode!
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
On today’s episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast, Janell speaks with Chris Desgroseillier, a pastor in Washington state. He and Janell speak about how was raised with religion but lacking a real relationship, how one friend's persistence became a major part of his story, and how he became involved in ministry. They also speak about the biggest struggles for him as a pastor during the COVID pandemic and how he encourages others and himself during this time). They also touch on how God uses times of suffering, wrestling with God, and God's definition of love.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast, Janell sits down with Leah Chapman and Andrew Foster. Leah and Andrew host the Apologetics Simplified podcast where they ask and answer the tough questions of faith. Janell speaks with them about how they became interested in apologetics. questions they’ve had as believers. and how we can trust the Bible. Hope you Enjoy!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
On today’s Episode, Janell and her co-host Nora speak with Esther Littlefield, a writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Esther grew up in a Christian home and took belief for granted. At the age of 13, a horrific accident changed her life. She went from believing that if something bad happens, pray and God would fix it -to a place of anger and questions. Through her faith journey she learned to trust God for each day, one day at a time. She shares advice for the person who’s feeling angry with God right now as well as advice for the friend who wants to love a suffering friend well.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
In this episode, Janell and today’s special co-host Lieke, speak with Josh white about how Jesus Christ became more important than his rockstar dreams. Josh talks about the gospel and he also discusses how to have an evangelistic mindset when it seems people don’t want to hear about Jesus. He shares how following Christ requires surrender. Enjoy the episode!
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
In part two of Janell’s interview with Bob, they discuss why young people leave the church. They also talk a lot about liturgical prayer, gratitude journals, authenticity in Christian media and publishing, and why Bob talks often about prayer. Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Today, Janell starts her Deep Faith Questions series with an interview with Bob Hostetler. Bob, an author and book agent, shares his faith journey, explains why asking questions is not a bad thing, describes how Bible study could use a revamp, and attempts to explain why young people leave the Church. Hope you enjoy the first part of Janell’s conversation with Bob!
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
This episode is a vulnerable confession of where I've been during this past month, what has been a practical help to me in embracing the unforced rhythms of grace that Christ offers, and a preview of an exciting upcoming new season of the Finding Something REAL podcast.
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