Finding Something Real

About Finding Something Real

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?

Publisher

Janell Wood

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Sept 2019

Latest episode

15 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

311 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jan 2026

   AI Proves God's Existence with Abdu Murray

   Happy Wednesday! We are so glad you're joining us today. We back with one of our favorite guest, Abdu Murray. We are also joined with two of our co-host, Sarah and Cailee. In this episode, we tackle the topic of AI. Does AI go against the nature of God? Does using AI stop our God-given creativity? Is there anything AI can't do? Abdu just release a book called "Fake ID" where he dives deeper into this topic. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! -- Links Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality - And What to Do About It Embrace The TruthAbdu Murray - YouTube”Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?”Grand Central Question - Abdu MurraySaving Truth - Abdu MurrayMore Than a White Man’s Religion - Abdu Mu Questions Christianity Answers with Abdu Murray REPLAY: Questions Christianity Answers with Abdu Murray What Happens When You Embrace the Truth about Jesus Christ? with Abdu Murray Christianity: Is it helpful? Is it good? with Abdu Murray

2. 

   7 Jan 2026

   Are Generational Curses Real? - Ana's Story

   Happy Wednesday! We are so excited for this week's episode! Today, we are sharing one of our co-host story, Ana! Ana has been part of Finding Something Real since the very beginning. Janell and Ana met at a small group when she was a senior in High School in 2019. They've formed a beautiful friendship since then. Ana was born and raised in Chelan, WA. She is currently the Social Media Manager for this Podcast and a co-host this season. She graduated from Northwest University and got her Bachelor's in Business Administration. Ana is one of the founders of Valley Collective - a moment to unify the Churches in the Greater Chelan Valley. She's involved in many other ministries, including this one, using her gift and talents to build His Kingdom. Ana loves the Lord with all her heart. It doesn't mean she hasn't gone through anything hard. Her dad had a stroke her sophomore year in High School. He was handicapped for four years until he passed away at the end of 2021. She shares her story about breaking a generational curse that was associated with to her dad's stroke. She also opens up about her struggle with self-hatred and suicidal thoughts. Ana's relationship with the Lord is so rich and so deep. If you relate to her story or want to ask more questions, please reach out! Message us - we would love to talk with you! We hope you love Ana as much as we do! -- -- -- -- -- LINKS I Have Seen the Goodness of God in My Life You Don't Have to Have All the Answers with Lindsey Medenwaldt Why People Really Don't Believe in Jesus with Xandra Grieme Dealing with Grief and Church Hurt with Jason Schmidt How to Love People in Truth and Love with Drew Berryessa Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856 www.janellmwood.com Follow us on: Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

3. 

   31 Dec 2025

   Naturalism Doesn't Make Sense with Jon Noyes

   Happy Wednesday! We hope you’re enjoying the last day of 2025. We have a great conversation for you this week. Our guest this week is no stranger to the podcast, Jon Noyes. We are also joined with our co-host, Sarah. Jon shares his coming to faith story. One of the topics they discuss is Naturalism. He shares why he believes Naturalism doesn't make sense and is an easy cop out to complex questions - suffering, death, moral issues etc. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! -- -- -- -- -- LINKS Jon Noyes - Stand To Reason Eternity: Extreme and & Scary? with Jon Noyes Suicide, God, and Knowing You're Not Alone with Jon Noyes You Don't Have to Have All the Answers with Lindsey Medenwaldt Can You Trust the Bible? with Greg Koukl Why People Really Don't Believe in Jesus with Xandra Grieme Is This Even Real? - Katelyn Deal's Story Release What God Has Already Given Us with Jesse Childress Making the Case for Christ with J. Warner Wallace

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

48 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

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