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Finding Something Real Podcast

Finding Something Real Podcast

By: Janell Wood
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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?©2023 All Rights Reserved Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
Episodes
  • Can I Be Questioning as a Christian? - Sarah's Story

    Can I Be Questioning as a Christian? - Sarah's Story
    Mar 19 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    We are thrilled to be sharing Sarah’s story this week.

    Sarah reached out to Janell around this time last year. She was wrestling with questions and had doubts about Christianity. She shared her story and let Janell know she would love to be part of the podcast. Fast forward to now, she's played a crucial part of Finding Something Real.

    Sarah has been a rockstar for Season 8. She is one of the most devoted co-hosts we've had. Sarah's been to most podcast recordings and always comes with incredible questions and wisdom. She shows great humility and grace as she walks through making her faith her own.

    Even in just this short year, her faith has blossomed into something beautiful. We are so proud of her and grateful she gets to be part of this ministry. Watching her faith grow this season has been an honor to watch.

    We hope you enjoy listening to her story.

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    LINKS

    Does My Suffering Have Any Meaning with Allen Crostic

    How Can I Defend Being a Christian? with Ryan Pauly

    I Was Running Away From God with Travis Monen

    How to Navigate Relationships in a Godly Way

    Can Christian's Struggle with Mental Health? - Christie's Story

    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

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    51 mins
  • Does My Suffering Have Any Meaning? with Allen Crostic

    Does My Suffering Have Any Meaning? with Allen Crostic
    Mar 11 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    This week we are joined by Allen Crostic. Allen has been on the podcast before and we are thrilled to have him back on the podcast. Three of our co-host are joining us as well - Ana, Sarah, and Jeanine.

    Suffering has been a topic our co-hosts this season are really interested in getting more answers on. Two of our co-host deal with chronic pain and other co-hosts that have someone in their life dealing with chronic suffering or someone who didn't get healed.

    Allen has a powerful testimony! He shares his story of getting miraculously healed. He had an encounter with God that he could not deny that he was healed. However, within the last couple years, he started having health issues again.

    Now, he’s left wrestling with those hard questions. “Did I actually get healed?” and “Does my suffering have any meaning?”

    We are so grateful for his insight on suffering and choosing to honor God even when it’s painful.

    This is one of our favorite episodes! We hope you enjoy listening.

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    LINKS

    How Can I Defend Being a Christian? with Ryan Pauly

    I Was Running Away From God with Travis Monen

    How to Navigate Relationships in a Godly Way

    Can Christian's Struggle with Mental Health? - Christie's Story

    I Need Jesus to Show Me More with Alycia Wood

    Do the Things in the Bible Still Happen? with Alycia Wood

    Did the Resurrection Actually Happen? with Andy Bannister

    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • How Can I Defend Being a Christian? with Ryan Pauly

    How Can I Defend Being a Christian? with Ryan Pauly
    Mar 4 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    We are excited for our conversation this week. We are joined with guest, Ryan Pauly. And our returning co-host, Sarah.

    Ryan has been a believer his whole life but grew a love for apologetics when he realize the people around him couldn't give a defense for their faith. He realized he couldn't give a defense for his faith either and started digging. Now, he dedicates his life to equip individuals and church body to defend Christianity. His goal is to shift the narrative on how we approach people with different beliefs - meeting them with solid evidence and sincere love.

    About Ryan:

    Ryan Pauly is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. For over a decade, he has worked with junior high, high school, and college students as a missionary, educator, speaker, and apologist.

    We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

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    LINKS

    Think-Well

    Maven

    I Was Running Away From God with Travis Monen

    How to Navigate Relationships in a Godly Way

    Can Christian's Struggle with Mental Health? - Christie's Story

    I Need Jesus to Show Me More with Alycia Wood

    Do the Things in the Bible Still Happen? with Alycia Wood

    Did the Resurrection Actually Happen? with Andy Bannister

    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

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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