Finding Something Real Podcast

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

Finding Something Real Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Janell Wood, with 347 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Janell Wood hosts Finding Something Real Podcast, a education show with 347 episodes published.

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  Episode #176

  I Believe in a Higher Power - Ava's Story

  Sep 29, 202651 min

  Happy Wednesday! We’re so excited to officially introduce one of our Season 9 co-hosts, Ava! Two weeks ago, we shared the first part of Ava’s story when she joined Frankie for an episode where they opened up about their friendship and the conversations they’ve had around faith. In this episode, Ava shares more about her own story, upbringing, and where she currently stands in her beliefs. Ava didn’t grow up in a Christian home. She believes there is some kind of higher power, but she’s still exploring what that means and what she believes about God. We’re so grateful Ava said yes to being a co-host this season. We’re excited to hear her perspective, ask honest questions, and continue this journey of Finding Something Real with her. LINKS Season 9 Introduction Listen on: Spotify: http s://open .spotify.co m/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https ://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-some thing-real -p odcast/id1481017856 www.janellmwood.com Follow us on: Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Somet hing REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

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  Episode #175

  Intro to Season 9

  Sep 22, 202649 min

  Happy Wednesday! We’re so excited to officially begin Season 9 of Finding Something Real! In this episode, we’re joined by Janell and Ana, our Season 8 co-host and media manager, for a look back at our live recording and retreat. We’re sharing a little behind the scenes of how it all came together and, most importantly, introducing you to our new co-hosts for this season! Season 9 is bringing new voices, new conversations, and plenty of honest questions as we continue seeking truth together. We’re so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait for you to come along for the ride! -- Listen on: Spotify: http s://open .spotify.co m/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https ://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-some thing-real -p odcast/id1481017856 findingsomethingreal.com Follow us on: Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Somet hing REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

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  Episode #174

  When Friends Makes Room for Questions - Ava's Story

  Sep 16, 202648 min

  Happy Wednesday! We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our new Season 9 co-hosts, Ava! Ava and Frankie have been close friends since they were six years old, and their friendship has continued to grow through the years. While Frankie is a Christian and Ava is agnostic, their friendship has always made room for honest conversations about faith, religion, and the questions that come with it. We’re so grateful Ava said yes to being part of this season’s cohort. In this episode, we get to know her a little better and begin exploring what it looks like to seek truth together—even when we don’t all start from the same place. We hope you enjoy getting to know Ava and join us as we continue Finding Something Real.

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  Episode #171

  Does "The One" Exist? with Tripp and Megan Almon

  Aug 26, 202651 min

  Happy Wednesday! We’re back with our summer series, and we’re so excited about this one! One of our most popular episodes this past season was with Tripp and Megan Almon, where they shared their wisdom on godly relationships and unpacked some common myths—like the idea of “finding the one.” In this episode, our co-host Frankie sits down with Tripp and Megan for a follow-up conversation, going even deeper into relationships, dating, and what it looks like to pursue God in the process. They also share from their experience working with young adults who are searching for truth, offering insight into some of the questions and challenges they encounter along the way. We hope you enjoy this deeper conversation with Tripp and Megan!

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  Episode #170

  Can You Explain What You Believe? with Ana & Hailee

  Aug 18, 202645 min

  Happy Wednesday! We’re back with our summer series, and today we’re joined by someone very special to us, Hailee Huddleston. If you know Ana and Hailee, you probably know them as a bit of a dynamic duo. They’ve served together in several ministries, including Valley Collective, which they started together. Hailee has also been a huge part of Finding Something Real behind the scenes, helping plan fundraisers, create awareness for the ministry, and support the podcast in so many ways. In this episode, Hailee shares some of her favorite Finding Something Real episodes and reflects on why those conversations have meant so much to her. Then, we flip the script and talk about something we believe every Christian can grow in: being able to confidently defend their faith. We talk about why we believe the resurrection happened, how we wrestle with the reality of suffering, and what it looks like to have meaningful conversations about our faith when we don’t have every answer. Sometimes the idea of defending what we believe can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to be an apologist to share why you believe in Jesus. Our hope is that this conversation encourages you, takes away some of that pressure, and reminds you that you can have confidence in what you believe while still being willing to ask questions and keep learning. We’re so grateful to have Hailee with us for this episode, and we hope you enjoy this week’s conversation!

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