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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 Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
Episodes
  • Naturalism Doesn't Make Sense with Jon Noyes

    Naturalism Doesn't Make Sense with Jon Noyes
    Dec 31 2025

    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!

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    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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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • You Don't Have to Have All the Answers with Lindsey Medenwaldt

    You Don't Have to Have All the Answers with Lindsey Medenwaldt
    Dec 24 2025

    It's Christmas Eve! We hope you're enjoying this time with all your loved ones! We have a special treat for you this week.

    On this episode, we are joined with a returning guest, Lindsey Medenwaldt. We are also joined with three of our co-hosts - Cailee, Ana and Sarah.

    Lindsey breaks down how to share your faith with others. She gives practical ways we can share our faith, and takes the pressure off feeling you have to know everything. A lot of times, as believers, we may feel like we need to know everything for others to come to Christ. But, really it's Jesus that does the work in them, we just plant the seed.

    Lindsey is the executive director and resident world religion expert of Mama Bear Apologetics. She holds a Masters in Apologetics & Ethics from Denver Seminary, a Masters in Public Health, and a degree in Law. Recently, Lindsey wrote a chapter about Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Popular Handbook of World Religions (Harvest House). Lindsey and her apologist husband have been married for 13 years and currently live with their three beautiful daughters in Texas. In her spare time, Lindsey loves watching British reality television and reading from her at-home library of over 2,000 books.

    We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Merry Christmas!

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    LINKS

    Mama Bear Apologetics

    Mama Bear Apologetics - The Book

    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

    Dealing with Grief and Church Hurt with Jason Schmidt

    How to Love People in Truth and Love with Drew Berryessa
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Can You Trust the Bible? with Greg Koukl

    Can You Trust the Bible? with Greg Koukl
    Dec 18 2025

    Happy Wednesday!

    This week on Finding Something Real, we are joined with a very special guest, Greg Koukl. We are also joined with our co-hosts, Sarah and Cailee!

    Sarah and Cailee ask Greg really good questions about whether or not we can trust the Bible through translations, interpretations and overall legitimacy. Greg does a great job of answering clearly and with solid evidence.

    About Greg:

    Greg founded Stand to Reason in 1993 and currently serves as President of Stand to Reason. He has spoken on more than 70 college and university campuses both in the U.S. and abroad and has hosted his own call-in radio show for 27 years, advocating for “Christianity worth thinking about.” He has debated atheist Michael Shermer on national radio and Deepak Chopra on national television. An award-winning writer and best-selling author, Greg has written seven books, including The Story of Reality—How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between; Tactics—A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Greg has been featured on Focus on the Family radio and has been interviewed for CBN and the BBC. He's been quoted in Christianity Today, the U.S. News & World Report, and the L.A. Times.

    Greg received his Masters in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, graduating with high honors, and his Masters in Christian Apologetics with honors from Simon Greenleaf University. He is an adjunct professor in Christian apologetics at Biola University.

    We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

    - -- -- -- -- LINKS Stand to Reason 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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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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