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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

In today’s episode, Janell chats with Gracie Horner about embracing diversity, her love of reading and writing, and spreading joy! They also talk about things such as being brutally honest with God and learning how to talk to God. We hope this episode encourages you!

Funny stories and deep truths are shared in this episode! Janell chats with Chrystal Wall about finding our identity in Christ, breaking free from comparison and expectations, and how losing her mom at a young age lead her to grow closer to Christ.

In the second part of her conversation with Jason Earls, Janell talks with him about the call for Christian Unity, the correlation between marriage and race relations, and his desire to help people understand their mission in life and why he's challenging people to answer the Djibouti call and shake Djibouti.