Finding Something Real Podcast

By Janell WoodReligion & Spirituality Christianity Education Self-Improvement

Finding Something Real Podcast episodes

September 23, 2020 How Love Beats Fake News with Julia Garschagen
On today’s podcast, Janell sits down with Julia Garschagen. Julia has been part of the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries’ (RZIM) Germany team for five years. She shares a personal story behind the her passion for Christ. Julia and Janell also talk about how to share the Gospel with people who think they know what the Gospel is and how to stay passionate for Jesus when the cultural norms lead people away from Christ. Julia also shares how she encourages other believers while COVID-19 impacts our daily lives and why love is so important. Hope you enjoy!
56 min
September 16, 2020 Who Is God the Father with Jon Dommel
Today, Janell sits down with her friend Jon Dommel. He shares his faith journey and talks about wrestling with God's character because of a complicated relationship to his earthly father. Outside of coming to faith, Jon speaks about how understanding God as a father was his biggest challenge. He explains how reading the Bible helped him and why he went to the Bible for answers. He discusses why he believes elevating one attribute of God over another is the wrong approach to understanding who God says He is. We hope you enjoy today’s episode!
1 hr
September 09, 2020 Where is God in this Crucible? with Chris Desgroseillier
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.
1 hr 1 min
September 02, 2020 ”Can We Trust the Bible?” with Leah Chapman and Andrew Foster
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!
48 min
August 26, 2020 Asking God ”Why?” with Esther Littlefield
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.
47 min
August 19, 2020 The Call of a Self-Described Amateur with Josh White
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!
1 hr 10 min
August 14, 2020 Why Do So Many Young People Leave The Church with Bob Hostetler
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!
46 min
August 12, 2020 Shining a Light with Bob Hostetler
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!
40 min
August 05, 2020 Embracing Unforced Rhythms of Grace & Previewing Season 3!
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.
38 min
July 29, 2020 Delighting in Diversity, Grace, and Joy with Gracie Horner
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!
1 hr

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