Finding Something Real

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?
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Episodes
  • Can Doubt and Faith Coexist? with Jason Schmidt

    Can Doubt and Faith Coexist? with Jason Schmidt
    Nov 6 2024

    This is the seventh episode in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Olivea. This episode is with special guest, Jason Schmidt. Jason’s parents were Janell’s youth pastors and to this day have had a lasting impact on her life. Jason was on the podcast back in 2021 and opened up about considering going into full-time ministry. He gives us an update on what he’s been up to since the last time he was on the podcast, why he’s passionate about youth ministry and goes into depth about what he learned from losing his dad in a car accident.

    ABOUT JASON SCHMIDT

    Jason is currently the High School & Young Adult Director at Hope Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Before that, he went to Seattle Pacific University for his undergrad and played soccer there, and then went on to Boise State to pursue his Masters. Jason is passionate about reaching the next generation for Jesus and having them have a personal relationship with him. He has seen how God is using his love for both fitness and sharing the Gospel and has gotten to see how both of his passions are reaching the youth in his community.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • I Have Seen the Goodness of God in My Life with Ana Torres

    I Have Seen the Goodness of God in My Life with Ana Torres
    Oct 30 2024

    Happy Wednesday! We are taking a break from our usual format. We will be back with Olivea next week, but for this episode, we have a special treat! This is a special episode because we are celebrating Finding Something Real's 5th Anniversary! We started Finding Something Real in 2019 with a mission to reach young women. But we could not imagine what the Lord had in store. Today we are taking time to reflect on God's faithfulness over the past five years, with someone who has been there from the very beginning. Today we are joined by the assistant producer of the podcast, Ana!

    ABOUT ANA TORRES

    Ana has been involved with Finding Something Real from the very beginning. From brainstorming meetings to Zoom meetings during COVID, Ana was always a faithful supporter of the podcast. Ana grew up in the Chelan Valley and has always been passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with others. She graduated with her AA during her time in High School and completed her Bachelor of Business Administration at Northwest University. Ana goes deeper into her faith journey and how she has been able to see the Goodness of God even in some of the darkest times in her life. And why she believes in the mission of Finding Something Real!

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    1 hr
  • How Do You Know This Stuff Isn't Made Up? with Lindsey Medenwaldt

    How Do You Know This Stuff Isn't Made Up? with Lindsey Medenwaldt
    Oct 24 2024

    This is the sixth episode in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Olivea. This episode is with special guest, Lindsey Medenwaldt. Although Olivea was unable to join in on this conversation, Lindsey shared about her ministry talking with people about Christianity. She remembers when she encounters questions, and she shares encouragement for Olivea.

    ABOUT LINDSEY:

    Lindsey Medenwaldt (MA, JD, MPA) is the director of ministry operations at Mama Bear Apologetics and an adjunct professor at Northwestern College in Iowa. She engages extensively on the topics of apologetics and worldview as a writer, editor, teacher, and speaker. Lindsey and her husband, Jay, live in Iowa along with their daughters.

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    1 hr and 3 mins

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