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
  • 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
  • How Does Following Jesus Impact Feelings of Comparison? with April Biondolillo

    How Does Following Jesus Impact Feelings of Comparison? with April Biondolillo
    Oct 16 2024

    This is the fifth episode in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Olivea. This episode is with special guest, April Biondolillo. April shares with Janell and Olivea about her life journey, She talks about her ministry, Cherish ministry which exists to empower every girl everywhere to discover her purpose and Cherish her worth. April answers Olivea's questions and talks about her experience in relationships with young women and how she deals with feelings of insecurity and comparison in her own spiritual life.

    ABOUT APRIL

    April was born and raised in Texas. She now finds her home in the east side of Washington with her husband, Andrew, serving in the youth ministry together. After receiving her BA in ministry and leadership and a minor in writing in 2016, she served as a youth pastor in Washington state for 5 years, and led as the Director of the Women and Children's Shelter for the Union Gospel Mission for 2 years. In addition, she is the founder of her nonprofit, Cherish, a ministry that exists to empower every girl everywhere to discover her purpose and Cherish her worth. April loves encouraging and empowering girls to walk out their worth within.

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    https://cherishglobal.org/about
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    1 hr and 2 mins

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