Finding Something Real Podcast

Happy Wednesday!   In this episode, Janell sits down for an incredible conversation with Lu, an archaeologist from Italy. Growing up attending a Catholic church with her family, Lu was surrounded by cultural religion.   But as she got older, she began to wrestle with some of the beliefs she had been taught. Today, while she doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus, she remains curious and i...

Happy Wednesday!   We are excited to be introducing our next co-host, Hailey!   In this vulnerable episode, Hailey opens up about her journey of faith and the experiences that ultimately led her to a passionate, personal relationship with Jesus.   She shares about growing up surrounded by legalism, walking through abuse, spiritual warfare, and wrestling with a distorted view of womanhood and gende...

Happy Wednesday! 🤍   We’re so excited to officially introduce one of our Season 9 co-hosts, Ava!   Two weeks ago, we shared the first part of Ava’s story when she joined Frankie for an episode where they opened up about their friendship and the conversations they’ve had around faith. In this episode, Ava shares more about her own story, upbringing, and where she currently stands in her beliefs.  ...

Happy Wednesday! 🤍   We’re so excited to officially begin Season 9 of Finding Something Real!    In this episode, we’re joined by Janell and Ana, our Season 8 co-host and media manager, for a look back at our live recording and retreat. We’re sharing a little behind the scenes of how it all came together and, most importantly, introducing you to our new co-hosts for this season!   Season 9 is bri...

Happy Wednesday! 🤍   We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our new Season 9 co-hosts, Ava!   Ava and Frankie have been close friends since they were six years old, and their friendship has continued to grow through the years. While Frankie is a Christian and Ava is agnostic, their friendship has always made room for honest conversations about faith, religion, and the questions that come wit...

Happy Wednesday! 🤍   We’re back with our recap series, and today we’re joined by the person who makes all the videos happen—Reina!   Reina is our amazing video editor and was also a co-host alongside Ana for Season 8. These two girls are a huge part of what makes Finding Something Real happen. From working behind the scenes to creating content, editing videos, and helping bring the ministry to li...

Happy Wednesday! 🤍   We have a fun treat for you today! We’re sharing the full live recording with our Season 8 co-hosts. If you’ve been following along this season, you’ve probably seen a few clips from this conversation—but today, you get to hear the whole thing!   The co-hosts recorded this conversation last August, kicking off the season by sharing the questions, thoughts, and conversations t...

Happy Wednesday! We’re back with our summer series, and we’re so excited about this one!   One of our most popular episodes this past season was with Tripp and Megan Almon, where they shared their wisdom on godly relationships and unpacked some common myths—like the idea of “finding the one.”   In this episode, our co-host Frankie sits down with Tripp and Megan for a follow-up conversation, going...

Happy Wednesday! We’re back with our summer series, and today we’re joined by someone very special to us, Hailee Huddleston.   If you know Ana and Hailee, you probably know them as a bit of a dynamic duo. They’ve served together in several ministries, including Valley Collective, which they started together. Hailee has also been a huge part of Finding Something Real behind the scenes, helping plan...

Happy Wednesday! 🎙️   We’re back with another recap episode, this time with two of our co-hosts, Cailee and Frankie!   Cailee shares some of her favorite episodes from the season, including a interesting conversation about AI with Abdu Murray and an encouraging discussion with Shelli Strickland about what to do when you’re searching for direction in life.   Join us as we look back on some meaningf...

If you enjoyed our last conversation with Ana and Frankie, you’re going to love this one!   Welcome to Part Two of our Season 8 Recap Mini-Series! Ana and Frankie are back to revisit more of their favorite moments, memorable conversations, and highlights from the season.   Whether you’ve been with us all season or are just discovering the podcast, this is a fun look back at some of the conversatio...

Happy Wednesday!   This week, two of our co-hosts are taking over the mic! Ana and Frankie look back on some of their favorite episodes, share memorable highlights from the season, and revisit the moments that made them laugh, think, and keep coming back for more.   We hope you enjoy this fun, behind-the-scenes conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Our first LIVE podcast recording was one for the books!   We had an incredible conversation with apologists Xandra Grieme and Adam Coleman, joined by five of our amazing co-hosts for a thoughtful and engaging discussion.   From exploring the question, "What is apologetics?" to wrestling with one of life's hardest topics—the problem of suffering—we covered a wide range of questions with honesty, wi...

What a ride! 🎉 We’ve officially reached the final episode of Season 8.   What a gift this season has been. We hope you've loved our incredible co-hosts as much as we have and that these conversations have encouraged you in your own faith journey.   For our season finale, we're turning the tables! Instead of Janell interviewing someone else, our co-hosts are interviewing her.   In this heartfelt c...

Happy Wednesday!    We have a special episode for you today as we're joined by worship leader Lydia Dicas, along with four of our amazing co-hosts: Jeanine, Christie, Katelyn, and Sarah.   In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Lydia shares her journey of living with chronic illness and the tension of holding onto faith while serving in ministry. As someone who has led countless people into wo...

Happy Wednesday!   We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Joshua Lewis!   If you joined us last week, you heard us dive into deliverance, spiritual warfare, and generational curses. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, we highly recommend starting there before jumping into this episode.   In Part 2, we continue the conversation by exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We discuss proph...

Happy Wednesday!   We are so excited for this episode! We are joined by special guest Joshua Lewis and our co-host Ana.   Ana is one of our co-hosts this season, and one of the topics she has been eagerly waiting to discuss is deliverance. It's a subject that sparks a lot of questions, strong opinions, and sometimes confusion within the Church. Along with deliverance, we dive into another controve...

Happy Wednesday!   Today we are joined by special guest Dr. Tanya Paynter, along with our host and co-host, Ana and Janell.   As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Tanya has the unique opportunity to integrate her faith into her practice every day. Through her work, she has seen firsthand how God's design for our minds, bodies, and spirits aligns with both Scripture and science.   In this conversation,...

Happy Wednesday!   We are thrilled to introduce another one of our co-hosts this season, Jeanine.   If you've spent any time around Jeanine, you've likely experienced her joy, kindness, and unwavering love for Jesus. She radiates God's light wherever she goes, but behind her bright smile is a journey marked by deep suffering and perseverance.   For more than 12 years, Jeanine has battled Lyme dise...

Happy Wednesday!   Today we're joined by returning guest Rick Allan, along with our co-hosts Sarah and Katelyn.   Rick was once an atheist whose skepticism drove him to take a deep dive into the evidence for Christianity. What began as an investigation eventually led him to discover what he believes was overwhelming evidence for the truth of the Christian faith.   In this episode, we go beyond dis...

Happy Wednesday!   Today we are joined by guest Melissa Dougherty alongside our host and co-host, Janell and Sarah.   In this episode, we dive into the growing influence of New Age beliefs and New Thought theology — ideas that have subtly made their way into the church and Christian culture. We tackle questions many believers are asking today: Is the Enneagram demonic? Is yoga okay for Christians?...

Happy Wednesday!   This week we are joined by guest Erin Baumgaertel for a conversation on one of the most foundational — and most misunderstood — topics in Christianity: the Trinity. Together we dive into questions like: Are Jesus and God the same? How does the Trinity actually work? And what makes the Christian understanding of God distinct from beliefs held by groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses an...

Happy Wednesday!   In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Rousselle to talk about her new book "Awaken Delight" and her journey toward Delighting in God. Stephanie once identified as an atheist, and she shares the story of how her perspective shifted in a deeply personal way—moving from skepticism to a faith shaped not just by belief, but by joy, beauty, and delight.   Rather than focusing on...

Happy Wednesday!   This week we are excited to welcome special guest Mary Rooney Armand to the podcast, joined by our co-host Jeanine and host Janell.   In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of toxic thoughts and the lies that can quietly take hold in our minds. Throughout this season, we’ve been talking about what it looks like to take back those thoughts—especially the ones that feel th...

Happy Wednesday!   This week we’re joined by special guest Shelli Strickland, along with four of our co-hosts—Ana, Cailee, Sarah, and Frankie.   Shelli shares her powerful testimony of coming to faith and how what she calls “the gift of desperation” ultimately led her to Jesus. Through reaching a breaking point, she was able to fully surrender and invite God into the deepest, most broken areas of...