Janell Wood

Finding Something Real Podcast

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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....

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Janell Wood

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Beloved with Melanie Castaneda // One Where We Talk About Identity 14.11.2019 30:25

Do you ever wonder if the God of the universe really loves you? Even when you don’t feel it? Join me for this episode with good friend and health coach, Melanie Castaneda, as she shares important spiritual health lessons she’s learned during the past ten years.

Joy with Crystal Hurst // One Where We Talk About Identity 07.11.2019 29:46

How do you have joy when life deals you a hand that doesn't make sense and causes pain? How do you keep believing you have a purpose when life doesn't seem fair? Have you ever felt angry or disappointed at circumstances God has allowed in your life? In this episode, I talk with my radiant friend, Crystal, as she shares her story, encouragement and reminders of how God is good, even in the things t...

Redeemed with Kim Juarez // One Where We Talk About Identity 31.10.2019 31:41

Do you have a hard time believing who God says you are? Maybe you went through a traumatic childhood or believe negative lies that you know are tearing you down. Join me for this episode with my close friend, Kim Juarez, as she shares things she’s learned along the way and gets vulnerable about how far God has brought her from the young woman who was trying to be her own savior. This is an encoura...

Let’s Get REAL // The One Where We Start Talking About Identity 24.10.2019 32:08

Episode 08: I share thoughts about identity and… confess to my own ridiculous ish. What do you allow to define you? For me, it’s a daily struggle.

Today’s Big Questions with Hillary Morgan Ferrer // One Where We Talk About Ish 15.10.2019 55:01

Episode 07: The One Where We Wrap Up Ish with Hillary Morgan Ferrer is an honest conversation about real questions people are asking about the Christian faith and how the people of faith who love them can respond. This is an extra long episode and you’ll want to listen to the end as Hillary shares her own story.

Heartache & Disappointment with Bree Jeffries // One Where We Talk About Ish 10.10.2019 26:26

Episode 06: The One Where We Talk About Ish with Bree Jeffries is encouragement for someone who’s experienced rejection, disappointment and heartbreak. Bree talks about how she kept trusting Jesus even when she felt tremendous hurt.

Doubt with Megan Kelsey Glasbrenner // One Where We Talk About Ish 02.10.2019 31:47

Episode 05: The One Where We Talk About Ish with Megan Kelsey Glasbrenner is a discussion about doubt and finding deeper faith. Megan talks about her personal struggle to believe the faith she grew up with, and how pursuing truth led her back to Jesus Christ. She offers Biblical truth and practical advice for those who might be struggling in this area.

Betrayal & Grace with Alyssa // One Where We Talk About Ish 26.09.2019 26:38

Episode 04: The One Where We Talk About Ish with Alyssa is a discussion with college student Alyssa as she shares about how a deep hurt impacted her Christian faith. She talks about betrayal, grace, and forgiveness. She also offers solid encouragement for those who have felt like walking away from a relationship with Christ.

Perfect Timing with Nicole Barnett // One Where We Talk About Ish 18.09.2019 29:30

Episode 03” The One Where We Talk About Ish with Nicole is a discussion with Nicole Barnett, a young woman who is passionate about the difference Jesus has made in her life. She shares her faith journey and how God destroyed obstacles in His perfect timing. In this episode we also discuss how God orchestrates our steps.

Worldview with Thomas // One Where We Talk About Ish 18.09.2019 25:23

Episode 02: The One Where We Talk About Ish with Thomas is a discussion with Thomas from China as he shares about the worldview that created a barrier to him coming to Christ. He shares his story of finding an authentic relationship and hope as a Christian. He also offers encouragement to those who come from secular world views.

Let’s Get REAL // The One Where We Say Hello 18.09.2019 13:52

What is this podcast about? What’s in it for you? Why should you listen? Episode 01 “The One Where We Say Hello” is an introduction to the podcast, and a preview of our Fall series on Ish, Identity and Impetus and what all that means on our journeys towards something real.