Finding Something Real Podcast

Janell Wood

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?

  1. 2d ago

    Can You Explain What You Believe? with Ana & Hailee

    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 fundraisers, create awareness for the ministry, and support the podcast in so many ways.   In this episode, Hailee shares some of her favorite Finding Something Real episodes and reflects on why those conversations have meant so much to her. Then, we flip the script and talk about something we believe every Christian can grow in: being able to confidently defend their faith.   We talk about why we believe the resurrection happened, how we wrestle with the reality of suffering, and what it looks like to have meaningful conversations about our faith when we don’t have every answer. Sometimes the idea of defending what we believe can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to be an apologist to share why you believe in Jesus.   Our hope is that this conversation encourages you, takes away some of that pressure, and reminds you that you can have confidence in what you believe while still being willing to ask questions and keep learning.   We’re so grateful to have Hailee with us for this episode, and we hope you enjoy this week’s conversation!

  2. Jul 8

    God, Do You Even See Me? with Lydia Dicas

    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 worship and witnessed God heal others, she vulnerably opens up about what it's like to still be waiting for her own healing.   Jeanine, who also lives with chronic illness, shares her own story as the two reflect on the realities of daily pain, seasons of hopelessness, and the questions that often accompany suffering. Together, they reveal the profound ways they've encountered God's presence in the midst of their pain—discovering a closeness with the Father that many may never experience apart from hardship.   Whether you're navigating suffering yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply longing to deepen your faith, we pray this conversation encourages you. Our hope is that you'll walk away inspired to embrace the beauty found in life's simple moments and to trust that God is near, even in the waiting.     About Lydia: Lydia Dicas is a worship leader whose life and ministry have been deeply shaped by a lifelong journey with chronic physical pain and an unwavering faith in God. Living with persistent symptoms—including migraines, nerve pain, muscle pain, and chronic illness that has never been definitively diagnosed—Lydia has experienced both the hope of healing and the heartbreak of recurring setbacks. A slipped disc several years ago further intensified her daily struggles, making pain a constant companion.   Despite these challenges, Lydia's testimony is one of resilience, honesty, and deep intimacy with God. She openly shares the emotional realities of living with chronic pain—the cycles of hope, disappointment, surrender, and renewed trust—while encouraging others to pursue God's presence in the midst of suffering. As both a worship leader and a mother, Lydia's life reflects a faith that is refined through hardship rather than defined by it. Her story reminds others that even when healing seems delayed, intimacy with God remains the greatest source of strength, hope, and peace.     -- -- -- -- --    LINKS   Freedom Through Christ: Deliverance, Spiritual Gifts & Generational Sin   Can Christians Have Generational Curses? with Joshua Lewis (part 1)   God Wants You Whole (Body, Soul & Spirit) with Dr. Tanya Paynter   When the Suffering Won't End - Jeanine's Story   The Problem Isn't Always Evidence with Rick Allan   New Age vs. New Thought? with Melissa Dougherty   Are Jesus and God the Same? with Erin Baumgaertel   Delighting in the Love of God with Stephanie Rousselle       Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856   www.janellmwood.com   Follow us on:  Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal   Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

  3. Jul 1

    Freedom Through Christ: Deliverance, Spiritual Gifts, & Generational Sin with Joshua Lewis (part 2)

    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 prophecy—how to discern when a prophetic word is truly from God, what biblical prophecy should look like, and how to wisely test what we hear. We also talk about discovering and developing your spiritual gifts, especially if you're unsure what they are or whether God has given them to you.   Our prayer is that this conversation brings greater biblical understanding, encouragement, and confidence as you navigate spiritual warfare and the supernatural aspects of the Christian faith.   We’re incredibly grateful to Joshua for taking the time to answer our questions with wisdom, grace, and a heart for the Church. This conversation was a sweet answered prayer for Ana, and we pray it will be a blessing to everyone who listens.   We hope you enjoy Part 2!  About Joshua Lewis:   Joshua Lewis serves as lead elder and teaching pastor for King's Fellowship in Ada, Oklahoma. He has a background in biblical studies and ministry, and has continued his theological development through years of pastoral work, extensive reading, and ongoing engagement with leading Christian thinkers. As founder and host of The Remnant Radio, he has interviewed more than 400 theologians, authors, and ministry leaders, reading their wide array of work.   Joshua married Jocelyn Lewis in 2012, and they have been happily married with three small children. With a background in classical Pentecostal tradition (Assemblies of God), Josh wanted to break the traditional mold of anti-intellectualism that he found so prominent in the charismatic church. Thus Josh live-streamed the first episode of The Remnant Radio in July 2017.   Though Josh no longer finds himself in the classical Pentecostal traditions, his desire to help charismatics bridge the gap between Word and Spirit remains one of his driving motivators as a charismatic evangelical.     https://www.theremnantradio.com/   -- -- -- -- --    LINKS   Can Christians Have Generational Curses? with Joshua Lewis (part 1)   https://www.theremnantradio.com/   Generational Curses, Demons & Deliverance with Michael Miller   God Wants You Whole (Body, Soul & Spirit) with Dr. Tanya Paynter   When the Suffering Won't End - Jeanine's Story   The Problem Isn't Always Evidence with Rick Allan   New Age vs. New Thought? with Melissa Dougherty   Are Jesus and God the Same? with Erin Baumgaertel   Delighting in the Love of God with Stephanie Rousselle       Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856   www.janellmwood.com   Follow us on:  Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal   Youtube: Finding Something REAL with 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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