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Finding Something Real Podcast

Finding Something Real Podcast

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?©2023 All Rights Reserved Christianity Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
Episodes
  • Do the Things in the Bible Still Happen? with Alycia Wood

    Do the Things in the Bible Still Happen? with Alycia Wood
    Jan 29 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    Today, we are joined with our guest, Alycia Wood. We are also joined with co-hosts, Sarah and Katelyn.

    Alycia shares how she came to faith. She has always been a curious person and her questions ultimately led her to start looking at the most inevitable question - Does God exist?

    Does God still do the miracles He did in the Bible? Why did he stop doing big miracles like parting the Red Sea?

    We hope you enjoy this week's conversation!

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    LINKS

    Those Big Faith Questions with Alycia Wood

    What's So Special about Christianity? with Alycia Wood

    Reasons to Look Into Christianity with Alycia Wood

    Did the Resurrection Actually Happen? with Andy Bannister

    AI Proves God's Existence with Abdu Murray

    Are Generational Curses are Real? - Ana's Story

    Naturalism Doesn't Make Sense with Jon Noyes

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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Did the Resurrection Actually Happen? with Andy Bannister

    Did the Resurrection Actually Happen? with Andy Bannister
    Jan 21 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    We have a treat for you this week. We are joined with our guest, Andy Bannister. We are also joined with one of our co-host, Sarah.

    We had a great conversation about the legitimacy of Christianity and why it matters whether or not the resurrection actually happened.

    Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas and an Adjunct Lecturer at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. Andy holds a PhD in Islamic studies and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Islam and Other Faiths at Melbourne School of Theology. Andy is the author of an academic book, An Oral-Formulaic Study of the Qur’an, and two popular-level books: The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist (or: The Terrible Consequences of Really Bad Arguments), and his latest: Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?. When not traveling, speaking, or writing, Andy is a keen hiker, mountain climber, and photographer. He is married to Astrid; they have two children, Caitriona and Christopher.

    We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

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    LINKS

    Beauty, Math & Human Rights: Clues that Point to a Creator with Andy Bannister

    AI Proves God's Existence with Abdu Murray

    Are Generational Curses are Real? - Ana's Story

    Naturalism Doesn't Make Sense with Jon Noyes

    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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    1 hr
  • AI Proves God's Existence with Abdu Murray

    AI Proves God's Existence with Abdu Murray
    Jan 15 2026

    Happy Wednesday! We are so glad you're joining us today. We back with one of our favorite guest, Abdu Murray. We are also joined with two of our co-host, Sarah and Cailee.

    In this episode, we tackle the topic of AI.

    Does AI go against the nature of God?

    Does using AI stop our God-given creativity?

    Is there anything AI can't do?

    Abdu just release a book called "Fake ID" where he dives deeper into this topic.

    We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

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    Links

    Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality - And What to Do About It

    Embrace The Truth Abdu Murray - YouTube ”Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?” Grand Central Question - Abdu Murray Saving Truth - Abdu Murray More Than a White Man’s Religion - Abdu Mu

    Questions Christianity Answers with Abdu Murray

    REPLAY: Questions Christianity Answers with Abdu Murray

    What Happens When You Embrace the Truth about Jesus Christ? with Abdu Murray

    Christianity: Is it helpful? Is it good? with Abdu Murray
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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