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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 gender identity.   Through it all, Hailey began to discover the intimacy and love of Jesus. She shares that her relationship with Christ brought healing and transformation to areas of her life that had once been marked by confusion & fear.   Today, Hailey walks in freedom, and her story is a powerful testimony of the restoration that is possible through a genuine relationship with Jesus.   Hailey also shares some of the questions she is still curious about, from difficult Old Testament passages and questions about God’s judgment, to what happens in the spiritual realm and the mysteries of Scripture.   We hope you love Hailey as much as we do!     LINKS   Season 9 Introduction   I Believe in a Higher Power - Ava's Story     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

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.   Ava didn’t grow up in a Christian home. She believes there is some kind of higher power, but she’s still exploring what that means and what she believes about God.   We’re so grateful Ava said yes to being a co-host this season. We’re excited to hear her perspective, ask honest questions, and continue this journey of Finding Something Real with her. 🤍     LINKS   Season 9 Introduction     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

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 bringing new voices, new conversations, and plenty of honest questions as we continue seeking truth together.   We’re so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait for you to come along for the ride! 🤍     --   Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856   findingsomethingreal.com   Follow us on:  Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal   Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

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 with it.   We’re so grateful Ava said yes to being part of this season’s cohort. In this episode, we get to know her a little better and begin exploring what it looks like to seek truth together—even when we don’t all start from the same place.   We hope you enjoy getting to know Ava and join us as we continue Finding Something Real.

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 life, they’ve both poured so much into making this podcast what it is today.   We hope you enjoy hearing from these two and getting a little glimpse into the people behind Finding Something Real.    We’re so grateful for everything they bring to this ministry and hope you enjoy the wisdom and stories they share in this episode!

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 that ultimately helped shape Season 8.   It’s such a rich and honest conversation, and we’re excited for you to hear where it all began.   We hope you enjoy this special episode!

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 even deeper into relationships, dating, and what it looks like to pursue God in the process. They also share from their experience working with young adults who are searching for truth, offering insight into some of the questions and challenges they encounter along the way.   We hope you enjoy this deeper conversation with Tripp and Megan!

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!

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 meaningful conversations, memorable moments, and the wisdom we’ve gained along the way.   We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! ❤️

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 conversations that made Season 8 so special.   We hope you enjoy this episode!

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, wisdom, and grace.   One of the highlights of the evening was opening the floor to our live audience. Their thoughtful questions brought even more depth and richness to the conversation, making this episode a truly special experience.   Whether you're new to apologetics, have questions about the Christian faith, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, this episode has something for you.   We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it live!     Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856   findingsomethingreal.com   Follow us on:  Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal   Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

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 conversation, Janell shares more of her own story—her faith journey, the difficult seasons that shaped her, and why she has such a deep passion for the girl sitting in the back pew who wonders if she truly belongs.   We're so grateful for Janell's faithfulness, vulnerability, and the way she continues to point women to Jesus through this ministry.   Thank you for being part of Season 8. We hope you love this final episode as much as we do. ❤️

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

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