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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?
Episodes
Jun 17, 2020
Jun 17, 2020
45 min
In this episode, Janell talks with her friend, Pastor Bob Luhn about loneliness, the impact of COVID-19 on his life, social injustice, and his recent cancer diagnosis. They discuss hard questions like “How do we know that God cares?” “What do you believe happens when we die?” and other questions that have surfaced for Bob during this time.
Jun 10, 2020
Jun 10, 2020
32 min
Janell sits down with Terrian and talks about peace, the difference Jesus makes, and letting love lead. Hope you enjoy!
Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
48 min
In this episode, Janell speaks with Molly Oswald and Isaiah Guerero, friends of hers who are part of the graduating class of 2020. They have a wonderful conversation about three tings that never change about God, focusing our minds on God, and the importance of laying our burdens before Him. Isaiah, who is a wonderful musician, shares his music with us in this episode as well. Hope you enjoy!
Jun 1, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
30 min
In this bonus episode, Janell talks with Courtney Winter (a wedding coordinator and photographer from Chicago) about her Front Steps Project and finding joy during this time. They also talk about the daily choice to follow Jesus Christ, being cognizant of where joy is sourced from, keeping perspective, being intentional about the people and activities that surround us, and being generous with time and resources.
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
27 min
Janell talks with Kim Juarez and Michele Tupen about how we are enough in Christ.
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
39 min
On this week’s episode, Janell speaks with Kim Juarez and Michele Tupen about the gift of unlikely friendship, how they are living intentionally while sheltering in place, staying active, and prayer. They also talk about speaking kindly to ourselves and answer the question “What has following Christ Jesus done to your life?
May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
43 min
A conversation about the various logical reasons for belief in God with David Belcher and Lucrezia.
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
35 min
This week my friend Palina and I got the chance to interview Marcia Mullet about accepting the margin and space of this time, slowing down and resting as a human being (not human doing). We also talk about remembering hope and allowing ourselves to grieve while also giving practical tips for for being still.