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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
  • God Wants You Whole (Body, Soul and Spirit) with Dr. Tanya Paynter

    God Wants You Whole (Body, Soul and Spirit) with Dr. Tanya Paynter
    Jun 17 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    Today we are joined by special guest Dr. Tanya Paynter, along with our host and co-host, Ana and Janell.

    As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Tanya has the unique opportunity to integrate her faith into her practice every day. Through her work, she has seen firsthand how God's design for our minds, bodies, and spirits aligns with both Scripture and science.

    In this conversation, we dive into some powerful and often difficult topics. We discuss the shame and disappointment people can experience when healing doesn't come the way they hoped. We talk about how our thoughts, stress, and emotional wounds can impact our physical health, and why bringing our honest emotions to God is often far more healing than suppressing them.

    We also explore faith crises, emotional health, and the importance of creating space for grief, doubt, and difficult questions in our relationship with God. Dr. Tanya shares practical wisdom and biblical insight on how God meets us in our pain and invites us into deeper healing.

    Whether you're navigating chronic illness, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or simply wanting to better understand the connection between faith and health, this conversation is full of encouragement and hope.

    About Dr. Tanya

    Dr. Tanya Paynter is a licensed naturopathic physician, Christian apologist, speaker, and host of The Christian Clinician podcast. She helps women understand how their relationship with God shapes the stress response, nervous system regulation, physiology, and overall health.

    Through her podcast, speaking, and her community, the Christian Women’s Health Fellowship, she integrates functional medicine, biblical truth, and apologetics to address chronic stress, spiritual struggle, isolation, and physical symptoms, helping women pursue Christ-centered restoration with functional clinical care.

    We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!

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    LINKS

    https://www.psalmmedical.com/

    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

    Taking Back Your Thoughts with Mary Rooney Armand

    The Gift of Desperation with Shelli Strickland

    How Do I Know God's Will For My Life? - Cailee'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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • When the Suffering Won't End - Jeanine's Story

    When the Suffering Won't End - Jeanine's Story
    Jun 10 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    We are thrilled to introduce another one of our co-hosts this season, Jeanine.

    If you've spent any time around Jeanine, you've likely experienced her joy, kindness, and unwavering love for Jesus. She radiates God's light wherever she goes, but behind her bright smile is a journey marked by deep suffering and perseverance.

    For more than 12 years, Jeanine has battled Lyme disease along with numerous other chronic health challenges. In this episode, she shares her honest struggle with unanswered prayers, the pain of waiting, and the difficult questions that arise when healing doesn't come.

    Why do some people experience miraculous healing while others continue to suffer? How do we hold onto hope when our circumstances don't change? What does faith look like in the middle of disappointment and uncertainty?

    Jeanine vulnerably shares her story of wrestling with God, navigating a crisis of hope, and discovering His presence even in the midst of ongoing pain.

    This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply encouraging for anyone who has ever questioned God's timing, struggled with suffering, or wondered if He still sees them in their pain.

    We hope you'll join us for this powerful episode and keep Jeanine in your prayers as she continues her journey of faith and healing.

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    LINKS

    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

    Taking Back Your Thoughts with Mary Rooney Armand

    The Gift of Desperation with Shelli Strickland

    How Do I Know God's Will For My Life? - Cailee'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
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    58 mins
  • The Problem Isn't Always Evidence with Rick Allen

    The Problem Isn't Always Evidence with Rick Allen
    Jun 3 2026

    Happy Wednesday!

    Today we're joined by returning guest Rick Allan, along with our co-hosts Sarah and Katelyn.

    Rick was once an atheist whose skepticism drove him to take a deep dive into the evidence for Christianity. What began as an investigation eventually led him to discover what he believes was overwhelming evidence for the truth of the Christian faith.

    In this episode, we go beyond discussing historical evidence, apologetics, and arguments for God's existence. We explore a deeper question: What happens when the evidence points to Jesus, but someone still struggles to believe or surrender their life to Him?

    Together, we discuss the difference between intellectual belief and personal commitment, the barriers that can keep people from embracing faith, and why the greatest obstacle to Christianity is not always a lack of evidence.

    Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or a lifelong believer, this conversation will challenge you to consider what it means to follow the truth wherever it leads.

    About Rick:

    Rick Allan, Speaker/Author, is a self-professed skeptic and former atheist turned Christian. As an atheist he was attending church services only to support his wife, believing much of what he heard was simply a made-up story. However, he came to realize his belief was apathetic, based only on anecdotal evidence and opinions. So, he began a journey, “A Skeptics Journey”, to investigate the evidence for himself. He discovered there was substantial evidence for both God and Christianity.

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    LINKS

    https://www.askepticsjourney.com/

    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

    Taking Back Your Thoughts with Mary Rooney Armand

    The Gift of Desperation with Shelli Strickland

    How Do I Know God's Will For My Life? - Cailee'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

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    1 hr
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