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Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast, we welcome back Alycia Wood! Alycia shares about her faith journey and the various doubts she experienced as a young woman. She explains why she stepped out of atheism and how she eventually came to know Christ. She also chats about historical facts about Jesus, how Christianity explains the world we live in, and more. Alycia and Janell also chat about why there’s so much suffering in the world, the hope for Christians, finding our identity in Christ, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode! About Alycia As a child growing up in the church, Alycia always had questions. She wanted to dig deeper into the Christian faith beyond the Sunday morning sermon. That fueled an independent search which led to her digging into the larger questions of life. While studying for a degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology at Robert Wesleyan College, Alycia discovered Apologetics. It changed the course of her life. Her quest for a deeper understanding of her Christianity had a name. She went on to get her Master’s in Social Justice from Marygrove College to further her passion for serving those in need in the developing world. This led to various volunteering opportunities at orphanages, prisons, and shelters for the homeless in various countries including Haiti, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. A few years after her travels were completed, she was able to spend a year studying Apologetics in England. Alycia spent many years as a teacher’s aide and substitute teacher for multiple grade levels. Following, she has spent over nine years doing full-time apologetics ministry where she travels and speaks on various topics relevant to our culture. She is currently with the C. S. Lewis Society in Tampa. In her spare time, she is an avid sports fan, musician and grower of all things edible in her garden. ____ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR September 2023 - Alice’s Intro FSR September 2023 with Justin FSR September 2023 with Eric FSR June 2021 with Alycia FSR August 2022 - Leonie’s Intro FSR August 2022 with Frank Turek Alycia Wood on Facebook and Twitter Apologetics, Inc. J Warner Wallace Tim Keller Brennan Manning

Today on the podcast, we welcome Eric Hernandez. Eric is an apologist and speaker. He shares how he explains what apologetics is, how he became a Christian, and how he became passionate about sharing the Christian faith. Eric and Janell chat about the link between philosophy and apologetics, lazy evangelism, and the garden analogy. They also chat about the two things that make Christianity true. We hope you enjoy! We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR September 2023 - Alice’s Intro FSR September 2023 with Justin FSR June 2022 with Justin Eric Hernandez' - website Eric Hernandez - YouTube TexasApologetics.Org ​​The Lazy Approach to Evangelism - Eric Hernandez Bobby Conway William Lane Craig JP Moreland Greg Koukl Natasha Crain About Eric Eric Hernandez is a dynamic evangelist and apologist with a heart for proclaiming the gospel and defending the faith on theological and philosophical grounds. He is a licensed minister, a certified formation therapist, and is the Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist for The Baptist General Convention of Texas. He has spoken and debated on a public level at university college campuses where he adamantly defends the Christian faith against atheist, agnostic, and deistic professors of different worldviews. He holds an associate degree in social science, a bachelor’s degree in theology, and a certificate in apologetics from Biola University.

Hello Everyone! Today on the podcast, we welcome returning guest Justin Brierley! Justin shares a bit of an update on Unbelievable? and how he is diving into culture apologetics after leaving the show. They chat a bit about his new book, how the new atheism movement is impacting culture, and the limitations of science as a worldview. They talk about Jordan Peterson, the “Fathiest Atheist,” and the growth of religion around the world. Justin discusses why who chooses Christianity over something else and how Christianity has influenced the world. They also discuss Christian celebrities, cancel culture, and fighting idol worship. We hope you enjoy the episode! About Justin Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Justin is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, he aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of sceptics. Justin has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin's first book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' (SPCK) was published in 2017. Justin currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen, and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. His next book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' (Tyndale) will be published in Sep 2023. Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children - Noah, Grace, Jeremy and Toby. When he isn't working in a professional capacity, you'll find Justin involved in youth work and worship leading at church. __________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR September 2023 - Alice’s Intro FSR June 2022 with Justin ​​JustinBrierley.com Unbelievable? Show The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God - Justin Brierley Justin Brierley's "Unbelievable" book Unbelievable? Jordan Peterson vs. Susan Blackmore Unbelievable? Tim Keller Q&A on cancer, prayer, and forgiveness Jordan Peterson Phillip Yancey The Faithiest Atheist MAVEN Sean McDowell's Interview with Justin Brierley Tim Keller's podcast

Hello Everyone! Happy Wednesday! Today we are excited to share with you the first episode of September! Alice from Sweden, our September co-host, joins Janell to discuss the cultural differences between Sweden and the US, why she does not identify as religious, and her surprise about the amount of religion in American culture. She also chats about why she doesn’t necessarily believe in God and why she chose to be our September Co-Host. They also chat about a few of Alice’s questions such as: Why does God allow things to be messed up? What’s the difference between someone who lives their life believing in God and someone who doesn’t? How does believing in God impact what someone believes about themselves? Where does mental health fit into the Christian life? We hope you will join us for Alice’s journey on the podcast! ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Finding Something REAL on Instagram

Another Wednesday, another episode! Today on the podcast, Janell and Signe welcome back Frank Turek, co-author of I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. Frank shares a bit about how he came to become a Christian, the importance of sharing the truth no matter what, and moral standards. They also chat about why hedonism is unsatisfying and what happens when you follow your desires without restraint. Discussions about the definition of faith and surrender also make their way into the episode. We hope you enjoy! About Frank Dr. Frank Turek is a dynamic speaker and award-winning author or coauthor of five books: Hollywood Heroes How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God, Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to make their Case, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Correct, Not Politically Correct and Legislating Morality. As the President of CrossExamined.org, Frank presents powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, high schools, and secular college campuses that often begin hostile to his message. He has also debated several prominent atheists including Christopher Hitchens and Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher of Skeptic Magazine. Frank hosts an hour-long TV program each week called I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist which is broadcast Wednesday nights on DirecTV Channel 378 (NRBTV). His radio program and podcast called I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist with Frank Turek airs on 182 stations every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. eastern and is available continuously on the free CrossExamined App. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR August 2023 - Signe’s Intro FSR August 2023 - Signe & Abdu FSR August 2023 - Signe & Claudia FSR August 2022 with Frank Turek Cross Examined.org Cross Examined Instructor's Academy Cross Examined - YouTube Frank Turek's debate with Christopher Hitchens Correct Not Politically Correct - Frank Turek Hollywood Heroes book by Frank Turek & Zach Turek Evidence that Demands a Verdict - Josh McDowell More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell & Sean McDowell Tim Keller Sermons podcast by Gospel in Life I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - Geisler & Turek John Mark Comer Saint Augustine

Hello Friends! Today on the Finding Something REAL podcast, we have a wonderful conversation with Signe and our guest Claudia Kalmikov! After getting checking in with Signe, we het to hear Claudia speak about her faith journey. She speaks about why trust is her favorite topic to discuss, why the truths found in the Bible transcend culture, and the message of the Old Testament and New Testament. They also chat about misinterpreting the Bible, putting our focus on Jesus, why meaning is more important than happiness, the problem with moral relativism, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s episode! About Claudia Claudia is a Christian apologist, national speaker, and blogger with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. She is on the speaking team for the Talbot Seminary Biola On-The-Road Apologetics conferences, teaches Apologetics at her church, and leads the ladies Bible study. Claudia has been a repeat guest on the KKLA radio show in Los Angeles, Real Life With GinaPastore and David James. Her blog posts have been published multiple times in The Poached Egg online apologetics magazine, and she is a contributing writer for Women In Apologetics, and an Op-Ed contributor for the Christian Post online magazine. She blogs at Straight Talk With Claudia K. After raising two now adult sons, her focus now is to make an impact in the world for Christ. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR August 2023 - Signe’s Intro FSR August 2023 - Signe & Abdu FSR June 2023 with Lindsey Ponder FSR June 2022 with Abdu Straight Talk with Claudia K The Christian Post: Two Ways that Relativism Falls Flat Francis Shaeffer Article about Christopher Reeve speaking on stem cell research Bible Verse: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NKJV) All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, But the word of the Lord endures forever. Acts 4:12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Hello Friends! Today on the podcast, we welcome back Abdu Murray. Abdu shares about the credibility of the gospel message. He Janell and Signe chat about Christianity as the only true way to God and what to do if you’re afraid of believing a lie Abdu shares about his ministry and his journey from Islam to Christianity and how that changed his life. He chats about his evidential reasons for following Christ and more. The group also dives into questions such as — Why are we here? How did we get here? What should we think about heaven and hell? We hope you enjoy! About Abdu Abdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, Apocalypse Later, and the forthcoming More than a White Man’s Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe. Abdu holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR August 2021 - Signe’s Intro FSR June 2022 with Abdu Embrace The Truth Grand Central Question - Abdu Murray Saving Truth - Abdu Murray More Than a White Man’s Religion - Abdu Murray Hidden In Plain View - Lydia McGrew Luke 8:1-3 ”Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.” Luke 24:1-12 “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.”

Happy Wednesday! Today, we are excited to bring you an episode with Signe, Janell’s Danish exchange daughter! Signe shares about her decision to do an exchange year in the U. S., differences between Danish and American cultures, her previous religious experiences and more. Signe shares her experiences encountering the Christian faith and being uncomfortable at a youth group discussion of abortion. She expresses her uncertainty about the Christian beliefs about sex as well. Janell and Signe talk about Max Lucado’s book He Chose The Nails and Signe shares some of her thoughts on it. We hope you enjoy this episode! ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Dragons Among Us - Ted Dekker John 10:10 (ESV) ”The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 17:3 (ESV) “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

Happy Wednesday! (And sorry this is published SO late!) This is a special podcast episode that recaps the mission of Finding Something REAL. Janell talks about themes of rejection, shame, guilt, beauty, truth, goodness, and the importance of truly seeing people. We hope you enjoy! ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Josh White (August 2020) FSR: Josh White (April 2021) FSR: Josh White (December 2022) FSR: Allen Crostic (Nov 22) FSR: Allen Crostic (March 2021) FSR :Allen Crostic (Feb 2021) FSR April 2020 with Allen Crostic (April 2020) Lucrezia’s Episodes (March 2021) Intro with Terrian with Drew with Stephanie with Brenna FSR: Justin Brierley (April 2021) FSR: Stephanie Rousselle (March 2021) FSR: Gernot Zeillinger (June 2022) FSR: Lindsey Medenwaldt (March 2022) FSR: Kristin Desgrosselier (Dec 2019) Crazy Love - Francis Chan Cross Examined Instructor's Academy EF High School Exchange Year MAVEN Calvary Chapel Osuna Campus Jonathan's Sermon

Hello all! I hope you’re having a great summer so far! Today on the podcast, we welcome Katie Westenberg. As well as sharing about her faith journey, Katie chats about distractions as well—how they affect us and what we can do to combat them. She talks about the weight of comparison and the fear of missing out, the power of Biblical remembrance, and spiritual disciplines. They also talk about the anxiety about the choice to live a less distracted life and what we can learn from Jesus’ example We hope you enjoy the episode! About Katie Katie is the author of But Then She Remembered and I Choose Brave, and contributes to Club 31 Women, the Huffington Post, The Gospel Coalition, and Mothers of Daughters. Katie is passionate about speaking truth and encouraging women to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus. Katie and her husband live with their four children in Washington State. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Katie’s Website I Choose Brave book And Then She Remembered Atomic Habits - James Clear The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer

Warning: Discussion of sensitive topics related to mental health Happy Wednesday! Today on the Finding Something REAL podcast, we’re sharing a conversation between Janell and today’s guest Amber Cullum! Amber shares about growing up in a culturally Christian home in Kentucky, her rebellious phase, and how her faith was impacted by a missions trip to India. She also shares about her podcast ministry, how it’s impacted her faith, and how she doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. Amber shares about her experience with depression and the practical things that have helped her cope (including medication, exercise, and the Bible). We hope you enjoy this episode! About Amber Amber Cullum is the host behind the Grace Enough podcast. She is a wife to Sam, a mother of 3, a physical therapist, a Kentucky native living in Raleigh, and a lover of connecting with people and learning the stories of God’s grace in their lives. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Dagmar’s previous FSR episodes Jillian’s website The Gift of the Unexpected - Jillian Benfield Mere Christianity - C. S. Lewis Tim Keller Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Happy Wednesday, friends! We hope you are having a wonderful Summer! Today on the podcast, Dagmar joins Janell as we welcome Jillian Benfield. Jillian shares her faith journey and about how the events of her life encouraged her to write a book about embracing the unexpected. She shares about the grief and emotions she experienced when she found out that she was expecting a son with disabilities and how she experienced peace and God’s presence at the time of his birth. The group also talks about how the Psalms relate to our relationship with God, how God brings life in our circumstances, and why resurrection is a theme of this life, not just the life to come. We hope you enjoy! About Jillian Jillian is a former journalist and news anchor. She holds a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Georgia. As a freelance writer, her essays about living an unexpected life have appeared on sites such asTODAY,Good Morning America,Yahoo! News, andABC News. Jillian regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings, in her community, and as a part of the National Down Syndrome Congress’s NationalDown Syndrome Advocacy Coalition. Jillian and her husband, Andy, and their three children make their home on Florida’s Space Coast. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Dagmar’s previous FSR episodes Jillian’s website The Gift of the Unexpected - Jillian Benfield Mere Christianity - C. S. Lewis Tim Keller Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Finding Something REAL Podcast! Today, Janell and Sevanna have a conversation with Tricia Goyer! Tricia shares some of her story of being a teen mom, her experience praying for her future husband, and how God has played a part in that. They also talk about the proper place of physical intimacy in relationships, what to do if you feel like God is leading you out of a relationship, and more! We hope you enjoy this podcast! About Tricia Tricia Goyer writes out of her passion for God and her love for family and others. The author of more than 70 books, she writes both historical fiction and nonfiction related to family and parenting. This USA-Today Best-selling Author has also won a two Carol Awards and a Retailer’s Best Award. She was also an ECPA Gold-Medallion Nominee and a Christy Award Nominee and won Writer of the Year from the Mt. Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Tricia’s contemporary and historical novels feature strong women overcoming great challenges. She recreates historic wartime eras with precise detail through comprehensive research and is a beloved author of Amish fiction, as well, having written the Big Sky and Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors series. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR Nov 2021 with Sevanna FSR Nov 2021 with Sevanna and Jason FSR Nov 2021 with Sevanna and Janel FSR Nov 2021 with Sevanna (bonus episode) FSR Dec 2020 with Tricia Goyer Tricia Goyer Robin Jones Gunn Before You Meet Your Future Husband - Goyer Praying For Your Future Husband - Goyer Jannette Oke books Psalm 139 Psalm 121 Zephaniah 3:17

Happy Wednesday! Thanks for joining us on the Finding Something REAL Podcast! Today, Janell and Leonie have a conversation with Francine Rivers the author of Redeeming Love. Francine shares about her faith journey and how it is reflected in her writing. She talks not only about the story of Redeeming Love, but also about the Redeeming Love Foundation and the recently released Redeeming Love movie. They also discuss topics such as how Christians can still be imperfect, pushback Francine has received from the Redeeming Love movie, the Christian publishing market, and more. We hope you enjoy! ** Please note that today’s episode does cover topics such as sex and sex trafficking. ** About Francine New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers had a successful writing career in the general market for several years becoming a born-again Christian; she then wrote Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. A retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush, Redeeming Love is now considered by many to be a classic work of Christian fiction and it continues to be one of the industry’s top-selling titles year after year. Since Redeeming Love, Francine has published numerous bestselling novels with Christian themes—including The Masterpiece, Bridge to Haven, and A Voice in the Wind —and she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the world. Her Christian novels have been awarded or nominated for numerous honors and in 1997, after winning her third RITA Award for Inspirational Fiction, Francine was inducted into the Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Francine’s novels have been translated into over 30 different languages, and she enjoys bestseller status in many foreign countries. Francine and her husband live in Northern California and enjoy time spent with their grown children and grandchildren. She uses her writing to draw closer to the Lord, and she desires that through her work she might worship and praise Jesus for all He has done and is doing in her life. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Gaia’s Intro FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes FSR Gaia & Robby FSR: Gaia and Zach FSR s5e26 with Leonie FSR August 2022 with Leonie and Frank Turek Francine's website Redeeming Love Foundation Redeeming Love (Book) Redeeming Love Movie The Scarlett Thread (book) The Atonement Child Dan in Real Life (movie) The Chosen series Expository Preaching Hosea (BibleGateway)

Welcome to Wednesday! Today on the podcast, Gaia chats about her podcasting journey. She mentions what has been most impactful for her and what her biggest takeaways are. We also welcome Vaneetha Risner to the podcast! Vaneetha shares her story of having polio and the suffering it caused throughout her life. She talks honestly about struggling with the idea of faith and how she came to believe in Jesus. She also talks about how losing her son, Paul, caused her to angerly turn from God and her experience of returning to him. Vaneetha graciously shares this and so much more of her story in today’s episode. We hope you are encouraged. About Vaneetha Vaneetha Risner is passionate about helping people find hope in their suffering. All her books: the Bible Study, Desperate For Hope, her memoir, Walking Through Fire, and the devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me, encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi. She writes regularly for Desiring God, and has been featured on Family LifeToday, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Gaia’s Intro FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes FSR Gaia & Robby FSR: Gaia and Zach FSR March 2021 with Brenna Blain FSR August 2020 with Josh White FSR: April 2021 with Josh White FSR: December 2022 with Josh White Vaneetha’s website Desperate for Hope - Vaneetha Risner Walking Through Fire - Vaneetha Risner The Scars That Have Shaped Me - Vaneetha Risner Desperate For Hope Podcast with Vaneetha Risner Grace Enough Podcast with Amber Cullum Joni Eareckson Tada Priscilla Shirer Believing God Bible Study - Beth Moore When God Weeps - Joni Eareckson Tada Hymn: Trust & Obey Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Another Wednesday, another episode! We are excited to bring you a new episode of the Finding Something REAL Podcast! In today's episode, Gaia shares some of her current feelings about faith and how her Journey is going so far. We are also excited to introduce Lindsey Ponder. Lindsey talks about her personal faith journey and a bit about The Bible Project. Then the group has a discussion about the Bible and seek to answer questions such as; Why should we read the Bible? How can we trust the Old and New Testaments? They also chat about authoritative vs submission issues, sin, and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! About Lindsey Lindsey Ponder is a teacher and author passionate about understanding the Bible in its original context so that we can glean its wisdom for our own. A producer at BibleProject, Lindsey helps manage the organization’s internationally acclaimed podcast. Lindsey is part of the family at Kessid Church, where she serves as a member of the teaching team and as a worship leader. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Lindsey is currently in pursuit of a Masters of Divinity at Western Seminary. When she’s not studying or teaching, Lindsey enjoys hiking with her beloved dog and hearing someone’s story over (copious amounts of) coffee. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Gaia’s Intro FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes FSR Gaia & Robby FSR: Gaia and Zach FSR March 2021 with Brenna Blain The Bible Project | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok Bible Project Paradigm Series: Who Wrote the Bible? Kessid Church (Vancouver WA) Moody Bible Institute Western Seminary

Hello, Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast, we welcome back both Dagmar and Dubois! After catching up with Dagmar, we get to hear about Dubois’ ministry in Namibia. Janell, Dagmar, and Dubois talk about what the Bible says about who goes to heaven. They talk about the pluralistic views, what happens to someone who has never heard of Jesus or grew up in a culture where Christianity is unknown. They also talk about how creation is God’s general revelation and what that means for us. They talk about the Christian image of heaven and how it compares to the views from other religions, and how we wrestle with hard teachings from the Bible. We hope you enjoy this episode! ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Gaia’s Intro FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik Thoennes FSR Gaia & Robby FSR: Gaia and Zach FSR s5e35 Introducing Dagmar and her Faith Story FSR s5e36 with Shea and Michelle FSR s5e37 with Phoenix Hayes FSR s5e38 with Dubois FSR Dec 2022 with Josh White Cross Examined Instructor's Academy Alisa Childers conversation with Dr. Jeff Myers Douglas Moo’s commentary on Romans I Don't Have Enough Faith the Be an Atheist - Geisler & Turek Mere Christianity - C. S. Lewis RC Sproul Charles Spurgeon Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 17:30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, Romans 2:14 &15 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Today on the Finding Something REAL Podcast, we are excited to share an interview with Dr. Joe Miller. Dr. Miller shares how he got involved in apologetics and teaching worldview at Grand Canyon University. They talk about the importance of apologetics and preparing kids for college, major questions answered by the Christian worldview, and some of the questions (or the lack of questions!) he encounters. They also talk about suffering—why does God allow it? Why doesn’t He intervene? Is there purpose in our suffering? We hope you enjoy this episode! About Dr. Miller Dr. Joe Miller earned a B.A. in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University, an M.Div. from Oral Roberts University, a M.A.S.R. from Southern California Seminary, a D.Min. from Biola University, and a Th.M. and Ph.D. in ethics from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught in higher education for more than a decade and has worked in pastoral ministry for over 20 years. He has authored multiple books on leadership, church history, and biblical theology. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Ljuca’s Intro FSR: Ljuca and J. Warner Wallace FSR: Ljuca and Dr. Keith Oglesby FSR: Ljuca and Tim Barnett FSR: Greg Koukl (October 2021) FSR: Frank Turek (August 2022) FSR: Josh White (August 2020) FSR: Josh White (April 2021) FSR: Josh White (December 2022) MoreThanCake.org Grand Canyon University Stand to Reason Ratio Christi Cross Examined Alisa Childers Podcast with Joe Miller (Aug 2021) Alisa Childers Podcast with Joe Miller (Jan 2022) Alisa Childers Podcast with Joe Miller (April 2023) When God Weeps - Joni Earickson Tada Bruce Almighty

Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today, we are delighted to share an interview with apologist Tim Barnett. Time shares a bit about his faith journey and tells how a question about his faith pushed him to better understand the Christian faith and why he believes. He shares about the ministry he does in partnership with Stand to Reason and how Red Pen Logic with Mr. B got started. Tim shares some advice for those who have doubts about Jesus or Christianity, why he thinks Christianity is the best explanation for reality, and how our feelings do not determine verity. He also talks about whether there is evidence for the stories in the Bible and why he continues the work he does despite the backlash. We hope you enjoy this episode! About Tim Barnett Tim Barnett has worked as a speaker for Stand to Reason since 2015. He is a dynamic speaker who provides a perfect blend of expertise and humor in each talk. Using easy-to-follow and visually engaging presentations, Tim trains Christians to think clearly about what they believe and why they believe it. Tim has worked as a professional teacher since 2008, employed in both the private and public sector. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from York University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Tim serves as an adjunct Bible and Science teacher at Innova Academy, a classical Christian school, and serves on the pastoral staff at Cedarview Community Church. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Ljuca’s Intro FSR: Ljuca and J. Warner Wallace FSR: Ljuca and Dr. Keith Oglesby FSR: Greg Koukl - Oct 2021 FSR: Jon Noyes - March 2023 FSR: Robbie Lashua - April 2023 Stand to Reason Reality Apologetics Student Conference Norm Geisler Sean McDowell Frank Turek Francis Shaeffer Miracles - Craig Keener The Case for Miracles - Lee Strobel There is a God? - Anthony Flew A Fortunate Universe - Geraint F. Lewis Is Atheism Dead? - Eric Metaxas 1 Corinthians 15

Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today, we have a wonderful conversation for you! Dr. Keith Oglesby joins us again to talk Christian evangelism and why it’s important that our Christian faith is lived out and intentionally shared with others. Janell an Dr. Oglesby talk about how we can know what’s true, Dr. Oglesby’s passion for evangelism, sharing the gospel with gentleness and respect, and how we can be good stewards of the gifts given to us by God. We hope you enjoy this episode! Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today, we have a wonderful conversation for you! Dr. Keith Oglesby joins us again to talk Christian evangelism and why it’s important that our Christian faith is lived out and intentionally shared with others. Janell an Dr. Oglesby talk about how we can know what’s true, Dr. Oglesby’s passion for evangelism, sharing the gospel with gentleness and respect, and how we can be good stewards of the gifts given to us by God. We hope you enjoy this episode! About Dr. Oglesby Dr. Keith Oglesby is an Associate Professor and the Director of Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership (COAL) in the Department of Christian Leadership and Church Ministries at Liberty University. He's a speaker and author. His new book is called, "Live Your Purpose." ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Ljuca’s Intro FSR: Ljuca and J. Warner Wallace FSR: October 2020 with Dr Oglesby Live Your Purpose book by Dr. Keith Oglesby Liberty University Nick Hall Billy Graham Franklin Graham Luis Palau GotQuestions.com TrueLife.org 1 Peter 3:15 ”But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;” John 14:6 ”Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Acts 4:12 ”Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Romans 10:13 ”For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” John 17:3 ”And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”