Honest Conversations for Young Women willing to ask Big Questions.

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Season 8, the start of something new.

Finding Something REAL started season 8 with a group of diverse young women (18–25ish) from all different backgrounds who came together to ask honest questions about life, identity, and God.

It started with a fully hosted retreat near Chelan, WA: a few days to step away, connect, laugh, and be real. No pressure. No scripts. You shared your story only if you wanted to.

The host, Janell Wood, believes Jesus is where we find what’s truly real; restoration, eternity, authenticity, and love. She doesn’t force that belief on anyone. Instead, she created a space where you can question, dialogue, or completely disagree openly. And it turns out, when people are honest, it doesn’t just change them. It helps everyone listening understand each other better. It builds bridges in a world that’s pretty divided. If you’re curious but cautious.

Below are the 8 young women who participated in season 8 of Finding Something Real. Meet them, hear their stories, and the questions they have by listening to the podcast.

Season 8 Episodes
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Meet Season 8’s Cohort

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Sarah

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Katelyn

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Cailee

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Christie

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Ana

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Jeanine

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Reina

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Frankie

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"I had such an amazing experience at FSR! It was so refreshing to be included in a space where stories, questions, and even doubts were fully welcomed and encouraged to be shared - regardless of each person’s religious/spiritual background. I left feeling encouraged and inspired to share Jesus with more people!" ~Reina

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"Finding Something Real Retreat was amazing! I love how intentional every part of the retreat was. From having vulnerable, raw conversations on screen to affirmations and speaking life into each other outside the camera, every part was such a delight to be a part of!" ~ Ana

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"Janell brings a warm, depth, wisdom, and joy to every conversation that she enters. She truly has the gift of beholding another person-- of giving them the dignity, love, and tenderness that I imagine Jesus would extend to others. She is a wealth of wisdom and passion, and she cannot help but exude the overflowing love of Christ to everyone she meets. I am honored to know her and to see her passion and creativity laced through every element and detail of this podcast." ~Jeanine

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Finding Something REAL ministries, exists to share the truth and love of Jesus Christ with young women (and beyond).

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