227: Janell Wood | Can Jesus Love Me as I am?

Janell Wood | Can Jesus Love Me as I am?

Janell Wood spent years comparing the life she was living with the dream one in her mind. Surrender did not come easy. But in the surrender, she found something real in relationship with Jesus Christ.

Today, she loves to inspire young women to pursue loving God, imperfectly love others, and find what really matters in the midst of a chaotic world.

Janell has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and is passionate about using her home as a mission field.

She is a writer, speaker, high school foreign exchange coordinator, and host of the “Finding Something REAL” podcast- a grace-filled journey for faith seekers and believers needing encouragement.

She lives in Eastern Washington with her husband (the kindest man she’s ever met), four biological blessings, and (usually) a teenage exchange daughter.

In her free time, she can be found watching vintage television with her family, or attempting to read multiple (probably overdue library) books.

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Have you ever thought, I have to change before Jesus can love me, or I’m not worthy of Jesus’ love? Let’s debunk these misconceptions together and discover the truth about Jesus’ unconditional love for us just as we are. Join us as Janell Wood shares her insights and experiences on this topic.

Key Takeaways:

Uncover the complexities of faith journeys as you delve into heartfelt struggles with doubt and acceptance.
Realize the profound impact of letting go and surrendering to the divine plan and love of God.
Discover how influential figures can shape personal beliefs and communication styles.
Learn the transformative power of displaying love and acceptance without judgment or expectations.
Engage in thought-provoking dialogues and gain insights into often challenging faith-based questions, as Janell does on the Finding Something Real podcast

My special guest is

Janell Wood, passionate about faith and guiding young adults, brings a fascinating blend of experiences to the table. As a podcaster, foreign exchange coordinator, and Christian mentor, she uses her experiences to inspire her audience in navigating the complex questions about the Christian faith. Carrying her childhood memories of striving to earn love and acceptance into adulthood, inherent questions about faith and love challenged her. Her journey of finding God’s abounding love despite her struggles serves as the backbone to her engaging and relatable discussions on Finding Something Real podcast.

Quotes:

“God grabbed me and saved me from my own self-destruction; He showed me that His love is deeper than any human love I could seek.” – Janell Wood

“I realized that I don’t need to climb a ladder to be enough for God; He loves me exactly as I am, flaws and all.” – Janell Wood

“Break our heart for what breaks yours and help me see this young person through your eyes.” -Janell Wood

“There’s a lot of unreached people groups right under our noses and we may not be able to go overseas, but we can do this. We have the room, we have the ability, we have the passion.” -Janell Wood on hosting foreign exchange students

Resources Mentioned:

Download the list of 8 Influential Books for free at Grace Enough Books.
Listen to Janell Wood’s podcast, Finding Something Real.

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