The Real Jesus Experience

Real People. Real Conversations. Real Faith.

Testimony from believers who went all in on God.

Est. 2024 501(c)(3) Nonprofit EIN 33-1323004

What we do

The Real Jesus Experience is a nonprofit ministry and podcast for people interested in what it means to follow Jesus.

Through honest, unhurried conversations, we explore how faith takes root in a person's life, and what happened along the way that caused their faith to grow.

If you're already feeling intimidated, that's ok. We've all felt that way before. Think of it this way: you're just listening to someone telling a story. That's it.

And, if you're a brand-new Christian, don't worry, we've got you!

If you've been a Christian for years, but always felt too intimidated to read the Bible, we've got you too!

No matter what phase of Christianity you're in, we're here for it.

You are welcome here, with your questions, your doubts, your story, and whatever brought you to Jesus.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and feel free to write to us. We'd love to hear from you.

The team

The people behind the ministry.

Meet the team
Chad Beck, The Real Jesus Experience

Chad Beck

Founder, Host

Founder and host of The Real Jesus Experience podcast and nonprofit.

Derek Prins, The Real Jesus Experience

Derek Prins

Contributor

A recurring guest and contributor to the podcast, Derek is a deep well of spiritual connection, a constant encourager, and is a trusted counsellor of this ministry.

Steven Cooley, The Real Jesus Experience

Steven Cooley

Sound Engineer

Once a guest and now the podcast's sound engineer, Steven lives out what it means to surrender to Jesus and follow Him day by day, trusting God with every step.

Latest episode

Thinking You Know the Bible Without Reading It | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #86 Pt 1

October 12, 2026 Watch on YouTube

Joshua Watson thought he knew the Bible well enough to judge the preacher—without reading it for himself. In Part 1 of his testimony, Joshua recounts his parents’ divorce, a reunion with his father, and the pride behind his certainty. Reconnecting with his dad filled a hole he hadn’t known was there, and he credits Go…

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Help keep the mission going.

TRJE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Listener support goes straight to the mission: honest conversations, real testimony, and keeping every episode free for the believers who need it. Every gift is tax-deductible in the U.S.

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EIN 33-1323004Tax-deductible in the U.S.

Write to us

Questions, or a story you want to share. If you have a testimony, we'd love to share it on the podcast to encourage others. We read everything.

hello@therealjesusexperience.com