web01.fireside.fm Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:14:03 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) This is Life with Shawn Johnson - Episodes Tagged with “Bible” https://thisislife.fireside.fm/tags/bible Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0600 The objective of "This is Life" is to help answer the almighty question, "Why?" We all go through life’s ups and downs. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a place where you could listen to everyday people talk about everyday experiences and gain wisdom on how to handle your own life's battles? We can learn so much from each other if we just listen. This life that we have been given is not only a gift, but a tool to use the experiences of this life and make it better for others. It is our duty as mankind to execute the power inside of us to create peace, love and goodness to this world. Every living soul is worth of unconditional love, respect and kindness. God's love knows no boundaries and neither should ours. en-us episodic Tackling life's ups and downs together with real experiences and real people Shawn Johnson The objective of "This is Life" is to help answer the almighty question, "Why?" We all go through life’s ups and downs. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a place where you could listen to everyday people talk about everyday experiences and gain wisdom on how to handle your own life's battles? We can learn so much from each other if we just listen. This life that we have been given is not only a gift, but a tool to use the experiences of this life and make it better for others. It is our duty as mankind to execute the power inside of us to create peace, love and goodness to this world. Every living soul is worth of unconditional love, respect and kindness. God's love knows no boundaries and neither should ours. no Shawn Johnson thisislifepod@gmail.com Episode 54: "The Bible says so" is not enough! https://thisislife.fireside.fm/biblesaysso b4c3b89c-346f-4daf-8766-7c8a75cc76b7 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson "Jesus loves me, this I know...for the Bible tells me so" We all remember learning this song in Sunday school. which is great....for Sunday school. As disciples of Jesus, even the Bible itself tells us it is not sufficient for evangelical purposes. Acting out the love and compassion of Jesus is what draws others to him, not our ability to aimlessly throw scripture at them. 48:31 no <p>"Jesus loves me, this I know...for the Bible tells me so" We all remember learning this song in Sunday school. which is great....for Sunday school. As disciples of Jesus, even the Bible itself tells us it is not sufficient for evangelical purposes. Acting out the love and compassion of Jesus is what draws others to him, not our ability to aimlessly throw scripture at them. </p> <p>1PE 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.<br> 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<br> 10 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<br> 11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.<br> 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."<br> 13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?<br> 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."<br> 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,<br> 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.</p> bible, conspiracy, fear, evangelism "Jesus loves me, this I know...for the Bible tells me so" We all remember learning this song in Sunday school. which is great....for Sunday school. As disciples of Jesus, even the Bible itself tells us it is not sufficient for evangelical purposes. Acting out the love and compassion of Jesus is what draws others to him, not our ability to aimlessly throw scripture at them.

1PE 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
10 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."
15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

]]> "Jesus loves me, this I know...for the Bible tells me so" We all remember learning this song in Sunday school. which is great....for Sunday school. As disciples of Jesus, even the Bible itself tells us it is not sufficient for evangelical purposes. Acting out the love and compassion of Jesus is what draws others to him, not our ability to aimlessly throw scripture at them.

1PE 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
10 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."
15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

]]> Episode 040: Time to start thinking! Free yourself! https://thisislife.fireside.fm/think 0da79d93-234f-4a18-9a85-172bb5d56524 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:15:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson We are being bombarded with change whether we like it or not. Some call this progress others call it chaos. Regardless, God is still God and believers still have a duty to be the source of good to this world. The bible tells us to let our gentleness be evident to all. How can we be gentle when the world around us is in such disarray? We guard our hearts and minds with the peace of God. 33:27 no <p>We are being bombarded with change whether we like it or not. Some call this progress others call it chaos. Regardless, God is still God and believers still have a duty to be the source of good to this world. The bible tells us to let our gentleness be evident to all. How can we be gentle when the world around us is in such disarray? We guard our hearts and minds with the peace of God. </p> gentleness, chaos, 2020, protests, covid, love, Jesus, bible We are being bombarded with change whether we like it or not. Some call this progress others call it chaos. Regardless, God is still God and believers still have a duty to be the source of good to this world. The bible tells us to let our gentleness be evident to all. How can we be gentle when the world around us is in such disarray? We guard our hearts and minds with the peace of God.

]]> We are being bombarded with change whether we like it or not. Some call this progress others call it chaos. Regardless, God is still God and believers still have a duty to be the source of good to this world. The bible tells us to let our gentleness be evident to all. How can we be gentle when the world around us is in such disarray? We guard our hearts and minds with the peace of God.

]]> Episode 022: The Truth about Forgiveness - You are not obligated to forgive everyone https://thisislife.fireside.fm/forgiveness af77ac54-e930-423e-920e-ec34c66c9770 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:15:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson What does true forgiveness look like? What are the scriptural requirements for forgiveness? When the Bible tells us to "Forgive as Christ forgave you" what does that mean? 36:31 no <p>What does true forgiveness look like? What are the scriptural requirements for forgiveness? When the Bible tells us to "Forgive as Christ forgave you" what does that mean? Learn how we have a role to play when it comes to other people seeking forgiveness from us as we seek forgiveness from the Lord. </p> restoration, grace, humility, sin, freedom, jesus, bible, forgiveness, life What does true forgiveness look like? What are the scriptural requirements for forgiveness? When the Bible tells us to "Forgive as Christ forgave you" what does that mean? Learn how we have a role to play when it comes to other people seeking forgiveness from us as we seek forgiveness from the Lord.

]]> What does true forgiveness look like? What are the scriptural requirements for forgiveness? When the Bible tells us to "Forgive as Christ forgave you" what does that mean? Learn how we have a role to play when it comes to other people seeking forgiveness from us as we seek forgiveness from the Lord.

]]> Episode 019: "You are more important than me" https://thisislife.fireside.fm/moreimportant 6f966147-6dc3-406d-a8f0-074d5abed9b0 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:15:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson What would it look like for us to say "You are more important than me"? Can you imagine a world where a majority of people preferred others more than themselves? This is exactly the kind of world that God has instructed us to live in. Even when we are hurt by someone or they are caught in a sin, we are instructed to restore that person gently. This episode explores the freedom we can have in loving and preferring one another above ourselves without jeopardizing our own self worth. 39:29 no <p>What would it look like for us to say "You are more important than me"? Can you imagine a world where a majority of people preferred others more than themselves? This is exactly the kind of world that God has instructed us to live in. Even when we are hurt by someone or they are caught in a sin, we are instructed to restore that person gently. This episode explores the freedom we can have in loving and preferring one another above ourselves without jeopardizing our own self worth. </p> restoration, grace, humility, sin, freedom, jesus, bible, forgiveness, life What would it look like for us to say "You are more important than me"? Can you imagine a world where a majority of people preferred others more than themselves? This is exactly the kind of world that God has instructed us to live in. Even when we are hurt by someone or they are caught in a sin, we are instructed to restore that person gently. This episode explores the freedom we can have in loving and preferring one another above ourselves without jeopardizing our own self worth.

]]> What would it look like for us to say "You are more important than me"? Can you imagine a world where a majority of people preferred others more than themselves? This is exactly the kind of world that God has instructed us to live in. Even when we are hurt by someone or they are caught in a sin, we are instructed to restore that person gently. This episode explores the freedom we can have in loving and preferring one another above ourselves without jeopardizing our own self worth.

]]> Episode 001: Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good https://thisislife.fireside.fm/be-not-overcome-with-evil 3b26e0dc-f8a0-4386-a307-68da4ead80fe Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson Trials and tribulations are a part of life, but there is a path to hope and peace even in the midst of these trials. Mere existence does not promise smooth sailing but we are promised that we are never alone in the journey. Join Pastor Shawn as he encourages us to keep fighting the good fight even when we are suffering. God sends his blessings on the just and the unjust and all are deserving and worthy of his goodness. How can we see this goodness when life's troubles are so overwhelming? 31:38 no <p>Trials and tribulations are a part of life, but there is a path to hope and peace even in the midst of these trials. Mere existence does not promise smooth sailing but we are promised that we are never alone in the journey. Join Pastor Shawn as he encourages us to keep fighting the good fight even when we are suffering. God sends his blessings on the just and the unjust and all are deserving and worthy of his goodness. How can we see this goodness when life's troubles are so overwhelming? </p> trials, tribulations, god, jesus, love, peace, endurance, struggles, evil, patience, long-suffering, life, christianity, bible, hope, faith, goodness, fruits, spirit, angels Trials and tribulations are a part of life, but there is a path to hope and peace even in the midst of these trials. Mere existence does not promise smooth sailing but we are promised that we are never alone in the journey. Join Pastor Shawn as he encourages us to keep fighting the good fight even when we are suffering. God sends his blessings on the just and the unjust and all are deserving and worthy of his goodness. How can we see this goodness when life's troubles are so overwhelming?

]]> Trials and tribulations are a part of life, but there is a path to hope and peace even in the midst of these trials. Mere existence does not promise smooth sailing but we are promised that we are never alone in the journey. Join Pastor Shawn as he encourages us to keep fighting the good fight even when we are suffering. God sends his blessings on the just and the unjust and all are deserving and worthy of his goodness. How can we see this goodness when life's troubles are so overwhelming?

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