This is Life with Shawn Johnson
Tackling life's ups and downs together with real experiences and real people
We found 6 episodes of This is Life with Shawn Johnson with the tag “hope”.
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Episode 020: This is Life with guest Chris R - Topic: A Father's Battle against Childhood Cancer
November 22nd, 2019 | 1 hr 21 mins
cancer, father, hope, inspiration, love, pediatric cancer
On October 14, 2015 Chris's daughter Ariya, at 4 years old, was diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer. On that day not only was a diagnosis given but a battle begun and the entire family's life was turned upside down. Life is never certain but no one expects to be told that their daughter, who hasn't even started kindergarten, has stage IV cancer. These series of episodes are tragic, sad, hopeless and hopeful but ultimately inspirational. Hear from a Father's perspective how he stood by his daughters side during this battle that should have never had to be fought.
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Episode 016: This is Life with guest Jessica W. (Part 3) - Topic: A Mother's Battle against Childhood Cancer
October 18th, 2019 | 1 hr 20 mins
ariya, cancer, childhood, hope, inspiration, kidney, overcomer, strength
On October 14, 2015 Jessica's daughter Ariya, at 4 years old, was diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer. On that day not only was a diagnosis given but a battle begun and the entire family's life was turned upside down. Life is never certain but no one expects to be told that their daughter, who hasn't even started kindergarten, has stage IV cancer. These series of episodes are tragic, sad, hopeless and hopeful but ultimately inspirational. Jessica helps us to see life in a new perspective. When faced with no choice but to fight, we all have the capability to reach down deep inside and overcome any obstacle set in front of us.
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Episode 015: This is Life with guest Charles W. - Topic: Childhood cancer through a Step-Fathers eyes
October 11th, 2019 | 1 hr 15 mins
cancer, hope, inspiration, love, pediatric cancer, step father
What if you were a young twenty something in a relatively new relationship with a person who just found out that their daughter had cancer, possibly even terminal cancer? What would you do? Would you stay? Would you be willing to take on that responsibility? My guest today faced all these questions and more. Albeit separated, Ariya's Mother and Father knew they had no choice but to fight this battle set before them. Out of the abundance of sincere deep love and affection for Jessica and an unmatched bond he already had with Ariya, Charles knew what he wanted and needed to do. He was going to fight along side the rest of the family and give Ariya the best chance to survive this horrible disease.
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Episode 012: This is Life with guest Jessica W. - Topic: A Mother's Battle against Childhood Cancer
September 20th, 2019 | 51 mins 52 secs
ariya, cancer, childhood, hope, inspiration, kidney, overcomer, strength
On October 14, 2015 Jessica's daughter Ariya, at 4 years old, was diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer. On that day not only was a diagnosis given but a battle begun and the entire family's life was turned upside down. Life is never certain but no one expects to be told that their daughter, who hasn't even started kindergarten, has stage IV cancer.
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Episode 010: This is Life with guest Eryn D. - Topic "Real talk about teenage suicide, depression and anxiety in 2019"
September 6th, 2019 | 50 mins 45 secs
anxiety, depression, despair, hope, millenial, suicide, teenager
This week we tackle the not talked about enough subjects of teenage suicide, anxiety and depression. Many teens and parents would much rather just brush off these topics as "teenage angst" or "hormonal changes" but the reality is the rate of U.S. adolescents and young adults dying of suicide has reached its highest level in nearly two decades. This is an epidemic that must be addressed and discussed if we have any hope in our future. It's easy to blame the news media, social networks or pop culture, but the conversation must start at home. This is an important episode for everyone to hear. Many people, especially adolescents, who are battling depression remain silent as they suffer alone. What are the warning signs? What are practical things you and I can do to help prevent someone from causing themselves harm? Hear Eryn's personal story of overcoming deep depression and even an attempted suicide and how she is now living a life of hope and happiness once again.
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Episode 001: Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good
July 12th, 2019 | 31 mins 38 secs
angels, bible, christianity, endurance, evil, faith, fruits, god, goodness, hope, jesus, life, long-suffering, love, patience, peace, spirit, struggles, trials, tribulations
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?