web01.fireside.fm Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:18:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) This is Life with Shawn Johnson - Episodes Tagged with “Jesus” https://thisislife.fireside.fm/tags/jesus Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500 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 59: Live in Love, not Fear! God loves you! https://thisislife.fireside.fm/perfectlove 38ce6ec3-8611-418b-b4eb-b0d14fff6996 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson Fear is a staple in today's churches. Fear is used to control congregations and to keep the people from living free in Jesus! We are taught that God is eagerly anticipating punishing us and chastising us for sin. This is simply NOT TRUE! We are to stand in amazement of God not cower in fear of Him. Don't believe me? Listen...you'll hear straight from the scriptures yourself. 41:37 no <p>Fear is a staple in today's churches. Fear is used to control congregations and to keep the people from living free in Jesus! We are taught that God is eagerly anticipating punishing us and chastising us for sin. This is simply NOT TRUE! We are to stand in amazement of God not cower in fear of Him. Don't believe me? Listen...you'll hear straight from the scriptures yourself. </p> <p>1JO 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.<br> 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.<br> 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.<br> 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.<br> 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.<br> 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.<br> 13 We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.<br> 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.<br> 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.<br> 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.<br> 17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.<br> 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.<br> 19 We love because he first loved us.<br> 20 If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.<br> 21 And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.</p> fear, love, jesus, perfect, humility, phobia Fear is a staple in today's churches. Fear is used to control congregations and to keep the people from living free in Jesus! We are taught that God is eagerly anticipating punishing us and chastising us for sin. This is simply NOT TRUE! We are to stand in amazement of God not cower in fear of Him. Don't believe me? Listen...you'll hear straight from the scriptures yourself.

1JO 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.
14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.
16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us.
20 If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
21 And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

]]> Fear is a staple in today's churches. Fear is used to control congregations and to keep the people from living free in Jesus! We are taught that God is eagerly anticipating punishing us and chastising us for sin. This is simply NOT TRUE! We are to stand in amazement of God not cower in fear of Him. Don't believe me? Listen...you'll hear straight from the scriptures yourself.

1JO 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.
14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.
16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us.
20 If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
21 And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

]]> Episode 58: "Do the will of God"....Ok and how do I do that exactly? https://thisislife.fireside.fm/willofgod bcbd8caf-a1c3-41ef-a4ae-a2ad6f48e37a Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson What does God expect of you and me? This may seem like a loaded question but the Bible is pretty specific and straightforward when it comes to what God requires of us....and the answer may surprise you! We have not been told the truth in today's churches about what is most important to the Lord. 36:28 no <p>What does God expect of you and me? This may seem like a loaded question but the Bible is pretty specific and straightforward when it comes to what God requires of us....and the answer may surprise you! We have not been told the truth in today's churches about what is most important to the Lord. </p> <p>MIC 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?<br> 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?<br> 8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly (what is morally right and./or fair) and to love mercy (everlasting mercy - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.) and to walk humbly (not high and mighty) with your God.</p> <p>MAT 12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.<br> 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.<br> 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?<br> 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!<br> 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.</p> <p>MAT 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.<br> 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:<br> 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.<br> 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.<br> 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?<br> 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.<br> 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.<br> 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.<br> 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.<br> 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.<br> 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?<br> 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.</p> just, mercy, love, will of god, jesus, deconstruct What does God expect of you and me? This may seem like a loaded question but the Bible is pretty specific and straightforward when it comes to what God requires of us....and the answer may surprise you! We have not been told the truth in today's churches about what is most important to the Lord.

MIC 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly (what is morally right and./or fair) and to love mercy (everlasting mercy - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.) and to walk humbly (not high and mighty) with your God.

MAT 12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

MAT 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

]]> What does God expect of you and me? This may seem like a loaded question but the Bible is pretty specific and straightforward when it comes to what God requires of us....and the answer may surprise you! We have not been told the truth in today's churches about what is most important to the Lord.

MIC 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly (what is morally right and./or fair) and to love mercy (everlasting mercy - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.) and to walk humbly (not high and mighty) with your God.

MAT 12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

MAT 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

]]> Episode 47: Only the foolish love to fight https://thisislife.fireside.fm/truth 9b02548b-dce8-4969-8297-4715d0eedd1a Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson We are no doubt living in the most contentious, divisive and argumentative culture any of us have ever seen! We are given so many methods to communicate but we tend to use those methods to tear each other apart rather than build each other up! Using TONS of scriptures, Shawn challenges us to be contributors to the solution and use love to overcome division 1:02:35 no <p>We are no doubt living in the most contentious, divisive and argumentative culture any of us have ever seen! We are given so many methods to communicate but we tend to use those methods to tear each other apart rather than build each other up! Using TONS of scriptures, Shawn challenges us to be contributors to the solution and use love to overcome division </p> fight, love, division, diablo, jesus, quarrel, We are no doubt living in the most contentious, divisive and argumentative culture any of us have ever seen! We are given so many methods to communicate but we tend to use those methods to tear each other apart rather than build each other up! Using TONS of scriptures, Shawn challenges us to be contributors to the solution and use love to overcome division

]]> We are no doubt living in the most contentious, divisive and argumentative culture any of us have ever seen! We are given so many methods to communicate but we tend to use those methods to tear each other apart rather than build each other up! Using TONS of scriptures, Shawn challenges us to be contributors to the solution and use love to overcome division

]]> Episode 46: Please don't weaponize your faith...let's not curse people M'Kay? https://thisislife.fireside.fm/curses 15a72ba4-5891-460f-803e-9f8d247e3acf Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson Tensions are rising, the world is becoming unstable, a pandemic is circling the globe, the United States Capitol building is being raided...this all sounds like a great time for Christians to start cursing people to death, sickness and poverty right? Well to some people, even some Pastors, it's a perfect time. Do we have the authority to curse people? If we do, is that even a good idea? Shawn helps us to understand what our reaction should be to people who threaten us our or values. (Hint: Its NOT to put curses on them) 43:53 no <p>Tensions are rising, the world is becoming unstable, a pandemic is circling the globe, the United States Capitol building is being raided...this all sounds like a great time for Christians to start cursing people to death, sickness and poverty right? Well to some people, even some Pastors, it's a perfect time. Do we have the authority to curse people? If we do, is that even a good idea? Shawn helps us to understand what our reaction should be to people who threaten us our or values. (Hint: Its NOT to put curses on them) </p> curse, capitol, pandemic, covid, love, warfare, spiritual, Jesus Tensions are rising, the world is becoming unstable, a pandemic is circling the globe, the United States Capitol building is being raided...this all sounds like a great time for Christians to start cursing people to death, sickness and poverty right? Well to some people, even some Pastors, it's a perfect time. Do we have the authority to curse people? If we do, is that even a good idea? Shawn helps us to understand what our reaction should be to people who threaten us our or values. (Hint: Its NOT to put curses on them)

]]> Tensions are rising, the world is becoming unstable, a pandemic is circling the globe, the United States Capitol building is being raided...this all sounds like a great time for Christians to start cursing people to death, sickness and poverty right? Well to some people, even some Pastors, it's a perfect time. Do we have the authority to curse people? If we do, is that even a good idea? Shawn helps us to understand what our reaction should be to people who threaten us our or values. (Hint: Its NOT to put curses on them)

]]> Episode 42: Masks - The perfect opportunity to show Christ's love https://thisislife.fireside.fm/knowwearechristians b4b45f30-6b62-4dc5-9e8e-a5cc8fbc0da0 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:15:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson During this Coronapocalypse, it seems that not only is there a virus in the molecular level but also a virus of offense and division when it comes to wearing masks. Why are masks so controversial? As Christians, are we missing out on an awesome opportunity to show Christ's love by simply placing a piece of fabric over our nose and mouth when we go out in public? YES! Too many Christians are mask deniers and today we talk about how irresponsible and anti-christian it is to refuse to wear one. 32:03 no <p>During this Coronapocalypse, it seems that not only is there a virus in the molecular level but also a virus of offense and division when it comes to wearing masks. Why are masks so controversial? As Christians, are we missing out on an awesome opportunity to show Christ's love by simply placing a piece of fabric over our nose and mouth when we go out in public? YES! Too many Christians are mask deniers and today we talk about how irresponsible and anti-christian it is to refuse to wear one. </p> covid-19, masks, controversial, scamdemic, coronapocalypse, disciple, jesus, love During this Coronapocalypse, it seems that not only is there a virus in the molecular level but also a virus of offense and division when it comes to wearing masks. Why are masks so controversial? As Christians, are we missing out on an awesome opportunity to show Christ's love by simply placing a piece of fabric over our nose and mouth when we go out in public? YES! Too many Christians are mask deniers and today we talk about how irresponsible and anti-christian it is to refuse to wear one.

]]> During this Coronapocalypse, it seems that not only is there a virus in the molecular level but also a virus of offense and division when it comes to wearing masks. Why are masks so controversial? As Christians, are we missing out on an awesome opportunity to show Christ's love by simply placing a piece of fabric over our nose and mouth when we go out in public? YES! Too many Christians are mask deniers and today we talk about how irresponsible and anti-christian it is to refuse to wear one.

]]> Episode 041: 8 Minutes 46 Seconds Challenge Explained https://thisislife.fireside.fm/846challengedexplained a6c2b4f9-9523-4dc2-b866-8a49057819ae Sat, 13 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson People are hurting, church where are you!? Don't abandon society right now, fight for whats right! Shawn issues a 8min 46 sec challenge to sit in silence for the same duration as the police officer's leg was on the neck of George Floyd. Let the time slowly tick by as you reflect and think about all that is going on the world today. The time for change is now. We have the answer in Jesus, let's show the world what HE can do! 19:48 no <p>People are hurting, church where are you!? Don't abandon society right now, fight for whats right! Shawn issues a 8min 46 sec challenge to sit in silence for the same duration as the police officer's leg was on the neck of George Floyd. Let the time slowly tick by as you reflect and think about all that is going on the world today. The time for change is now. We have the answer in Jesus, let's show the world what HE can do! </p> BLM, george, floyd, 8 minutes, 46 seconds, challenge, love, Jesus People are hurting, church where are you!? Don't abandon society right now, fight for whats right! Shawn issues a 8min 46 sec challenge to sit in silence for the same duration as the police officer's leg was on the neck of George Floyd. Let the time slowly tick by as you reflect and think about all that is going on the world today. The time for change is now. We have the answer in Jesus, let's show the world what HE can do!

]]> People are hurting, church where are you!? Don't abandon society right now, fight for whats right! Shawn issues a 8min 46 sec challenge to sit in silence for the same duration as the police officer's leg was on the neck of George Floyd. Let the time slowly tick by as you reflect and think about all that is going on the world today. The time for change is now. We have the answer in Jesus, let's show the world what HE can do!

]]> 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 028: Valentines Day Edition - Make your LOVE last! https://thisislife.fireside.fm/makeitlast 9074525c-a955-41da-8d46-423a1b7b3d92 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:30:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson As the world celebrates Valentines Day, lets not forget the greatest love of all from Jesus Christ! Shawn teaches from Ephesians 5 how we can create a lasting and loving marriage by using the example of the relationship between the church and Christ. 33:01 no <p>As the world celebrates Valentines Day, lets not forget the greatest love of all from Jesus Christ! Shawn teaches from Ephesians 5 how we can create a lasting and loving marriage by using the example of the relationship between the church and Christ. </p> valentines day, church, bride of christ, jesus, ephesians As the world celebrates Valentines Day, lets not forget the greatest love of all from Jesus Christ! Shawn teaches from Ephesians 5 how we can create a lasting and loving marriage by using the example of the relationship between the church and Christ.

]]> As the world celebrates Valentines Day, lets not forget the greatest love of all from Jesus Christ! Shawn teaches from Ephesians 5 how we can create a lasting and loving marriage by using the example of the relationship between the church and Christ.

]]> Episode 023: Putting X back in X-Mas https://thisislife.fireside.fm/xmas 06200fab-8ae4-40e9-82f5-0e8dbc71d25e Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:15:00 -0600 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson What's the difference between a Christ-Believer and a Christ-Follower? Shawn discusses the unique and stark differences between someone who believes in Jesus versus someone who has given their lives as a disciple of Jesus. In this episode we will also talk about how God desires us to put "Christ" back in Christmas. What does X in X-Mas stand for anyways? 39:44 no <p>What's the difference between a Christ-Believer and a Christ-Follower? Shawn discusses the unique and stark differences between someone who believes in Jesus versus someone who has given their lives as a disciple of Jesus. In this episode we will also talk about how God desires us to put "Christ" back in Christmas. What does X in XMas stand for anyways? </p> xmas, christmas, love, forgiveness, restoration, faith, jesus What's the difference between a Christ-Believer and a Christ-Follower? Shawn discusses the unique and stark differences between someone who believes in Jesus versus someone who has given their lives as a disciple of Jesus. In this episode we will also talk about how God desires us to put "Christ" back in Christmas. What does X in XMas stand for anyways?

]]> What's the difference between a Christ-Believer and a Christ-Follower? Shawn discusses the unique and stark differences between someone who believes in Jesus versus someone who has given their lives as a disciple of Jesus. In this episode we will also talk about how God desires us to put "Christ" back in Christmas. What does X in XMas stand for anyways?

]]> 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 011: Christians Aren't Supposed to be the Villains https://thisislife.fireside.fm/christianvillain 25a10447-b2da-45d3-a063-e8d70eedc27c Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:15:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson Jesus told us in John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." Love is supposed to be the foundation for everything we do. Lately, however, it appears that we are using anything BUT love as a tool to get the gospel message out to the world. We have replaced God's love for mankind with our fear of the world and sin. We no longer believe that God is in complete control and consequently we end up trying to do His job for him. No surprise, we fail miserably. Christians were charged by Jesus to take care of the people of the world and to love them unconditionally, instead we have become the villains. How can we correct this error? Is it too late to change the culture of the church? 45:19 no <p>Jesus told us in John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." Love is supposed to be the foundation for everything we do. Lately, however, it appears that we are using anything BUT love as a tool to get the gospel message out to the world. We have replaced God's love for mankind with our fear of the world and sin. We no longer believe that God is in complete control and consequently we end up trying to do His job for him. No surprise, we fail miserably. Christians were charged by Jesus to take care of the people of the world and to love them unconditionally, instead we have become the villains. How can we correct this error? Is it too late to change the culture of the church? </p> love, villain, consequence, disciples, jesus, life Jesus told us in John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." Love is supposed to be the foundation for everything we do. Lately, however, it appears that we are using anything BUT love as a tool to get the gospel message out to the world. We have replaced God's love for mankind with our fear of the world and sin. We no longer believe that God is in complete control and consequently we end up trying to do His job for him. No surprise, we fail miserably. Christians were charged by Jesus to take care of the people of the world and to love them unconditionally, instead we have become the villains. How can we correct this error? Is it too late to change the culture of the church?

]]> Jesus told us in John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." Love is supposed to be the foundation for everything we do. Lately, however, it appears that we are using anything BUT love as a tool to get the gospel message out to the world. We have replaced God's love for mankind with our fear of the world and sin. We no longer believe that God is in complete control and consequently we end up trying to do His job for him. No surprise, we fail miserably. Christians were charged by Jesus to take care of the people of the world and to love them unconditionally, instead we have become the villains. How can we correct this error? Is it too late to change the culture of the church?

]]> Episode 006: This is Life with guest Benice V. - Topic "The Blessings of Obedience" https://thisislife.fireside.fm/benice 444ee5ef-1dd8-45ba-b421-473958393e58 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0500 Shawn Johnson full Shawn Johnson This week Shawn welcomes friend and guest, Benice V. from South Africa. Few things are more difficult for a person than taking the step of faith away from all that is comfortable and familiar. Everyday we are faced with stepping out of our comfort zones. What if the Lord was leading you to leave your family, friends, possessions and even your country to follow Him? Would you do it? Hear from someone who did just that and how the Lord is blessing her more and more everyday because of her obedience. 31:12 no <p>This week Shawn welcomes friend and guest, Benice V. from South Africa. Few things are more difficult for a person than taking the step of faith away from all that is comfortable and familiar. Everyday we are faced with stepping out of our comfort zones. What if the Lord was leading you to leave your family, friends, possessions and even your country to follow Him? Would you do it? Hear from someone who did just that and how the Lord is blessing her more and more everyday because of her obedience. Special Guest: Benice V..</p> faith, obedience, love, jesus, south africa This week Shawn welcomes friend and guest, Benice V. from South Africa. Few things are more difficult for a person than taking the step of faith away from all that is comfortable and familiar. Everyday we are faced with stepping out of our comfort zones. What if the Lord was leading you to leave your family, friends, possessions and even your country to follow Him? Would you do it? Hear from someone who did just that and how the Lord is blessing her more and more everyday because of her obedience.

Special Guest: Benice V..

]]> This week Shawn welcomes friend and guest, Benice V. from South Africa. Few things are more difficult for a person than taking the step of faith away from all that is comfortable and familiar. Everyday we are faced with stepping out of our comfort zones. What if the Lord was leading you to leave your family, friends, possessions and even your country to follow Him? Would you do it? Hear from someone who did just that and how the Lord is blessing her more and more everyday because of her obedience.

Special Guest: Benice V..

]]> 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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