Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church and author of 'Kiss the Fire,' candidly shares his journey through addiction, anxiety, and a life-altering medical diagnosis. He discusses the powerful mantra 'kiss the fire' as a way to confront fears rather than avoid them. Shawn underscores the importance of perseverance, the value of vulnerability in leadership, and the support he received from his congregation. He also highlights the necessity of building friendships among pastors to share struggles and foster resilience.

Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church and author of Attacking Anxiety, shares his personal battle with a degenerative brain diagnosis. He discusses how pain can be mishandled, emphasizing the importance of stewarding suffering instead of wasting it. The conversation explores the distinction between physical rest and true peace, the dangers of bitterness, and the power of honest prayer. Shawn also highlights the need to find purpose in pain and encourages embracing vulnerability to connect with others in their struggles.

Shawn Johnson, lead pastor who founded Red Rocks Church and author, shares candid stories of leading through a degenerative brain disease. He discusses choosing to keep fighting, practical habits like ‘kiss the fire,’ wrestling with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, worship as resistance, and how purpose and community shape life amid suffering.