Shawn Johnson
Lead pastor and co-founder of Red Rocks Church and author of Attacking Anxiety; shares candid personal experience with anxiety and a degenerative brain diagnosis while offering faith-based guidance on stewarding suffering.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 53min
Kissing the Fire with Pastor 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.
Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 7min
466: When Pain Gets Wasted. Shawn Johnson on Stewarding the Middle Season of Life, How Bitterness Erodes Trust, and Why We Settle for Temporary Rest Instead of True Peace
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.
