LifeSupport with Paul Johnson

Part two of the conversation with Cindy Lannon about the tragic suicide of her law enforcement husband, and what she has learned about PTSD and where she has found hope.

Cindy Lannon was married to a Sheriff’s Deputy who tragically died by suicide, in an important conversation about PTSD, Law Enforcement and Hope.

Part two of the conversation with Jim and Mary Benson, as they discuss the loss of their son, and the journey of grief and the journey of hope they have embarked on.

Pastor Paul visits with Jim and Mary Benson, and the journey they have on been on since losing their son Eric to suicide just a year and a half ago.

Pastor Paul’s guest is Barbara Vernes, daughter of a pastor and lifetime church attender. But her life was shattered the night she found out her son had taken his own life, and now is on the path to hope.

The final program with Rick Loftus. After losing his son, seeing his family destroyed and spending time in prison, Rick tells Pastor Paul about the great hope he has found for his life.

Rick Loftus rejoins Pastor Paul to discuss the tragic death of his infant son Calvin and where he ultimately found hope after losing everything in his life that was important to him. You can listen to Part 1 here.

Pastor Paul Johnson, a trauma survivor himself, interviews Rick Loftus about the death of his infant son, and the destruction of his family unit that followed. And where he turned to find hope.

Pastor Paul Johnson continues his conversation with Tim & Jenita Pace, discussing what it's like to suffer through a mental illness and suicide attempt, and then facing the shame that comes with being a Pastor's wife.

Pastor Paul Johnson grew up in the Twin Cities where he began an award-winning career in radio and television broadcasting. He pursued God’s call to ministry and returned home after serving as Teaching Pastor at Christ Community Church in Tucson, Arizona, and as Lead Pastor at South Delta Baptist Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Paul has a keen interest in church multiplication and leadership development. He holds Doctor of Ministry and Masters of Divinity degrees and has authored two books and numerous articles regarding church life and governance. Pastor Johnson has also endured difficult trials, which provide a Christ-centered empathy that can lead others toward a deeper faith through trauma