This is Life with 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!

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.

When Jesus went to the cross, what was it that kept him strong? The answer; He had joy knowing that you and I would be free because of the cross. His compassion was his strength. His love was His salvation. His Joy was you and me. We too can trade our own "crosses" for joy if we keep our eyes on Jesus. There is literally nothing in this world we can't overcome if we see these experiences as means to complete a work in us.

Throughout the bible there are great Women and Men of God who did great things in the Lord's name. Just about everyone of them fought God with excuses on why they were not capable of doing what the Lord asked of them. Fast forward thousands of years later, and we are doing the same thing. This episode helps us all to recognize theses excuses and how we can overcome them to get on with the Fathers work.

Pastors everywhere quote Hebrews 10:25 telling their congregation that the scripture "commands" us to fellowship together. What does this scripture actually mean when it tells us to not "forsake the gathering" of believers. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, churches all across the nation are being asked (even required) to find alternate ways to meet and worship together without actually being together. What does the scripture have to say about how we should respond? Are our rights being taken away? We welcome friend of the show, CJ, to discuss these important questions and more!

Special Guest: Charles W..

What does life look like for you now that we are in a coronavirus crisis? Even though we are all in the same pandemic boat we each have a different vantage point of what that looks like. I work from home, Matt is an essential employee working for a local state department. We discuss how this pandemic may change society as we know it and we also discuss ways to stay connected even though we are forced to be apart.

It's time for some science! Shawn welcomes Matt Q. as they discuss one of Matt's favorite topics...SPACE! Take a break from the Coronavirus coverage and have fun while being educated on the vastness of space! Great topic for a BONUS EPISODE of This is Life.

Special Guest: Matt Quick.

Sometimes a little perspective is exactly what we need to get through life's battles. Shawn helps us to separate what we should hold on to and what we should let go in theses uncertain and strange days of pandemic.

The world is in a standstill. Covid-19 now rules all of our lives. How can we find comfort in the midst of what's going on in the world right now? How can we still be pillars of strength in dark times? Be encouraged! You're not alone!

Fear, Panic, Toilet Paper, Costco, Cancellations, Pandemic, WHO, CDC...all words you will hear within any news broadcast during March 2020. We are under attack but who or what are we under attack from? The Spirit of Fear. Take control of fear, do not let it control you. Through love and compassion we can overcome any obstacle (or virus) that comes our way.