Anxiety, Pressure & the Weight of Calling | Ed Young & Shawn Johnson
- Preacher
- Ed Young
- Tradition
- Baptist — Southern
- Published
- Length
- 36:27
About this sermon
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with Pastor Shawn Johnson of @redrockschurchYT for an unfiltered conversation about the struggles we often hide behind the spotlight. Shawn shares openly about battling anxiety and panic attacks, carrying the pressure of leadership, and wrestling with feelings of unworthiness while still answering God’s call. Together, Ed and Shawn discuss betrayal in relationships, the “holy hangover” after Sundays, and the painful yet powerful tension of joy and suffering running side by side. This candid conversation isn’t just for pastors—it’s for anyone who’s ever felt the crushing weight of responsibility, the sting of betrayal, or the fight to hold onto hope. With honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Shawn and Ed remind us that brokenness doesn’t disqualify you—it deepens your calling. Episode Highlights: 0:00 – Intro: A Conversation with Shawn Johnson 2:33 – Shawn’s salvation & call to ministry 7:28 – A life-altering diagnosis 9:42 – Wrestling with anxiety & faith 16:01 – Urgency, family & living in the moment 19:13 – Pain and joy on parallel tracks 22:53 – Betrayal and the burden of leadership 27:03 – The “holy hangover” after Sundays 36:16 – Closing encouragement & Kiss the Fire ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW
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