Kiss the Fire, Shawn Johnson
Kiss the Fire, Shawn Johnson
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Kiss the Fire
7 Ways to Get Back Up When You Want to Give Up

Author: Shawn Johnson

Narrator: Shawn Johnson, Craig Groeschel

Unabridged: 4 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/14/2025


Synopsis

Read by the author. Find the courage and determination to keep fighting even when life's challenges are heavy and daunting.When life turns up the heat and everything inside of you wants to give up, will you face the flames? Will you keep the faith? Will you keep fighting until God does the miraculous? Pastor Shawn Johnson found himself asking these questions after he received a devastating diagnosis that made him want to give up on everything, including his faith and his future. The turning point for Shawn was a phone call from a friend and UFC fighting coach who told him that this situation was not going to steal his joy, take away his peace, or change his calling. Instead, he said, “You're going to kiss this fire and walk away whistling.”The phrase “kiss the fire” doesn't imply that it won't get hot from time to time. It's not saying there won't be hard days. It's a declaration that you're choosing not to give up and has become Shawn's battle cry. It acknowledges that you can get through this and will be stronger on the other side. Kiss the Fire will inspire you to trust that God is present and to tap into that inner fighter spirit. In Kiss the Fire Shawn shares:The three reasons why you should keep fighting and refuse to give upSeven strategies you need in order to kiss the fire and walk away whistlingHow to experience the amazing plans God has for you, even when you have no idea what those might be This book is a lifeline. If you or a loved one are struggling to hold on, Pastor Shawn will show you how to face spiritual, physical, and emotional battles with determination and tenacity. It will give you the faith, the encouragement, and the tools you need to persevere through whatever you are going through, so that one day you can look back and with all sincerity say, “Thank God I didn't give up, because look what God has done!”

About Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson serves as lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, a community he and a small group of friends started in 2005. Red Rocks Church is one church with many locations in multiple states. Shawn is passionate about seeing people transformed by the Word of God and making heaven more crowded! He and his wife, Jill, have three active sons—Ethan, Austin, and Ashton—so when they’re not at church, they’re usually watching or playing sports.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jordan on October 05, 2025

Kiss the Fire is a powerful, Christ-centered reminder that even in our darkest, most painful moments, God is not finished with us. Shawn Johnson writes with raw honesty and deep faith, showing how setbacks can become setups for God’s greater purpose. Grounded in Scripture and real-life experience, th......more

Goodreads review by Michael on October 30, 2025

Kiss the Fire: 7 Ways to Get Back Up When You Want to Give Up is an honest, no holding back call to be courageous. Shawn Johnson documents how the circumstances in our life may be painful or unexpected but even in these moments it’s not time to give up, it’s time to keep fighting. He does a great jo......more

Goodreads review by Shelly on October 29, 2025

This came out when I really needed it I have been facing difficulties in my life since 2019, I’m still facing issues connected with that fire, where I want to give up & stay in bed& hang out by myself. This book has helpful advice I’m going to attempt (thanks Shawn). I don’t hang out with people a l......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 29, 2025

Really enjoyed reading this. As someone with a chronic illness in the brain I could relate to the struggles of the diagnosis and how lost we can feel upon hearing the term “incurable”. It’s hard to wrap our minds around. It’s hard to not feel the feelings that were felt in this book. I really enjoye......more

Goodreads review by Wes on September 19, 2025

A really great book for those who feel knocked down by their life circumstances and need some encouragement to get back up.......more