Christian F Johnson: The Presence-Centered Podcast

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Welcome to The Presence-Centered Podcast — where spiritually-minded leaders discover how to lead from deep clarity and intentional purpose instead of feeling scattered and reactive. Each week, Christian F. Johnson—author, speaker, and Presence-Centered Leadership Coach—delivers empowering content through coaching moments, guest interviews, and faith-filled conversations. Focused on: Leading from divine guidance instead of external pressure Building spiritual confidence in decision-making The 7 L's of The Presence-Centered Path™ Moving from reactive leadership to centered presence Authentic voice and spiritual alignment Whether you're struggling with decision paralysis, feeling spiritually disconnected from your leadership, or ready to lead from your divine calling—this channel is your space for transformation and spiritual momentum. Books Current: " When You're Speaking, But Still Silent" Subtitle: Reclaiming Your Voice in a World That Rewards Performance Over Presence Your personal journey from silenced to centered Framework for authentic voice reclamation Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/

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29 min

Breaking Free From the Addictions You Don’t Talk About — with Rob Lohman

In this powerful episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, host Christian F. Johnson sits down with Rob Lohman — a Christian rehab business owner, interventionist, recovery coach, podcaster, and recovery advocate — to unpack what it really means to break free from the addictions we don’t talk about.This episode explores how distractions disguised as relief can quietly pull us out of alignment with God and our divine assignment. Rob shares his powerful journey of recovery through realignment and redemption through Presence, revealing how the same story that once enslaved you can become the one that sets others free.Together, Christian and Rob dive into what true transformation looks like for spiritually-minded, high-impact leaders who may not battle substances—but still wrestle with the need for success, approval, or control.If you’ve ever felt distant from your purpose or stuck in a pattern that promises peace but delivers pressure, this episode will show you how to find your way back to Presence.🧭 Episode Highlights00:00 – Welcome & Opening01:30 – Introducing Rob Lohman03:00 – The difference between addiction and distraction09:00 – Hidden addictions in high-performing leaders15:00 – Self-care or self-sabotage?21:00 – Presence-Centered Perspective with Christian24:00 – Final Blessing + How to Connect🌐 Connect with Rob Lohman:Website: ChristianRehabServices.comLinkedIn: Rob Lohman on LinkedIn💼 Presence Partner:This episode is powered by Xpanding Brands — the media and marketing partner helping mission-driven leaders bring their God-given vision to life.From custom websites and promotional items to branded apparel that carries your message with excellence, Xpanding Brands helps you expand your reach with strategy, storytelling, and purpose.👉 Connect today at XpandingBrands.com— because when your brand carries Presence, it naturally expands.Connect with Christian F. Johnson🌐 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/🎙️ Podcast: The Presence-Centered Podcast💬 Coaching & Speaking Inquiries: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/📖 Purchase The Presence-Centered Path™ Book + Workbook: https://book.iamchristianfjohnson.com/tpcp📧 Email: Christian@iamchristianfjohnson.com🙏 Stay Presence-CenteredThere’s nothing missing, nothing lacking, and nothing broken within you.You already carry what Heaven entrusted.#PresenceCenteredLeadership#DestroyDistractions#FaithDrivenRecovery#ChristianLeadership#ThePresenceCenteredPodcast

48 min

Destroying the Fear of Lack (Part 2) w/ Larry Saunders

Destroying the Fear of Lack (Part 2) w/ Larry SaundersIn this week’s episode, we continue the powerful conversation with Larry Saunders on Destroying the Fear of Lack. Together, we break down Presence-Centered strategies to help you walk in freedom and provision:✨ Faith — Trust that God has already supplied ✨ Alignment — Provision follows vision when you align with His will ✨ Stewardship — Manage what you have with presence, not pressure ✨ Focus — Keep your eyes on assignment, not on absenceIf you’ve ever wrestled with fear around money, resources, or provision—this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and courage to step into your God-given assignment without fear.👉 Don’t miss Part 1 of this conversation if you haven’t yet. 👉 Be sure to subscribe, comment, and share with someone who needs this word today.🌐 Connect with Me for Coaching, Speaking, & More Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/🤝 Connect with Larry Saunders https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-saunders-30a93818/🙏 Thank you for helping us reach 101 episodes. Share this with someone who needs to step into 2026 free from lack and aligned with Presence.#FearOfLack #FaithOverFear #PresenceCentered #Leadership #ChristianPodcast

33 min

Destroying The Fear of Lack ( Pt1)

🎙 Episode 100 of The Presence-Centered Podcast is here!From overcoming the fear of rejection to breaking the fear of lack, this milestone episode brings back my very first guest, Larry Saunders, who still holds the record for most-viewed interview on the show.In this powerful, prophetic, and presence-centered conversation, we reflect on: ✅ What God is saying about 5786 / 2026 ✅ Why fear of lack is one of the biggest distractions for Spirit-Led Leaders ✅ How to step into 2026 with clarity, abundance, and fortified focus ✅ The prophetic significance of December 26, 2025 and the launch of my book The Presence-Centered Path™🔥 This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a prophetic declaration for the year ahead.🌐 Connect with Me for Coaching, Speaking, & More Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/🤝 Connect with Larry Saunders: 👉 Larry’s LinkedIn🙏 Thank you for helping us reach 100 episodes. Share this with someone who needs to step into 2026 free from lack and aligned with Presence.#PresenceCentered #FearOfLack #ChristianFJohnson #PropheticLeadership #SpiritLedLiving #FaithDrivenLeaders #DestroyDistractions #AlignWithGod #FortifyFocus #Podcast100 #ChristianPodcast #PropheticWord2026 #AbundanceMindset #LeadershipPodcast

39 min

Aligning the Man with the Brand

🎙 Episode Title: Aligning the Man with the BrandThe Presence-Centered Podcast with Christian F. JohnsonThere’s nothing more exhausting than when the man and the brand don’t line up.When your posts look polished, your platform looks strong—but inside, you know it’s not fully you.In this episode, I share why alignment between your inner man and your outer brand matters now more than ever. We talk about the hidden cost of misalignment, the freedom alignment brings, and two keys that will help you evolve your brand without losing yourself.Then I’m joined by my special guest, Faith-Led LinkedIn Mentor, Tati Rainer. Together, we unpack how to practically align your online presence through what we are calling a LinkedIn Lift.If you’re a spiritually-minded, high-achieving leader who’s ready to align who you are with how you show up—this conversation is for you.👉 Connect with Tati Rainer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatirainer/Website: https://tatirainer.com/Follow Christian F. Johnson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/#AligningManWithBrand #PresenceCentered #FaithLedLeadership #AuthenticBranding #LinkedInStrategy

18 min

Destroying the Distraction of Fear

👉Fear is one of the greatest distractions leaders face. Not fear of the dark—but fear of failure, fear of success, fear of lack, and fear of not being enough. In this episode, Christian F. Johnson, Presence-Centered Leadership Coach & Speaker, breaks down how to destroy the Dis-tr-action of Fear using his signature R.I.N.S.E. Method™ (Recognize, Identify, Neutralize, Starve/Strengthen, Execute).You’ll learn:✅ How fear disguises itself as procrastination, perfectionism, and overthinking✅ Why fear is a distraction, not your identity✅ How to replace fear with focus, faith, and Presence✅ A step-by-step process to overcome fear and fortify your focus on your Kingdom assignmentIf you’re a spiritually minded, high-achieving leader (especially men of color) who’s ready to stop letting fear distract you from your God-given purpose—this message will speak directly to you.👉 Subscribe for weekly content on destroying distractions, aligning with God, and fortifying your focus.👉 Book a Presence Discovery Call here:https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC👉This week's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/destroying-dis-tr-action-fear-christian-f-johnson-f9ate#DestroyDistractions #OvercomingFear #ChristianLeadership #PresenceCentered #FaithOverFear

20 min

Presence Centered Provision: A Kingdom Economy Shift | From Hustle to Heaven’s Flow

Presence Centered Provision: A Kingdom Economy Shift is about moving from hustle culture to Heaven’s flow. In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson unpacks John 6…From Hustle to Heaven’s Flow: A Real-Life Kingdom Economy ShiftHustle culture will have you grinding, striving, and burning out. But Heaven’s economy operates differently—it flows through presence, not pressure.In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson shares his personal journey of moving from hustle to Presence-Centered Provision, and how John 6 (the feeding of the 5,000) reveals a divine rhythm for leaders:➡ Receive → Release → Return → Refill → Repeat.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:Why hustle math keeps leaders stuck in scarcityHow Philip’s perspective exposes the tension we all feel about provisionThe rhythm of Heaven’s economy for business, ministry, and lifeHow to lead from flow instead of grindIf you’re a spiritually-minded, high-achieving leader wrestling with performance pressure, provision anxiety, or purpose fatigue—this episode on Presence Centered Provision: A Kingdom Economy Shift will help you destroy distractions, align with your God-mind, and fortify your focus.👉🏽 Subscribe to the channel for weekly Presence-Centered content.👉🏽 DM Christian on LinkedIn or click the link in the description to book a Presence Discovery Call.—📲 Stay connected:LinkedIn: Christian F. Johnsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/Newsletter: The Presence-Centered PerspectiveSubscribe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7304182316476563457Coaching & Speaking: Discovery Call: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC#PresenceCenteredLeadership #FaithDrivenLeader #KingdomEconomy

15 min

Covered in Chaos | Covered by God, Not Chaos – Presence-Centered Podcast

Covered by God, not chaos. Chaos is inevitable, but being consumed by it is optional. In this Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson unpacks Exodus 8—where Egypt was plagued, but Goshen was covered.Chaos is inevitable. But being consumed by it? That’s optional.In this episode, Christian F. Johnson breaks down the story of Exodus 8—where Egypt was consumed by plagues, but Goshen was set apart. Goshen wasn’t chaos-free, it was covered by God, not chaos—and that same distinction applies to you today.If you’re a spiritually minded, high-achieving leader carrying self-pressure, fear, or uncertainty—you’ll discover:✅ Why you’re not protected because you’re perfect, but because you’re positioned✅ The leadership lessons hidden in the plagues of Egypt✅ How to stay aligned when everything around you is unraveling✅ A reflection exercise to shift from performance to presence👉🏽 Reflection Question: Where have you been chasing perfection instead of choosing position?You don’t have to outrun chaos—you just need to remain under the covering.🗣 DM Christian on LinkedIn with the word “covered” or book a Presence Discovery Call (link below) to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify your focus in this season.📌 Timestamps0:00 – Chaos is inevitable0:45 – Welcome to The Presence-Centered Podcast1:30 – The pattern I’m seeing in leaders today5:00 – Lessons from Exodus 8 (Plagues & Goshen)8:00 – Application for leaders under pressure11:00 – Reflection question13:00 – Call to action📌 Connect with Christian F. Johnson🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/🔗 Book a Discovery Call: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

19 min

The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry | How to Release What’s Not Yours

In The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry, I reveal how spiritually-minded, high-achieving men can release the emotional, spiritual, and relational burdens God never assigned—so they can run light, free, and focused.Brother, what if the heaviest thing you’re carrying right now isn’t even yours to carry? In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, I share my personal story of self-imposed pressure, the morning reflection that changed everything, and the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ I use to help my clients destroy distractions, align with their divine assignment, and reclaim their peace.📌 You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to identify the weight God never asked you to carryWhy not trusting yourself to co-operate with God is another hidden weightThe lies that create cycles of grind instead of graceHow to use the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ to release unnecessary pressureWhy releasing the wrong weight restores your health, peace, and purpose📞 Ready to Release the Weight? Let’s connect for a Presence Discovery Call—DM me on LinkedIn (CHRISTIAN F JOHNSON) or click the link in the description to book your call.#MensMentalHealth #AuthenticLeadership #FaithAndFocus #PresenceOverPerformance #ChristianFJohnson #LeadershipCoaching #HighAchievingMen

19 min

Bruh... Was It the Devil—or the Distraction?

🔔 New Episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast 🎙 Title: Was It the Devil—or the Distraction? 👤 Hosted by Christian F. Johnson | Presence-Centered Leadership CoachWhat if the reason you feel off isn’t a spiritual attack—but spiritual misalignment?In this episode, Christian speaks directly to the high-achieving, spiritually-minded man who’s been grinding, praying, pushing, and performing—but still feels off-center.You’ve been taught that the devil is behind your burnout... But what if the real thief is distraction?📖 Based on John 10:10, Christian unpacks:Why “the thief” isn’t always the devil—and how distraction steals your clarityThe danger of masked messaging, performance pressure, and false alignmentHow to stop outsourcing your authority and realign with your divine assignmentWhat DEVIL → LIVED and EVIL → LIVE can teach you about reclaiming your rhythmA practical breakdown of the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ to destroy distractions and walk in spiritual focusThis one isn’t for the lazy—it’s for the builder, the father, the leader, the man who knows something deeper is calling.🎯 If you're ready to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify your focus… Christian has 4 coaching spots open this month for spiritually-minded men ready to get back in divine rhythm.📞 Book your free Presence Discovery Call here: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC👇 Drop a comment if this message hit you. 🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a brother who’s been doing all the “right” things—but knows something’s still missing.#PresenceOverPressure #SpiritualAlignment #ChristianFJohnson #AuthenticAdam #HighAchievingMen #DestroyDistractions #MensMentalHealth #FaithAndFocus

20 min

Are You Productive or Just Preoccupied?

🎯 Are You Productive—or Just Preoccupied?In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson exposes one of the biggest traps high-achieving men fall into: constant motion without clear meaning.You’re building. Grinding. Checking all the boxes. But deep down… something still feels off.It looks like progress. But is it?This is for the man who’s driven by purpose—but distracted by pressure.🧠 What You’ll Gain in This Episode:How to recognize when you’ve slipped from divine flow into survival modeThe spiritual difference between being “on” and being alignedWhat busyness is costing you—and how to reclaim your centerA breakdown of the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ to destroy distractionsThe truth: You’re not cursed—but maybe you’re carrying yourself like you are💬 If You’re a Spiritually-Minded, High-Achieving Man......and you're tired of appearing successful while silently battling burnout or distraction—Let’s talk.🎯 I have 6 discovery call spots open this week for men ready to reset, realign, and move from noise to clarity. 👇 📞 Book Your Discovery Call Here: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC (We'll walk through where you are, what's in your way, and what it would look like to walk this Presence-Centered Path™ together.)📌 Be sure to Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify your focus in life and leadership.📺 Like this one? Watch next: https://youtu.be/Z25Aq6tIIi4?si=wvv9oisbXT_owP7V

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