'Inspiring message:' Benny Johnson applauded for sharing New Year's resolution and opening up about fatherhood

Benny Johnson said, 'To defend my family I must be physically and spiritually and mentally strong, closer to God'
Benny Johnson opens up about how fatherhood changed his life in a candid post (X/BennyJohnson)
Benny Johnson opens up about how fatherhood changed his life in a candid post (X/BennyJohnson)

TAMPA, FLORIDA: Conservative host Benny Johnson has often shown glimpses of fatherhood and family life on social media platforms like Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. This time around, he has stolen hearts after he shared his New Year’s resolution: “Be strong for my family.”

Johnson also took this opportunity to open up about his past and how fatherhood changed his life. As the host of ‘The Benny Show’ poses with his youngest of three children, the internet quickly tuned as they poured love and applause for Johnson on social media.

Benny Johnson opens up about his past

On X, Benny Johnson shared his New Year’s resolution with over 2 million followers on social media as he posed with his youngest.

He wrote, “2024 New Years Resolution: 1. Be strong for my family.”



 

In another post, Johnson shared another picture, but in this one, he opened up a little bit about his past and how fatherhood changed his life.

Johnson wrote, “I was an alcoholic, overweight degenerate work-addict who cared only about myself. Fatherhood changed my life.”



 

He added, “Purpose: I live to defend my family —> To defend my family I must be physically & spiritually & mentally strong. Closer to God. Strong Fathers can save America 🇺🇸.”

Benny Johnson shares a glimpse into his family Christmas on Instagram (@bennyjohnson/Instagram)
Benny Johnson shares a glimpse into his family Christmas on Instagram (@bennyjohnson/Instagram)

In the same post, Johnson also shared one of his inspirations when it comes to fatherhood, Malcolm Flex, MMA Fighter, and Former D1 Athlete, and wrote, “Fathers like @Malcolm_fleX48 inspire me.”



 

Internet reacts to Benny Johnson’s New Year post

After Benny Johnson shared his New Year’s resolution in addition to sharing his purpose, and how he lives to defend his family, the internet’s response was prompt as they showered Johnson with love and appreciation.

One person wrote, “You have a beautiful family Ben. That baby came with a great assignment," and another wrote, "Wow Congratulations!!!"



 



 

"Thank you for sharing that. This is the year God Wins!" wrote one user, and another wrote, "Good for you sir. God bless, hope you and the fam have a great 2024."



 



 

People continued to showcase their appreciation for Johnson on X as one person wrote, "Amen! Inspiring message! God and family first in life!!" and another wrote, "Blessings to you."



 



 

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