The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast

In this passionate episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson and co-host Michael Riley unpack what it truly means to have intimacy with God. Is your walk with God built on covenant love or just a contractual mindset? Discover the difference between knowing about God and knowing Him, how to crave God's presence, and why intimacy demands vulnerability, humility, and pursuit.

They break down powerful scriptures like Genesis 3:8, Hosea 2, John 17, and Hebrews 11:6, offering both biblical insight and practical examples. Learn the true meaning of "diligently seek Him" and how your spiritual hunger transforms into a deep craving once you've experienced His presence.

Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned disciple, this episode will reignite your desire to pursue a deeper relationship with the Father.

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What does real mental health look like in the Body of Christ? In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles, Ryan Johnson and Michael Riley sit down with Daryl Franklin, a seasoned Christian counselor and minister, to break the stigma surrounding Christian counseling, explore the difference between spiritual warfare and biological depression, and confront the misuse of terms like "mental health" and "anxiety."

You'll gain fresh insight on how the spirit, soul, and body all work together—and how faith and science can co-labor under God's design. If you've ever wondered whether your struggle is spiritual or psychological, this conversation will give you tools, truth, and hope.

Topics covered:

• Depression: Is it spiritual or biological?
• The rise of mental health language in the church
• Anxiety: What it is—and what it's not
• Why Christian counseling is biblical
• How to discern when to seek help

Whether you're a pastor, leader, or someone silently battling, this episode offers biblically rooted wisdom and practical encouragement for breakthrough.

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Are you living under a contract with God—or in covenant?

In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson exposes the dangerous mindset of "Contract Christianity"—a faith based on conditions, performance, and expectations—versus the eternal, blood-sealed covenant God has extended through Jesus Christ.

Discover the difference between performance and position, transaction and transformation, and learn how to break free from striving, earning, and spiritual negotiations. If you've ever felt distant from God during seasons of unanswered prayer, disappointment, or suffering, this message will help realign your heart with the unchanging faithfulness of God's covenant.

📖 Key Scriptures: Ephesians 2:1–13, Psalm 105:8, Romans 10:9–10, 2 Timothy 2:13, Numbers 23:19

✅ What You'll Learn:

• The core difference between contracts and covenants
• Why grace is not earned—it's received
• How to shift from striving to sonship
• What it means to serve God out of love, not legalism
• Why God's promises endure even when we fail

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson and Michael Riley expose a subtle but deadly tactic of the enemy that keeps believers spiritually immature: blame.

From the Garden of Eden to the Pool of Bethesda, Scripture reveals a clear pattern—avoiding responsibility blocks your spiritual growth. Adam blamed Eve (and God), Eve blamed the serpent, and we still do the same today. But what if your next level of freedom, healing, and maturity is on the other side of owning your actions?

🔥 Learn why taking personal responsibility is the one thing you must do to grow spiritually.

📖 Featuring biblical insight from Genesis 3 and John 5, this episode will:

• Challenge your excuses
• Break the cycle of shame and guilt
• Reignite your communion with God
• Equip you to walk in spiritual maturity and righteousness

Stop pointing fingers. Start walking in power.

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📚 Books Mentioned:

• Visionary Leadership by Ryan Johnson - https://a.co/d/1bSCBDY

• The Forge: 21-Day Men's Devotional - https://a.co/d/9UJ3yPO

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson and co-host Michael Reilly confront one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in the Church today: the Antichrist. But this isn't just about end-times speculation. This deep dive exposes the spirit, system, and person of the Antichrist—according to Scripture, not social media conspiracy.

🔍 Are we living in the last days? What is the spirit of Antichrist already at work in the world? How do we discern between biblical truth and deception in a culture saturated with false doctrine?

📖 With insights from 1 John, 2 Thessalonians, Revelation, and more, this episode equips you to stand firm in truth, resist spiritual compromise, and stay bold in the face of rising deception.

💬 We Want to Hear From You!

Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let us know how this episode impacted you. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with your friends, family, or anyone hungry for biblical truth.

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📚 Books Mentioned:

• Visionary Leadership by Ryan Johnson - https://a.co/d/1bSCBDY

• The Forge: 21-Day Men's Devotional - https://a.co/d/9UJ3yPO

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson and Michael Riley dive deep into the mystery of the Tower of Babel—beyond the children's Bible version and into spiritual rebellion, prophetic patterns, giants, Nephilim, and God's divine judgment and mercy.

From Nimrod's kingdom to Acts 2's reversal at Pentecost, they unpack how Babel wasn't just a tower—it was a declaration of self-worship and rebellion. What were they really building? Were there Nephilim involved? Was this a spiritual war against heaven?

This episode challenges you to see Babel as more than a historic tale—it's a spiritual blueprint that still speaks to us today.

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📚 Books Mentioned:

• Visionary Leadership by Ryan Johnson - https://a.co/d/1bSCBDY

• The Forge: 21-Day Men's Devotional - https://a.co/d/9UJ3yPO

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Andy Arguez shares his raw, unfiltered journey from suicidal desperation to a radical encounter with the presence of God that forever changed his life. From the streets of South Florida to stadiums around the world, Andy reveals how one night in his bedroom became the spark for a life of revival, evangelism, and apostolic fire.

We dive deep into his testimony, the call to father the broken, the dangers of unhealthy spiritual leadership, and the simplicity of walking with Jesus. This episode will ignite your faith, challenge your thinking, and invite you back into the presence of the Father.

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📖 The Forge: A 21-Day Men's Devotional - https://a.co/d/bLvY0gu

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Welcome to The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, where faith meets purpose. In this bold episode, Ryan Johnson and co-host Michael Riley dive deep into the story of the fiery furnace in Daniel 3 — and how it mirrors today's cultural battle between true worship and self-idolatry.

We live in a generation that often bows to emotions, personal happiness, and cultural norms — all while claiming to serve God. But what happens when the fire comes? Can we still stand, like the three Hebrew boys, and declare: "Let it be known, we will not bow"?

🔥 Prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to stand firm in truth — even when it costs you everything.

🛠️ Resources Mentioned

📘 The Forge: 21-Day Devotional for Men – Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/infKtja

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Are aliens, Bigfoot, and near-death experiences just fringe conspiracies... or do they point to a deeper biblical reality?

In this provocative episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles, Ryan Johnson and Michael Riley welcome special guest Shaun Tabatt to take you on a deep dive into the Second Heaven—a realm between Earth and the throne of God that could explain spiritual warfare, ancient portals, demonic deception, and supernatural encounters.

From interdimensional beings and serpent-like imposters at heaven's gates to unexplained teleportation and prophetic insight—this isn't just wild speculation. This conversation is meant to equip you to see beyond the veil and reclaim your authority in Christ.

🧠 Be warned: this episode will challenge your thinking, stretch your imagination, and ignite your hunger to learn more.

🔑 Topics include:

• The biblical framework of the First, Second, and Third Heavens
• Why aliens and Bigfoot might not be what they seem
• Garden of Eden theories, spirit travel, and near-death encounters
• Portals and spiritual warfare in unseen realms
• How intercession shifts activity in heavenly places

📲 Watch or listen now and discover what's really going on beyond the physical world.

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Welcome to The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, where faith meets purpose. This is the official podcast of Ryan Johnson Ministries, where we are here to forge stronger disciples and equip the Body of Christ for God's glory.

In this episode, we dive into the weighty question: Will this be enough to keep you silent? Sharing sensitive or controversial information can come at a high cost—backlash, criticism, and even broken relationships. But what happens when staying silent compromises truth, integrity, or the well-being of others? We explore the tension between courage and caution, and what it means to navigate the storm of negative reactions without losing your voice. When the pressure to stay quiet grows louder, will you choose silence—or stand and speak?

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