Have you settled for a good Christian life instead of a God-ordained one? 👀

In this powerful message on the Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson shares his born-again testimony from November 30, 1997—when God delivered him from addiction, pills, and partying and raised up a new man in Christ. Out of that encounter, Ryan now carries a burning word for the Body of Christ: Many believers aren't stuck because of sin…they're stuck because of comfort.

In this episode, Ryan exposes the subtle danger of choosing good things instead of God things—good sermons, good worship, good programs, and good church activity that never actually lead to transformation, surrender, and true discipleship. Using passages like Isaiah 43:18–19, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Luke 10:41–42, and Romans 12:2, he calls believers out of spiritual stagnation and into a lifestyle that is:

• Fully surrendered to Jesus
• Aligned with the Word of God, not emotions or culture
• Willing to leave "good enough" for the perfect will of God
• Hungry for revival, holiness, and authentic transformation

Ryan also confronts the deception of "being a good person" as a substitute for being born again, reminds us that Heaven is not inherited by goodness but through surrender to Jesus, and challenges the Church to move from good moments to God movements that shake cities and nations.

If you've been feeling spiritually stuck, lukewarm, or too comfortable, this message will convict, encourage, and realign your heart with the purpose and assignment God has for your life.

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In this powerful episode, Ryan releases the 2026 Prophetic Word: "The Throne Room and the Battlefield." This is a clarion call for the sons and daughters of God as we cross from 2025 into 2026—not to retreat… but to rise.

Drawing from 1 Samuel 17:26, the 26th appearance of David in the NASB translation, Ryan reveals a prophetic parallel for the year 2026:
👉 This is the year the taunting spirit must be confronted.
👉 This is the year warriors awaken.
👉 This is the year the remnant stands.

In this deep and discerning word, Ryan addresses:

• The growing spiritual hostility toward believers
• The need to discern between the throne room and the battlefield
• The rise of modern Goliaths: media, Hollywood, government, education, and digital censorship
• The prophetic significance of the number 26 (YHWH, covenant, identity, divine assignment)
• A bold call for the Church to confront intimidation, silence, and spiritual apathy
• Six powerful 2026 declarations to speak over your life, family, and territory

This episode is not a doom-and-gloom word—it's an activation. A charge to step into covenant identity, holy boldness, and warrior authority.

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In this urgent episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles, Ryan Johnson delivers a timely prophetic warning about the twisting spirit of Leviathan—a demonic principality that targets relationships, marriages, ministry teams, and covenant connections.

Many believers are experiencing unusual conflict, confusion, strained communication, and heightened offense. This episode exposes how Leviathan twists words, perceptions, and intentions, and teaches you how to shut down the enemy's access through humility, clarification, and covenant honor.

If you've felt misunderstood…attacked…isolated…or confused in your relationships, you're not crazy. This episode is your clarity, your strategy, and your breakthrough.

Ryan breaks down:

• What the Bible actually says about Leviathan (Job 41, Isaiah 27:1, Psalm 74:14)
• Why is this spirit active in marriages, ministries, and leadership right now
• How pride, offense, and assumptions open spiritual doors
• Why revival, covenant alignment, and relational healing trigger spiritual warfare
• The three God-given weapons that defeat Leviathan

Stay until the end for a powerful, guided prayer of deliverance to break every agreement with the twisting serpent.

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In this powerful teaching, Ryan Johnson exposes one of the most dangerous deceptions in modern Christianity—the belief that salvation and surrender are the same thing. Many believers are saved enough to escape hell but not surrendered enough to walk in Kingdom authority. This message calls the Church back to full devotion, consecration, holiness, and obedience as the only path to spiritual maturity and true revival.

Ryan unpacks:
🔥 The difference between confession and consecration
🔥 Why the Church is filled with believers without discipleship
🔥 How partial obedience opens doors to deception
🔥 Why surrender is the missing ingredient in modern revival
🔥 What Jesus meant when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me"
🔥 How Heaven measures spiritual maturity
🔥 Why the end-time Church must be fully yielded, not partially committed

If you feel stuck, spiritually dry, or hungry for deeper transformation, this message will bring conviction, clarity, and the kind of breakthrough that only comes when a believer fully lays down their life before the Lord.

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson delivers a prophetic message titled "Prepare", recorded live at OpenDoor Church in Burleson, Texas. This word carries divine urgency—calling the Body of Christ to become carriers of oil rather than spectators of revival.

Drawing from Matthew 25's Parable of the Ten Virgins, Ryan challenges believers to live with both preparation and expectation, cultivating intimacy with the Holy Spirit that cannot be borrowed or manufactured. He also exposes the danger of religion without readiness and excitement without oil.

This message reminds us: the King of Glory is coming for a pure and prepared bride—one who has trimmed her wick, guarded her oil, and opened her gates for His presence. 🔥

📌 In This Episode:

• The prophetic summons to "prepare the carriers of oil"
• The cost of anointing and what true oil represents
• Why expectation without preparation leads to disappointment
• The prophetic parallel between Acts 12 and today's Church
• How to guard your intimacy and keep your lamp burning

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In this hybrid episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles and The Pulse (OpenDoor Church), Ryan Johnson joins the conversation on the NYC election shock, the phrase "turn up the volume", Islam's long-game cultural strategy, and why the Church must return to governmental Ekklesia—not partisan theatrics.

Ryan unpacks his signature revelation on sonship vs. the spirit of illegitimacy, identity in Christ (son → heir → ambassador), and teases a prophetic message on being "Carriers of Oil"—where preparation and expectation meet so we move from visitation to habitation. Plus: rescue updates (quinceañera for Emma), how to partner monthly, ODX Weekend, and the premiere of The Counter.

If this convicts, equips, or encourages you, share it with a friend and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway. 🔥

What you'll learn:
• Why "turn up the volume" signals more than a slogan—and how believers should respond
• How sonship dismantles illegitimacy, fear of man, and performance-based identity
• The difference between political posturing and governmental Ekklesia authority
• Practical steps to steward oil (presence) for habitation, not just visitation
• How to partner in child rescue efforts through OpenDoor Church

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson tackles one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave—forgiveness. When pain runs deep and wounds seem unhealed, how do we forgive those who never said "I'm sorry"? Ryan shares biblical truth, personal revelation, and the heart of the Father to help you walk in true freedom.

Discover why forgiveness isn't weakness—it's warfare. Learn how releasing others doesn't excuse the offense, but transfers justice into God's hands. This message will challenge you, refine you, and lead you into the fire that forges freedom.

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In this episode of the Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson sits down with church growth strategist Henry Tolbert to unpack practical, Spirit-led strategies for church growth without burnout. They explore a Nehemiah-inspired turnaround framework (personal revival → revisioning → revitalizing → rebuilding), the discipleship pipeline from the 5,000 to the 1, post-pandemic realities for pastors, and how to leverage social media and AI tools for ministry (like clipping sermons and turning notes into ebooks/decks) to reach your city. If you're a pastor, church planter, or ministry leader seeking guidance on scaling systems, mobilizing teams, and keeping the message timeless while methods evolve, this conversation is for you.

What you'll learn:

• How to build simple church systems that scale without frying your staff or volunteers
• A clear discipleship pathway (5,000 → 500 → 72 → 12 → 3 → 1) modeled from Jesus' ministry
• The Nehemiah blueprint for revitalization (revival in the leader, fresh vision, people engagement, rebuild/relaunch)
• Why assumptions fuel division and how to cultivate multi-ethnic unity that puts Kingdom over culture
• Practical social media for churches: plan content from your sermon runway, provide value, and talk to people
• Smart, ethical ways to use AI for churches (content repurposing, slides/ebooks, short-form clips) as "staff for small churches"

Connect with Henry Tolbert / Simple Systems Consulting:
Website: getchurchsystems.com
YouTube/TikTok/IG/FB/LinkedIn: search Henry Tolbert or The Simple Systems Guy

If this helped you, like, comment, subscribe, and share with a pastor or ministry leader who needs it. 🙌

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