EP. 224 — A Beautiful and Victorious Bride
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 powerful imagery of the Church as the Bride of Jesus Christ. We explore what it means to be prepared for her Bridegroom. We discuss how the Church is being transformed, strengthened, and adorned in this hour. Join us as we uncover the beauty, purpose, and destiny of the Bride of Christ and how we, as believers, are called to...
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EP. 223 — 8 Ways Offense Destroys YOU
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 explore how offense can erode your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. From harboring resentment to allowing bitterness to take root, we discuss eight destructive ways offense can affect your life. We’ll dive into the impact on relationships, your sense of peace, and how it can block personal growth and healing. Tune in for...
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EP. 222 — Can There Be a Solution to The Problem?
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 open the conversation about how culture often labels men as the problem within our society, and how we can challenge that narrative by exploring a different perspective—God’s perspective. We discuss how, rather than seeing men as the problem, God has a purpose and a plan that invites them to be part of His solution. Join us for an honest...
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EP. 221 — Does Going Through This Suffering Mean I’m Not Chosen or Favored?
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 deep into this challenging question, exploring how pain and hardship can coexist with purpose and divine favor. Join us as we uncover stories of resilience, examine spiritual truths, and offer encouragement for anyone navigating difficult seasons. Tune in now to find hope, clarity, and a reminder that your struggles don’t define your...
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EP. 220 — From Identity to Influence
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 are excited to welcome our guest, Bryan Schwartz, to share his insights and experiences with us. Bryan is a leadership mentor and coach, NFL veteran, former church planter, pastor, motivational speaker, author, and founder of “4th & Short.” With a successful five-year NFL career, he understands the demands of high-performance...
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EP. 219 — Is a Weaponized Church Necessary?
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 explore the concept of spiritual weapons within the body of Christ. Are these divine tools meant to be wielded actively in our everyday lives, or should they remain reserved for times of intense spiritual warfare? Join us as we dive into Scripture, unpack the purpose and power behind these weapons, and wrestle with the responsibility of...
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EP. 218 — What Does The Evidence Look Like?
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 take the time to examine what it means to see evidence of a true Christian. How does it manifest? How can we discern if it is genuine? Many profess to be Christians, yet looking at their lives beyond Sunday services may prompt us to question what being a Christian entails. True faith is more than just words. Our lives bear fruit that aligns...
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EP. 217 — Political or Governmental
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 deep into a question that sparks much debate: Should Christians engage in politics, run for office, or serve in governmental roles, or should they focus solely on their own spheres of influence? What does it truly mean to be political or involved in government as a follower of Christ? Join us as we explore these questions and unpack...
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EP. 216 — Will it Ever Happen?
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 tackle a question that many believers wrestle with: Will it ever happen? What are we talking about? Revival. Why does it often feel like revival is out of reach, or even that it might never come? Join us as we dive into this critical topic and explore the reasons behind the apparent delay, as well as the hope and steps toward seeing revival...
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EP. 215 — Why Do So Many Individuals Struggle With This?
The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast
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 explore what it truly means to be a son of God and uncover practical ways to overcome the barriers that hold so many from walking in the fullness of this truth. Many Christians silently wrestle with a deep and often unseen struggle—the battle to fully grasp and live in the reality of their Sonship in Christ. Why is it that so many...
info_outlineGiven the popularity of Jesus, you might think that most people would have a reasonably accurate understanding of his message, which he proclaimed and enacted over 2,000 years ago in Judea. Most people cannot describe the core message of Jesus. If you were to ask the average person what Jesus’ preached – even the average Christian – you’d probably hear something about love: “Jesus taught about love. He said we should all love each other.” A well-informed person might remember that Jesus called his followers to love their enemies.
So is love the center of Jesus’ message. In fact, he did talk quite a bit about love. Jesus said that loving God is the greatest commandment and that loving our neighbors is an extension of loving God (Mark 12:29-31). If Jesus had been telling people to love each other around Judea, he certainly wouldn’t have been crucified on a Roman cross. Neither the Romans nor the Jewish authorities would have been bothered by a Jew who told people to love each other. Though the Romans were enemies of first-century Jews, they wouldn’t have crucified someone whose main crime was telling Jews to love them and turn the other cheek!
What was and is the Core Message of Jesus?
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