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

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Is Halloween just innocent fun, or is there something darker beneath the surface? In this episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson dives deep into the spiritual roots, historical origins, and biblical truths surrounding Halloween.

From the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to modern cultural practices, Ryan exposes how fear, death, and darkness have been normalized, challenging believers to walk in discernment, holiness, and the light of Christ.

Discover what Scripture says about light and darkness, why participation can become a partnership, and how the Church can lead with love and truth in a culture that calls darkness "fun."

This isn't a message of condemnation, but a call to consecration. It's time for the body of Christ to burn brighter than the culture compromises.

🔥 Key Topics:

• Biblical truth about Halloween
• The origins of Samhain and All Hallows Eve
• Paganism, witchcraft, and the spiritual realm
• Why participation matters more than intention
• Light vs. darkness: God's call to holiness
• How the Church can stand apart without legalism

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson delivers a bold and prophetic message for today's believers: "The Message the Modern Church Has Forgotten."

We are living in a time when everything that can be shaken will be shaken. Many have traded conviction for comfort, holiness for hype, and truth for tolerance. Ryan exposes the dangers of the "theme-park gospel" — a Christianity built on emotional experiences rather than eternal truth — and calls the Church back to holiness, repentance, and obedience.

Through Scripture and revelation, Ryan reminds us that God's love is not unconditional approval, but unconditional pursuit. This episode will challenge, refine, and reignite your passion for the whole gospel — grace and truth, kindness and severity.

If you've felt the shaking in your spirit, your church, or the world around you, this message is for you. The shaking isn't destruction — it's deliverance.

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Are we witnessing a prophetic crisis in the Church? In this solo episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles, Ryan Johnson confronts prophetic witchcraft—when prophecy is weaponized for control, manipulation, and self-promotion rather than flowing from intimacy with Jesus. Learn how to discern the mixture of soul and spirit, why accountability protects the prophetic, and how to restore the fear of the Lord to recover a pure prophetic sound.

Ryan unpacks Scripture (Jeremiah 23; 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21; Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:1; Ezekiel 13; Psalm 19:14) and addresses the roots of corruption: desire for control, fear of man, lack of accountability, and unhealed motives. You'll leave equipped to test words, guard your heart, and steward the prophetic with humility, purity, and reverence.

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What you'll learn:

• How prophecy turns into witchcraft when it controls will and behavior
• Why purity > platform and obedience > influence
• The role of accountability in safeguarding prophetic integrity
• Practical checkpoints to discern soulish vs. spiritual words
• How to cultivate the fear of the Lord and keep the stream clean

✅ If you've been wounded by manipulative words — choose freedom and forgiveness.
✅ If you've mishandled the gift — choose repentance and recalibration.
✅ If you lead a prophetic culture — build accountability and testing into your process.

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In this episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson dives into one of the most urgent and controversial topics of our generation: What does the Bible say about Palestine, Israel, and God's eternal covenant promises? Many are chanting "Free Palestine," but beneath the slogans lie deeper implications. Ryan unpacks Scripture, history, and prophecy to show why Israel's covenant is eternal, how God's promises remain unshakable, and what this means for the Church today.

From Genesis to Revelation, from the Abrahamic covenant to the prophetic rebirth of Israel, Ryan highlights the truth every believer needs to understand to stand firm in faith, discern cultural pressures, and align with God's Word rather than popular opinion. If you've ever wrestled with questions about Israel, replacement theology, or the modern conflicts surrounding the land, this episode will provide clarity, biblical truth, and a call to action.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• The Forge: 21-Day Men's Devotional by Ryan Johnson
• Visionary Leadership by Ryan Johnson
• Learn more or book Ryan for ministry: https://ryanjohnson.us

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Step into a prophetic season with Ryan Johnson as he unpacks the significance of 5786 – the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) – and what it means for the Body of Christ. In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan reveals why 5786 is more than a date on the Hebrew calendar. It's a year of awakening, alignment, and divine connection.

Discover the prophetic meaning behind the Hebrew numbers and letters for 5786 (Hey, Zayn, Chat, Vav), the call to repentance during the 10 Days of Awe, and how to position yourself for revival, reformation, and kingdom advancement.

Whether you've celebrated Rosh Hashanah before or are new to the concept, this episode will ignite your faith and challenge you to cross the threshold into your God-given inheritance. This is not a year to hide – it's a year to shine, decree, and partner with heaven's agenda.

✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The prophetic meaning of the year 5786 and why it matters to Christians
• How the Feast of Trumpets calls us to spiritual awakening
• Practical steps to align your life, family, and ministry with God's order
• The power of prophetic decrees to transform regions
• Why global shaking is a divine invitation to revival

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In this powerful episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, Ryan Johnson addresses the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk (Turning Point USA) on September 10, 2025. Ryan reflects on Charlie's legacy, his unwavering faith, and the spiritual implications of his death. This episode is a call for the Body of Christ to rise in boldness, pray with authority, and speak truth in a world gripped by darkness.

Ryan discusses the rise of wickedness in the world, the tension between free speech and cancel culture, and the importance of taking a biblical stance on cultural issues such as gender, morality, and truth. He reminds us that Charlie's life and death represent a clash between light and darkness — and that the church must not stay silent.

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Are we chasing a love without consequence? In this bold, Spirit-led message, Ryan Johnson exposes a dangerous cultural drift—wanting God's affection without His authority, and calls the Church back to repentance, holiness, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus.

Ryan Johnson confronts the modern push for grace without repentance, love without holiness, and Christianity without a cross. Ryan explains how God's love transforms, how grace empowers obedience, and why consumer Christianity and self-idolatry cripple spiritual growth. You'll be challenged to consecration, endurance, and servant-hearted leadership in a generation experiencing both revival and falling away. Perfect for pastors, leaders, intercessors, and anyone hungry for authentic discipleship and revival.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:27 – Who is Ryan? Instructor, itinerant minister, podcast host
00:50 – Burden for the Church: a love without consequence
06:16 – Itching ears & social media theology (2 Tim 4:3)
11:02 – Cultural love vs. biblical love (Romans 5:8)
14:42 – The crossroad of love: deny self, take up cross (Luke 9:23)
17:22 – Teachability, correction, & counterfeit gospels
24:34 – Offense, burnout, and returning to first love
29:15 – Love growing cold; apostasy warnings (Matt 24)
32:25 – Consumer Christianity vs. serving like Jesus (Matt 20:28)
36:10 – Self-idolatry, last-days pressures, seek first the Kingdom
41:54 – Revival & falling away at the same time
45:19 – Unconditional love ≠ consequence-free living
47:11 – Cruciform discipleship (Galatians 2:20)
48:44 – The cost of revival & reordered priorities
51:07 – Heart check: consecration & endurance
52:02 – Outro & next steps

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