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.

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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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RJM YouTube Channel — https://www.youtube.com/c/RyanJohnsonMinistries

📚 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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