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.

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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

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🎙 Podcast: The Blacksmith Chronicles
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