Ryan Johnson

For the last 26 years, Ryan Johnson has been a strong voice Fulfilling the Heart of The Father, establishing accountability, re-digging the wells of revival, equipping the saints, and challenging religious systems in accordance with the written Word of God. 

Ryan is the author of Illegitimacy: The Battle Over Your Identity, How to Contend for Your Miracle, and Racism: The Church and The Nation. He has had many articles released through Charisma Magazine, Charisma News, The Elijah List, and Spirit Fuel. He has also appeared as a guest on The Shaun Tabatt Show, Elijah Streams, Engaging the Supernatural, and Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural.

Ryan is the host of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast, an Instructor at Summit School of Revival, and continues to travel as a full-time itinerant minister. 

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Escaping the Slavery of the Soul

Are you truly free—or just forgiven? In this powerful message, Ryan Johnson exposes the hidden chains of the slavery of the soul—shame, fear, regret, and religious bondage—and boldly proclaims the liberty that Jesus purchased at the Cross.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: 8 Ways Offense Destroys YOU

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. Tune in for insights on how to identify offense in your life and practical steps to overcome it, so you can experience freedom and restoration.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: From Identity to Influence

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.”

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: What Does the Evidence Look Like?

What does it mean 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.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Political or Governmental

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?

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Will it Ever Happen?

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 come to life.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Weapons of Warfare – PRAISE

This message is an in-depth understanding of how we were created to give PRAISE to the LORD, how PRAISE will equip us during our most difficult challenges, and how PRAISE is one of the greatest weapons that we can use against the enemy.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Weapons of Warfare – PRAISE

This message is an in-depth understanding of how we were created to give PRAISE to the LORD, how PRAISE will equip us during our most difficult challenges, and how PRAISE is one of the greatest weapons that we can use against the enemy.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Fire on the Altar

In this recent message, Ryan shares how the fire on the altar served as a constant reminder of God’s power. It was a gift from heaven. No other source of fire would be acceptable to God. The fire of God resides within us.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Look to the Dry Ground

Soon, I was taken into a vision, looking at a massive body of water. I was standing on the banks of a large river that had a steady flow moving from my left to the right. As I looked at the water, I heard the Lord say, “Can you see the dry ground?”

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: It’s Your Time – with Ed Rush

Ed Rush is a decorated Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot. At the height of his career, he was the #1 instructor in the Marine Corps for 1-against-1 dogfighting. The lessons Ed learned in the cockpit are instrumental and provide the content basis for much of his consulting and speaking.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Show Me Your Glory

Given God’s holiness and the people’s sin, how can Moses confidently go from Sinai to the promised land? Moses wants to know more about this God.  Who is he?  What kind of God is he? Will he forgive? 

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: Cutting Toxic People OFF

For a Christian, the go-to question is, “How did Jesus Respond to Toxic People?” When a person constantly manipulates, attacks, and accuses us, how long must we stay engaged with that individual? Are We to Cut Off certain people in our lives?

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: The Emergence of the Faithful Ones

I have sought the Lord as I am aware that it appears the Body of Christ continues to receive a black eye as people have been hurt (emotionally, spiritually, and/or physically), and many have left the church with more questions than answers, and some have walked away from the Lord because of what man has demonstrated to them.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: The Kingdom – The King is Coming

When is the Kingdom of God Coming? Did Jesus preach the coming of the kingdom as a future reality, as many Christians affirm?  Or did he believe that the Kingdom of God was truly present in his earthly ministry, as defining it to be in our day and time?