{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP. 249 \u2014 Martyr or Political Target? The Truth Behind Charlie Kirk\u2019s Assassination","description":"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\u2019s 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. &amp;nbsp; 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\u2019s life and death represent a clash between light and darkness \u2014 and that the church must not stay silent. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for more bold, Spirit-led conversations that challenge, equip, and empower believers to walk fully in God\u2019s purpose. &amp;nbsp; \u2709\ufe0f Connect with Ryan Johnson Ministries:\ud83c\udf10 Website: https:\/\/ryanjohnson.us\ud83d\udce7 Email: info@ryanjohnson.us \ud83c\udf99 Podcast: The Blacksmith Chronicles\ud83d\udcd6 Books &amp;amp; Resources: Visit our website &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udce3 Don\u2019t Forget To: \u2705 LIKE the video \u2705 SUBSCRIBE to the channel \u2705 SHARE this episode with your community \u2705 COMMENT your thoughts on living consecrated &amp;nbsp; #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualWarfare #FaithOverFear #ChurchAwakening #Martyrdom #RyanJohnsonMinistries #TheBlacksmithChroniclesPodcast #KingdomFamilyAlliance ","author_name":"The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ryanjohnson.us\/theblacksmithschroniclespodcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38267045\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193194620"}