{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP. 264 \u2014 A Command, a Covenant, or a Control Mechanism...Is Tithing Biblical?","description":"In this bold, uncompromising, and deeply biblical episode, Ryan Johnson tackles one of the most emotionally charged, misunderstood, and avoided subjects in modern Christianity \u2014 tithing. Is tithing biblical today? Is it a command, a covenant, or a control mechanism? Is 10% a rule, a starting point, or something deeper? &amp;nbsp; This episode is not a fundraising appeal, not a manipulation tactic, and not designed to shame believers. Instead, it is a discipleship-focused, Scripture-anchored conversation that addresses money as Jesus did \u2014 as a matter of lordship, trust, stewardship, and heart formation. &amp;nbsp; Ryan walks through:  The biblical origins of tithing before the Law What Jesus actually said about money and obedience Why grace doesn\u2019t abolish generosity \u2014 it transforms it The difference between discipline and devotion Why money exposes fear, trust, identity, and allegiance How unresolved wounds around finances affect spiritual formation Why the local church still matters, even when it\u2019s imperfect And the hard but healing truth: giving reveals who truly reigns in your heart  &amp;nbsp; This is an episode for those who are tired of slogans and ready for Scripture, maturity, and honest discipleship. &amp;nbsp; \u26a0\ufe0f Important: This episode is meant to be listened to in its entirety. Short clips won\u2019t capture the full theological framework or the heart behind this conversation. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Subscribe to The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast and join the movement of believers being forged for God\u2019s glory! \ud83c\udfa7 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Destiny Image Podcast Network | EastTN TV &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 with your thoughts or questions&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #BiblicalTithing #ChristianStewardship #FaithAndFinances #Discipleship #KingdomLiving #RyanJohnsonMinistries #TheBlacksmithChroniclesPodcast ","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\/39613885\/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\/197162295"}