{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP. 265 \u2014 Maduro Captured! Venezuela's Shaking and the Church's Purpose","description":"In this episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast (Ryan Johnson Ministries), we turn our attention to Venezuela\u2014not to debate politics, stir fear, or sensationalize prophecy, but to ask a deeper biblical question: What do national crises reveal when viewed through the lens of Scripture\u2014and what does God require of the Church when nations shake? &amp;nbsp; Ryan Johnson walks through a biblical theology of nations, explaining how God forms nations, appoints their seasons, and holds leadership accountable (Acts 17:26\u201327; Daniel 2:21). We explore the difference between interpreting global events through headlines vs. covenant, and why the Church must respond with discernment, prayer, righteousness, and intercession rather than outrage, speculation, or partisan captivity. &amp;nbsp; This teaching also addresses:  God\u2019s patterns of exposure before restoration (Luke 12:2) Why shaking precedes alignment (Hebrews 12:26\u201327) The biblical weight of confronting oppression and the call to justice\u2014not revenge (Isaiah 10:1\u20132; Romans 13:4) How God preserves a remnant and raises leaders in the fire (Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 48:10) The Church\u2019s assignment in times of national instability: intercede, proclaim truth, disciple under pressure, and model righteousness  &amp;nbsp; If you\u2019re asking how to pray for Venezuela, how to maintain prophetic discernment without speculation, and how the global Church should respond when nations enter seasons of turmoil\u2014this episode is for you. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Share this episode with someone who needs biblical clarity and spiritual perspective in a chaotic news cycle. \ud83d\udcac Comment below: How is the Lord calling you to pray and respond? &amp;nbsp; Chapters + Titles 00:00 \u2013 Why Venezuela Matters 01:21 \u2013 God Rules Nations 04:38 \u2013 Righteousness &amp;amp; National Judgment 09:03 \u2013 Venezuela: A Biblical Crisis 11:44 \u2013 Confronting Dictators Biblically 20:01 \u2013 The Fruit of Maduro\u2019s Rule 29:41 \u2013 God Preserves a Remnant 31:10 \u2013 Discernment vs False Prophecy 41:01 \u2013 The Church in Times of Shaking 51:09 \u2013 Call to Prayer &amp;amp; Response &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; #Venezuela #BiblicalDiscernment #PrayForTheNations #PropheticWisdom #ChurchInCrisis #RyanJohnsonMinistres #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\/39653315\/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\/197263220"}