{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP. 268 \u2014 After 7 Years, I\u2019m Ending the Podcast \u2014 Here\u2019s Why (268 Episodes Later)","description":"After 7 years and 268 weekly episodes, this is the final episode of The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast. &amp;nbsp; In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, Ryan Johnson shares why he\u2019s bringing the podcast to a close, not because of burnout, bitterness, or failure, but because of obedience, stewardship, and discernment in a new season. &amp;nbsp; This episode pulls back the curtain on:  The real cost of ministry behind the scenes The financial and emotional weight of one-man operations Why faithfulness doesn\u2019t always look like growth Understanding your assignment without chasing platforms Letting go of good things to make room for God things  &amp;nbsp; Ryan also shares what\u2019s not ending, what\u2019s ahead for his ministry, his writing journey, and why this decision comes with peace, not regret. This is more than a farewell. It\u2019s a testimony of obedience, humility, and doing ministry without compromise. If you\u2019ve ever wrestled with calling, comparison, sustainability, or knowing when a season is complete, this episode is for you. &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; #EndingASeason #FaithfulNotFamous #ChristianLeadership #MinistryLife #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\/39910495\/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\/197969775"}