{"podcast":{"title":"Open the Bible UK Broadcast","slug":"open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644","podcast_index_feed_id":6528644,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/open-the-bible-uk/","website_url":"https://www.openthebible.org.uk","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7615c328-525d-41e1-b1d3-699169f89c2e/ZzEcxHfhtUYEfVngqCyzQBvw.png","author":"Colin Smith","episode_count":909,"summary":"Open the Bible UK presents engaging and accessible Bible teaching from Pastor Colin Smith. This programme is the radio broadcast also available on our website (www.openthebible.org.uk) and at 7:30pm each weekday evening on Premier Christian Radio.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T10:19:24.347901+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644"},"episode":{"title":"Everything You Need for Patience, Part 1","slug":"everything-you-need-for-patience-part-1","published_at":"2026-07-23T00:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/everything-you-need-for-patience-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644","url":"https://www.openthebible.org.uk/everything-you-need-for-patience-part-1","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f639a14-6610-4d3b-9b72-ebbc8df9e56d.mp3","summary":"what does it mean that with the Lord, a thousand years is like a day? This reflection offers a refreshing perspective on life's challenges, reminding us of the brevity of life and the eternal nature of God. As we navigate through life's trials, it's easy to become discouraged by the constant flow of bad news, whether it's personal struggles or global conflicts. But this broadcast invites us to see our lives in the context of eternity, encouraging us to develop patience and perseverance in a world that can often seem frustrating and challenging. Pastor Colin also touches on the trials of faith in a secular world and offers guidance on how to cultivate patience and grace amidst unbelief. We're reminded that God's timeline is vastly different from ours, and this perspective can help us find peace even in unsettling times. Whether you're wrestling with personal doubts, the skepticism of loved ones, or the cynicism of the world around you, this episode provides encouragement and insight into how to live faithfully and patiently, looking forward to the day of Jesus Christ's return.","meta_description":"what does it mean that with the Lord, a thousand years is like a day? This reflection offers a refreshing perspective on life's challenges, reminding us o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1522,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/episodes/everything-you-need-for-patience-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/everything-you-need-for-patience-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}