{"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":"Gospel Compassion, Part 1","slug":"gospel-compassion-part-1","published_at":"2026-04-22T00:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/gospel-compassion-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644","url":"https://www.openthebible.org.uk/gospel-compassion-part-1","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a916ff55-1bca-4fd1-ada0-488febdbb81e.mp3","summary":"Today, Pastor Colin looks at the theme of \"Gospel Compassion,\" an essential distinctive of a gospel-centred church. As he explores 1 Timothy chapter 5, we learn about God's deep-seated call for compassion within the church and how caring for those in need, especially widows and single mothers, holds a special place in God's heart. Pastor Colin reminds us that the Bible is replete with the message of divine compassion and challenges us to reflect this in our own lives and congregations. Join us as we consider how to cultivate a culture of caring and serving within our church communities, highlighting the vital role of the family in God's provision and the commitment to a godly life. We also navigate practical questions regarding how to wisely offer support to those in genuine need.","meta_description":"Today, Pastor Colin looks at the theme of \"Gospel Compassion,\" an essential distinctive of a gospel-centred church. As he explores 1 Timothy chapter 5, we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1530,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/episodes/gospel-compassion-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/gospel-compassion-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}