{"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":"Hope by Grace, Part 1","slug":"hope-by-grace-part-1","published_at":"2026-06-09T00:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/hope-by-grace-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644","url":"https://www.openthebible.org.uk/hope-by-grace-part-1-2","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/370169f3-d2d6-405d-8b5b-79ea6e597ede.mp3","summary":"Enduring hope is freely given to us by God, through Christ, and by grace. Today, Pastor Colin tackles the deeply held belief that hope is something we must earn by our own efforts and adherence to the law—a notion debunked by the Bible's teachings on grace. By exploring passages, including John 5:45 and 2 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Colin reveals that our true hope doesn't hinge on our failings or our adherence to the law but instead is anchored in the grace bestowed upon us through Jesus Christ. This programme offers valuable insights into how hope is cultivated through faith in Christ rather than through human effort. Colin surveys biblical examples and encourages reconsidering the grace that embraces us, reminding us that when Jesus died for our sins, He also granted us His righteousness. If you've ever found yourself questioning whether you've done enough to merit hope, today's message will provide much-needed reassurance and inspire you to rest in the wonderful, undeserved grace of God.","meta_description":"Enduring hope is freely given to us by God, through Christ, and by grace. Today, Pastor Colin tackles the deeply held belief that hope is something we mus…","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/hope-by-grace-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/hope-by-grace-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}