{"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":"The Bruised Reed and the Broken Heart, Part 1","slug":"the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-1","published_at":"2026-06-01T00:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644","url":"https://www.openthebible.org.uk/the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-1","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a0c5e6c7-8be3-46bf-8874-7f1db194e1f8.mp3","summary":"In today's broadcast, we're diving into the message of hope from Psalm 51, exploring the beauty of a broken heart and the transformative power of repentance. Pastor Colin discusses how feelings of inadequacy and brokenness can often lead us to believe we are beyond redemption. However, through Scripture, we learn that God does not despise a broken heart. Instead, such brokenness is the very beginning of a journey with Him. This message helps dispel Satan's lies that our sins are too great or our faith too small. Instead, it encourages us with the truth that Jesus Christ has come specifically to bind up the broken-hearted and that God promises to live with those who are contrite in spirit. So, wherever you find yourself on this path, know that there is hope and renewal ahead.","meta_description":"In today's broadcast, we're diving into the message of hope from Psalm 51, exploring the beauty of a broken heart and the transformative power of repentan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1527,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/episodes/the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-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/the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}