{"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 2","slug":"the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-2","published_at":"2026-06-02T00:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-bible-uk-broadcast-6528644/the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-2","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-2","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/91116525-c2b8-4b99-9b65-81af3aadefbe.mp3","summary":"Are you feeling defeated by your own shortcomings and wondering if the flame of God's grace is dwindling in your life? Fear not, as Pastor Colin delves into Isaiah 42, providing hope and encouragement to the discouraged hearts among us. With the imagery of a smouldering wick and a bruised reed, today's message reminds us that God will not extinguish our fragile faith but will nurture it back to a vibrant flame. Whether your heart is heavy from sin or your spirit feels crushed, this Scripture-based discussion is here to reassure you of God's unwavering commitment and love. Join us as we uncover the hidden path to a transformed life through repentance, and find peace in the promise that the Lord will not break a bruised reed nor snuff out a smoky fire. Stay with us for comfort, hope, and a deeper understanding of God's grace in your journey.","meta_description":"Are you feeling defeated by your own shortcomings and wondering if the flame of God's grace is dwindling in your life? Fear not, as Pastor Colin delves in…","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/the-bruised-reed-and-the-broken-heart-part-2/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-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}