{"podcast":{"title":"Practical Advice from the Scriptures","slug":"practical-advice-from-the-scriptures-7065717","podcast_index_feed_id":7065717,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures/feed.xml","website_url":"https://bit.ly/practicaladvice","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures/20260208_080249_17089e25db6d6e2689a3a8fe4bd90f6c.jpg","author":"Anissa Cooke","episode_count":679,"summary":"Practical Advice from the Scriptures is a podcast designed to deepen your understanding of the Bible, offering a fresh perspective on how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern life. Each short episode explores a chapter from the Bible, summarizing key themes and helping listeners interpret and apply God’s Word to their daily challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned Bible reader or just starting your journey, this podcast is a helpful companion to your personal study. With relaxed, conversational guidance from your AI hosts, \"The Deep Dive\" offers insightful reflections that encourage spiritual growth, deeper reflection, and a closer relationship with God. Tune in every week as we release new batches of episodes and journey through every chapter of the Bible together, one step at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T04:20:20.461074+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures-7065717"},"episode":{"title":"What Feels Good Now Can Ruin You Later | Proverbs 23 Explained (Self-Control, Addiction, Wisdom)","slug":"what-feels-good-now-can-ruin-you-later-proverbs-23-explained-self-control-addiction-wisdom","published_at":"2026-06-26T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures-7065717/what-feels-good-now-can-ruin-you-later-proverbs-23-explained-self-control-addiction-wisdom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures-7065717","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures/2816793","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/296677/2816793/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures/2026_05_12_13_16_07_a66c302e-52b5-40d2-a162-8c1cfe3b0595.mp3","summary":"Most destructive decisions don’t look dangerous in the beginning. They look rewarding. Comforting. Deserved. That’s why Proverbs 23 still feels painfully relevant today. In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures , we explore ancient wisdom about self-control, temptation, parenting, addiction, and the difference between temporary pleasure and long-term stability. This chapter repeatedly warns that: unchecked appetite leads to regret wealth can distract people from wisdom addiction quietly destroys judgment and self-respect impulsive living weakens character over time discipline creates freedom while indulgence creates bondage Through vivid imagery and practical instruction, Proverbs 23 reveals how: chasing immediate gratification often sacrifices future peace wise parenting shapes stronger futures and healthier communities integrity matters more than outward success or appearance true joy comes from righteous living, not endless consumption If you’ve ever watched someone slowly lose control of their life through impulse, excess, or unhealthy desires… this episode will show you why those patterns are so destructive. Because what satisfies you temporarily… can quietly destroy you permanently.","meta_description":"Most destructive decisions don’t look dangerous in the beginning. They look rewarding. Comforting. Deserved. That’s why Proverbs 23 still feels painfully…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1048,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures-7065717/episodes/what-feels-good-now-can-ruin-you-later-proverbs-23-explained-self-control-addiction-wisdom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practical-advice-from-the-scriptures-7065717/what-feels-good-now-can-ruin-you-later-proverbs-23-explained-self-control-addiction-wisdom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}