{"podcast":{"title":"Richland Center Free Methodist Church","slug":"richland-center-free-methodist-church-6605697","podcast_index_feed_id":6605697,"rss_url":"https://rcfreemethodist.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://podcast.rcfreemethodist.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17034144/RFCMC_Square_Logo_riwbeb.png","author":"Richland Center Free Methodist Church","episode_count":150,"summary":"Uncover timeless biblical insights with the Richland Center Free Methodist Church Podcast. Each week, journey through scripture with Sunday sermons by Pastor Tim Ward and guests, reflecting our enduring mission to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T02:17:30.766733+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/richland-center-free-methodist-church-6605697"},"episode":{"title":"Be Patient, Stand Firm, Trust in God","slug":"be-patient-stand-firm-trust-in-god","published_at":"2026-03-22T21:19:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/richland-center-free-methodist-church-6605697/be-patient-stand-firm-trust-in-god","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/richland-center-free-methodist-church-6605697","url":"https://podcast.rcfreemethodist.com/e/be-patient-stand-firm-trust-in-god/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zpbege2gfcxwnqpv/Be_Patient_Stand_Firm_Trust_in_God.mp3","summary":"Waiting can feel long when the outcome is uncertain. A farmer plants the seed, works the soil, and then watches the sky, knowing the crop depends on rain that has not yet come. Seasons like that test our patience and reveal what we truly trust. In James 5:7–12, James points to the patience of the farmer and the endurance of the prophets as examples for believers. Instead of grumbling or giving in to frustration, we are called to steady our hearts and trust the Lord’s timing. This passage also reminds us that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy, and it calls us to live with integrity, letting our “yes” be yes and our “no” be no, as we wait on Him. We invite you to join us as we learn how to strengthen our hearts together. Whether joining the service in person or watching our online stream, we look forward to seeing you this Sunday! Recorded Sunday, March 22nd, 2026Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: James 5:7-12","meta_description":"Waiting can feel long when the outcome is uncertain. A farmer plants the seed, works the soil, and then watches the sky, knowing the crop depends on rain…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1642,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/richland-center-free-methodist-church-6605697/episodes/be-patient-stand-firm-trust-in-god/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/richland-center-free-methodist-church-6605697/be-patient-stand-firm-trust-in-god.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}