{"podcast":{"title":"Scripture Central: LDS Come Follow Me & Church History","slug":"scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710","podcast_index_feed_id":7778710,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/VG5348175205","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fb026e68-1b40-11f1-bc00-bb9b856f3d73/image/c50c9b5fe1b5275acf891ef00b0f49a6.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"SC","episode_count":619,"summary":"Scripture study shouldn't feel like a chore, and church history definitely doesn't have to be confusing. If you are looking to get more out of your daily reading, you are in the right place. We are here to make your spiritual study easier, deeper, and a lot more meaningful. Whether you need weekly context to go along with your \"Come, Follow Me\" schedule, want to untangle complex questions about the Restoration, or simply want to build a more resilient faith in Jesus Christ, we have you covered. We bring in trusted scholars and educators to break down the Book of Mormon, the Old Testament, and early church history in a way that actually makes sense. No overwhelming jargon—just honest, accessible conversations that balance intellectual rigor with spiritual humility. Hit follow to make your daily discipleship more grounded, informed, and real.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:22:14.807377+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710"},"episode":{"title":"Genesis 24-33 I Come Follow Me I Handmaidens, Harems and Female Heroes I Lynne Hilton Wilson","slug":"genesis-24-33-i-come-follow-me-i-handmaidens-harems-and-female-heroes-i-lynne-hilton-wilson","published_at":"2026-07-12T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710/genesis-24-33-i-come-follow-me-i-handmaidens-harems-and-female-heroes-i-lynne-hilton-wilson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG2033254845.mp3?updated=1778674872","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG2033254845.mp3?updated=1778674872","summary":"Handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/genesis-24-33?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=11fcd40 0:00 Title sequence 0:51 Background of Rebekah & Isaac 3:53 Sarah & Rebekah parallels & the miraculous engagement 9:00 Marriages of Rebekah/Isaac & Abraham/Keturah 13:20 Rebekah bears Jacob & Esau 16:43 Jacob receives Esau’s birthright 20:08 Marriages of Jacob/Rachel/Leah & Esau/Mahalath 25:29 The births of Israel’s 13 children In this episode, Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the rich Old Testament narratives surrounding the matriarchs of Israel, highlighting the faith, courage, and covenant loyalty of women in the Jacob cycle. Beginning with the well-known scene of Rebekah’s generosity in Book of Genesis—where she offers water not only to Abraham’s servant but to his camels—Dr. Wilson connects this act of selfless service to the covenant marriages that shape the house of Israel. The story then moves to Rachel and Leah, daughters of Laban, whose lives intertwine with Jacob’s through love, deception, longing, and divine promise. Through their marriages, and through the faithful contributions of Zilpah and Bilhah, the foundations of the twelve tribes are laid. Dr. Wilson carefully examines the births of Gad and Asher through Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid, and reflects on the complex family dynamics that shaped Jacob’s household. She also addresses the wives of Esau and the contrasting covenant paths chosen by Jacob and his brother. With insight drawn from ancient context and Latter-day Saint theology, this episode brings forward the voices of these often-overlooked women—Rachel, Leah, Zilpah, Bilhah, Rebekah, and Esau’s wives—showing how their choices, sacrifices, and faith played a central role in God’s covenan…","meta_description":"Handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/genesis-24-33?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2426,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710/episodes/genesis-24-33-i-come-follow-me-i-handmaidens-harems-and-female-heroes-i-lynne-hilton-wilson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710/genesis-24-33-i-come-follow-me-i-handmaidens-harems-and-female-heroes-i-lynne-hilton-wilson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}