{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Exiles - A Gospel of Mark Podcast","title":"Sign of the Times","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/05390465\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2364,"description":"In this episode of 'Exile, the Gospel of Mark', hosts broadcast from their homes in Erie, Pennsylvania amidst the Snowpocalypse of 2024. They discuss key themes and lessons from the Gospel of Mark Chapter 13, emphasizing the importance of being watchful, withstanding persecution, enduring waiting, and welcoming the word. The conversation includes reflections on ancient and modern contexts of faith, the significance of global missions, and personal anecdotes that highlight the challenges and joys of balancing everyday life with spiritual growth.\n00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene\n00:31 Snowpocalypse 2024: Stories and Struggles\n04:46 Temple Talk: Historical and Spiritual Insights\n12:03 Living in the Birth Pains: Watchfulness and Faith\n18:54 Guarding and Withstanding: A Marine's Perspective\n20:19 The Long View: Endurance and Faith\n21:55 The Challenge of Waiting\n25:30 Enduring Persecution with Faith\n30:37 Welcoming the Word: Global Missions\n35:07 Reflecting on Our Mission\n38:22 Final Thoughts and Next Steps","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aCE0xdDD3o7RJcoqJGiTplYfVgFZh5lI2LORPGGhvRQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNTUyLzE2OTAz/MTE0NDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}