{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AFTERWORDS: A Riverview Church Podcast","title":"This Thing Is Real","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/603cd050\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2089,"description":"In this episode, Jason and Noel unpack Saul’s surprising transformation in Acts 9, exploring how a man who seemed spiritually flawless—and deeply dangerous—could be so radically redirected by Jesus. They discuss Saul’s early influence, his role in the persecution of the church, and why his conversion required such extraordinary trust from the first believers. Noel explains how Scripture frames misguided zeal, suffering, and transformation, offering a lens for understanding both ancient and modern examples of dramatic faith change. The conversation closes with reflections on skepticism, influencer culture, and how genuine encounters with Jesus still overturn expectations.\nListen to Noel's message\nSubscribe to our Messages podcast (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)\nDownload a copy of the One More Series Journal\nVisit us online: rivchurch.com\nFollow us on Instagram\nSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0KRCuZTsmlD42XKqZAcPfqpdrJ4R79JRzQwsILkyc2Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MjkyLzE3MDQy/NDIwNjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}