{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tell Me More","title":"Ep. 131 - Blessed To Be Poor","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2476,"description":"Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Ryan Chandler as they unpack one of Jesus's most paradoxical teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. In this thought-provoking episode, they explore why being \"poor in spirit\" might actually be the key to living a truly blessed life.\n\nThe trio dives deep into Matthew 5:3-5, discussing how authentic happiness often comes through embracing our spiritual poverty rather than denying it. They tackle tough questions like: What happens when we can't admit we need help? Why is mourning actually a sacred practice? And could meekness be our superpower in a world that celebrates aggression?\n\nFrom practical insights about extending grace to others to vulnerable conversations about personal struggles with pride, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be blessed in God's upside-down kingdom. Whether you're feeling spiritually empty or wrestling with humility, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to see your weakness in a whole new light.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GcDhMOrORvrFS3Fh9sQz-Cx7btazFxGSz6jeCzh3cyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjI1/NjAwY2UyMWQ0Mjlm/YjU2NzMwODJhYzY5/N2U3NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}