{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bible Guys","title":"The Dangers of Politics: 1 Samuel 8:1-22","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d85c8135\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1476,"description":"Episode 499: \nIn this episode, the hosts delved into the story of Samuel, a faithful servant of God who led the Israelites through victories and challenges. As Samuel grew older, the elders of Israel approached him, expressing their desire for a king to rule over them like other nations. Despite Samuel's warnings about the consequences of having a king, the people persisted in their request, leading to the appointment of Saul as the first king of Israel.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/feRSLq0QpgEYYJb8edZ9HzXw_NC8NRj5ja4bmz5UBAo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MjZm/MmM4MmZiNWNhMzUz/ODRkOGJkMzRlMDU0/OTAwMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}