{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbroward-church-in-the-meantime.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fforty-days-to-mercy-ElQwJUI9","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Forty Days to Mercy - Jonah Chapter Three","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dfef3200-0eda-4242-ae21-1121ba92d869/9aa55b16-abe2-4d50-a9a9-97e606c2d348/1-20x-201.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"What happens when God speaks a second time? In Jonah 3, we witness a breathtaking moment of grace—not only for Jonah, the reluctant prophet, but for the great city of Nineveh. This episode unpacks the power of repentance, the weight of God’s warnings, and the hope found in His mercy.\n\nWe’ll explore the sharp contrast between Jonah’s initial rebellion and his renewed obedience, and how an entire city—from the king on his throne to the animals in the field—responded with humility and urgency to God’s call. Why did Jonah run the first time? What does it mean that God relented from judgment? And what can we learn about the role of testing, waiting, and repentance in our own lives today?\n\nWhether you’re familiar with the story or hearing it fresh, this episode will draw you into the timeless truth that no one is beyond the reach of God’s compassion. If He can move the hearts of the violent and arrogant people of Nineveh, He can surely bring renewal in our lives, our communities, and even our world.\n\nJoin us as we discover together the God who doesn’t give up on us—and why His mercy always has the final word."}