{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffrom-the-pulpit-of-dumc.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F78-july-12-rev-jim-humphries-OxVCmNfn","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"#78. July 12 - Rev. Jim Humphries","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/69d41c21-cd83-4234-9834-5fb9487e6486/430f11c1-0430-4a10-958e-82c92d7302be/1553523523artwork.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/021db9a7-cdca-433b-b101-5c4bae81dad8\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"#78. July 12 - Rev. Jim Humphries\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this Sunday’s gospel reading, we will hear the Parable of the Sower, one of Jesus’ most well-known and beloved parables. Jesus often spoke in parables to help his listeners get a glimpse of what God’s kingdom looks like. So, how are we enlightened by a story about a farmer sowing seeds? What can we learn about ourselves; and most importantly, what can we learn about God? Read Matthew 13: 1-23 to prepare for this Sunday."}