{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Foverflow-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fmatthew-12-15-32-6__Br4Ty","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Matthew 12:15-32","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5485c859-685c-4d7f-9ce3-19b766b0aa05/8acddc4b-37e0-4684-a392-05c27ed8d8c8/pod-logo-800x800.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/700fe997-a2d5-4bea-9fad-63846969c2c6\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Matthew 12:15-32\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"What is the unforgivable sin, and how can you know whether you have committed it?\n\nIn this episode of The Overflow Podcast, Sally, Ryan, Alex, and Steve study Matthew 12:15–32, where Jesus heals a demon-oppressed man and the Pharisees accuse Him of working through the power of Satan. Their accusation leads to one of Jesus’ most sobering warnings: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.\n\nTogether, we explore what blasphemy against the Holy Spirit actually means, why the Pharisees’ hardened hearts mattered, and whether Christians should fear that they have accidentally committed the unforgivable sin. We also look at Jesus as the gentle and promised Messiah, the One who will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick.\n\nIf there is still an ember in your heart that desires God, run to Him. His invitation is not to remain trapped in fear, shame, or sin, but to come to Him in genuine confession, repentance, and faith.\n\nRead with us: Matthew 12:15–32\n\nThe Overflow Podcast exists to provide authentic, practical, biblical encouragement beyond Sunday services.\n\nLearn more about New River Church at https://newriver.church or join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:15."}