{"version":"1.0.0","segments":[{"startTime":16.345,"endTime":17.485,"body":"- Hey, this is Phil Kniesel,"},{"startTime":17.485,"endTime":18.805,"body":"lead pastor at Hope City Church."},{"startTime":18.805,"endTime":20.244999999999997,"body":"Thanks for tuning into our podcast."},{"startTime":20.744999999999997,"endTime":22.645,"body":"My prayer is that this"},{"startTime":20.744999999999997,"endTime":22.645,"body":"helps and encourages you,"},{"startTime":22.814999999999998,"endTime":24.924999999999997,"body":"gives you some practical"},{"startTime":22.814999999999998,"endTime":24.924999999999997,"body":"ways to live out your faith"},{"startTime":25.225,"endTime":26.605,"body":"and ultimately fills you with hope."},{"startTime":27.015,"endTime":28.015,"body":"Enjoy the message."},{"startTime":32.555,"endTime":33.805,"body":"- Well, good morning, hope City."},{"startTime":33.805,"endTime":37.645,"body":"Happy spring break to all"},{"startTime":33.805,"endTime":37.645,"body":"the parents in the room"},{"startTime":37.714999999999996,"endTime":38.725,"body":"with kids in school. ."},{"startTime":39.045,"endTime":42.525,"body":"Yeah. 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