{"podcast":{"title":"Wise Counsel","slug":"wise-counsel-7060777","podcast_index_feed_id":7060777,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42205890/42205890-1781806866102-0ea09eea8170a.jpg","author":"RM Smith","episode_count":78,"summary":"Welcome to Wise Counsel, a daily five-minute devotional hosted by RM Smith. Each episode dives deep into biblical scholarship and Ancient Near Eastern context, offering concise insights into Scripture to illuminate its timeless truths and practical applications. Join RM Smith as he explores the cultural and historical backgrounds that enrich our understanding of God's Word, equipping you to navigate life's challenges with wisdom and discernment. Tune in for your daily dose of spiritual nourishment!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T02:17:37.888317+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777"},"episode":{"title":"201. When Wisdom Turns to Wealth: Solomon and the 666 Talents","slug":"201-when-wisdom-turns-to-wealth-solomon-and-the-666-talents","published_at":"2026-01-05T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/201-when-wisdom-turns-to-wealth-solomon-and-the-666-talents","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/201--When-Wisdom-Turns-to-Wealth-Solomon-and-the-666-Talents-e3d6360","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/113494656/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-4%2F415481481-44100-2-ad22f64292b52.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel, host Robert Smith explores 1 Kings 10:14–11:8, where Solomon’s golden age begins to tarnish. What happens when divine wisdom becomes worldly success? Drawing on insights from Dr. Michael S. Heiser and Tremper Longman III, Robert unpacks the meaning behind Solomon’s 666 talents of gold and how wealth, power, and pride can quietly dethrone our trust in God. From ancient Israel to modern America, we’ll see how the pursuit of self-sufficiency still tempts us to build golden empires—and forget the Giver of every gift.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel, host Robert Smith explores 1 Kings 10:14–11:8, where Solomon’s golden age begins to tarnish. What happens when divine wis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":362,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/201-when-wisdom-turns-to-wealth-solomon-and-the-666-talents/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/201-when-wisdom-turns-to-wealth-solomon-and-the-666-talents.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}