{"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":"202. Are We Robbing God? Rethinking Malachi 3","slug":"202-are-we-robbing-god-rethinking-malachi-3","published_at":"2026-01-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/202-are-we-robbing-god-rethinking-malachi-3","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/202--Are-We-Robbing-God--Rethinking-Malachi-3-e3d79j3","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/113533987/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-5%2F415530876-44100-2-c19477eda7eaf.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , host Robert Smith examines one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — passages on giving: Malachi 3:8–10 . Often used to pressure Christians into tithing, this text was originally spoken to Israel’s covenant community, not to the New Testament Church. Drawing on the insights of Dr. Michael S. Heiser and Dr. John Walton , we’ll uncover how this passage fits into the story of covenant faithfulness, not church fundraising. Along the way, we’ll reflect on what it truly means to honor God with our resources — not out of fear, but from freedom and faith.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , host Robert Smith examines one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — passages on giving: Malachi 3:8–10 . Often…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":387,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/202-are-we-robbing-god-rethinking-malachi-3/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/202-are-we-robbing-god-rethinking-malachi-3.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}