{"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":"206. Ink and Identity: What the Bible Really Says About Tattoos","slug":"206-ink-and-identity-what-the-bible-really-says-about-tattoos","published_at":"2026-03-09T11:22:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/206-ink-and-identity-what-the-bible-really-says-about-tattoos","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/206--Ink-and-Identity-What-the-Bible-Really-Says-About-Tattoos-e3g000f","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/116440527/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-5%2F419353441-44100-2-f36742832306.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , host Robert Smith explores the often-quoted command in Leviticus 19:28 about tattoos. Is this a timeless ban on body art—or was something else happening in the ancient world? Drawing on insights from Dr. Michael S. Heiser and Dr. Carol Meyers, Robert explains how this command addressed pagan mourning rituals and covenant loyalty—not modern self-expression. Along the way, he connects this passage to the Bible’s larger story of worship, identity, and belonging.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , host Robert Smith explores the often-quoted command in Leviticus 19:28 about tattoos. Is this a timeless ban on body art…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":594,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/206-ink-and-identity-what-the-bible-really-says-about-tattoos/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/206-ink-and-identity-what-the-bible-really-says-about-tattoos.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}