{"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":"207. Tithing and the Generous Heart","slug":"207-tithing-and-the-generous-heart","published_at":"2026-03-12T11:24:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/207-tithing-and-the-generous-heart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/207--Tithing-and-the-Generous-Heart-e3g001s","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/116440572/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-5%2F419353502-44100-2-580678d90cf6a.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith explores what Scripture truly teaches about tithing and generosity, reading from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 (ESV). Many Christians have been taught to give out of obligation or fear, but the Bible presents a radically different vision: cheerful, Spirit-led generosity that reflects the heart of God. Drawing on insights from biblical scholars like N.T. Wright ( Paul and the Faithfulness of God ) and Gordon Fee ( Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians ), this episode uncovers how giving under the New Covenant is no longer about a percentage — it’s about participation in God’s grace. We’ll also consider how cultural assumptions can distort generosity and what it means to give as Christ gave Himself for us.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith explores what Scripture truly teaches about tithing and generosity, reading from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 (ESV).…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":452,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/207-tithing-and-the-generous-heart/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/207-tithing-and-the-generous-heart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}