{"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":"210. The Sacred Space of Birth: When Life Meets Holiness","slug":"210-the-sacred-space-of-birth-when-life-meets-holiness","published_at":"2026-04-14T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/210-the-sacred-space-of-birth-when-life-meets-holiness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/210--The-Sacred-Space-of-Birth-When-Life-Meets-Holiness-e3hs3dh","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/118410097/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-13%2F422006882-44100-2-e5bc208dcb9a1.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , Robert Smith explores Leviticus 12, which addresses ritual uncleanness after childbirth. While it may sound strange—or even unfair—to modern readers, this passage reveals a profound truth: new life touches the boundary between heaven and earth. Drawing on the insights of Michael S. Heiser, Carol Meyers, and Tremper Longman III, Robert shows how these laws weren’t about shame, but about reverence and the recognition of God’s presence in the midst of human life. We’ll also see how this ancient understanding resonates in modern moments of birth, baptism, and new beginnings.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , Robert Smith explores Leviticus 12, which addresses ritual uncleanness after childbirth. While it may sound strange—or e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":367,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/210-the-sacred-space-of-birth-when-life-meets-holiness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/210-the-sacred-space-of-birth-when-life-meets-holiness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}