{"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":"211. What It Really Means to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain","slug":"211-what-it-really-means-to-take-the-lord-s-name-in-vain","published_at":"2026-04-20T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/211-what-it-really-means-to-take-the-lord-s-name-in-vain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/211--What-It-Really-Means-to-Take-the-Lords-Name-in-Vain-e3hs3fr","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/118410171/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-13%2F422006989-44100-2-62f6be4f6e5d5.m4a","summary":"Most Christians think “taking the Lord’s name in vain” means saying “Oh my God” casually. But in Exodus 20:7, this commandment goes far deeper—it’s about misrepresenting God’s character while claiming His authority. In this episode of Wise Counsel , Robert Smith explores the original Hebrew meaning of this command through insights from Michael S. Heiser and Tremper Longman III, uncovering how this ancient truth still challenges modern speech, behavior, and integrity. We’ll learn that honoring God’s name means living in a way that reflects His reputation in truth, humility, and justice.","meta_description":"Most Christians think “taking the Lord’s name in vain” means saying “Oh my God” casually. But in Exodus 20:7, this commandment goes far deeper—it’s about…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":374,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/211-what-it-really-means-to-take-the-lord-s-name-in-vain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/211-what-it-really-means-to-take-the-lord-s-name-in-vain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}