{"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":"213. The Freedom of Letting Go: Lessons from the Year of Release","slug":"213-the-freedom-of-letting-go-lessons-from-the-year-of-release","published_at":"2026-05-18T11:51:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/213-the-freedom-of-letting-go-lessons-from-the-year-of-release","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/213--The-Freedom-of-Letting-Go-Lessons-from-the-Year-of-Release-e3j92lo","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/119883896/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-12%2F424010189-44100-2-031bb8d3c1949.m4a","summary":"🎙️ Wise Counsel Podcast – Episode 213 Title: “The Freedom of Letting Go: Lessons from the Year of Release”Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 15:1–3 (ESV) Podcast DescriptionIn this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith explores Deuteronomy 15:1–3, where God institutes the Year of Release—a built-in system of economic mercy every seven years. What seems radical, even disruptive, reveals a profound truth about generosity, justice, and compassion. Drawing on insights from Michael S. Heiser and Tremper Longman III, this episode connects the ancient law to modern life, from financial forgiveness to emotional release, showing how God calls us to let go of burdens that can weigh down our communities and our hearts.","meta_description":"🎙️ Wise Counsel Podcast – Episode 213 Title: “The Freedom of Letting Go: Lessons from the Year of Release”Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 15:1–3 (ESV) Podcas…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1322,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/213-the-freedom-of-letting-go-lessons-from-the-year-of-release/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/213-the-freedom-of-letting-go-lessons-from-the-year-of-release.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}