{"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":"45. Sabbath","slug":"45-sabbath","published_at":"2025-11-03T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/45-sabbath","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/45--Sabbath-e39fth7","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/109622247/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-13%2F409197146-44100-2-5e58ffa71a398.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , we explore the true meaning of Sabbath through the lens of Genesis 2:1–3 . Was God’s “rest” about inactivity—or about His kingship over creation? Drawing on the insights of Dr. Michael S. Heiser and Dr. John Walton , we’ll see how the seventh day in Genesis is not merely a pause in work but God’s enthronement in His cosmic temple. Along the way, we’ll reflect on what it means to live under God’s reign every day, and how Sabbath invites us to reorient our lives toward His kingdom in a restless world.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , we explore the true meaning of Sabbath through the lens of Genesis 2:1–3 . Was God’s “rest” about inactivity—or about Hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":300,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/45-sabbath/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/45-sabbath.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}