{"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":"48. When All Things Work Together for Good","slug":"48-when-all-things-work-together-for-good","published_at":"2025-11-24T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/48-when-all-things-work-together-for-good","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/48--When-All-Things-Work-Together-for-Good-e3a7sf4","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/110407588/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-29%2F410224683-44100-2-9f4d90c563fe4.m4a","summary":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , host Robert Smith reflects on Romans 8:28: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.” This passage anchors us in God’s providence even amid suffering and uncertainty. Drawing on the insights of scholars like Michael S. Heiser ( The Unseen Realm ) and N.T. Wright ( Paul and the Faithfulness of God ), Robert explores how God weaves even pain and failure into His larger purposes. Along the way, we connect this truth to the endurance of the civil rights movement and even modern pop culture’s obsession with “happy endings.”","meta_description":"In this episode of Wise Counsel , host Robert Smith reflects on Romans 8:28: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.”…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":308,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/48-when-all-things-work-together-for-good/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/48-when-all-things-work-together-for-good.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}