{"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":"51. Redeeming Traditions: Can Culture Glorify Christ?","slug":"51-redeeming-traditions-can-culture-glorify-christ","published_at":"2025-12-15T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/51-redeeming-traditions-can-culture-glorify-christ","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/51--Redeeming-Traditions-Can-Culture-Glorify-Christ-e3c43lm","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/112381046/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-9%2F414062515-44100-2-8fc0a44a8ee5.m4a","summary":"🎄 Are Christmas trees and holiday lights pagan? What about gift-giving or Santa Claus? In this episode of Wise Counsel , we explore how Christians can engage with cultural traditions—especially around the holidays—without compromising the gospel. Drawing from the teachings of Dr. Michael Heiser and biblical precedent, we ask: Can tradition be redeemed for God’s glory?","meta_description":"🎄 Are Christmas trees and holiday lights pagan? What about gift-giving or Santa Claus? In this episode of Wise Counsel , we explore how Christians can eng…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":391,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/51-redeeming-traditions-can-culture-glorify-christ/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/51-redeeming-traditions-can-culture-glorify-christ.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}