{"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":"52. Redeeming Time: The Theology Behind Christmas Dates","slug":"52-redeeming-time-the-theology-behind-christmas-dates","published_at":"2025-12-22T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/52-redeeming-time-the-theology-behind-christmas-dates","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robertsmithsound3/episodes/52--Redeeming-Time-The-Theology-Behind-Christmas-Dates-e3c43ng","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc29aa48/podcast/play/112381104/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-9%2F414062601-44100-2-cfb069223edf2.m4a","summary":"Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25—or January 6—or even September 11 ? Are these dates rooted in pagan traditions, theological patterns, or something else entirely? In this episode of Wise Counsel , we explore how God redeems time, how early Christians thought theologically about calendars, and how biblical scholarship, including the work of Dr. Michael Heiser, brings deeper insight into the real birthday of Jesus—and what it all means for living with gospel-centered purpose.","meta_description":"Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25—or January 6—or even September 11 ? Are these dates rooted in pagan traditions, theological patterns,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":437,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wise-counsel-7060777/episodes/52-redeeming-time-the-theology-behind-christmas-dates/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wise-counsel-7060777/52-redeeming-time-the-theology-behind-christmas-dates.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}