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203. The Edge of Holiness: Why Leviticus Forbids Trimming Beards
In this episode of Wise Counsel, host Robert Smith unpacks one of the Old Testament’s most puzzling commands: Leviticus 19:27 — “You shall not round …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
202. Are We Robbing God? Rethinking Malachi 3
In this episode of Wise Counsel, host Robert Smith examines one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — passages on giving: Malachi 3:8–10. Oft…
8 months ago
201. When Wisdom Turns to Wealth: Solomon and the 666 Talents
In this episode of Wise Counsel, host Robert Smith explores 1 Kings 10:14–11:8, where Solomon’s golden age begins to tarnish. What happens when divin…
8 months ago
52. Redeeming Time: The Theology Behind Christmas Dates
Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25—or January 6—or even September 11? Are these dates rooted in pagan traditions, theological patte…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
51. Redeeming Traditions: Can Culture Glorify Christ?
🎄 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…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
50. Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses
In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith reflects on Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…” The wr…
9 months ago
49. The Hope of Eternal Life
In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith unpacks Titus 1:2: “in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.…
9 months, 1 week ago
48. When All Things Work Together for Good
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 goo…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
47. Hope Anchored in God’s Promises: Jeremiah 29:11
Today’s Wise Counsel episode dives deep into Jeremiah 29:11, a timeless passage speaking of hope amid uncertainty. Exploring the original context and…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
46. The Temple and God's Presence
In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith explores the story of God’s Temple Presence from Solomon’s temple filled with glory, to the Second Temp…
10 months ago