210. The Sacred Space of Birth: When Life Meets Holiness

In this episode of Wise Counsel, Robert Smith explores Leviticus 12, which addresses ritual uncleanness after childbirth. While it may sound strange—or even unfair—to modern readers, this passage reveals a profound truth: new life touches the boundary between heaven and earth. Drawing on the insights of Michael S. Heiser, Carol Meyers, and Tremper Longman III, Robert shows how these laws weren’t about shame, but about reverence and the recognition of God’s presence in the midst of human life. We’ll also see how this ancient understanding resonates in modern moments of birth, baptism, and new beginnings.