Five-Minute Debate

RM Smith

Five-Minute Debate, hosted by RM Smith, features mock debates between fictitious scholars on the intersection of Biblical scholarship, theology, and politics. Grounded in real research, each episode tackles key issues facing the church and society today in concise, thought-provoking discussions. Quick, insightful, and perfect for listeners on the go.

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Monday · 26 min
243. Jerusalem's Fall – 586 or 587 BCE?
243. Jerusalem's Fall – 586 or 587 BCE?
October 12 · 20 min
242. Bible - Who Really Wrestled Jacob at the Jabbok?
242. Bible - Who Really Wrestled Jacob at the Jabbok?
October 5 · 23 min
241. Bible - Was Israel's Monarchy God's Plan or Concession?
241. Bible - Was Israel's Monarchy God's Plan or Concession?
September 28 · 25 min
240. Bible - Human Nature or Divine Vocation
240. Bible - Human Nature or Divine Vocation
September 21 · 25 min
239. Bible - Significance of Jesus' First Recorded Miracle
239. Bible - Significance of Jesus' First Recorded Miracle
September 20 · 24 min
238. Christian Music - “I Know A Name” – Power in Praise or Problematic Phrase?
238. Christian Music - “I Know A Name” – Power in Praise or Problematic Phrase?
September 17 · 25 min
237. Bible — Did Joshua Fight Giant Clans or Hyperbole
237. Bible — Did Joshua Fight Giant Clans or Hyperbole
September 14 · 20 min
236. Economics - What Turned 1929 into the Great Depression
236. Economics - What Turned 1929 into the Great Depression
September 10 · 23 min
235. Bible—Gog and Magog: Real Nations or Chaos
235. Bible—Gog and Magog: Real Nations or Chaos
September 7 · 24 min
234. Bible - Voyeurism or Incest in Noah’s Tent
234. Bible - Voyeurism or Incest in Noah’s Tent
September 3 · 22 min
233. Bible - The Extent of the Flood
233. Bible - The Extent of the Flood
August 31 · 25 min
232. Bible — A Fellowship Meal and Cosmic Warfare
Episode 232 — A Fellowship Meal and Cosmic Warfare This episode explores the intersection of everyday fellowship and larger spiritual realities. Using the image of a shared meal, it examines how community practices shape moral courage, spiritual vigilance, and collective resilience amid unseen struggles. Listeners will hear practical reflections on cultivating faithful relationships, recognizing patterns of spiritual conflict, and engaging with hope-centered practices that nourish both ordinary life and deeper commitments. Perfect for anyone seeking grounded guidance on living faithfully in community.
August 27 · 26 min
231 Bible — Literal Cosmic War or Ancient Rhetoric?
Literal Cosmic War or Ancient Rhetoric?
August 17 · 24 min
230 Bible — Did Adam's Sin Cause Biological Death?
Did Adam's Sin Cause Biological Death?
August 13 · 21 min
229 Bible — Holy War or the Cosmic Jubilee?
An episode examining competing frames for Israel’s conquest narratives: the rhetoric of holy war versus the theological vision of a cosmic jubilee (restoration, land redistribution, and covenant renewal). We compare biblical texts, ancient Near Eastern parallels, and theological interpretations to ask whether these texts promote punitive conquest, restorative justice, or a mixture of both—and what that means for reading Scripture ethically and theologically today. Ideal for listeners interested in biblical ethics, theology, and history.
August 10 · 20 min
228 Bible — Who Incited King David’s Census?
A concise episode exploring the biblical accounts and ancient context behind David’s census, evaluating who instigated it (Joab, Satan, or divine initiative) and why. We survey 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21, examine theological and literary differences between the accounts, and consider how ancient Near Eastern practice, political motives, and theological interpretation shape readings of responsibility, guilt, and divine judgment. Ideal for listeners interested in biblical narrative, textual comparison, and theological nuance.
August 6 · 20 min
227 Bible — Penal Substitutionary Atonement vs. Christus Victor: Lament, Wrath, and Cosmic Victory
A focused episode comparing the framework of penal substitutionary atonement with the Christus Victor motif. We examine how psalmic lament and divine wrath inform penal readings of atonement, and contrast that with New Testament portrayals of Christ’s triumph over cosmic powers. Episodes considers theological implications for soteriology, worship, and theodicy, and how these models shape Christian responses to suffering and justice.
August 3 · 23 min
226 Bible — From Heavenly Prosecutor to Cosmic Rebel
The Origin and Role ofSatan in Biblical Theology
July 30 · 52 min
225 Bible — Ancient Biblical Boundaries and Cosmic Chaos
What is the BiblicalView on Same-Sex Marriage
July 27 · 14 min
224 Bible — The Sabbath as God’s Cosmic Throne
In this special episodeof Five-Minute Debate, we tackle a question that goes deeper than “ShouldChristians keep the Sabbath?”—What did Sabbath actually mean in the Bible’soriginal setting?

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