
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Leviticus 19:19 forbids mixing fabrics, animals, and crops—but why? Is this law rooted in creation theology and divine order, or did it function primarily as a social boundary marker during Israel’s later history? In this episode, Old Testament schol... more
Deuteronomy 17 limits Israel’s king from multiplying horses, wives, and gold—but why? Is the concern primarily covenant loyalty to Yahweh, or a deliberate constitutional check on royal power? In this episode, host Robert Smith moderates a focused deb... more
Could our entire universe be a simulation? Philosophers, scientists, and theologians are increasingly wrestling with this question—and Christians have their own unique stake in the debate. In this episode, host Robert Smith moderates a lively exchang... more
What does it mean to call God “Father”? A viral debate clip featuring Charlie Kirk raised a pointed challenge: if men are defined biologically by XY chromosomes, then what about God, who has neither chromosomes nor a body? Does that make God “gender ... more
Psalm 33:1–3 calls God’s people to shout for joy, give thanks with instruments, and sing a “new song.” But what does this mean? Is it simply about fresh expressions of worship—or does it carry prophetic weight about God’s future acts of salvation? In... more
Did the resurrection of Jesus actually happen, or is it best understood as a theological narrative? In this episode of Five-Minute Debate, Dr. Smith defends the historical reliability of the resurrection, citing eyewitness testimony, the empty tomb, ... more
Should apocryphal texts like 1 Enoch, Tobit, or Wisdom of Solomon be taken seriously as authoritative Scripture? Some early Christians and Jews revered these writings, but others rejected them as non-canonical. In today’s Five-Minute Debate, Dr. Elia... more
Are Christmas trees and holiday traditions innocent fun—or hidden remnants of pagan worship? In this episode of Five-Minute Debate, host Robert Smith moderates a spirited exchange between Dr. John Matthews, who argues that many Evangelical traditions... more










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