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.

  1. -2 дн.

    220. Is Modern Technology the New “Mark of the Beast”?

    Is your smartphone asign of the end times—or just another tool of human progress? Drawing on thinkers like Michael Heiser,N.T. Wright, and Craig Keener, the debate explores how symbolism, empire, andtechnology collide in the modern reading of Revelation 13.

    20 мин.

  2. -6 дн.

    219. Is Cryptocurrency the Mark of the Beast—or the Financial System Predicted in Revelation?

    From Bitcoin to centralbank digital currencies, money is going digital—and some are calling itprophetic. Drawing on scholars like Michael Heiser,Craig Keener, and John Walvoord, this debate digs into whether technologyfulfills prophecy—or simply repeats history. Drawing on scholars like Michael Heiser,Craig Keener, and John Walvoord, this debate digs into whether technologyfulfills prophecy—or simply repeats history. Drawing on scholars like Michael Heiser,Craig Keener, and John Walvoord, this debate digs into whether technologyfulfills prophecy—or simply repeats history.

    19 мин.

  3. 29 июн.

    218. The Significance of Cosmic Geography in Biblical Theology

    What is the significanceof cosmic geography in biblical theology? Is this concept critical forunderstanding Scripture, or is it simply an ancient worldview?

    22 мин.

  4. 25 июн.

    217. Biblical Numbers – Symbolic or Literal?

    Today’s topic: the agesand reign lengths of Israel’s kings in the Bible. Are these numbers symbolic orliteral?

    20 мин.

  5. 22 июн.

    216. Do Tariffs Cause Wars? Will the Latest U.S. Tariffs Trigger One?

    Do Tariffs Cause Wars? Will the LatestU.S. Tariffs Trigger One? Throughout history, tariffs have beenmore than just economic policies—they’ve shaped international trust, alliances,and sometimes even fueled wars. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 is often citedby scholars like Douglas Irwin as deepening the Great Depression andaggravating global instability before World War II. Others, like Nobel laureatePaul Krugman, argue that tariffs, while disruptive, are simply tools ofnegotiation rather than triggers for conflict.

    23 мин.

  6. 8 июн.

    215. Bible – Should Pastors Teach the Tithe as a Moral Obligation?

    Should pastors present the tithe as a binding moral obligation for Christians—or as an outdated covenant practice fulfilled in Christ?

    21 мин.

  7. 1 июн.

    214. Theology - Are Angels and Demons Active Agents Today?

    Are angels and demons real, personal beings actively involved in God’s ongoing purposes—or are they primarily symbolic expressions of ancient spiritual language?

    23 мин.

  8. 18 мая

    213. Bible - Are Biblical Covenants Modeled on Ancient Treaties?

    Did the biblical covenants simply adopt the structure of Ancient Near Eastern treaties, or do they represent something theologically unprecedented?

    23 мин.
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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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    RM Smith
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    2024 - 2026
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