Five-Minute Debate
244. Behemoth and Leviathan – Fossils or Myths?
Oct 26, 202627 min
244. Behemoth and Leviathan – Fossils or Myths?
education
Five-Minute Debate
Hosted by RM Smith · education · EN
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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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What is Five-Minute Debate about?
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.
Who hosts Five-Minute Debate?
Five-Minute Debate is hosted by RM Smith. The show has published 97 episodes to date.
What has Five-Minute Debate covered recently?
Recent episodes include "244. Behemoth and Leviathan, Fossils or Myths?" (26 October 2026, 27 minutes), "243. Jerusalem's Fall, 586 or 587 BCE?" (19 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "242. Bible - Who Really Wrestled Jacob at the Jabbok?" (12 October 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does Five-Minute Debate publish?
Five-Minute Debate publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 97 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Five-Minute Debate?
Booking probability for Five-Minute Debate is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Five-Minute Debate requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Five-Minute Debate's contact route on record: public web form.
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Michael Heiser
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Arvind Narayanan
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