Modern-Day Debate
A neutral platform for formally structured debates on religion, science, and politics, moderated by its psychologist founder.
This is a dedicated debate channel, not an interview or discussion show. It pits two or more opposing viewpoints against each other in a structured format—including opening statements, rebuttals, and open discussion—on contentious topics. The show focuses primarily on religion (Christianity vs. atheism, intra-faith disputes), science (evolution vs. creationism), and politics, with a host who acts as a neutral moderator to enforce rules and time limits.
“Its strict, non-interview, debate-only format is its core identity. Unlike discussion panels, it enforces a formal structure with timed segments and aims for neutral moderation on often fiery religious and philosophical topics, a mission the founder has maintained since its inception.”
Who hosts this show
Modern-Day Debate was started in 2018 by Dr. James Kunz as a side passion project during his doctoral studies. The channel is dedicated to providing a neutral platform for debates, explicitly avoiding interviews to focus on structured argumentation. Dr. Kunz, who holds a PhD in industrial-organizational psychology, moderates most debates, aiming to give all viewpoints a fair hearing on controversial topics. The platform has grown from online-only discussions to include live, in-person events.
Credentials & credits
- PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Colorado State University
- Masters in Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Masters in Philosophy, Texas Tech University
- Bachelors in Psychology, University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Bachelors in Philosophy, Minnesota State University
Other ventures
- DebateCon (flagship conference series)
- Outnumbered (collaborative series with Uncensored America)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01(INTENSE) Can we ethics without God? Andrew Wilson Vs SkylerJun 28, 2026 · 51s
- 02DEBATE: Is the Hadith Essential to Quran? Sunni Vs Quran-OnlyJun 28, 2026 · 2h 28m
- 03
- 04(FIERY) Did Dinosaurs Live With Man? | Kent Hovind Vs Ammon PorterJun 20, 2026 · 1h 56m
- 05
- 06Feminism Leads to Islam | Jake of @rattlesnaketv Vs 5Jun 18, 2026 · 19 min
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01(FIERY) Did Dinosaurs Live With Man? | Kent Hovind Vs Ammon Porter
A fiery debate featuring well-known creationist Kent Hovind, notable for its heated exchanges and the use of props and a "Kent Hovind Bingo" card by his opponent.
- 02DEBATE: Baptists Vs Orthodox, Which Is Closer to the Early Church? Pastor Sam Farag V Alex Sorin
A deep-dive intra-Christian debate on which denomination is truer to the early church, showcasing the channel's focus on specific theological disputes.
- 03DEBATE: Is the Hadith Essential to Quran? Sunni Vs Quran-Only
An example of the channel's coverage of intra-Islamic debates, pitting a Sunni against a Quran-Only perspective on the validity of the Hadith.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a moderated debate, not an interview series. The host, typically Dr. James Kunz or a guest moderator like "Magic Mike," introduces the topic and debaters, outlines the pre-agreed format and timing, and enforces decorum. The structure usually includes opening statements, open discussion, rebuttals, and sometimes cross-examination periods or audience Q&A via Super Chats.
Signature segments
- · DebateCon Promotion
- · Structured Debate Format (Openings, Rebuttals, Cross-Examinations)
- · Neutral Moderation
- · Audience Q&A via Super Chats
- · Fiery/Intense Title Labeling
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books advocates for specific, often polarized, viewpoints who are prepared for a formal debate. Guests are typically pastors, apologists, authors, and content creators with their own channels, representing stances like Young Earth Creationism, Quran-Only Islam, or specific Christian denominations.
- Nadir Ahmedon DEBATE: Is the Hadith Essential to Quran? Sunni Vs Quran-Only
- Kent Hovindon (FIERY) Did Dinosaurs Live With Man? | Kent Hovind Vs Ammon Porter
- Ammon Porteron (FIERY) Did Dinosaurs Live With Man? | Kent Hovind Vs Ammon Porter
- Sam Faragon DEBATE: Baptists Vs Orthodox, Which Is Closer to the Early Church? Pastor Sam Farag V Alex Sorin
- Alex Sorinon DEBATE: Baptists Vs Orthodox, Which Is Closer to the Early Church? Pastor Sam Farag V Alex Sorin
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The channel is primarily funded by its own live conference, DebateCon, and its associated ticket sales and sponsorships. It also solicits audience support through a Patreon, GoFundMe campaigns for specific costs like event security, and Super Chats during live streams.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Modern-Day Debate?
- The founder and primary host is Dr. James Kunz, who holds a PhD in industrial-organizational psychology. Some episodes may feature other guest moderators.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, the channel's vision is to provide a platform exclusively for debates and does not conduct interviews. The host acts as a neutral moderator to facilitate the debate between guests.
- What is the format of the debates?
- Debates are formally structured with timed segments, which typically include opening statements, open discussion, rebuttals, and sometimes cross-examinations or an audience Q&A.
- What kinds of topics are discussed?
- The show focuses heavily on controversial topics in religion (e.g., Christianity, Islam, atheism), science (e.g., creationism vs. evolution), and politics.
- What is DebateCon?
- DebateCon is the channel's flagship in-person conference series, where they host live debates in front of an audience in various US cities.
- Is the show still running?
- Yes, Modern-Day Debate is highly active, often releasing multiple debates per week.
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- [01]About Modern-Day Debatemoderndaydebate.com
- [02]Modern-Day Debate - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]DebateCon - Grokipediagrokipedia.com
- [04]Modern Day Debate Host James: Still a Christian After All These Years - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [05]Modern-Day Debate - Patreonpatreon.com
- [06]Modern-Day Debate LIVE & IN-PERSON by James Kunz - Indiegogoindiegogo.com
- [07]Why He's Still a Christian | Interview with James Kunz (Modern Day Debate)youtube.com
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