Plundering Leviathan
PLUNDERING LEVIATHAN is a podcast devoted to reclaiming the gold of this post-Christian culture for the glory of Christ. ”LEVIATHAN” is biblical icon for the enemy of God (Isaiah 27:1), and ”PLUNDERING” is evocative of God’s people taking the enemy’s gold to build the temple of God (Exodus 3:20-22). Music, politics, social media, art, sex, coffee, beards, recreational drugs, books, travel, tattoos, sports (and all the rest) is cultural gold that exists for the glory of King Jesus (Colossians 1:16). The enemy has been bound (Revelation 20:1-3), and now the church is called to plunder his house (Mark 3:27). Let’s go!
Episodes
In a culture that has been deliberately and systematically shaped by the movement known as "feminism", there is a fresh wave of confusion and controversy regarding the role of women in the church.
- What is God's design for women within the context of the local church?
- Does the Bible have a category for female pastors, elders, and overseers?
- What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
- How can the local...
In a culture that has been deliberately and systematically shaped by the movement known as "Feminism", there is a fresh wave of confusion and controversy regarding the role of women in the church.
- What is God's design for women within the context of the local church?
- Does the Bible have a category for female pastors, shepherds, and leaders?
- What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
- How can the l...
In this episode of Plundering Leviathan, Tyler Cornelius joins the podcast to talk about "Christian Entertainment". Working as the video director for mainstream bands such as Casting Crowns, MercyMe, We The Kingdom, David Crowder, For King and Country, TobyMac, Skillet, and many others, Tyler is well acquainted with the global industry of "Christian Entertainment".
- What is the God-ordained role of entertainment in the life of ...
In a culture that has been deliberately and systematically shaped by the movement known as "Feminism", there is a fresh wave of confusion and controversy regarding the role of women in the church.
- What is God's design for women within the context of the local church?
- Does the Bible have a category for female pastors, shepherds, and leaders?
- What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
- How can the l...
In a culture that has been deliberately and systematically shaped by the movement known as "Feminism", there is a fresh wave of confusion and controversy regarding the role of women in the church.
What is God's design for women within the context of the local church?
Does the Bible have a category for female pastors, shepherds, and leaders?
What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
How can the local chu...
If "singing is a weapon", then it is imperative for Christians to wield it well. - What is the history of Christian music? - Why is singing so powerful? - When did secular music take over the mainstream music industry? - How do we encourage men to sing out during our worship services? - Should churches be dimming the lights during the singing?
Ryan Zimmer (recording artist, audio technician, and music pastor) joins the podcast to ...
In a culture that thrives off of the "hospitality industry", there remains an epidemic of loneliness. Why? Why is our Western world one of the most relationally disconnected societies in the history of humanity, and how can followers of Jesus fight against this culture of isolation by recapturing the biblical vision of hospitality?
What does biblical hospitality look like in our homes? What does it look like in our churches? Why is...
Now that recreational cannabis (marijuana, weed) is legal in many states, including Minnesota, how should the church respond? Is it permissible for Christians to smoke a joint or to eat a THC gummy? Is there a link between cannabis and biblical φαρμακεία [pharmakeia] (i.e., sorcery, witchcraft, drugs)? What are the effects on the brain? And can Christians use it for the glory of God and the good of others? This is the question on t...
Is our humanity being replaced by artificial intelligence? What are the opportunities & dangers of artificial intelligence in our relationships, creative energy, inquisitive nature, prayer, memory, etc.? How can the church leverage artificial intelligence for the advancement of the gospel? This and more on Episode #13 of Plundering Leviathan.
Should Christians baptize their babies? Should churches be chanting the Psalms? Is it okay for pastors to be called a priest or father? Jeremiah Knoop wrestles with these questions in a conversation with an Anglican priest in Hawaii.
Can Christians get tattooed in good conscience? Is there any redemptive element in the culture of tattoos? And what does the Bible have to say about this?
Is there a way for video games to strengthen relationships, build up the local church, and bring glory to God? Yes? No? Maybe so...? In this episode, Steve & Jeremiah follow up with a previous conversation about video games to reflect on whether or not Christians can plunder this cultural form of entertainment for the glory of God.
Can Christians plunder video games for the glory of God. In this episode, Adam Heim, a seasoned gamer, joins the podcast and attempts to convince two anti-gamers that video games have a strategic place in kingdom of God.
How should Christians engage with social media? Should we allow our children to have social media accounts? What are wise practices when it comes to the world of social media? In this episode, Steve & Jeremiah wrestle with "The Poison and the Possibilities of Social Media".
In this episode, Jeremiah Knoop defends a post he made on social media regarding parenting, discipline, and the tactic of "counting to three" before dealing with disobedience.
In light of the Christmas season, Steve gives a history of Saint Nick (including the infamous moment when Nicholas allegedly punched Arius).
In this episode, Pastor Jeremiah Knoop gives a brief overview of textual criticism and biblical translations before making an argument for the New King James Version.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- "The Case for the Byzantine Priority" by Maurice A. Robinson
- "Rethinking New Testament Textual Criticism" Ed. D.A. Black
- "The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?" by F.F. Bruce ...
In this episode of Plundering Leviathan, Jeremiah & Steve anticipate the Christmas season by diving into the promise of advent (the coming of Jesus) and the prophet names of Christ.
Pastor Stan Weese joins the podcast as its first guest to tell the divine providence in the first Thanksgiving.
Admidst a society full of negative news, how should Christians seek to cultivate a biblical view of the world and the future?
Book Recommendations:
- "How Christianity Changed the World" by Alvin J. Schmidt
- "Postmillennialism Made Easy" by Kenneth Gentry, Jr
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