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
Currently, over 3.3 million U.S. citizens are actively serving across all branches of the United States miliary. We recently had the privilege of sitting down with Marine Private First Class Aukeem Knoop to talk about his experience in boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruitment Depot in San Diego, California.
- How does a Christian man seek to be a light in the military?
- S...
How does a follower of Jesus plunder the serrated edge of suffering for the glory of God? This valley of shadow is covered with the footprints of the saints. What did they have to say about their suffering that can give us hope and courage in the midst of ours?
This is the question on Episode #29 of Plundering Leviathan.
QUOTES
- “God had one Son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.” ~ Augustine of Hippo (354–4...
"Fairy tales and magic remind us of the infinite possibilities that lie beyond the walls of the world."
~ G.K. Chesterton
Truly, there is infinitely more to this world than what our physical eyes can see. There is a supernatural power beyond our wildest imaginations, and God's Word is clear when it comes to entertaining powers that don't belong to us (e.g., Exod 22:18; L...
The Bible has much to say about our language. It tells us that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Pro 18:21), that "the tongue is a fire" (James 3:6). It tells us to "let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth" (Eph 4:29) and to "let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt" (Col 4:6).
Yet, the Bible also recounts the stories of godly men who used "strong language" on occasion. Indeed, there is a time ...
The Bible tells us that the last enemy to be destroyed is death (1 Cor 15:26).
In recent days, superstar individuals such as Hulk Hogan (the wrestler), Ozzy Osbourne (the musician), and John MacArthur (the pastor) have walked through the doorway of death and into eternity.
This spurs the question: how should Christians prepare for the finish line?
- Should we join those like Bryan Johnson, the centimillionaire tech entrepreneur...
Words create worlds, and phrases create philosophies. Truly, the language we use is more powerful than we will ever know - for better or for worse.
This is true in every sphere, including the church.
In this episode, Pastor Jeremiah argues that we are unintentionally harming the church by the way we talk about it. Instead of strengthening the covenant community of believers, our words have unwittingly created a world of individuali...
Every worldview has a wardrobe.
For over 1900 years of church history, Christian women wore head coverings in congregational worship on the Lord's Day. This was the universal practice across every continent. Today, however, this practice has all but disappeared in the Western world. Why is that?
- What is the meaning of head coverings?
- What are the biblical arguments & historical evidences for head coverings?
- Were they merel...
Church Clothes
- Should Christians really wear their "Sunday best" to the church gathering?
- Why does Pastor Jeremiah wear a hoodie when he preaches?
- What is the history of "church clothes" over the past 2,000 years?
- When it comes to our Sunday attire, are some standards timeless and universal while others are merely cultural?
This (and more) in Episode #23 of Plundering Leviathan.
In the words of Newton, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." In other words, when something (e.g., feminism) exerts a force on another thing (e.g., masculinity), the second object exerts an equal force back on the first.
Enter: the "Manosphere" - a varied collection of voices promoting groups like
- Misogyny,
- PUA (Pickup Artists),
- MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way),
- Men's Rights Activism,
- The Red Pill Movemen...
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?
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