Plundering Leviathan

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 i...

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 o...

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 "The Old Testament Docume...

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

Should Christians be actively and vocally engage in the realm of politics, and how do we see George Orwell's prophetic novel, "1984", unfolding in our culture today?

The introduction to Plundering Leviathan, a weekly podcast of North Center Church: reclaiming culture's gold for the glory of Christ.