Plundering Leviathan

What does the Bible teach about women in the life of the church? In this LIVESTREAM episode, we explore the biblical vision of complementarity, discussing the equal dignity, value, and importance of men and women while examining God's distinct design for leadership within the home and church. In this conversation, we address common questions surrounding women serving as pastors, look at key biblic...

Christianity and Islam are two of the world's largest religions, together accounting for more than half of the global population. Both claim to worship the God of Abraham, honor many of the same biblical figures, and call their followers to lives of devotion and obedience. Yet beneath these similarities lie profound differences concerning the nature of God, the identity of Jesus Christ, the reliab...

In celebration of Pastor Jeremiah's 18-year wedding anniversary with Elizabeth, Plundering Leviathan had a LIVESTREAM conversation on some of the lessons to be learned over a lifetime of marriage. In a culture that treats marriage as disposable, these conversations seek to recover a vision for the glorious picture of marriage.

As war once again erupts in the Middle East—this time involving Iran—some voices in the Christian world are framing the conflict in prophetic terms. A growing conversation has emerged around the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, where the Islamic Dome of the Rock now stands on the site historically associated with Solomon's Temple and (what is known as) Herod's Temple. Some interpreters of biblical proph...

As tensions rise between Iran and the West, many Christians begin asking whether ancient biblical prophecies might relate to the modern Middle East. Passages about Elam in Jeremiah 49, Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38–39, and the climactic battle of Armageddon in Revelation 16 are often brought into the conversation. Christians have long debated how these prophecies should be understood: Do they point...

On February 15, 2026, in an interview with podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Obama said that aliens are real. Four days later, President Trump said that Obama made a “big mistake” and “gave classified information” regarding his comments on the existence of aliens. Suddenly the internet exploded again with speculation about UFOs, UAPs, and decades of mysterious sightings. What are we su...

What does the Great Commission look like when it takes you behind prison bars — or into the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains? RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx0U4s6VV2g

Personality tests are everywhere—used in workplaces, churches, counseling rooms, and even casual conversations to explain why we are the way we are. Tools like Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, Strength Finders, and DISC promise insight into our strengths, weaknesses, relationships, and leadership styles—but they also raise serious questions. Are these frameworks genuinely helpful tools for self-unders...

While road-tripping across Minnesota, Steve and Jeremiah record a conversation about road etiquette, driving with your knees, and how Christians can be redeeming the time (Eph 5:16) as they spend hours behind a steering wheel. The first episode (Part 1) ends with Steve concocting a work of fiction about how he and Jeremiah first met. In this episode (Part 2), Jeremiah shares the historically accur...

While road-tripping across Minnesota, Steve and Jeremiah record a conversation about road etiquette, driving with your knees, and how Christians can be redeeming the time (Eph 5:16) as they spend hours behind a steering wheel. This episode (Part 1) ends with Steve concocting a work of fiction about how he and Jeremiah first met. In the next episode (Part 2), Jeremiah shares the historically accura...

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? Should Christians be enlistin...

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...

"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; Lev 19:31; Deut 18:10-12; Ga...

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...

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 centi...

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 unwitti...

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 h...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...