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Plundering Leviathan
by plunderingleviathan
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
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Episode #43 || True Crime
What's with our obsession with true crime? In this episode of Plundering Leviathan, we take a hard look at our culture’s fascination with murder, serial killers, missing persons, and real-life tragedy, especially the enormous popularity of true crime among women.
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Episode #42 || To Beard or Not to Beard...
"To beard or not to beard..." ...that is the question. What does the Bible or church history have to say about facial hair? Is it just a matter of personal preference, or is there something spiritual about the furry-faced man? Join us for this conversation on Plundering Leviathan as we comb…
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Episode #41 || Working Out as Worship
Why do so many of our pastors and Christian men struggle to discipline their own bodies? From the very beginning, God called Adam to "shamar" the garden—to guard it, protect it, and exercise dominion. That calling hasn't disappeared. Men are still called to protect, provide, and faithfully…
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Episode #40 || Women & Pastoral Ministry
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...
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Episode #39 || Islam & Christianity
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...
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Episode #38 || Lessons from a Lifetime of Marriage
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…
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Episode #37 || Rebuilding the Third Temple?
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...
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Episode #36 || IRAN & the Battle of Armageddon
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…
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Episode #35 || Aliens, Demons, and the Unexplained
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…
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Episode #34 || Prison Ministry & Mission Trips
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
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Episode #33 || Personality Tests
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...
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Episode #32 || Road Trip Edition (Part 2)
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…
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Episode #31 || Road Trip Edition
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…
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Episode #30 || Military
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,...
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Episode #29 || Suffering
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...
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Episode #28 || Fantasy Magic
"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…
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Episode #27 || Strong Language
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…
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Episode #26 || Death, Transhumanism, Neuralink, and Living Forever
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…
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Episode #25 || Church Words
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...
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Episode #24 || Head Coverings
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?...
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Episode #23 || Church Clothes
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...
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Episode #22 || The Manosphere
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…
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Episode #21 || Feminism & the Church (Part 4)
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…
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Episode #20 || Feminism & the Church (Part 3)
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...
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Episode #19 || Christian Entertainment
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...
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Episode #18 || Feminism & the Church (Part 2)
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...
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Episode #17 || Feminism & the Church (Part 1)
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…
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Episode #16 || Christian Music
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...
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Episode #15 || The Hospitality Industry
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...
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Episode #14 || Recreational Marijuana
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,...
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Episode #13 || Artificial Intelligence
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…
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Episode #12 || Anglicanism
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.
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Episode #11 || Tattoos
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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Episode #10 || Video Gaming (the sequel)
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...
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Episode #9 || Video Gaming
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.
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Episode #8 || Social Media
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".
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Episode #7 || Should Parents Count to Three?
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.
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Episode #6 || Christmas is Banned & Saint Nick is Brawling
In light of the Christmas season, Steve gives a history of Saint Nick (including the infamous moment when Nicholas allegedly punched Arius).
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Episode #5 || Textual Criticism: A Case for the NKJV
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"…
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Episode #4 || The Promise of Advent
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.
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Episode #3 || Divine Providence in the Premier Thanksgiving
Pastor Stan Weese joins the podcast as its first guest to tell the divine providence in the first Thanksgiving.
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Episode #2 || Postmillennialism
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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Episode #1 || Politics & Orwellian Prophecy
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?
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Plundering Leviathan: Introduction
The introduction to Plundering Leviathan, a weekly podcast of North Center Church: reclaiming culture's gold for the glory of Christ.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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