Plundering Leviathan

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 churches be dimming the lights during the singing? 
Ryan Zimmer (recording artist, audio technician, and music pastor) joins the podcast to share his perspective on the Christian music scene today.

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 the biblical vision of hospitality?
What does biblical hospitality look like in our homes? What does it look like in our churches? Why is it a biblical command for Christians and a qualification for church leadership?
This is the topic of this week's episode of Plundering Leviathan.

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, 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 this week's episode of Plundering Leviathan.

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 and more on Episode #13 of Plundering Leviathan.

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.

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?

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 entertainment for the glory of God. 

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.

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".

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.