Plundering Leviathan

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 category for female pastors, elders, and overseers?
What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
How can the local church stand against this tidal wave of feminism with unwavering confidence in and allegiance to the unchanging and inerrant Word of God?
This is the trajectory in this multi-episode conversation of "Feminism & the Church". In this final episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Jeremiah seek to highlight the practical ("what now") side of the conversation.
RESOURCES
BOOKS
"Eve in Exile: The Restoration of Femininity" by Rebekah Merkle
"Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age" by Rosaria Butterfield
"Women in the Church" by Dr. Andreas Kostenberger
"Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism" by John Piper & Wayne Grudem
PODCASTS
"After Complementarianism, What? Why Egalitarians Are (Still) Winning the Evangelical Gender Debate" by Christ Over All (Doug Ponder, June 2025)

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 category for female pastors, shepherds, and leaders?
- What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
- How can the local church stand against this tidal wave of feminism with unwavering confidence in and allegiance to the unchanging and inerrant Word of God?
This is the trajectory in this multi-episode conversation of "Feminism & the Church". In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Jeremiah dig into the 3rd and 4th waves of feminism. 

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 well acquainted with the global industry of "Christian Entertainment".
What is the God-ordained role of entertainment in the life of a Christian?
Are there expressions of entertainment in the Bible?
How has the church been infected by the pagan version of entertainment?
Should "Christian" bands charge for their concerts? These questions (and many more) on this episode of Plundering Leviathan.
Is there a difference between "Christian" entertainment and "secular" entertainment?
These questions and more on this episode of Plundering Leviathan.
RESOURCES
"Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman
"Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf" by Matthew Everhard

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 category for female pastors, shepherds, and leaders?
- What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
- How can the local church stand against this tidal wave of feminism with unwavering confidence in and allegiance to the unchanging and inerrant Word of God?
This is the trajectory in this multi-episode conversation of "Feminism & the Church".

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 category for female pastors, shepherds, and leaders?
What is the connection between being a preacher and being a protector?
How can the local church stand against this tidal wave of feminism with unwavering confidence in and allegiance to the unchanging and inerrant Word of God?
This is the trajectory in this multi-episode conversation of "Feminism & the Church".

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.