Disarming Leviathan Podcast
by Caleb E. Campbell
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Christian Sharing and Divine Violence w/ James Petitfils
Christian Sharing and Divine Violence w/ James Petitfils
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The Disarming Leviathan Podcast features interviews with Christian leaders, authors and scholars that will give you a better understanding of American Christian Nationalism and equip you with tools to reach Christian Nationalists as a mission field.
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- Christian Sharing and Divine Violence w/ James Petitfils · 36 minMany Christians wrestle with violence in the Old Testament and assume that once we reach Jesus and the early church, the problem goes away. Then we get to Acts 5, where Ananias…
- God, Violence, and American Power w/ Dru Johnson · 44 minThe Bible contains disturbing stories of conquest, judgment, and violence. How should Christians make sense of these passages, especially when biblical texts are being paired…
- Christian Nationalism and the Politics of Jesus w/ Matthew Taylor · 38 minWhat does it mean to follow Jesus when political leaders invoke Christianity to justify power, domination, and violence? In this episode, Matthew D. Taylor returns to the podcast…
- Violent Psalms and the Longing for Justice w/ Trevor Laurence · 34 minWhat do we do with the Psalms that ask God to judge, punish, and even destroy enemies? And what happens when Christians take those prayers and use them to justify violence…
- Holy War? Reading Joshua in an Age of Christian Nationalism w/ Matthew Lynch · 37 minThe Bible contains a lot of violence. But what are Christians supposed to do with stories of conquest, divine judgment, and commands to destroy Israel’s enemies, especially when…
- The Narrative Beneath Christian Nationalism w/ Soong-Chan Rah · 45 minNote: We experienced some technical difficulties during this recording. We cleaned it up as best we could, but you may hear an occasional echo. What happens after Christian…
- Biblical Violence & Political Violence w/ Charlie Trimm · 35 minWhy does the Old Testament contain so much violence, and what does it reveal about the character of God? In this episode, Charlie Trimm helps us wrestle with some of Scripture’s…
- Disarming Revelation w/ David Mathewson · 33 minThe book of Revelation is often treated as a roadmap for the end times, a justification for violence, or a source of fear. But what if its central message is something entirely…
- Understanding Violence in the Bible w/ Andy Judd · 41 minViolence in the Bible often leaves believers disoriented—how do we reconcile the raw, gritty realism of biblical stories with our understanding of a loving God? Andy Judd unpacks…
- How Biblical Conquest Stories Shaped America’s National Myth w/ Dan Hawk · 28 minIn this conversation, Dan Hawk explores the history and theology behind Manifest Destiny—and why its legacy still shapes American identity today. Drawing a sharp connection…
- Lessons from Northern Ireland: Christian Nationalism, Fear, and the Witness of the Church w/ David Montgomery · 42 minWhat can America’s political and religious polarization learn from the history of Northern Ireland? In this episode, David Montgomery (”Monty”) reflects on decades of sectarian…
- The Founding Fathers and Christian Nationalism w/ Warren Throckmorton · 37 minWas the United States founded as a Christian nation? In this episode, historian Warren Throckmorton separates popular myths from the historical record, exploring what America's…
- Reimagining How the Bible Influences Our Politics w/ Michael Rhodes · 34 minMost political debates skirt the core question: What does it mean to live as a faithful outpost of God's kingdom today? Michael Rhodes challenges us to root our political…
- How Authoritarian Theology Shapes Christian Nationalism w/ Margaret Bronson · 37 minWhat happens when a theology of hierarchy, control, and male authority moves from the margins into the mainstream? In this episode, Margaret Bronson shares her firsthand…
- Immigrants and American Christian Nationalism w/ John Marc Sianghio · 44 minWhat happens when the symbols commonly associated with Christian Nationalism mean something entirely different to the people displaying them? In this episode, Caleb sits down…
- Meeting Jesus Among Refugees w/ Clint Leavitt · 33 minFor many Americans, conversations about refugees happen at the level of politics, policy, and headlines. In this episode, Clint Leavitt invites us into a different starting…
- How Faith and Community Transform Refugee Resettlement w/ Mary Kaech · 29 minIn this insightful interview, Mary Kaech from Phoenix Refugee Connections shares the history, current challenges, and opportunities in refugee resettlement in the U.S…
- The Hidden Costs of U.S. Immigration Policies w/ Matthew Soerens · 36 minIn this in-depth interview, Matthew Soerens discusses the global refugee crisis, U.S. immigration policies, and the biblical perspective on caring for refugees and immigrants. He…
- The American Church and Global Refugees w/ Daniel Yang · 34 minDaniel Yang discusses the significance of Refugee Day, the history and current state of refugee resettlement in the U.S., and the role of the church in welcoming and supporting…
- A special series for June 2026 · 2 minThis June, we will publish a special series of interviews related to World Refugee Awareness Month. Please consider rating and reviewing the Disarming Leviathan podcast. It helps…
