Pastor Plek's Podcast
Pastor Chris Plekenpol deals with Faith, Culture, and everything in between. Recording from Austin, TX, Pastor Plek deals with many of the issues that he faces pastoring in a post-Christian environment. He takes questions from his congregation and beyond to help Christians navigate culture from the Christian perspective.
Episodes
348 episodes
Patience in Marriage: Embracing Growth Together
350: The foundation of a thriving marriage rests on four essential pillars: patience, permanence, purity, and pleasure. While our culture often pushes us to rush straight to pleasure, Pastors Plek and Pastor Holland unpack why the journey throu...
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Season 3
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Episode 350
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38:28
Watering Your Marriage Garden
349: Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland unpack Song of Solomon chapter 7 to reveal how affirmation and intentional communication help marriages thrive like well-maintained gardens. If you want your marriage to flourish, be intentional about speakin...
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Season 3
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Episode 349
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45:59
Navigating Relationship Tensions
348: When you miss your spouse's cues, how do you find your way back to connection? Our deep dive into Song of Solomon chapter 5 reveals a profound portrait of marriage after the honeymoon phase, when miscommunication and hurt feelings create d...
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Season 3
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Episode 348
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27:57
The Neuroscience of Intimacy
347: The neuroscience of desire meets biblical wisdom in this candid exploration of marital intimacy through the lens of Solomon's ancient love poetry. Our pastoral team uncovers how this 3,000-year-old text reveals surprising truths about what...
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Season 3
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Episode 347
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51:51
Rethinking Affection in Church Communities
345: Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Bri and Pablo Mota explore the dynamics of showing physical affection in Christian communities on this episode. Physical affection within the Christian community raises complex questions about cultural norm...
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Season 3
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Episode 345
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39:33
Exploring Sin, Free Will, and Assurance of Salvation
344: Why didn't God create all humans with the same sinless nature as Jesus? Join Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Jordan Smith for an insightful discussion as they tackle this profound theological question. They explore the intricacies of sin ...
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Season 3
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Episode 344
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34:32
Worth the Wait
346: Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland tackle the importance of being prepared for marriage through insightful analogies and personal experiences. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their readiness for commitment and the role of parents in gui...
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Season 3
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Episode 346
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42:06
Love's Place in Society
343: Join Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Bri Mota for a compelling discussion on the controversy surrounding JD Vance's remarks about the hierarchy of love, or "ordo amoris." What does it truly mean to prioritize love, starting from family an...
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Season 3
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Episode 343
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28:23
Challenges and Boundaries in Love
342: Pastor Plek is joined by Pastor Holland, Adrienne, and Pablo and Bri Mota today as they explore the complexities of loving a married man and the moral questions that arise when affection intersects with commitment. Throughout this heartfel...
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Season 3
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Episode 342
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54:27
Building Strong Bonds Through Faith
341: Ever wondered how ancient texts like the Song of Solomon can shed light on modern relationships? Join Pastor Plek, Pastor Mo, and Pastor Holland as they explore the intersection of spirituality and intimacy. Together, they unpack sermons f...
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Season 3
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Episode 341
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36:42
The Power of Forgiveness
340: What if the power of forgiveness could transform your pain into a source of strength? Join Pastor Plek, Jordan Smith, and Nicole Troup as they discuss the concept of forgiveness in light of Jonah chapter 4. Through the lens of the bi...
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Season 3
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Episode 340
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29:40
Gender, Parenting, and Personhood: The Impact of Trump's Executive Order
339: Pastor Plek, Cody Sparks, Pastor Holland and Adrienne Plekenpol offer their distinct perspectives on a monumental shift in policy with President Donald Trump's executive order. By reaffirming a two-gender status and defining personhood fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 339
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30:30
Faith, Leadership, and Second Chances
338: Dive into this episode with Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Jordan Smith as they explore the powerful themes of repentance and divine compassion in the book of Jonah. They discuss the striking parallels between Jonah's reluctant journey t...
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Season 3
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Episode 338
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19:40
The Pillars of Spiritual Discernment
337: Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Cody Sparks address the intriguing challenges of harmonizing God's word, prayer, and the Holy Spirit in your life. Explore the common pitfalls of overemphasizing the Bible while neglecting the Spirit and co...
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Season 3
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Episode 337
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17:51
Jonah's Resistance to God's Compassion
336: The story of Jonah is about more than just a man and a giant fish. Join Pastor Plek, Pastor Mo, Bri Mota, and Cody Sparks as they explore this compelling narrative. The discussion kicks off with Jonah's unique role as a prophet during the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 336
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22:43
Healing Through Grief
335: Pastor Plek is joined by special guest Cindy Brinker-Simmons as she opens up about her poignant journey through grief and healing, beginning with the heartbreaking loss of her mother to ovarian cancer. Cindy shares how this tragedy initial...
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Season 3
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Episode 335
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1:02:06
Humility's Role in Church Growth
334: Holland Greig and Jordan Smith join Pastor Plek to share riveting stories of sermons that stirred change, aligning with the teachings of James on practical living and righteousness. As you listen, you'll gain insights into how moving beyon...
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Season 3
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Episode 334
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55:38
What is Advent?
333: Have you ever wondered about the rich history and meaning behind Advent candles? We invite you to join Pastor Holland Greig, Bri and Pablo Mota, and Cody Sparks on an enlightening journey through time, exploring how Advent traditions emerg...
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Season 3
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Episode 333
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37:05
Rebuilding Trust
332: Join Pastor Plek as he unravels the complex tapestry of adultery and divorce, inspired by the profound teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5. Together with Pastor Holland Greig and Cody Sparks from the Cody Sparks Band, they engage in a candid e...
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Season 3
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Episode 332
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1:09:06
Balancing Faith and Politics
331: Can political affiliations coexist with biblical teachings in today's divisive climate? Join Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland for a profound exploration with guest Christine Lee. Holland and Christine share their transformative journeys as f...
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Season 3
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Episode 331
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46:03
Faith and Feminism
330: Are traditional gender roles in Christianity more than just outdated relics of the past? Join Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, Cody Sparks, and Adrienne as they navigate the intricate landscape of gender roles and feminism through the lens of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 330
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58:12
A Conversation on Faith and Friendship
329: Pastor Holland Grieg from Eastside Community Church joins Pastor Plek for an engaging conversation about mentorship and relationships within the faith community. How should someone like Kalor, who has embraced celibacy after leaving a homo...
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Season 4
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Episode 329
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15:24
Challenging Outdated Church Outreach
327: What if your church's approach to outreach is built on outdated assumptions? Join Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland, as they challenge conventional church missiology by exploring the transition from a seeker-sensitive model to what is now bei...
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Season 3
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Episode 327
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44:37
Partiality and Eternal Rewards
328: Pastor Plek and Holland Grieg from Eastside Community Church join tackle the age-old struggle of partiality and the allure of functional saviors within church communities in this recap of Sunday's sermon on James 2. Imagine a world where w...
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Season 3
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Episode 328
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37:26
From Spiritual Burnout to Redemption
326: Embark on an inspiring journey as Caleb McLemore shares his story of transformation and redemption. Faced with spiritual burnout during his time at Azusa Pacific University, Caleb found himself drifting from his faith despite being in a Ch...
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Season 4
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Episode 326
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29:49