Pastor Plek's Podcast Episodes

Feb. 19, 2025

Challenges and Boundaries in Love

Send us a text here! 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 w...

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Feb. 18, 2025

Building Strong Bonds Through Faith

Send us a text here! 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 i...

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Jan. 31, 2025

The Power of Forgiveness

Send us a text here! 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 …

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Jan. 30, 2025

Gender, Parenting, and Personhood: The Impact of Trump's Executive Or…

Send us a text here! 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-g...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Faith, Leadership, and Second Chances

Send us a text here! 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 paral...

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Jan. 21, 2025

The Pillars of Spiritual Discernment

Send us a text here! 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 ...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Jonah's Resistance to God's Compassion

Send us a text here! 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 …

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Jan. 14, 2025

Jonah's Resistance to God's Compassion

Send us a text here! 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 …

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Dec. 24, 2024

Healing Through Grief

Send us a text here! 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 cance...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Humility's Role in Church Growth

Send us a text here! 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, yo...

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Dec. 12, 2024

What is Advent?

Send us a text here! 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 tim...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Rebuilding Trust

Send us a text here! 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 his insightful guests from Eastside Community Chu...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Balancing Faith and Politics

Send us a text here! 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 ...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Faith and Feminism

Send us a text here! 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...

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Nov. 5, 2024

A Conversation on Faith and Friendship

Send us a text here! 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 ha...

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Oct. 29, 2024

Challenging Outdated Church Outreach

Send us a text here! 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 s...

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Oct. 23, 2024

Partiality and Eternal Rewards

Send us a text here! 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 se...

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Oct. 22, 2024

From Spiritual Burnout to Redemption

Send us a text here! 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 drift...

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Oct. 16, 2024

Faith in Motion

Send us a text here! 325: Pastor Plek welcomes insightful guests Caleb McLemore and Holland Greg, for a recap of Sunday's sermon on the book of James. Caleb, sharing his fresh perspective as a lifelong churchgoer, and Holland...

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Oct. 11, 2024

The Power of Confession and Vulnerability in Christian Community

Send us a text here! 322: Kaylor Reiter joins Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland on the podcast for a heartfelt episode that explores his transformative experience since moving from a gay lifestyle to Christianity and celibacy, o...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Embracing Life's Trials

Send us a text here! 323: Adrienne and Pastor Holland join Pastor Plek this week to reflect on James chapter 1. They discuss how embracing trials as pure joy is akin to weightlifting, with God as our ever-present spotter. Min...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Resilience and Redemption: Laurie Ann Peacock’s Journey from Trauma t…

Send us a text here! 323: Pastor Plek is joined by special guest Laurie Ann Peacock as she shares her poignant journey in a world where lively biker club culture met heartbreaking trauma. Growing up as a "daddy's girl," Lauri...

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Oct. 8, 2024

Rediscovering Masculinity and Community

Send us a text here! 321: Pastor Holland Greig joins Pastor Plek for a compelling discussion on an unexpected trend: the rise of male participation in church activities. More men are stepping up, surpassing female involvement...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Addressing Sexual Assault and Predators

Send us a text here! 320: Join Pastor Plek for an essential discussion featuring Jordan Smith and Cody Sparks from the Cody Sparks Band as we unpack the intricacies of issues like protection, redemption, and accountability in...

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