Pastor Plek's Podcast Episodes

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Send us a text here! 330: Are traditional gender roles in Christianity more than just outdated relics of the past?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Challenging Outdated Church Outreach

Send us a text here! 327: What if your church's approach to outreach is built on outdated assumptions?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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Sept. 24, 2024

Biblical Insights for Political Engagement

Send us a text here! 319: This week Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland Greig explore the complex intersection of Christianity, government, and political responsibility. They unravel the biblical foundations that shape our underst...

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Sept. 17, 2024

Church Planting in Post-COVID Times with Eric Creekmore

Send us a text here! 318: Join Pastor Plek for an in-depth conversation with Eric Creekmore, the executive director of the Association of Hill Country Churches, as he shares his transition from executive pastor to his current...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Celebrating Singleness in Christian Communities

Send us a text here! 317: Are single Christians being overlooked in our churches today? Join Pastor Plek and Suzanne Baldwin as they tackle this pressing issue, shining a spotlight on the diverse experiences of single indivi...

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Sept. 4, 2024

A Reflection on Obedience and Sacrifice

Send us a text here! 316: Pastor Plek is joined by special guests Cody Sparks and Suzanne Baldwin in this podcast episode. Tune is as they unravel the layers of Mo's sermon over Exodus 36-40, focusing on the intriguing use …

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Aug. 28, 2024

Embracing Sabbath Rest, Generosity, and Kingdom Influence

Send us a text here! 315: Pastor Russell Daniel from Hutto Community Church as he shares his inspiring journey from a young pastor at The Fellowship at Scofield Farms to planting his own church in Hutto. Discover the trials a...

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Aug. 26, 2024

Transformative Journeys of Spiritual Growth

Send us a text here! 314: Pastor Plek welcomes Cody Sparks of the Cody Sparks Band and Liz Mitchell, the Deacon of Care at Wells Branch Community Church. Liz shares her unique responsibilities through the "five M's of ministr...

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Aug. 15, 2024

The Fierce Loyalty of Divine Love

313: Have you ever wondered why the Bible describes God as jealous? Join Pastor Plek and Cody Sparks for an enlightening conversation as they unpack this intriguing concept. By contrasting God's jealousy with human jealousy, ...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Raised from the Dead?

312: Pastor Plek and Jordan Smith answer a couple of questions from our listeners: Do we know anything about the saints that were raised in Matthew? What does "fallen asleep" mean and what happened to the saints who were rais...

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