Pastor Plek's Podcast Episodes

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...

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...

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 …

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...

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...

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 ...

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 …

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 …

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

311: Pastor Plek is back with a sermon recap with guest Jordan Smith. Is it okay to glory in anything other than God? Jordan and Pastor Plek tackle this question and more on this episode. Tune in to hear it …

310: What happens when Christian imagery collides with Greek mythology at a major event? Join Pastor Plek as he explores this controversial blend with guests Cody Sparks and Jordan Smith, who help break down the portrayal of ...

309: Can understanding your core beliefs and automatic thoughts transform your anxiety into a manageable challenge? Discover the powerful strategies discussed on Pastor Plek's podcast with our insightful guest, Hayley Hengst,...

308: What if dedicating a day to rest and worship could transform your life? Hayley Hengst joins Pastor Plek to dissect the significance of the Sabbath and tithing, shedding light on how Jesus serves as our ultimate rest. Ev...

307: What happens when your father's a preacher, and you grow up under the microscope of the congregation? That's the question we tackle in this episode featuring Cody Sparks from the Cody Sparks Band and Pastor Plek's oldest...