March 13, 2025
Navigating Relationship Tensions | S3 EP348
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 distance between lovers.
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March 12, 2025
The Neuroscience of Intimacy | S3 EP347
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 makes marriages thrive physically and emotionally toda…
March 12, 2025
Rethinking Affection in Church Communities | S3 EP345
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 norms, boundaries, and the biblical call to love. We explor…
March 4, 2025
Exploring Sin, Free Will, and Assurance of Salvation | S3 EP344
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 and moral perfection, considering themes of free will a…
Feb. 27, 2025
Worth the Wait | S3 EP346
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 guiding their children's relationship education.
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Feb. 25, 2025
Love's Place in Society | S3 EP343
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 and extending outward? Together, they scrutinize the reac…
Feb. 19, 2025
Challenges and Boundaries in Love | S3 EP342
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 heartfelt episode, they discuss the nature of love, lust, accou…
Feb. 18, 2025
Building Strong Bonds Through Faith | S3 EP341
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 from Eastside Community Church focusing on Haggai and We…
Jan. 31, 2025
The Power of Forgiveness | S3 EP340
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 biblical tale of Jonah and Nineveh, they explore the moral imp…
Jan. 30, 2025
Gender, Parenting, and Personhood: The Impact of Trump's Executive Order | S3 EP339
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 from conception, this directive aims to reshape not only t…
Jan. 29, 2025
Faith, Leadership, and Second Chances | S3 EP338
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 to Nineveh and Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous leade…
