Pastor Plek's Podcast

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 362: Dive into a fascinating biblical mystery as Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland unravel a perplexing passage from Hosea that seems to contradict God's earlier commands. Why would God punish Jehu for bloodshed in Jezreel when He had specifically ordered him to eliminate Ahab's descendants? The answer reveals a...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 361: When "Machine Gun Nick" Drummond drops his militant moniker, it signals a profound shift in his approach to life. Once quick to embrace violence as a first response, Nick now considers it "the very last option, and only if extremely applicable." What caused this transformation? This raw, honest...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 360: What happens when a devout Catholic begins exploring Protestant Christianity? In this illuminating conversation, guest Robbie Cruz—raised Catholic and a graduate of a Catholic university—shares his journey of attending Wells Branch Community Church while wrestling with questions about different Christian traditions...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 359: What does it truly mean to be saved? Is it through our good deeds, or is there something deeper at work? This question launches Pastors Chris and Holland into a profound theological exploration that spans from personal salvation to global politics. When listener Roman asks whether "good behavior is enough to s...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 358: What does it mean when worship songs ask the Spirit to "rest on us" if He already indwells believers? How should we respond when someone claims "my truth" in a church setting? These profound questions launch our conversation with Pastor Holland Greig. Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605! Like...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 357: What if your greatest struggle isn't with God, but with trusting the Holy Spirit working in others? In this revealing conversation, Pastor Plec and Nicole explore the often-misunderstood role of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers and healing church relationships. At the heart of the episode is a powerfu...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 356: How does God redeem our pain? When affliction strikes, it often feels senseless and crushing. Yet within the Christian faith, suffering takes on profound meaning as we discover its redemptive purpose. In this vulnerable conversation, Pastors Plek and Pastor Holland share their personal journeys through grief, loss,...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 354: Many church leaders know all too well about the "Elijah complex" – that peculiar spiritual attack that often follows mountaintop ministry experiences like Easter. Surprisingly, several pastors report being spared this post-Easter slump this year, perhaps due to intentional preparation and prayer. One touc...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 353: Ever wondered what it's really like growing up in a pastor's home? Joined by Pastor Plek and her dad, Holland, almost-nine-year-old Lizzie Greig pulls back the curtain on her family's spiritual life with surprising wisdom and disarming honesty. Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605! Like, share, and...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 352: "How could Jesus flip tables without sinning?" This question launches us into an eye-opening exploration of righteous anger versus sinful rage. As we journey through Holy Week, Pastors PleK and Holland examine the provocative moment when Jesus not only drove merchants from the temple but took time to craf...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 351: The Romans Road offers a profound journey through Scripture, guiding us from the recognition of our sinful nature to the embrace of God's redemptive grace. This episode unpacks this powerful evangelistic tool, examining how verses from Paul's letter to the Romans illuminate our universal need for salvatio...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 through the first three elements creates something far more beautiful and lasting....

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 speaking words of affirmation to your spouse and nurturing even the smallest signs o...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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. Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605! Like, sh...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 today. Got questions?...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 explore the nuances of huggi...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 and the implicatio...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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. Got questions? Text us at...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 reactions f...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 with commitment. Throughout this heartfelt episode, they discuss the nature of love, lust, accountability within relat...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 intimacy. Together, they unpack sermons from Eastside Community Church focusing on Haggai and Wells Branch Community C...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 chapter 4.  Through the lens of the biblical tale of Jonah and Nineveh, they explore the moral implications of forgivene...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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-gender status and defining personhood from conception, this directive aims to reshape not only transgender polici...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 parallels between Jonah's reluctant journey to Nineveh and Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous leadership during...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 Bible while neglecting the Spirit and community, with scriptural insights like those from Acts 13. Discover the...