Pastor Plek's Podcast

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 off with Jonah's unique role as a prophet during the time of King Jeroboam, and how his interactions with other prophets like...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 cancer. Cindy shares how this tragedy initially led her to view her suffering as divine punishment and her subsequent path...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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, you'll gain insights into how moving beyond simply enjoying Sunday sermons to truly integrating their wisdom can a...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 time, exploring how Advent traditions emerged from the early Christian era. Together, they uncover the symbolism of the...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 Pastor Holland Greig and Cody Sparks from the Cody Sparks Band, they engage in a candid exploration of the nuances between emotional and physical infidelity. Reflecti...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 share their transformative journeys as foster-to-adopt parents and their ministry. Their experiences segue into...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 roles and feminism through the lens of Christianity. From the influence of second-wave feminism to the nuanced inter...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 has embraced celibacy after leaving a homosexual lifestyle, navigate the complex world of male and female mentorship? T...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 seeker-sensitive model to what is now being termed "negative world missiology." They dissect a thought-...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 sermon on James 2. Imagine a world where wealth is not the security blanket we often make it out to be. Holland op...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 drifting from his faith despite being in a Christian environment. His candid account of navigating the entertainment indus...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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, guiding us through the meaning of biblical teachings, together illustrate the importance of preparing, priorit...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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, only to confront a significant moral failure during a business trip. Kaylor candidly shares how succumbing to the temp...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 324: 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. Ministry life is no stranger to challenges, yet it's filled with moments of triumph that keep us going. They open u...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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," Laurie Ann paints a picture of a vibrant household that suddenly shifts, leading to an experience that woul...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 in many communities, and this shift is drawing major media attention. They explore potential reasons behind this cha...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 the context of sexual assault and sexual predators in the congregation. They cover the legal definitions of sexual a...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 understanding of rulers and their divine accountability, drawing insights from Romans 13 and Psalms. Pastor Holland sheds li...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 role. Discover the intricacies of church planting in Austin, from preparing congregations for new beginnings to recr...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 individuals in our congregations. From young adults to widows, and even married individuals who attend church alone, they e...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 of bronze mirrors by Bezalel to create the basin for priestly purification. Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 and triumphs of establishing Hutto Community Church, the unexpected challenges of running a CrossFit gym during the pa...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it 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 ministry"—new moms, medical emergencies, meal trains, mass casualty events, and memorials, alongside the newl...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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, they aim to clear up common misunderstandings. Cody shares his unique insights and uses rel...

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 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 raised? Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605! Like, share, and subscribe! We love seeing...