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Pastor Chris Plekenpol deals with Faith, Culture, and everything in between. Recording from Austin, TX, Pastor Plek deals with many of the issues that he faces pastoring in a post-Christian environment. He takes questions from his congregation and beyond to help Christians navigate culture from the Christian perspective.
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293: Catie Sas joins Pastor Plek on the podcast this week to recap the second sermon in our Explore God series. Their discussion turns from a sermon recap to a discussion on Biblical Masculinity and godly leadership. Got ques...
292: James and Holland are back with Pastor Plek to share their different Easter Sunday church experiences. Holland and James offer their personal insights on how even a no-show baptism and an unexpected car accident couldn't...
291: Pastor Plek, Machine Gun Nick, Adrienne, and special guest Suzanne Baldwin attempt to unravel the threads of human suffering in this episode of Pastor Plek's Podcast. This episode pulls back the curtain on the raw and re...
290: Pastor Plek is joined by Adrienne and Machine Gun Nick on this Easter sunday recap episode. Together they reflect on the emotional resonance of Easter, and share tales of community, catharsis, and the unexpected connecti...
289: Pastor Plek is joined by Machine Gun Nick and John Milton to explore the raw power of confession and the restorative embrace of prayer, drawing from the deep wells of James 5:16 and 1 John 1:9. Prepare to be …
288: Pastor Plek, Adrienne, and Machine Gun Nick are back to recap Pastor Mo's sermon on Luke 22. They don't shy away from the tough questions as they weigh the responsibilities of faith against the instinct to protect onesel...
287: Aaron Swanlund, Michael McGinnis, and Kaylor Reiter join Pastor Plek this week for a conversation exploring the heart of faith and same-sex attraction. They delve into the intricate tapestry of family dynamics, exploring...
286: Pastor Plek and Adrienne are joined by Hayley Hengst on the podcast for a deep episode about the trials of parenting. Together they take a hard look at the balance between keeping their children safe and smothering their...
285: Leah Brown joins Pastor Plek and his wife Adrienne on the podcast this week to talk all things family and how ancient Jewish feasts outlined in Exodus can inform how we interact even in modern times. They also get …
284: On this special episode of Pastor Plek's Podcast, Pastor Plek is joined by his wife Adrienne and special guest Joey Kelly from CG Victory. Tune in to hear more about Joey's story and struggle with his faith from bodily …
283: Pastor Plek is joined by his wife, Adrienne, and friend Machine Gun Nick this week to recap Sunday's sermon. They share candid stories that merge the serious with the lighthearted, offering a unique perspective on leader...
281: Pastor Plek interviews James Foster, lead pastor of Taylor Bible Church on this special podcast episode this week. Together they discuss the reality of church planting and the struggles and hows that come with it. This e...
Pastor at Wells Branch Community Church and Host of Pastor Plek's Podcast
Pastor Plek graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1999 and served in the Army for seven years. Upon God’s call in his life to ministry, Chris attended Dallas Theological Seminary and received his Masters in Theology (ThM). Chris traveled as an evangelist and missional group trainer with iamsecond.com for two years before becoming the Lead Pastor of Wells Branch Community Church. Chris is married to his beautiful wife Adrienne, a graduate of Abilene Christian University, a former high school Spanish Teacher, and his best friend. They have four incredible boys: Austin, Jett, Titus and Paxton. Chris loves watching sports, especially Army Football, dancing with Adrienne, and thinking of creative and innovative ways to communicate the love of God. Chris is the author of five books including “Faith in the Fog of War”, chronicling his faith journey as a company commander in Operation Iraqi Freedom.