Pastor Plek's Podcast

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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March 13, 2024

Motherhood, Mistakes, and the Middle Ground of Modern Conservatism

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...

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Feb. 28, 2024

Faithful Parenting and Ancient Feasts

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 …

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Feb. 28, 2024

Joey Kelly's Journey of Faith, Transformation, and the CG Victory Cam…

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 …

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Feb. 22, 2024

The Art of Authority and the Heart of Relationships

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...

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Feb. 21, 2024

Fostering Faith and Community with Pastor James Foster

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...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Hope and Healing in a Fractured World

282: Pastor Plek is joined this week by Machine Gun Nick and Adrienne Plekenpol to recap last Sunday's sermon. They tackle tough subjects about the complexities of leadership and serving the marginalized. Together they grappl...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Sacred Laws, Human Dignity, and the Battle Against Darkness

280: Pastor James Foster joins Pastor Plek on the podcast this week to recap Sunday's Sermon on Exodus 22:16-20. Together they probe the depths of historical and cultural context, unraveling the intricacies of legislative law...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Reformed Theology and the Web of Salvation

276: Machine Gun Nick joins Pastor Plek on the podcast today for a lively discussion exploring the intricate dance between choosing to follow Christ and recognizing that it is, perhaps, God who orchestrates our steps toward ...

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Feb. 1, 2024

The Delicate Balance of Justice and Forgiveness

On this episode, Pastor Plek, Machine Gun Nick, cand Catie Sas navigate the legislative wisdom of Exodus, dissecting a pyramid of principles from human dignity to the handling of wickedness. This isn't just a history lesson;...

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Jan. 31, 2024

A Biblical Counseling Approach to Mental Wellness with Michael McGinn…

274: Pastor Plek and Machine Gun Nick are joined by WBCC Counselor Michael McGinnis on the podcast to illuminate the healing journey from a biblical counseling perspective. Machine Gun Nick opens up about his own struggles, f...

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Jan. 26, 2024

Navigating the Front Lines of Pro-Life Advocacy with Corey Tabor and …

278: Pastor Plek and Leah Brown are joined by Corey Tabor on this special episode of Pastor Plek's Podcast. Corey is a UT alumnus turned church planter and Pro-Life advocate. His unexpected journey from the UT campus to the f...

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Jan. 25, 2024

Reflections on Grace, Accountability, and Reconciliation

277: Catie Sas and Pastor Plek are on the podcast to recap Sunday's sermon on Exodus. They discuss the intricate fabric of community responsibility and how to navigate teaching children the balance of grace and accountabili...

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About the Host

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Pastor Plek

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.