Pastor Plek's Podcast
All about church community, conflict, and controversies.
Faith Meets Modernity: The Catholic Church's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage
Jan. 16, 2024

Faith Meets Modernity: The Catholic Church's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage

270: Pastor Plek and Catie Sas are joined by Pastor Mo this week to talk about the Catholic Church's bold new direction of blessing same-sex unions. Tune in to hear more as they navigate the historical significance of blessi...
Take a Deep Dive into Biblical History and Spirituality
Dec. 14, 2023

Take a Deep Dive into Biblical History and Spirituality

266: Catie Sas is back on the podcast with Pastor Plek this week to recap Sunday's sermon and share some lessons she learned on a recent ski trip to Colorado. Faith, Culture, and Everything in Between. Got questions? Text us ...
Guest:Catie Sas
Canary in the Coalmine
Dec. 13, 2023

Canary in the Coalmine

264: Pastor Plek is joined by Eric Creekmore, Director of Church Planting at Hill Country Bible Church. Eric is also a former Marine Corps fighter pilot and has been involved in leading several churches in his time as a pasto...
The Joys and Challenges of Church Planting with James Foster and Holland Greig
Nov. 22, 2023

The Joys and Challenges of Church Planting with James Foster and Holland Greig

261: Pastors James Foster and Holland Greig are on the podcast with Pastor Plek and Catie today to talk about their personal experiences with planting churches. Holland planted Eastside Community Church about six years ago an...
Ordo Salutis?
Nov. 16, 2023

Ordo Salutis?

260: Pastor Plek and Catie Sas are joined by Holland Greig of Eastside Community Church this week to recap Sunday’s sermon. After a brief summary of his sermon, Pastor Plek asks Holland what he thinks the Order of Salvation i...
Be the Hero Maker with Keith Ferguson
Oct. 31, 2023

Be the Hero Maker with Keith Ferguson

252: Pastor Plek and Machine Gun Nick talk to Pastor Keith Ferguson from Cityview Bible Church about what it takes to build a local church. Keith opens up about his experience planting Cityview and what he learned through tha...
Church Planting 101 with Danny Box
Oct. 16, 2023

Church Planting 101 with Danny Box

249: Pastor Plek is joined by Machine Gun Nick and Jacob Laldin for an interview with Danny Box who is currently the Director of Coaching with the Association of Hill Country Churches. Danny Planted Parkway Bible Church in 20...
How Sweet the Sound
July 12, 2023

How Sweet the Sound

224: Pastor Plek, Cody Sparks, and Nicole Troup answer a question submitted by a listener about modern worship songs versus old-school hymns. Question answered: Do you think there's a difference between theologically sound an...
Worship Styles
June 14, 2023

Worship Styles

218: Pastor Plek, Nicole Troup, and Catie Sas talk about worshiping at home, different worship styles, and the age old debate on centemporary worship music versus the classic hymns. Question answered: I'm a low-energy, stone-...
Change Management for Leaders
May 31, 2023

Change Management for Leaders

214: Pastor Plek is back with Nicole Troup and Special Guests Tim Chancellor and Pastor James Foster. In this episode we cover how to manage organizational changes as a leader and what it looks like to roll out new projects o...
Voting at Church, Mourning the Lost, and Balenciaga
Dec. 23, 2022

Voting at Church, Mourning the Lost, and Balenciaga

174: Pastor Plek, Jacob Laldin, and Nicole Troup answer questions from the audience about voting for church leadership, mourning the loss of someone who wasn't saved, and the recent Balenciaga scandal. Questions Covered: Why ...
Th Joy of Church Planting with Pastor Joseph Aiken
July 14, 2022

Th Joy of Church Planting with Pastor Joseph Aiken

140: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas talk about Josephs upcoming move to be a church plant resident! Want to submit a question? Call or text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Support the show:...
Respecting Authority?
June 7, 2022

Respecting Authority?

133: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas discuss this week's sermon and answer questions regarding authority. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Question : Question:...
Straight Outta Compton w/ Heather Compton, Part 3
May 4, 2022

Straight Outta Compton w/ Heather Compton, Part 3

119: Pastor Plek and Straight Outta (Heather) Compton talk entrepreneurship and serving in church. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Support the show (https://wbcc.church...
Dissecting the Hillsong Controversy
April 5, 2022

Dissecting the Hillsong Controversy

109: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, Cody Sparks, and Lizzie Turk recap Sunday's sermon and talk about the ongoing Hillsong controversy. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Sup...
What's the Line?
March 31, 2022

What's the Line?

108: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas answer questions about porn, leadership, and the current situation happening within Hillsong. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in betw...
We Need to Talk
March 29, 2022

We Need to Talk

106: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas recap Sunday's sermon, discuss the phrase "we need to talk" and answer questions submitted regarding the teaching. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, a...
Leaders Don't Last?
March 9, 2022

Leaders Don't Last?

98: Pastor Plek, Jordan Smith, and Lizzie Turk cover topics in leadership, CRT, and social justice. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Questions : - Was Plek's podcast eve...
#NoFilters
March 1, 2022

#NoFilters

94: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas discuss respect for leaders and not filtering yourself in marriage. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Questions: - Why are t...
Losing Respect for My Lead Pastor
Feb. 24, 2022

Losing Respect for My Lead Pastor

93: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas discuss submitting to leadership and how Paul would address the current-day church. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Questi...
Sins of a Father, Cussing, and the Death Penalty
Jan. 25, 2022

Sins of a Father, Cussing, and the Death Penalty

85: Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas discuss sins of a father, cussing, and the death penalty in this week's episode. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Questions...
How to Respond When the Church is Against Me
Jan. 6, 2022

How to Respond When the Church is Against Me

81: Pastor Plek, Pastor James, and Catie Sas discuss gossip and judgment in the church on this week's episode. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Questions: - How do we ta...
Revelation 22 and How Should the Church Respond to Offended People
Jan. 4, 2022

Revelation 22 and How Should the Church Respond to Offended People

80: Join us as Pastor Plek, Pastor James, and Catie Sas discuss Revelation 22 and offending people through music selection. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in between. Questions: -...
Pastor Fashion, Fitness and Revelation 21
Dec. 21, 2021

Pastor Fashion, Fitness and Revelation 21

78: This week, Pastor Plek, Pastor Joseph, and Catie Sas chat about pastor fashion, fitness, and answer questions sent in about Revelation 21. Want to submit a question? Text 737-231-0605! Faith, Culture, and all things in be...