Dec. 17, 2024
Humility's Role in Church Growth
Send us a text 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, yo...
Dec. 12, 2024
What is Advent?
Send us a text 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 tim...
Dec. 10, 2024
Rebuilding Trust
Send us a text 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 his insightful guests from Eastside Community Chu...
Nov. 19, 2024
Balancing Faith and Politics
Send us a text 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 ...
Nov. 12, 2024
Faith and Feminism
Send us a text here! 330: Are traditional gender roles in Christianity more than just outdated relics of the past?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...
Nov. 5, 2024
A Conversation on Faith and Friendship
Send us a text 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 ha...
Oct. 29, 2024
Challenging Outdated Church Outreach
Send us a text here! 327: What if your church's approach to outreach is built on outdated assumptions?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 s...
Oct. 23, 2024
Partiality and Eternal Rewards
Send us a text 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 se...
Oct. 22, 2024
From Spiritual Burnout to Redemption
Send us a text 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 drift...
Oct. 16, 2024
Faith in Motion
Send us a text 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...
Oct. 11, 2024
The Power of Confession and Vulnerability in Christian Community
Send us a text 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, o...
Oct. 10, 2024
Embracing Life's Trials
Send us a text here! 323: 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. Min...
Oct. 10, 2024
Resilience and Redemption: Laurie Ann Peacock’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph
Send us a text 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," Lauri...
Oct. 8, 2024
Rediscovering Masculinity and Community
Send us a text 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...
Oct. 1, 2024
Addressing Sexual Assault and Predators
Send us a text 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...
Sept. 24, 2024
Biblical Insights for Political Engagement
Send us a text 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 underst...
Sept. 17, 2024
Church Planting in Post-COVID Times with Eric Creekmore
Send us a text 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...
Sept. 10, 2024
Celebrating Singleness in Christian Communities
Send us a text 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 indivi...
Sept. 4, 2024
A Reflection on Obedience and Sacrifice
Send us a text 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...
Aug. 28, 2024
Embracing Sabbath Rest, Generosity, and Kingdom Influence
Send us a text 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 a...
Aug. 26, 2024
Transformative Journeys of Spiritual Growth
Send us a text 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 ministr...
Aug. 15, 2024
The Fierce Loyalty of Divine Love
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, ...
Aug. 14, 2024
Raised from the Dead?
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 rais...
Aug. 10, 2024
Experiencing God's Glory
311: Pastor Plek is back with a sermon recap with guest Jordan Smith. Is it okay to glory in anything other than God? Jordan and Pastor Plek tackle this question and more on this episode. Tune in to hear it all! Got questions...