Jan. 29, 2026
Shadows To Light
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 379: A nameless voice, a battered past, and a purpose that won’t quit. Bruno sits with us to unpack how a jailhouse encounter with Jesus turned a prize fighter into a quiet force against trafficking from Oaxaca and Panam…
Dec. 18, 2025
From Rape to Redemption with Matt Badgley
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 378: Matt Badgley's life began with unimaginable trauma - conceived through rape to a drug-addicted mother. His childhood was marked by poverty, abuse, and abandonment, leading to a suicide attempt at 14. However, God in…
Dec. 11, 2025
Why God? with Kenneth Monroe
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 377: Discover how one man found hope after losing his wife, daughter, and son in just six years. This powerful testimony explores finding God in the midst of unimaginable grief and trauma. Kenneth Monroe's story addresse…
Dec. 4, 2025
Escaping a Religious Cult
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 376: A woman's powerful journey from religious extremism to authentic faith reveals the stark difference between controlling religion and true Christianity. Growing up in the Fraternal Society of St. Peter meant living u…
Nov. 20, 2025
From Stay-At-Home Dad To State Representative
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 375: What happens when a stay-at-home dad with a decade of youth outreach experience decides to run for the Texas House? We sit down with District 50 candidate John Hash to map the road from everyday life to the state Ca…
Nov. 13, 2025
What Does Freedom Feel Like?
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 374: A 15-minute walk into a Venezuelan church changed everything. Manny grew up in Iran with loving, educated parents, a strict culture, and a head full of questions no one would answer. Kickboxing and Muay Thai gave hi…
Nov. 6, 2025
Faith, Finances, And The Courage To Give
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 373: What if your most generous years aren’t behind you, but right in front of you? We sit down with Jake Ridley, a faith-driven wealth advisor and church board treasurer, to unpack how a clear plan and a grounded theolo…
Oct. 30, 2025
Owning Pride and Preparing for Marriage
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 372: Pride shows up in strange outfits, and ours wore a white dress. We share how engagement exposed pride, how confession and forgiveness changed the room, and why gratitude lowers anxiety. Then we answer a listener’s q…
Oct. 27, 2025
Mutual Submission, Marriage, And Leadership
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 371: A throwaway line about “mutual submission” sparked a storm—and a much-needed deep dive. We open the Bible, sit with the tension, and then walk into the real-life mess of engagement, decision-making, and what loving …
Oct. 16, 2025
Courts, Conscience, And The Clash Of Ideas
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. A Supreme Court fight, a crisis of conscience, and a hard look at justice—this conversation moves fast and cuts deep. We open with Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors and why the 10th Circuit’s framing of “ha…
Oct. 3, 2025
Priests Before the Law
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 369: A simple question about “priests before the Law” opens a door into one of Scripture’s most fascinating arcs. We trace the roles of prophet, priest, and king before Sinai, explore Jethro’s surprising faithfulness, an…
Oct. 2, 2025
Heart, Politics, and the Gospel
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 368: A stadium filled with worship, national leaders in the room, and the gospel preached without flinching—some moments refuse to stay “cultural.” We unpack why Charlie Kirk's memorial became a spiritual inflection poin…
Sept. 18, 2025
Navigating Politics, Tragedy, and Personal Boundaries as Christians
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. Pastor Plek and guest co-host Ruben Campos from Lifeway navigate the challenging intersection of faith and politics in an increasingly polarized world. They explore how Christian leaders should respond to political viole…
Sept. 7, 2025
Navigating Truth in Deception: Biblical Lessons from Samuel
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. When is deception morally justified? It's a question that challenges our understanding of biblical ethics. In this thought-provoking episode, Holl...
Aug. 28, 2025
Nephilim, Demons, and Divine Councils: Exploring the Unseen Realm
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. What if everything you thought you knew about angels, demons, and the spiritual realm was just scratching the surface? This episode dives deep int...
Aug. 22, 2025
Faith Beyond Ritual
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. What happens when ritual replaces relationship? When a nation embraces death as a solution? When God is removed from governance? These profound questions drive our latest conversation about faith, culture, and the sancti…
Aug. 14, 2025
Faith in Real Life
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. In today's episode we explore the dangers of neglecting our salvation and how to navigate cultural tensions as Christians in today's complex world. • How spiritual and material worlds converge in our daily lives • When w…
Aug. 7, 2025
Understanding Israel's Past and Future
Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here. 362: Dive into a fascinating biblical mystery as Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland unravel a perplexing passage from Hosea that seems to contradict God's earlier commands. Why would God punish Jehu for bloodshed in Jezreel …
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. 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. 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. 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...