Pastor Plek's Podcast
Why Jesus? Unpacking the Evidence
April 12, 2026

Why Jesus? Unpacking the Evidence

Apologetics 101: Existence of God - Romans 1:16
Why Jesus? Unpacking the Evidence
April 12, 2026

Why Jesus? Unpacking the Evidence

Apologetics 101: Existence of God - Romans 1:16
Rhythms of Worship
March 29, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Ordinances?1 Corinthians11:17-37Romans 6Acts 2:38-411 Peter 3:21
Rhythms of Worship
March 29, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Ordinances?1 Corinthians11:17-37Romans 6Acts 2:38-411 Peter 3:21
Rhythms of Worship
March 22, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Praying?1 Timothy 2:1-7
Rhythms of Worship
March 22, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Praying?1 Timothy 2:1-7
Rhythms of Worship
March 15, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Singing?Psalm 92
Rhythms of Worship
March 15, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Singing?Psalm 92
Rhythms of Worship
March 8, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Preaching?2 Timothy 4
Rhythms of Worship
March 8, 2026

Rhythms of Worship

Why Preaching?2 Timothy 4
From Prison to Purpose | S4 EP382
March 5, 2026

From Prison to Purpose | S4 EP382

382: A single question in a prison bunk rewired Cameron’s future: “Are you safe?” From there, everything changed. What began as a teenager’s slide into weed, cocaine, and quick money hardened into years of county time and a near-OD his own father—an EMS captain—responded to. But that stark wake-up …
Shadows to Light, Part Three | S4 EP381
Feb. 19, 2026

Shadows to Light, Part Three | S4 EP381

381: A war zone will test your body, your marriage, and your faith—and sometimes all three at once. Bruno DeCanto sits down with us to unpack a wild, unfiltered journey: anti-trafficking missions on Ukraine’s front lines, a marriage unraveling under pressure, and a stage 3 cancer diagnosis he hid s…
Shadows to Light, Part Two | S4 EP 380
Feb. 5, 2026

Shadows to Light, Part Two | S4 EP 380

380: What does it take to move toward the world’s darkest places and bring people back alive? Covert missionary Bruno DeCanto is back to continue sharing a wild, human story that runs from South Sudan’s conflict zones to Ethiopia’s Tigray region and into the heart of Ukraine’s war. The mission is s…
Shadows to Light, Part One | S4 EP379
Jan. 29, 2026

Shadows to Light, Part One | S4 EP379

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 Panama City to the airstrips of South Sudan. This isn’t a highlight reel built on br…
From Rape to Redemption with Matt Badgley | S4 EP 378
Dec. 18, 2025

From Rape to Redemption with Matt Badgley | S4 EP 378

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 intervened through Young Life ministry, where Matt encountered the unconditional …
Why God? with Kenneth Monroe | S4 EP 377
Dec. 11, 2025

Why God? with Kenneth Monroe | S4 EP 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 addresses childhood abuse, military PTSD, sudden death, losing a child, grief counseling, an…
Escaping a Religious Cult | S4 EP376
Nov. 27, 2025

Escaping a Religious Cult | S4 EP376

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 under strict rules, complete isolation, and predetermined life paths. At 12 year…
From Stay-At-Home Dad To State Representative | S4 EP375
Nov. 20, 2025

From Stay-At-Home Dad To State Representative | S4 EP375

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 Capitol, translating committee-speak, ballot rules, and campaign realities into p…
What Does Freedom Feel Like? | S4 EP 374
Nov. 13, 2025

What Does Freedom Feel Like? | S4 EP 374

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 him structure; wrestling shaped his base; but joy in worship—clapping, singing, s…
Faith, Finances, And The Courage To Give | S4 EP 373
Nov. 6, 2025

Faith, Finances, And The Courage To Give | S4 EP 373

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 theology of money can turn fear into purposeful action. From estate strategies that n…
Owning Pride and Preparing for Marriage | S4 EP372
Oct. 30, 2025

Owning Pride and Preparing for Marriage | S4 EP372

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 question on the parable of the ten virgins and explain why oil symbolizes the Ho…
Mutual Submission, Marriage, And Leadership | S4 EP371
Oct. 27, 2025

Mutual Submission, Marriage, And Leadership | S4 EP371

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 leadership actually looks like when two strong people share a future. No formul…