May 8, 2025
Finding Hope in Affliction | S3 EP356
356: How does God redeem our pain? When affliction strikes, it often feels senseless and crushing. Yet within the Christian faith, suffering takes on profound meaning as we discover its redemptive purpose. In this vulnerable conversation, Pastors Plek and Pastor Holland share their personal journey…
May 1, 2025
A Teenager's Journey Through Same-Sex Attraction | S3 EP355
355: What happens when God's Word confronts our deepest desires and identity? For 16-year-old Chase Vu, it meant a profound transformation that upended everything he thought he knew about himself. Chase's journey begins at a gay-affirming church where he embraced both Christianity and homosexuality…
April 29, 2025
The Monday After Easter Doesn't Have to Break You | S3 EP354
354: Many church leaders know all too well about the "Elijah complex" – that peculiar spiritual attack that often follows mountaintop ministry experiences like Easter. Surprisingly, several pastors report being spared this post-Easter slump this year, perhaps due to intentional preparation and pray…
April 22, 2025
Faith Grows at Home | S3 EP353
353: Ever wondered what it's really like growing up in a pastor's home? Joined by Pastor Plek and her dad, Holland, almost-nine-year-old Lizzie Greig pulls back the curtain on her family's spiritual life with surprising wisdom and disarming honesty.
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April 17, 2025
Table Flipping Jesus A Divine Act of Righteous Anger | S3 EP352
352: "How could Jesus flip tables without sinning?" This question launches us into an eye-opening exploration of righteous anger versus sinful rage. As we journey through Holy Week, Pastors PleK and Holland examine the provocative moment when Jesus not only drove merchants from the temple but took …
April 9, 2025
The Romans Road | S3 EP351
351: The Romans Road offers a profound journey through Scripture, guiding us from the recognition of our sinful nature to the embrace of God's redemptive grace. This episode unpacks this powerful evangelistic tool, examining how verses from Paul's letter to the Romans illuminate our universal need …
April 2, 2025
Patience in Marriage: Embracing Growth Together | S3 EP350
350: The foundation of a thriving marriage rests on four essential pillars: patience, permanence, purity, and pleasure. While our culture often pushes us to rush straight to pleasure, Pastors Plek and Pastor Holland unpack why the journey through the first three elements creates something far more …
March 31, 2025
Watering Your Marriage Garden | S3 EP349
349: Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland unpack Song of Solomon chapter 7 to reveal how affirmation and intentional communication help marriages thrive like well-maintained gardens. If you want your marriage to flourish, be intentional about speaking words of affirmation to your spouse and nurturing eve…
March 13, 2025
Navigating Relationship Tensions | S3 EP348
348: When you miss your spouse's cues, how do you find your way back to connection? Our deep dive into Song of Solomon chapter 5 reveals a profound portrait of marriage after the honeymoon phase, when miscommunication and hurt feelings create distance between lovers.
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March 12, 2025
The Neuroscience of Intimacy | S3 EP347
347: The neuroscience of desire meets biblical wisdom in this candid exploration of marital intimacy through the lens of Solomon's ancient love poetry. Our pastoral team uncovers how this 3,000-year-old text reveals surprising truths about what makes marriages thrive physically and emotionally toda…
March 12, 2025
Rethinking Affection in Church Communities | S3 EP345
345: Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Bri and Pablo Mota explore the dynamics of showing physical affection in Christian communities on this episode. Physical affection within the Christian community raises complex questions about cultural norms, boundaries, and the biblical call to love. We explor…