Unshaken: Chapter a Day

Pastor Plek
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Pastor Chris Plekenpol and his guests explore the Bible together one chapter at a time. They offer practical insights, theological depth, and real-life applications. Dive in for engaging discussions that bring God’s Word to life, one chapter at a time!

  1. 7H AGO

    John 21 Discussion

    Send us a text Breakfast on a beach, a crackling charcoal fire, and a net so full it should have snapped—that’s where the story of failure turns into a story of calling. We open John 21 and trace how Jesus restores Peter with precision and tenderness, stitching together memory, miracle, and mission until shame gives way to purpose. We start with the miraculous catch and why it matters that Jesus repeats Peter’s origin story. From the smell of charcoal echoing his denial to the bread and fish recalling the feeding of the five thousand, every detail carries meaning. Then we slow down over the three questions: “Do you love me?” Whether you lean into the agape versus phileo debate or treat the terms as fluid, the effect is clear—Jesus meets Peter where he is and reassigns him to shepherd God’s people. Along the way, we tackle the mysterious 153 fish, the resilience of the unbroken net, and what that abundance says about the church’s mission. We also face the cost of discipleship without flinching. Jesus hints at Peter’s death and then repeats the same simple command: “Follow me.” That line reframes everything—restoration is not retreat; it’s deployment. We talk perseverance and the preservation of the saints, the danger of drifting back to old nets, and the everyday habit of asking “What about him?” instead of “What are you calling me to do?” Expect honest application: feed the sheep, stop comparing, obey in the small things, and trust the One who provides. If you’ve been carrying regret or stalling on a call, this conversation is a hand on your shoulder and a path back to work. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—where is Jesus telling you to cast your net today? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    22 min

  2. 7H AGO

    John 21 Reading

    Send us a text Pastor Plek reads John 21. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    4 min

  3. 1D AGO

    John 20 Discussion

    Send us a text A quiet garden, a rolled-away stone, and a name spoken through tears—that’s where everything changes. We step into John 20 and trace the early morning race to the empty tomb, the folded linens that whisper order after chaos, and the moment Mary mistakes Jesus for a gardener until he calls her by name. That recognition carries both tenderness and urgency: peace for a trembling heart and purpose for a shaken world. Do not cling, go and tell becomes the pivot from grief to mission. From there, we move into a locked room where fear meets presence. Twice the doors are shut; twice Jesus stands among the disciples with the same steadying word: peace be with you. He shows the wounds, breathes on them as a sign of the Spirit to come, and entrusts the community with the authority to announce forgiveness. Thomas’s journey captures honest skepticism in all of us—hesitation born from heartache—until he touches reality and confesses, my Lord and my God. The scene becomes a blessing for our time: those who believe without seeing are not second-class; they are called blessed. We wrap by drawing out the purpose of John’s gospel and what it means for daily life. Linger like Mary. Step fully in like Peter. Receive peace in your locked places. Then go and tell. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, if you’ve needed peace, or if you’ve wondered whether your story is too messy to matter, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and a clear path forward: believe and have life in his name. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help others find it. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    17 min

  4. 1D AGO

    John 20 Reading

    Send us a text Pastor Holland reads John 20. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    4 min

  5. 2D AGO

    John 19 Discussion

    Send us a text A Roman governor gripped by fear, a crowd bent on power, and a suffering King who says, “It is finished.” We journey through John 19 with clear eyes, tracing how mockery, politics, and prophecy converge at the cross—and why that convergence still reframes our lives today. From the stone pavement of judgment to the hill called Golgotha, every detail pushes the story forward: garments divided, lots cast, bones unbroken, a pierced side. None of it is random. All of it reveals a God whose sovereignty holds when human authority shakes. We talk candidly about Pilate’s dilemma and the priests’ allegiance to Caesar, spotlighting how fear and expedience twist convictions. Then we slow down at the foot of the cross with the three Marys and hear Jesus entrust Mary to John—an act that births a new kind of family marked by love and responsibility. The flow of blood and water becomes both historical witness and rich symbol of cleansing and life, a sign that grace doesn’t arrive as theory but as a finished work. And through it all, we watch Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea step from secrecy into courage, leveraging influence and resources to honor Jesus when it costs something. If you’ve ever wondered where God is when power plays dominate or when your life feels out of control, John 19 offers sturdy hope. Authority comes from above—and the One above has already done what we could never do for ourselves. The cross exposes our cruelty and answers it with mercy. It reorders family, redefines loyalty, and invites us to look on the One we pierced and finally rest in the words that change everything: it is finished. Join us as we reflect, apply, and consider how ordinary faithfulness—caring for family, serving the body of Christ, trusting God’s plan—becomes extraordinary under a sovereign King. Subscribe for more chapter-by-chapter journeys, share this with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find the show. What moment from John 19 speaks loudest to you right now? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    18 min

  6. 2D AGO

    John 19 Reading

    Send us a text Pastor Plek reads John 19. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    5 min

  7. 3D AGO

    John 18 Discussion

    Send us a text Lanterns, weapons, and a single voice that stills the night. We walk through John 18 as Jesus steps forward in Gethsemane, declares “I am,” and the arresting party reels. From there the story tightens: a healed ear, a sheathed sword, and a quiet resolve to drink the cup the Father has given. We explore why Judas is named and re-named as the betrayer, how Peter’s zeal turns to denial, and what Jesus’ calm authority tells us about true power. We also dig into Pilate’s uneasy conscience. History paints him as brutal, yet here he hesitates, finding no guilt and bargaining with a crowd that prefers Barabbas. What drives a governor to fold? What moves a mob to trade the true Son for a counterfeit “son of the father”? Our conversation traces the psychology of fear, the pull of self-preservation, and the way manipulated crowds can drown out reason and justice. Along the way, we unpack the Greek nuance around Peter’s sword and why Jesus’ healing in the chaos is more than a footnote—it’s a manifesto of the kingdom. “My kingdom is not from this world” doesn’t license retreat; it locates the source of authority. We talk about how heaven’s origin should shape earthly action—truth-telling, neighbor-love, and courage that refuses cruelty. The practical takeaways are simple and hard: confess the fear of man, pursue a calm presence under fire, and let Scripture give you the clarity Jesus shows under pressure. If you’re wrestling with courage, politics, or purpose, this chapter offers a path that doesn’t need a sword to win. If this landed with you, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves deep dives in Scripture, and leave a review to tell us which moment shifted your perspective. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    22 min

  8. 3D AGO

    John 18 Reading

    Send us a text Pastor Holland reads John 18. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    5 min
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Pastor Chris Plekenpol and his guests explore the Bible together one chapter at a time. They offer practical insights, theological depth, and real-life applications. Dive in for engaging discussions that bring God’s Word to life, one chapter at a time!

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  • Creator
    Pastor Plek
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Unshaken: Chapter a Day
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