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

    1 Corinthians 3 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Some of the most uncomfortable Bible passages are uncomfortable because they’re accurate. 1 Corinthians 3 doesn’t let us hide behind a public Christian identity while we quietly build with jealousy, rivalry, and ego. We talk through Paul’s diagnosis of the Corinthians as “infants in Christ” and what it looks like to be truly saved yet still stuck in fleshly patterns that poison relationships and fracture church unity.  From there we dig into the vivid construction metaphor: Jesus is the only foundation, but each of us still “builds” with our life and ministry. We break down what gold, silver, and precious stones can look like in real discipleship and gospel work, and what wood, hay, and straw look like when we try to build God’s kingdom with worldly methods. We also wrestle with the judgment-day testing of our work, the reality of reward and loss, and why seeking heavenly rewards can be a healthy, Bible-shaped motivation rather than selfish ambition.  Then we shift to the corporate meaning of “you are God’s temple.” Paul’s warning lands hard: division doesn’t just hurt people, it damages the visible dwelling place of God among his people. We close on the call to stop boasting in human leaders, trust God for growth, and receive “all things are yours” with gratitude that kills pride. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review then tell us: what does building with lasting materials look like in your church right now? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    21 min

  2. 7H AGO

    1 Corinthians 3 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads 1 Corinthians 3. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min

  3. 3D AGO

    1 Corinthians 2 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt pressure to sound smarter, smoother, or more impressive to make faith “work,” 1 Corinthians 2 offers a different kind of confidence. We walk through Paul’s decision to preach Jesus Christ and him crucified, not as a retreat from thinking, but as a refusal to build anyone’s faith on personality, rhetoric, or cultural credibility. We connect Paul’s path from Athens to Corinth and talk honestly about what happens when the gospel meets a culture that prizes philosophy and performance. From there, we unpack God’s wisdom as something the Holy Spirit reveals, not something we can engineer with enough knowledge. That leads to a challenging contrast: the natural person and the spiritual person. Why do spiritual truths feel foolish to some and life-giving to others? What does it mean to have spiritual discernment, and how does the new birth change what we can actually understand? We also get practical about communication and discipleship with a simple test: if you strip away tone and delivery, do the words still carry weight? We talk about trembling dependence on God, the promise that believers have received the Spirit from God, and the stunning phrase “we have the mind of Christ,” including how that shapes unity in the church and wisdom for everyday decisions. We close with clear applications and a hope-filled promise about what God has prepared for those who love him. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    20 min

  4. 3D AGO

    1 Corinthians 2 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail  Pastor Holland reads 1 Corinthians 2.  Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    2 min

  5. 4D AGO

    1 Corinthians 1 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail A church can be called “the church of God” and still have serious issues. That’s the tension that grabs us in 1 Corinthians 1, and it’s where we start: Paul anchors the Corinthians in grace, peace, and their identity in Christ before he ever swings the hammer of correction. We walk the chapter with a simple Bible study method (outline, observe, interpret, apply) so you can follow the flow of the text and actually carry it into your week. From there, the conversation turns to the kind of division that quietly wrecks churches: factions built on personalities, preferences, and popularity. “I follow Paul… I follow Apollos…” is not just ancient history; it’s a mirror. We talk about what healthy differences can look like across denominations, where unity in the body of Christ should hold, and why pride-driven camps are so spiritually corrosive. We also dig into Paul’s line about baptism and the gospel: “Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel.” That leads us into a clear look at baptism and salvation, the local church’s role, and why Paul keeps dragging everything back to Christ crucified. The cross may look like weakness, but it is the power of God, the wisdom of God, and the end of human boasting. If you want Bible teaching on Christian unity, 1 Corinthians chapter 1, the message of the cross, and God’s faithfulness to sustain believers to the end, this one is for you. Subscribe for more chapter-by-chapter Bible study, share this with a friend who cares about church unity, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway from 1 Corinthians 1. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    19 min

  6. 4D AGO

    1 Corinthians 1 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads 1 Corinthians 1. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min

  7. 5D AGO

    Romans 16 Discussion

    Send a text Romans 16 looks like a simple list of greetings, but once you slow down, it reads like a living directory of courage, sacrifice, and ordinary people doing extraordinary gospel work. We’re Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland, and we trace the chapter’s structure from Phoebe’s commendation to Paul’s final doxology so you can see the message behind the names. We spend real time on the big questions listeners actually ask: Was Phoebe an official deacon, a deaconess, or a trusted servant using the same Greek word diakonos? What does it mean that she likely carried the letter to Rome, and how should the local church receive and support servants like her? Then we tackle Junia and the translation debate around being “well known to the apostles” versus “outstanding among the apostles,” and why that matters for conversations about women in ministry, biblical authority, and faithful interpretation. From there, Romans 16 turns practical fast: “avoid divisive people” who create obstacles contrary to sound doctrine, and don’t get fooled by smooth talk that damages souls. We also wrestle with the “holy kiss” command and how to obey the principle of warm, holy greeting without forcing a cultural expression. Finally, we lean into the promise that the God of peace will crush Satan under the feet of the church, and why preaching strengthens believers and fuels worship of the only wise God. If this helped you read Romans 16 with fresh eyes, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What name or idea from Romans 16 do you most relate to right now? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    20 min

  8. 5D AGO

    Romans 16 Reading

    Send a text Pastor Holland reads Romans 16. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 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
    272
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    © 2026 Unshaken: Chapter a Day
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