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. 9h ago

    1 Timothy 6 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Money can buy options, but it can’t buy peace, and Paul doesn’t let us pretend otherwise. We (Pastor Fleck and Ruben Campos) open 1 Timothy 6 with a clear outline, then slow down to observe what the text exposes about motives, teaching, and the quiet ways greed reshapes a soul. If you’ve ever felt your emotions rise and fall with your bank balance, or you’ve wondered why “Christian debates” online can feel so toxic, this conversation puts language to what’s happening under the surface. We talk about false teachers who chase profit and the kind of “unhealthy craving” Paul describes: controversy, quarrels about words, and the friction that follows. We connect that to modern habits like doomscrolling theology, conspiracy rabbit trails, and speculative end-times obsession, not to shame curiosity but to ask a better question: does this produce godliness or does it produce suspicion, envy, and pride? Then we sit with Paul’s personal charge to Timothy, the “man of God” call that validates identity and demands action: flee the love of money and pursue righteousness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. We also dig into the instructions for the rich, where stewardship replaces guilt and “be rich in good works” becomes a practical vision for kingdom impact. Along the way we highlight God’s character: his name is worthy of honor, he gives life to all things, and he richly provides what we enjoy, tying it to rest and Sabbath trust. We close with hands-on application using the SPEC method and a push to take hold of eternal life with an eternal perspective. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stressed about money or stuck in online quarrels, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    18 min

  2. 9h ago

    1 Timothy 6 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads 1 Timothy 6. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min

  3. 3d ago

    1 Timothy 5 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail One line in 1 Timothy 5 hits like a thunderclap: if someone won’t provide for their own household, they’re “worse than an unbeliever.” We take that seriously and work through what Paul actually means, because it forces a question most churches and families would rather dodge: who is responsible for care when life falls apart? We start with the big frame Paul gives Timothy, treating the church as family. From there, we dig into the detailed guidance on caring for widows, including why the church’s benevolence can’t be random or purely emotional. We talk about practical Christian living, how a healthy church asks wise questions, and why Scripture pushes children and grandchildren to step up before the church enrolls someone for ongoing support. Then we shift to church leadership and pastoral integrity: honoring elders, the biblical case for paying pastors, and why “don’t muzzle the ox” is more relevant than it sounds. We also address a hard but necessary topic: accusations against elders, the need for two or three witnesses, and what public rebuke is for when a leader persists in sin. Finally, we land on impartiality, character, and why you should never appoint leaders too quickly. If you care about biblical church order, caring for widows, Christian family responsibility, and protecting the church from chaos and rumor, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with your church friends, and leave a review with the most challenging takeaway you heard. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    23 min

  4. 3d ago

    1 Timothy 5 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads 1 Timothy 5. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min

  5. 4d ago

    1 Timothy 4 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Some of the most dangerous ideas don’t sound evil. They sound spiritual, disciplined, and just true enough to slip past your guard. We dig into 1 Timothy 4 and Paul’s blunt warning about false teaching, deceitful spirits, and “teachings of demons,” then ask what discernment looks like for normal Christians who live, work, and raise families in a noisy world. We talk about how deception often borrows real truth, why early church voices like Justin Martyr took spiritual counterfeits seriously, and how to evaluate big religious claims without drifting into cynicism. From there we get practical: legalism that forbids what God calls good, the goodness of creation received with thanksgiving, and why prayer and the Word belong even in the ordinary moments like meals. Yes, we even say it plainly: pray for your food. We also explore what makes a “good servant of Christ Jesus” as Paul describes it: public reading of Scripture, exhortation, teaching, and the hard work of keeping a close watch on both your life and your doctrine. If you feel too young, too inexperienced, or too overlooked to lead, Timothy’s charge is for you too: set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Listen, share with a friend who cares about sound doctrine, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next chapter. If this helped you, leave a review and tell us what line challenged you most. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    20 min

  6. 4d ago

    1 Timothy 4 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Holland reads 1 Timothy 4. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    2 min

  7. 5d ago

    1 Timothy 3 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to damage a church is to put the wrong people in charge, even if they look gifted. We open 1 Timothy 3 and let Scripture set the standard for church leadership qualifications, then we get honest about how “normal life” exposes what’s real: self-control, humility, sobriety, gentleness, and integrity that holds up under stress. We spend time on one loaded line about the home. Should a leader “manage” his household, or “rule” it? That translation choice changes the picture from mere administration to presiding, protecting, and taking responsibility. Paul’s logic is simple and unsettling: the home is the training ground for caring for God’s church, and a lack of maturity makes leaders easy targets for pride and spiritual attack. Then we tackle deacons, the difference between an office and the general call to serve, and why the New Testament can honor women like Phoebe while still drawing clear boundaries around authoritative teaching roles. We close with the surprising heart of the chapter: the “mystery of godliness” is Christ himself, a creed-like confession that ties real holiness to the incarnation, resurrection, and ascension, and a reminder that the church must stay a pillar and buttress of truth. If you care about biblical leadership, pastoral ministry, and building a healthy church without drifting from Scripture, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who serves in ministry, and leave a review with the takeaway you’re still thinking about. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    21 min

  8. 5d ago

    1 Timothy 3 Reading

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

    2 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
    392
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    © 2026 Unshaken: Chapter a Day
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