Breakaway 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. 8h ago

    Genesis 17 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Genesis 17 gets uncomfortable fast, and that’s exactly why it’s worth talking about. We sit down with Cody Sparks and Brianna Mota to trace the moment God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and then gives a covenant sign that’s impossible to ignore. Beneath the jokes is a serious theme: God doesn’t just hand out promises, he forms a people with a clear identity and a costly kind of belonging.  We dig into what Abraham’s new name means, why circumcision becomes the sign of the covenant, and how a physical marker can function as a lifelong reminder. That leads to a bigger conversation about Christian discipleship today: we’re not bound to circumcision, but we’re still called to carry God’s image in our bodies and lives. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper come up as visible witnesses, along with the New Testament idea of a “circumcised heart,” where the deeper work happens on the inside through the Holy Spirit.  We also touch a classic theology debate with real pastoral implications: how some Christians use Genesis 17 as an argument for infant baptism, and why we’re not convinced by that move. The conversation closes with a personal question that sticks: what scars in your life act like warning signs and reminders of God’s promises? If this helped you think, subscribe, share it with a friend, leave a review, and tell us your answer: what reminder has kept you from going back to an old road? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  2. 8h ago

    Genesis 17 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads Genesis 17 Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  3. 1d ago

    Genesis 16 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail A promise from God should settle it, right? Genesis 16 shows how fast our hearts can sprint from faith to frantic problem-solving when the wait feels too long. We sit with the uncomfortable reality of Sarah pushing a plan, Abram going along with it, and Hagar bearing the fallout, and we ask the question underneath the drama: what do we do when God’s timeline clashes with our fear? We talk honestly about motive and leadership: why Sarah frames her decision the way she does, why Abram’s passivity matters, and why the biggest breakdown is trust. The conversation also wrestles with the human cost of “solutions” that ignore dignity, especially for Hagar, who gets pulled into a situation where there’s no clean outcome. If you’ve ever tried to force a door open because you’re tired of waiting, this chapter reads like a warning label. Then the story turns toward hope. The angel of the Lord meets Hagar in the wilderness, and she names God as El Roi, the God who sees. That moment reframes everything for anyone who feels overlooked, wronged, or stuck with consequences they didn’t choose. We end with a simple, challenging takeaway that sticks: God sees you, and sometimes the next step is still hard obedience. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who’s in a waiting season, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway from Genesis 16. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  4. 1d ago

    Genesis 16 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads  Genesis 16 Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  5. 4d ago

    Genesis 15

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek read Genesis 15 Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  6. 4d ago

    Genesis 15 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail God tells Abram, “Your reward shall be very great,” and Abram immediately pushes back with the question many of us are scared to say out loud: What good is a promise if nothing is changing? We sit with the tension of Genesis 15 the long wait, the silence between milestones, and the spiritual exhaustion that can creep in when you’ve been faithful for years and the outcome still feels out of reach. From there, we dig into one of the wildest moments in the Bible: the covenant ceremony. We explain the ancient practice of cutting animals and walking between the pieces, and why it matters that Abram is put into a trance while God alone passes through as a smoking firepot and flaming torch. The message is stunningly practical for Christian faith: God doesn’t ask Abram to hold the whole deal together. God shoulders the covenant commitment, showing a kind of grace that takes pressure off our perfection and points straight to righteousness by faith. We also get personal about application, from fearing “the other shoe” will drop to learning to receive God’s goodness without bracing for loss. We talk gratitude, remembering what God has already rescued us from, and how that memory can calm anxiety in the middle of uncertainty. We end with the sobering line about the Amorites and what God’s patience with sin teaches us about mercy, judgment, and our need for Jesus. If Genesis 15 has ever confused you or comforted you, this conversation will help you see it with fresh eyes. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s waiting on God’s timing, and leave a review with the biggest promise you’re still learning to trust. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  7. 5d ago

    Genesis 14 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Genesis 14 is one of those chapters that refuses to stay “quiet.” We sit with the story and can’t get over the same thing: Abraham isn’t portrayed only as the father of faith, he’s also a warrior who rallies 318 trained men and goes on a rescue mission to bring Lot home. That single detail changes the tone of the chapter and challenges the way we picture biblical faith. It’s not passive. It moves. It risks. It protects family even when relationships are strained. Then we turn to the mysterious Melchizedek, priest of God Most High, who meets Abraham with bread and wine. We talk through why that moment hits so hard for Christians, how it echoes the Lord’s Supper and communion, and why Hebrews later makes so much of Melchizedek’s “no genealogy” role in the narrative. King of righteousness, king of peace, Salem and the hints of Jerusalem, it’s a dense scene that feels like a bright thread running straight toward Jesus. We also dig into money and motives: Abraham tithes, refuses the king of Sodom’s offer, and makes sure his allies receive their share. The takeaway isn’t just “be generous,” it’s “guard your reasons.” Abraham doesn’t want anyone else taking credit for what God has done, and that pushes us to ask uncomfortable questions about recognition, reward, and what we think we’re owed. If Genesis 14 has ever felt confusing or easy to skim, this conversation slows it down and makes it personal. Subscribe for more chapter-by-chapter Bible conversations, share this with a friend who loves deep dives, and leave a review. What part of Genesis 14 challenges you most right now? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

  8. 5d ago

    Genesis 14 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads Genesis 14 Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

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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
    554
  • Rating
    Explicit
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