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309: Can understanding your core beliefs and automatic thoughts transform your anxiety into a manageable challenge? Discover the powerful strategies discussed on Pastor Plek's podcast with our insightful guest, Hayley Hengst, a counselor in training. Hayley opens up about her personal journey with anxiety, sharing practical steps she has taken to transition her worries and find peace through faith and prayer. Together, she and Pastor Plek explore how anxiety can act as a self-fulfilling proph...

308: What if dedicating a day to rest and worship could transform your life? Hayley Hengst joins Pastor Plek to dissect the significance of the Sabbath and tithing, shedding light on how Jesus serves as our ultimate rest. Even though we’re no longer bound by strict Sabbath observance, embracing a day of rest and worship can bring immense value to our lives. They also explore the Old Testament’s three types of tithes, revealing how modern generosity extends beyond financial blessings to ...

307: What happens when your father's a preacher, and you grow up under the microscope of the congregation? That's the question we tackle in this episode featuring Cody Sparks from the Cody Sparks Band and Pastor Plek's oldest son, Austin Plekenpol. Cody recounts his experiences from Victory Family Church in Perryton, Texas, including the strict moral expectations and a particularly memorable incident of cussing during junior high football. Austin shares his early realization that his upbringi...

306: Can Joe Biden's frail TV appearance shake the foundation of the Democratic Party? Pastor Plek explores this burning question as he dissects the most recent debate with insights from Marlin Sparks of Victory Family Church and the ever-outspoken Machine Gun Nick. Listen as they examine the contrasting experiences of viewing versus listening to Joe Biden, who sounded assertive on the radio but appeared visibly aged on television. We break down the potential ripple effects for the Democrats ...

305: What if the true measure of your work's worth isn't found in the job title, but in how you carry out your duties? This episode unravels the profound story of Bezalel and Oholiab from Exodus 31 and what it means to be divinely inspired in our everyday tasks. Pastor Plek, Pastor Mo, and Adrienne dive into the concept that every job, whether secular or sacred, carries an intrinsic value when done to the glory of God. Challenging traditional hierarchies within Christian work, we redefine 're...

304: Ever wondered when a person becomes accountable for their sins? This episode delves into the fascinating concept of the age of accountability, using biblical stories such as Joshua and Caleb's spying mission and Uzzah's encounter with the ark. Pastor Plek and Catie Sas explore different scriptural interpretations and discuss the innocence of children in the light of Jesus' teachings about the kingdom of God. Engage with this thoughtful conversation on the complexities of theology, the co...