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. 18H AGO

    2 Corinthians 7 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Regret can feel spiritual and still be deadly. We open 2 Corinthians 7 and talk about the difference between godly grief that produces repentance and worldly grief that produces shame, self-hatred, and spiritual collapse. Along the way, we trace Paul’s fatherly heart: he rebukes because he loves, he stays open-hearted toward the Corinthians, and he celebrates real change when it shows up.  We also camp out on holiness and sanctification without falling into either ditch of legalism or passivity. Paul anchors the call to cleanse ourselves in God’s promise that we belong to him. That means obedience is not a way to earn the Father’s love, it’s a response to it. We connect that to real-life pastoral moments where people confuse behavior modification with repentance, especially when they’re sorry mainly because they got caught or they hate the consequences.  Then we look at comfort and encouragement through Titus, and why God often lifts the downcast through ordinary people. Finally, we press into a key discipleship truth: God’s promises do not make us do nothing, they motivate faithful action. If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll never change,” we want you to hear something better: you never could on your own, but God can, and he gives a path forward through his Word, his Spirit, and his people.  If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one area where you need godly grief to turn into real repentance this week? Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    19 min

  2. 18H AGO

    2 Corinthians 7 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Holland reads 2 Corinthians 7. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min

  3. 3D AGO

    2 Corinthians 6 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Grace can be offered, heard, and even admired and still be wasted. That’s the tension we sit with as we open 2 Corinthians 6 and follow Paul’s urgent words: don’t receive the grace of God in vain, because now is the day of salvation. We talk honestly about the difference between being around Christian things and actually trusting Jesus, and why Scripture refuses to let us settle for a “close enough” spirituality. From there we dig into one of the most misunderstood passages in Christian relationships: “do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” Yes, it matters for marriage, but Paul’s point reaches farther into business partnerships, church influence, and any setup where someone else can pull your conscience away from Christ. We break down what a yoke is, why shared direction matters, and how a believer can work alongside non-believers without getting bound to compromise or coerced into celebrating what Scripture calls sin. We also explore Paul’s stunning view of the church as the temple of the living God, built on Old Testament promises that now describe Christ’s people. That identity fuels holiness, separation from idolatry, and a deep sense of God’s presence: he dwells with us, walks among us, and calls us sons and daughters. Along the way we reflect on Paul’s list of hardships as a mark of real ministry, and the emotional realism of being sorrowful yet always rejoicing. If you care about biblical discipleship, Christian holiness, and practical wisdom for relationships, work, and culture, this conversation will sharpen you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    22 min

  4. 3D AGO

    2 Corinthians 6 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Plek reads 2 Corinthians 6. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    2 min

  5. 4D AGO

    2 Corinthians 5 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail Death, depression, and everyday suffering have a way of shrinking our vision until all we can see is what hurts right now. 2 Corinthians 5 refuses to let us stay there. We talk through Paul’s picture of our bodies as a fragile tent, then lift our eyes to the Christian hope that is bigger than “going to heaven someday”: bodily resurrection, a real eternal dwelling, and life swallowed up by life. We also get honest about the in-between. What happens when a Christian dies? Does soul sleep make sense? Paul’s words about being away from the body and at home with the Lord lead us into the comfort of the intermediate state and the even better promise of a glorified resurrection body like Jesus’. Along the way, we connect “walk by faith not by sight” to real life, including how to endure pain without minimizing it and why longing to be with Jesus never gives us the right to despise the gift of this life. Then we hit the center of the chapter: the ministry of reconciliation. We unpack new creation, the call to live for Christ instead of ourselves, and the stunning news that God does not count our sin against us. We talk about the Holy Spirit as God’s guarantee and the great exchange of 2 Corinthians 5:21, where Jesus takes our sin and we receive the righteousness of God. That’s what makes us ambassadors for Christ with a clear aim: to please him. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    23 min

  6. 4D AGO

    2 Corinthians 5 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Holland reads 2 Corinthians 5. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    3 min

  7. 5D AGO

    2 Corinthians 4 Discussion

    Send us Fan Mail The line “the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers” can feel intense until you’ve watched it play out in real life. We’ve all seen it: someone you love can’t see the beauty of Jesus, and no amount of clever arguments seems to move the needle. So we open 2 Corinthians 4 and slow down, because Paul doesn’t just diagnose the problem, he points to the only cure.  We talk about spiritual warfare and spiritual blindness, why the Bible can call Satan “the god of this world,” and how God’s mercy still rules the story. Then we lean into one of the most encouraging images in all of Scripture: we are treasure in jars of clay. You’ll hear us connect Christian weakness, suffering, and perseverance to God’s surpassing power, along with the gritty promise that you can be afflicted, perplexed, and struck down without being destroyed.  From there, 2 Corinthians 4 gives a steady rhythm for the Christian life: the outer self wasting away, the inner self being renewed day by day; momentary affliction being turned into eternal glory; a stubborn refusal to quit. We also get painfully practical about integrity in Bible teaching and personal discipleship: renounce underhanded ways, refuse to tamper with God’s word, and bring your whole life under Scripture’s authority even when it costs you.  If you need Christian encouragement, a clearer view of the gospel of Jesus Christ, or a Bible study that helps you hold on when life presses hard, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who’s tired, and leave a review with the phrase you’re clinging to right now. Text us at 737-231-0605 with any questions.

    13 min

  8. 5D AGO

    2 Corinthians 4 Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Pastor Holland reads 2 Corinthians 4. 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
    312
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    © 2026 Unshaken: Chapter a Day
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