Unshaken: Chapter a Day
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!
Episodes
Pastor Plek reads Matthew 11.
What happens when the greatest prophet who ever lived begins to doubt? Matthew chapter 11 takes us on a rollercoaster journey through some of the most profound theological tensions in scripture—doubt and faith, judgment and mercy, revelation and concealment.
We begin with John the Baptist, languishing in prison and questioning everything he thought he knew about Jesus. The same John who boldly proclaimed Jesu...
Pastor Plek reads Matthew 10.
Fear, family division, and divine protection converge in this deep dive into Matthew 10. What happens when following Jesus costs you everything? Pastor Plack and Jordan Smith tackle this challenging chapter that outlines Jesus' commissioning of the twelve disciples, His stark warnings about persecution, and the ultimate price of discipleship.
The conversation takes a profound turn when examining Jesus&ap...
Pastor Plek reads Matthew 9.
The divine authority of Jesus unfolds dramatically throughout Matthew chapter 9, revealing a Savior whose power extends far beyond physical healing. When confronted with a paralyzed man, Jesus does something unexpected—he forgives the man's sins first, then heals his body. This deliberate sequence demonstrates Christ's ultimate mission: spiritual restoration takes precedence over physical healing. The religi...
Pastor Plek reads Matthew 8.
"What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" The disciples' question echoes through Matthew 8 as Jesus demonstrates his supreme authority over every domain of existence.
We explore this powerful chapter where Jesus moves seamlessly between healing the sick, calming raging storms, and casting out demons—showcasing his absolute sovereignty over physical bodies, natural ...
Pastor Plek reads Matthew 7.
Dive deep into Matthew 7 where Jesus delivers his powerful conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount with crucial instructions for kingdom living. This chapter tackles judgment, discernment, prayer, and the fundamental difference between merely hearing God's word and actually living it out.
The discussion examines Jesus' surprising statement about human nature when he casually acknowledges our evil tend...
Pastor Plek reads Matthew 6.
Ever found yourself racing through the Lord's Prayer, trying to say it in one breath? You're not alone. Matthew Chapter 6 invites us to slow down and discover how these ancient words can transform our modern anxieties.
At the heart of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount lies a revolutionary approach to prayer that directly addresses two universal human struggles: our desire for recognition and our anxie...
Have you ever thought you were a "good person" until you encountered Jesus' words in Matthew 5? You're not alone. In this powerful exploration of the Sermon on the Mount, we dive deep into Jesus' radical redefinition of righteousness that moves beyond external behavior to the hidden places of our hearts.
One of our hosts shares his raw, emotional conversion story—how reading Matthew 5...
Ever notice how temptation often strikes right after your spiritual high points? In Matthew 4, Jesus shows us this exact pattern when He moves from the exhilaration of baptism straight into wilderness testing. This fascinating chapter reveals Jesus as the true and greater Israel—where the nation failed during 40 years in the wilderness, Jesus succeeds during 40 days of intense temptation.
What weapons does Je...
Matthew chapter 3 transports us to the rugged wilderness of Judea where John the Baptist emerges as a powerful prophetic voice, calling people to repentance as the kingdom of heaven draws near. Dressed in camel's hair with a leather belt, subsisting on locusts and wild honey, John embodies the ancient prophetic tradition – particularly Elijah – as he fulfills Isaiah's prophecy of "a voice crying in the ...
The waters of the Jordan River set the stage for a pivotal moment in salvation history. Matthew Chapter 3 introduces us to the wilderness-dwelling, locust-eating prophet John the Baptist, whose thunderous call to "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" echoes across Judea's dusty landscape.
John's ministry serves as the perfect bridge between the Old Testament prophetic tradition a...
Have you ever wondered how to extract deeper meaning from familiar Bible stories? Pastors Plek and Holland dive into Matthew Chapter 2, revealing layers of significance through an ancient four-lens approach to scripture that transforms how we understand the Christmas narrative.
The conversation begins with Pastor Holland introducing the medieval "quadriga" method of Bible study, cleverly reframed as...
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