JP Pokluda

Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire in him to inspire young adults to radically follow Jesus Christ and unleash them to change the world. His book, Welcome to Adulting, offers millennials a roadmap to navigating faith, finding a spouse, finances, and the future. Most recently, he wrote Welcome to Adulting: Survival Guide, that provides a 42-day guide to surviving adulthood.

JP's partner in ministry is Monica, his wife of fifteen years, and together they disciple their children Presley, Finley, and Weston.

Episodes appearing in

Marriage: The Mission and Mystery

with JP Pokluda
September 23, 2021
Seeing marriages fail can sometimes make a person wonder, "What's the point?" Pastor and author Jonathan Pokluda clearly explains marriage's purpose and design. View Show Notes →

Marriage: Breakable, But Beautiful

with JP Pokluda
September 22, 2021
Marriages are breakable, but worth fighting for. Pastor and author, Jonathan Pokluda teaches us about the greatest enemy of marriage and how to combat it. View Show Notes →

The Gift of Singleness

with JP Pokluda
July 2, 2021
Using our God-given gifts is important, and on today's program, JP Pokluda encourages us to not take the gift of singleness and put it on a shelf. View Show Notes →

Intentional Dating

with JP Pokluda
July 1, 2021
Though dating culture has changed so much in recent years, JP Pokluda offers insight into how to make dating really count. View Show Notes →

Relationships Matter

with JP Pokluda
February 12, 2020
Pastor "JP" Pokluda reminds us that "bad company corrupts good morals," and talks about the wisdom of walking in the counsel of the righteous. What if your children are walking with the wrong crowd? Pokluda shares sound advice. View Show Notes →

Work and Money

with JP Pokluda
February 11, 2020
Are today's college students ready to face the responsibilities of adulthood? Pastor Jonathan "JP" Pokluda says "No." Pokluda wasn't either. Coming to Christ, however, changed his perspective and his goals. View Show Notes →

Growing in Faith

with JP Pokluda
February 11, 2020
Author Jonathan "JP" Pokluda remembers his growth to adulthood and the many mistakes he made along the way. After chasing the American Dream, Pokluda tells how he found the key to real purpose and joy. View Show Notes →