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Welcome to MomCast! We are real moms, talking about real life, and how we navigate raising kids through the good, the bad, and the ugly. All while using one practical parenting piece each week and discussing topics with our kids like wisdom, patience, initiative, and everything in between. We have a lot of fun, but we also get serious and discuss how we believe that there is both practical and spiritual value that can be added to our lives as parents.
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In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Robert Bradow and Pastor Matt Pennington for a recap of the summer season at The Orchard. Listen in as they relive the all the highlights of summer, including "Location Pastor Sundays" from Lake City, Branford, and Live Oak. Let's dive in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Mary Beth Everett, Stephanie Littleton, & Danelle Bradow for another Momcast episode! Listen in as they discuss walking with Jesus in every step on your parenthood journey, as well what a faith-filled life looks like. Let's dive in!
Resources:
Screw Tape Letters - CS Lewis
Not a Fan - Kyle Idleman
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Jamie Foote, Janice Camp and Kellie Federico for another Momcast episode! Listen in as they discuss the importance of carving out time for yourself and your spouse in a busy schedule, as well as how to effectively instill values in your children. Let's dive in!
Resources:
Keys for Kids
Little Pilgrims Progress - Helen Taylor
Plugged in Online - Focus on the Family
Consider the Lillies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God - Johnny Ardavanis
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Kelly Pennington, Hallie Tillman and Hanna Moreno for another Momcast episode! Listen in as they discuss letting go of the perfection portrayed in social media, as well as the importance of living in community with other moms. Let's dive in!
References:
I Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen - Katie Stricker
Discerning the Voice of God - Priscilla Shirer
The Armor of God - Priscilla Shirer
Victory over Darkness - Neil T. Anderson
Focus on the Family Podcast
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast
10 Habits of Happy Moms - Meg Meeker
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Beth Blalock, Carla Collins & Cara Howard for another Momcast episode! Listen in as they discuss parenting through life's different stages, as well as all the ways motherhood can bring you and your children closer to the Lord. Let's dive in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Kevin Fletcher, Lucas Lott and Austin Shekell to wrap up the conversation on our sermon series titled "Louder Than Words." Listen in as they discuss how to prepare for a life of leadership as well as what worship truly is. Let's dive in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker and Mary Beth Everett for yet another conversation about our "Louder Than Words" sermon series. Listen in as they discuss highlights from the CentriKid Camp experience, as well as dive deeper into Fanny Crosby's legacy and recommend resources for in-depth Bible study. Let's jump in.
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation about our "Louder Than Words" sermon series. Listen in as they discuss the power of testimony, and what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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On today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker and Austin Shekell for a conversation about the first sermon in our new series "Louder Than Words." Listen in as they recap our Lake City location's Glow Family Worship Night, and dive into the Heart of Worship.
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock to wrap up the conversation on our sermon series titled "Storyline." Listen in as they discuss the final message focused on Heaven and what we can expect eternity to look like. Let's dive in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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On today’s episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by a special guest: Trena Mroczko with His Cherished Ones! This organization is one of our ministry partners at The Orchard Community Church, and we’re excited for you to meet Trena today and learn more about the ministry and who they serve. Let’s dive in!
References:
His Cherished Ones Website
HCO Facebook
HCO Instagram
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington for a conversation about our "Storyline" sermon series. Listen in as they discuss the topic of "Hero + Rescue" and explore how Jesus is the hero in the story.
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation about our sermon series "Storyline." Listen in as they discuss week two's sermon focused on shadows and sacrifice, ultimately looking at God's redemption plan for creation. Let's dive in!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker, as well as Valerie Sanchez and Sherrie Steadman with One More Child for a conversation about foster awareness. Listen in as they share what they do, discuss the need for foster families in our community, and provide ways that we can get involved and support children in foster care.
References:
One More Child
Isaiah 117 House
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This month, we're diving into part two of our sermon series "Scars on the Soul" looking at the topics of grief, loneliness and estrangement; and we're doing something a little different on the Let's Talk About That podcast. Each week, we'll be inviting a local professional to join in on our Sunday sermon series conversation to offer some tangible advice and tools for navigating that week's topic. We know that these conversations surrounding scars on our soul can be challenging, and we want to provide as many resources as possible to find help, hope and healing in the midst of these struggles. Be sure to check to show notes for more information and helpful resources. You can find our full "Scars on the Soul" sermon series on our Youtube Channel at youtube.com/OrchardCC.
In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker and special guest Angie Land, a biblical relationship counselor who calls The Orchard home! Listen in as they unpack what estrangement is and what it looks like for different relationships, along with biblical ways we can estrangement. You won't want to miss this episode!
Resources:
Email Angie Land at landangie4@gmail.com
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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This month, we're diving into part two of our sermon series "Scars on the Soul" looking at the topics of grief, loneliness and estrangement; and we're doing something a little different on the Let's Talk About That podcast. Each week, we'll be inviting a local professional to join in on our Sunday sermon series conversation to offer some tangible advice and tools for navigating that week's topic. We know that these conversations surrounding scars on our soul can be challenging, and we want to provide as many resources as possible to find help, hope and healing in the midst of these struggles. Be sure to check to show notes for more information and helpful resources. You can find our full "Scars on the Soul" sermon series on our Youtube Channel at youtube.com/OrchardCC.
On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Astin Kahnk are joined by Miriam Newton, Executive Director of New Ways Counseling Center, for a conversation about loneliness. Listen in as they discuss some of the generational indicators of loneliness, along with how we can take steps toward embracing community in seasons of loneliness.
Resources:
newwayscc.org - how to give/connect
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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This month, we're diving into part two of our sermon series "Scars on the Soul" looking at the topics of grief, loneliness and estrangement; and we're doing something a little different on the Let's Talk About That podcast. Each week, we'll be inviting a local professional to join in on our Sunday sermon series conversation to offer some tangible advice and tools for navigating that week's topic. We know that these conversations surrounding scars on our soul can be challenging, and we want to provide as many resources as possible to find help, hope and healing in the midst of these struggles. Be sure to check to show notes for more information and helpful resources. You can find our full "Scars on the Soul" sermon series on our Youtube Channel at youtube.com/OrchardCC.
Today, we're excited to introduce you to Dale Tompkins, a local pastor and Christian counselor in our region, as he joins Astin Kahnk and Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation about navigating grief. Listen in as they discuss some of ways that grief can manifest in our lives, how we can allow God in to our grief, and how we can support someone who's grieving. Let's dive into today's conversation together.
Resources:
Seasons of Sorrow - Tim Challies
Suffering - Paul David Tripp
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy - Mark Vroegop
Heaven - Randy Alcorn
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Casey Dicks, Kaci Young, Laurie Giebeig and Mary Beth Everett for another Momcast episode! Listen in as they discuss being a light through motherhood and share some of their daily routines and rhythms that help keep Jesus at the center of their homes. Let's dive in!
References:
Egermeier Bible Story Book
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Today we're excited to share another Momcast, this time hosted by Astin Kahnk featuring Casey Dicks, Kaci Young, Laurie Giebeig and Mary Beth Everett! Listen in as they dive into their calling as wives and mothers, talking through ways that they seek God's will for their families. Let's jump in!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Eddie Blalock and Pastor Robert Bradow for a conversation about opposition and calling. We closed out our "Called to This" sermon series on Sunday, so today we're taking a look at the series as a whole and talking about some healthy ways to handle opposition in our lives. Let's jump in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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Welcome to a special episode of Let's Talk About That! Today's podcast was recorded on site at Bold 2026, and we are excited to introduce you to the stars of today's show: Erin's small group girls. Listen in as they share what Bold is all about, tell their favorite memories from their years at the student ministry retreat, and dive into the idea of performative Christianity, one of the topics of the weekend. Let's jump in!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington, Mary Beth Everett and Brandon Kahnk for a conversation about calling and a discussion about week 2 of our sermon series "Called to This." Listen in as they discuss feeling the burden for your calling from God and what to do while you are waiting for doors to open. You won't want to miss the conversation about staying faithful to your calling in seasons of burnout. Let's dive in!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation about our new sermon series titled "Called to This." Listen in as they recap the first week of the series focused on Nehemiah, sharing that God has a unique plan for each of our lives and our "this" that we are called to is unique, too. Let's dive in!
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On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Astin Kahnk and Austin Shekell for a conversation about returning to The Orchard after a time away. Listen in as they discuss what's different, what's the same and how The Orchard, and themselves, have changed. Let's dive in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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On today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Carla Collins, Daniel Jordan and Trey Lee for a conversation about community. Listen in as they dive deeper into Sunday's message from our "One Anothers" series and the importance of living in community. Let's dive in!
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Eddie Blalock and Pastor Robert Bradow for a conversation about love following our “One Anothers” series. Listen in as they discuss Jesus’ command to love one another and what that practically looks like in community.
If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fill out our contact form, or send us a message on Facebook (@IAmTheOrchard) or Instagram (@theorchard.cc). Until next time!
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On today’s episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington for a debrief on our Night of Worship and a look into our new sermon series “One Anothers.” Listen in as they discuss the importance of the local church and our need for one another.
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation wrap up of our "Ascent" sermon series. Listen in as they discuss Psalm 130 and how repentance is a daily practice for us as believers because of our loving and patient God. Let's dive in!
References:
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Eugene Peterson
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On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Eddie Blalock for a conversation surrounding week 3 of our "Ascent" sermon series. Listen in to catch up with our founding pastor as they dive into discussion around Psalm 127 and 128 on family and dependence on God.
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Welcome back to Let's Talk About That! On today's episode, Astin Kahnk and Pastor Chip Parker are joined by our new Lake City location worship leader Austin Shekell and his wife Malea. We're excited to introduce you to The Shekells and share their history here at The Orchard. Let's dive in!
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Welcome back to Let’s Talk About That! Today we’re diving into the first episode of 2026 with a conversation surrounding our new sermon series “Ascent.” Listen in as Astin Kahnk and Pastor Chip Parker discuss new year goals, dive deeper into Psalm 121 and answer one of your questions about God’s protection over our lives. Let’s dive in!
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On today’s episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Eddie Blalock as we close out our Advent sermon series. Listen in as they discuss an unlikely Christmas story rooted in God’s love. Merry Christmas week!
P.S. There will not be a new episode next Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. We’ll be taking the week off to recharge before the new year. We look forward to joining you right back here on January 6, 2026, for our first episode of the new year. We’ll catch you then!
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It's a very merry Momcast! On today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Mary Beth Everett, Casey Dicks and Lane Jordan for a conversation about the Christmas season. Listen in as they discuss their favorite holiday snacks, how they keep calm during the Christmas chaos, and most importantly how they keep Jesus at the center of the Christmas season.
Disclaimer: We caution you to not listen around little ears because there are Christmas secrets discussed in this episode!
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This week on the podcast, Astin Kahnk and Pastor Chip Parker are diving deeper into Sunday's message focusing on week 2 of Advent. Listen in as they discuss peace and what it looks like to receive true peace that only comes from Jesus.
References:
ESV Study Bible
NASB, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter, 1977 Text
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As we enter the Advent season, we're diving into the four weeks of advent, beginning with hope. Listen in today as Astin Kahnk and Pastor Chip Parker recap Thanksgiving week, share what advent is and dive deeper into the hope of Heaven that we have in Jesus.
References:
God is in the Manger - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk is joined by Mary Beth Everett and Pastor Matt Pennington for a recap on our favorite Sunday of the year: Impact Sunday! Listen in as they share what each location did for Impact Sunday, as well as some of the best moments from the day spent serving together. In addition to Impact Sunday, this episode also touches on Thanksgiving plans and traditions. We hope you enjoy!
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In today's episode, Astin Kahnk and Pastor Chip Parker wrap up the conversation on our vision series with a discussion about what it means to serve, as well as shifting from critics to catalysts. Listen in as they highlight moments of service from Sunday's Harvest Celebration, and as they take a deeper dive into the role of the Church in our communities.
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This week, Astin Kahnk is joined by Pastor Chip Parker as they discuss week 2 of our vision series and the idea of moving from commuters to community. In this episode, you'll hear about how God himself is in community (the trinity is the perfect example of this), and hear how community helps us in difficult seasons. You won't want to miss it!
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Welcome to season 3 of “Let’s Talk About That!” In today’s episode, we’ll join our new host, Astin Kahnk, and Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation about the first message in our November vision series titled “Impact.” Listen in as they discuss our Impact Tomorrow initiative and spiritual formation, as well as the importance of private worship.
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Today, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington for a wrap-up conversation surrounding our sermon series “Unplanned.” Listen in as they unpack unplanned moments and how God keeps His promises, and as they reflect on Baptism Sunday and all that God did in our community!
Links
Impact Leadership Podcast
Sign Up for Harvest Celebration
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On today's episode, Mary Beth Everett is joined by Astin Kahnk and Erin Shrock for a conversation about the unplanned moments in our lives. Listen in as they discuss peaks and pits, while sharing stories of how God uses the difficult moments for good.
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Meet the cast of this year’s Jingle Jam! In this episode, Kinleigh Collins and Sophia McCall join Pastor Chip Parker for a conversation about the biggest Christmas celebration in North Central Florida! In addition to Jingle Jam, they also discuss what faith looks like as a young adult, how social media and smartphones shape them, and some of their student struggles with time management.
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In today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington for a conversation around our sermon series “Unplanned” and a recap on our Night of Worship. Listen in as they discuss how detours are a part of God’s plan, even though they aren’t a part of our plan.
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Today, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Jason and Nikki Griswold for a conversation about serving. Listen in as they recap our recent “Here for IT” team nights, including the 32 trap play that we discussed as our volunteer playbook; and share what it feels like to be one church in many locations.
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In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by our Executive Pastor Michael Federico for a conversation all about church finances. Listen in as they unpack this topic, sharing information about how The Orchard is structured and how giving impacts the mission.
References:
The Trellis and the Vine - Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
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In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington are discussing a heavy topic following the tragic events of the last week. Listen in as they discuss the implications on our culture and what it means for followers of Jesus when bad things happen.
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Momcast is back! In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Mary Beth Everett, Kaci Young and Erin Shrock for a conversation about handling mom guilt and finding balance in life. Listen in as they share stories from their motherhood journeys and unpack the importance of finding balance in different seasons.
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In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington for a candid conversation around our sermon series "Share." Listen in as they share the heart of the Gospel and what it means that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, exploring the difference between justification and sanctification.
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Today, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Trey Lee and special guest Brian Dicks! This episode covers the importance of learning to trust Jesus in life and in business. Listen in as Brian shares his testimony and unpacks what it looks like to live life on mission in business. You won’t want to miss it!
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Welcome back to Let's Talk About That! In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington, Lucas Lott, MaryBeth Everett and Erin Shrock for an O Day 2025 recap! Listen in as they share about the day and dive into baptism stories.
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Welcome back to Let's Talk About That! In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Eddie Blalock, Pastor Matt Pennington and Pastor Robert Bradow for a summer recap! Listen in as they provide a rundown of the summer and catch up before sharing some of what they are excited for this fall.
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Trey Lee and JT Clark for a conversation about faith and life, sharing some Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) history with you. Additionally, JT dives into a bit of his testimony and how God has transformed his life. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington sit down with Lucas Lott, OCC Live Oak Worship Leader, to discuss all things music and worship. Listen in as they share the why behind our music style and dive into the topic of worship.
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington are joined by David Coggins, State Director for Disaster Relief of the Florida Baptist Convention. Listen in as they get to know David and learn about his role, discussing what disaster relief teams do, where they come from and how you can get involved in their mission.
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Are there missing verses in my Bible? On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is sitting down with MaryBeth Everett to continue our Q & A series for the month of July! Listen in as they chat about the difference between Bible translations and share some helpful information about the different translations that may be helpful as you study The Bible.
References
Do Modern Bibles Such as the NIV Leave Out Verses? (Video)
Translation Continuum
Bible Recs
Filament Bible: NLT
ESV Study Bible
NIrV Adventure Study Bible
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You asked, we answer! In this week's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is sitting down with Pastor Matt Pennington and Pastor Robert Bradow to answer two major questions that you asked about sin. First, how do we kill sin in our lives? Then, how do we talk to others about sin in their lives? Tune in for their insight and be sure to leave any questions you have in the comments below, or submit them anonymously on our website at theorchardcc.org/podcast.
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington and Trey Lee to answer some of your questions! We asked you to submit your questions about faith to us, so today they are jumping in and answering the first few questions centered around reading The Bible. Be sure to check the show notes for some helpful resources. It's an episode you won't to miss!
Resources
Bible Reading Plan Generator
ESV Study Bible
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On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington for a conversation about our "On Mission" sermon series and the idea of living as an informal missionary. Listen as they discuss the value of book studies vs topical studies in the church, as well as discuss a few extra thoughts they have from the series.
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Today's podcast episode features a special guest! We are so excited to introduce you to our new Branford Location Co-Pastor Robert Bradow! Listen in to get to know Robert a bit better, from his background to current day as he and his family join us at The Orchard.
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington are joined by our Executive Pastor Michael Federico for a conversation about faith, music, and leading without a microphone. Listen in as Michael shares about his journey in music ministry all the way to the position he serves in now.
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In today's episode, Pastor Matt Pennington sits down with Trey Lee and Corey Burk to discuss all things coaching and mentoring. Listen in as they recap their experiences as coaches for local teams and talk about the impact that your time and influence can have on students in our community.
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Carla Collins, Katie Glover, Hallie Tillman and Mary Beth Everett for a special Momcast feature. Listen in as they chat about their journey of motherhood as moms with kids in all different stages of life. They cover topics like the best moments of motherhood and the toughest ones, and they share how technology has impacted their experience. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
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In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Mary Beth Everett sit down for a conversation with Astin Khank all about putting your "yes" on the table in ministry. Listen in as they chat about stepping out in faith and following Jesus, and as they unpack ministry as a volunteer versus ministry as a full-time staff member.
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If you've been at The Orchard over the last several months, or even if you've been following online, you likely have heard us talk about our initiative called "Impact Tomorrow." Our goal as a church is to Impact Tomorrow through work that we are doing today, whether that be through discipleship, giving, or mission work overseas or right here at home.
This week, we're excited to share a podcast episode all about this Impact Tomorrow vision featuring our three Location Pastors: Chip Parker, Matthew Pennington and Eddie Blalock. Listen in as they share a bit more about the Impact Tomorrow books, the heart behind the initiative, and the vision for the future impact of The Orchard on our communities. When it comes to impacting lostness, we are here for IT!
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It’s an Orange takeover! Last week, a team of our next generation leaders spent a few days in Atlanta, Georgia, attending the Orange Conference. It was a time of learning and refreshing as they all dove into what it means to lead kids and students and learned from some of the best in the ministry. In the midst of that, we took the time to sit down with them and recap some of the most impactful moments from the conference for you!
Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and a few of our student ministry and kids ministry leadership teams share what they have learned from Orange Conference 2025. You’ll find conversations centered around dealing with grief, the importance of intentionality in relationships, and the need to feel refreshed for ministry.
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Welcome back to "Let's Talk About That!" Today Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington are sitting down with Mary Beth Everett for a deep dive into our new sermon series "@Followers." In this episode, you'll hear a synopsis on our new sermon series, along with a debrief on Easter Sunday. From Chat GPT to social media use, this episode has it all!
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Pictures from the Episode.
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We are so excited to share Part 2 of our conversation with Matt and Ken Weaver with you today! Listen in as they chat about transitioning the role of lead pastor, why vision continuity matters, and why being different is so important.
ICYMI, be sure to check out Part 1 (Episode 68) of this conversation!
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Today's episode is a special one! As we prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday, we are excited to share this special podcast episode on "The Trial of Jesus" with you. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock sit down with Bob Dekle, former Assistant State Attorney for the Third Circuit and author of "The Case Against Christ." Throughout this Holy Week, we hope that this episode provides context for what the trial of Jesus looked like, including information about the various parties and personalities involved.
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In today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are joined by Matt and Ken Weaver to discuss their journey of starting a different kind of church that reaches different kind of people. Follow along as we dive into Ken's journey of planting Life Spring, along with Matt's perspective on it from the outside before eventually joining as the second lead pastor. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
P.S. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation that will be releasing on Tuesday, April 22!
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Welcome to another episode of “Let’s Talk About That!” During our BOLD Weekend, we asked the students to submit any and all of their questions about faith, and they did not hold back! In this episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington sat down in the Camp Anderson Anchored coffee shop to answer some of the submitted questions, all while bringing on special guests from the weekend to hear their thoughts.
P.S. If your question did not get answered in this round up, stay tuned! We’ll be releasing future episodes answering more questions. To submit a question for the podcast, visit theorchardcc.org/podcast.
Resources:
Grandpa Jones - The Bald Headed End of the Broom
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Welcome back to Part 2 of our Bold Weekend podcast highlight! On today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are continuing their conversation with five students (Kaly Cuffy, Jaeli Wingate, Ryland Roush, Tolby Terry and Ethan McCall) about their faith. Listen in as they discuss the importance of outreach, what the biggest turn off for church is for their generation, and how the church can support the next generation.
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This week, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are joined by five of our OCC students (Kaly Cuffy, Jaeli Wingate, Ryland Roush, Tolby Terry and Ethan McCall) for a candid conversation about faith in their generation. This episode was recorded on location at Camp Anderson Anchored during our BOLD Weekend, and it's one you won't want to miss! In this first episode, they dive into the topic of social media and the impact it has on their generation, as well as what keeps their generation from faith and the church. It's an insightful conversation, and we know it will encourage you, no matter your age!
P.S. Stay tuned for next week's episode for Part 2 of this conversation! We'll be dropping it on Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe!
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Welcome back! In today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker sits down with Mary Beth Everett and Lucas Lott for a conversation all about the importance of Next Gen ministry. From the reason for small and big groups to the importance of camps, this episode offers insight for reaching the next generation.
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On today's episode, Pastor Matt Pennington and Mary Beth Everett are joined by Daniel and Hallie Tillman for a conversation about faith. Listen in as they share their story of moving to Nashville, pursuing music and trusting God through it all. Mary Beth also shares about the impact that the last podcast had on her family. It's a story you won't want to miss!
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In this week's episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington are joined by special guest Mike Palmer! Mike is the Send Utah-Idaho Director of Church Planting, and Pastor at Salmon Valley Baptist Church and Lemhi River Cowboy Church. Listen in as they discuss all things church planting and preaching the Gospel to unreached people in the United States.
References:
Discerning your call to ministry: Jason Keith Allen
What is Mormonism? And is it different than Christianity?
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Welcome back to "Let's Talk About That!" On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Jason and Nikki Griswold for a conversation about marriage, therapy and serving in church. Tune in to hear the story of how they met and how they started dating, along with some of their faith journey over the last 30 years together.
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Welcome to Season 2 of "Let's Talk About That!" We're so excited that you're here. Today, Pastor Chip Parker and Mary Beth Everett are joined by Michael and April Vinson to talk all things marriage. Listen in as they share their story as we get to know them a little bit better.
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Welcome back to a brand new episode of "Let's Talk About That!"
Today, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by Chris and Jeweliana Curtis for a candid conversation about marriage and working together. Listen in as they chat about how they met, discuss work-life balance, and talk about tools that have shaped their marriage thus far.
This episode also marks the end of Season 1 of "Let's Talk About That" and the end of an era. Today is Pastor AJ Stevens' last podcast episode as host, and while we plan to bring him back as a guest, we want to take a moment to thank him for his time as host!
We hope you'll join us right back here next Tuesday as we begin Season 2 of "Let's Talk About That!"
Resources:
A Book Called YOU: Understanding the Enneagram from a Grace-Filled, Biblical Perspective - Matthew Stephen Brown
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Welcome back to another episode of "Let's Talk About That!"
ICYMI, Pastor AJ Stevens shared some news with the Lake City location on Sunday: the Stevens family is headed to Virginia as they pursue their "next yes." In this episode, you'll hear a bit more about the process of this, along with what God has shown AJ and Katy in this season. While we are sad to say goodbye, we trust that God has good plans for the Stevens family, and for The Orchard. We invite you to listen in on the episode and to pray for the Stevens family as they make this transition.
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On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by special guests Trey Lee and Will McCrea! They are recapping Sunday's message on rest (including a debrief from Trey's time preaching in Live Oak) and talking all things hunting and connect groups.
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Welcome back to “Let’s Talk About That!” On today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington and Daniel Tillman for a conversation diving deeper into Sunday’s message. The guys also chat about the wildfires in California and our response as Christians in a natural disaster, along with some lighthearted conversation about haircuts, fades and baseball. You won’t want to miss it!
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Welcome back to “Let’s Talk About That” for the first episode of 2025! Today, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by Brittney Shearer for a conversation about faith, discipleship and entrepreneurship. Listen in as they discuss what God has been teaching them and how we can use the blessings that God gives us to bless others.
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Welcome back to “Let’s Talk About That!” In today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are taking a look back at what God has done at The Orchard in 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. They’re also chatting about their Christmas plans and gifts, along with New Year’s resolutions. Listen in for some practical advice about goal setting as we wrap up a year of podcasting!
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On today’s episode, Pastor AJ Stevens and Pastor Chip Parker are joined by Pastor Matt Pennington, Hunter Abercrombie and Seth Wilkins to discuss all things playoffs, Christmas wins and fails, and being a dad during the holidays. Listen in as they recap week 3 of our “Coloring Book Christmas” series and dive deeper into spiritual formation during the holidays and beyond.
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Welcome back to another episode of “Let’s Talk About That!” Today, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are diving deeper into our Coloring Book Christmas series, along with chatting about college football and Tik Tok money.
In week 2 of our December sermon series, we learned more about the life of King Herod. He is mentioned in the Christmas story, but we don’t always know the context of who he is or why he made the decisions that he did. While we can see that the same sin of Herod lives in us, we can rest in the grace and mercy that God extends as we continue our journey of spiritual formation.
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This week, the guys are joined by Kaci, Mary Beth and Erin to talk all about the holidays. From what it's like to be a Mom at Christmastime to the importance of sharing your faith with your kids, this episode provides insight to our new "Coloring Book Christmas" series that started on Sunday. Be sure to tune in for more information about our upcoming Jingle Jam productions in Lake City, Live Oak and Branford as well!
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Impact Sunday meant a lot to us and we hope it made an impact in your life as much as it did for our community. Today, Pastor AJ Stevens, Pastor Matt Pennington, and Pro(Ducer) Chris Curtis unpack what happened during Impact Sunday. Next, we have some fun and do a Thanksgiving draft that you'll have to let us know who picked the best line up. The winner of our giveaway is announced and the next big thing, Jingle Jam is discussed.
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This week, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are wrapping up the conversation surrounding our vision series "Lasting Impact." Listen in to hear about the goal of growing deeper and wider, and how the plan is to add, subtract and divide so we can multiply. There's also a recap of this year's Harvest Celebration that you won't want to miss.
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This week, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington as they recap Sunday's message about reaching people in North Central Florida, share more about the heart of the church amidst election season, and give information about our Harvest Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 17! It's an episode you won't want to miss.
P.S. Don't forget, you can get up to NINE entries for our 50th podcast episode giveaway! Winner will be announced on the episode that goes live on Nov. 26! You can enter this giveaway by:
1) Liking, sharing and commenting on each of the three posts in this format about the podcast. This is the second one, and each action gives you ONE entry!
2) For a bonus entry, leave us a written review on Apple Podcast! We’d love to hear your feedback and what you’re getting out of the podcast each week.
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On this week’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are recapping the first message of our vision series titled “Lasting Impact.” During the first sermon in this series, Pastor Chip Parker shared the vision for The Orchard over the next few years: to grow wider and deeper.
The Orchard Community Church has been around for 17 years, and the goal for the 18th year and beyond is to grow up. The impact of what God has done in the last 17 years of The Orchard has been amazing, but we don’t want to stop here. The vision is to impact lostness in our region, and this episode shares more about what that can look like.
P.S. We are excited to be celebrating 50 episodes of “Let’s Talk About That” in the next few weeks, and we’re passing on the excitement to you with a giveaway! Listen in on this week’s episode for more details on how to enter.
References:Lasting Impact - Week 1 | Video | Audio
Harvest Celebration, November 17th
BooksDeep and Wide
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In today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens wrap up our discussion on the sermon series “The Final Word.” The third and final week focused on illumination, or God’s word IN us. Listen in as the guys discuss the importance of understanding scripture and the role that the Spirit has in helping us to see our sin as repulsive and Jesus as desirable.
We hope that this series has left you feeling empowered and encouraged to pick up your Bible, and that it helps you to create a rhythm of reading in your life.
References:
The Final Word - Week 3 | Video | Audio
The Bible Recap
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On today's episode of Let's Talk About That, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are diving into a discussion around Sunday's message from "The Final Word" sermon series. This week's message focused around how The Bible is God's word FOR us and inspired by God. Listen in as they recap the sermon, share additional resources and discuss how the different translations of The Bible can be utilized in study.
Interested to learn more? Scroll down for suggested Bible Translations.
References:The Final Word - Week 2 | Video | Audio
The Journey from Texts to Translations
Suggested Bible Translations
Top 3CSB, ESV, and NASB
Other OptionsNIV, NLT, NET, NKJV, and HCSB A Great Study BibleESV Study Bible Bible ResourcesBible Gateway
Blue Letter Bible
YouVersion
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This week we were able to do something special, helping those in need. Listen in as we discuss the opportunity we had to feed evacuees from hurricane Milton and the beginning of our new series "The Final Word."
References:The Final Word - Week 1 | Video | Audio
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Today Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are joined by author, professor and prosecutor George R. "Bob" Dekle, Sr. With his diverse background in legal studies, Bob shares about how his experiences have shaped his Bible studying and how he views it from a legal lens.
This episode outlines some of the common discrepancies that are often discussed about The Bible, leading us into our next sermon series "The Final Word."
References:
Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels Including Parallels from John's Gospel
The Case against Christ: A Critique of the Prosecution of Jesus
The Last Murder: The Investigation, Prosecution, and Execution of Ted Bundy
More from Bob Dekle
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On today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are talking all about Hurricane Helene and God’s sovereignty. Listen in as they chat about why bad things happen when God is good, and how we can lean into that and help our neighbors during this time.
We are continuing to pray for you and with you surrounding the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and we invite you to reach out if there’s anything we can assist you with or pray specifically for. We look forward to gathering together again this upcoming Sunday!
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On this week’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are recapping all of the amazing moments from O Day, including the 34 baptisms that took place in the Suwannee River. Listen in as they chat about what God’s been doing at The Orchard and dive a bit deeper into Sunday’s sermon conversation about being born again.
References:B’z Gelati
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This week Pastor Chip and Pastor A.J. sat down with Angie Land to discuss Amendment 4 on the Florida Ballot and what it means to take a holistic approach to being “pro-life.” Join us as we wade into a conversation about Jesus and Politics.
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Today Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor AJ Stevens after a brief podcast hiatus as he and Katy welcomed their third child! In this episode, the guys talk about college football and trail cameras, then dive into Sunday’s message surrounding baptism. Listen in for some additional insight on this and the next series that we’ll be diving into this upcoming Sunday.
P.S. Don’t forget to save the NEW date for O Day! Due to weather issues, we had to reschedule O Day for Sunday, September 22. We’ll be meeting at Camp Anderson Anchored from 2-6 P.M. and we hope to see you there! More information can be found on our Facebook page. If you’re listening to this episode after the event, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see our upcoming church events.
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In today’s episode of “Let’s Talk About That,” Pastor Chip Parker is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington to recap the final week of our “Answers from Jesus” series. They explain why AJ’s absent from the podcast this week, give some BTS of filming the O Day video, and share why it is important that we allow Jesus to wash our feet.
Make plans to join us this upcoming Sunday, September 8, 2024, as we celebrate O Day together at Camp Anderson Anchored. More information can be found on our Facebook page. If you’re listening to this episode after the event, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see our upcoming church events. We’ll see you there!
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Welcome back to Let’s Talk About That! Today, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by Pastor Matt Pennington as they discuss week 4 of our “Answers from Jesus series.” Listen in as they chat about college football, Little League World Series, and our upcoming O Day. The crew then dive into a conversation about Sunday’s message and share ways that we can practically walk with Jesus everyday.
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This week, Pastors Chip Parker and AJ Stevens are joined by Dennille Decker. They discuss what it means to love your neighbor, and who your neighbor is.
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After a brief hiatus last week due to the storm, we’re back with a brand new episode of “Let’s Talk About That.” Join Pastor AJ Stevens and Pastor Chip Parker as they recap the storm and its impact in our area, then dive into the first two weeks of the sermon series “Answers from Jesus.”Night of Worship
Answers from Jesus - Week 1 | Video
Answers from Jesus - Week 2 | Video
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On this week’s episode, Pastor AJ Stevens is joined by Pastor Chip Parker as they recap all that he missed while on vacation. They also share some insight on what’s up next at The Orchard, including some vision for the fall season. From events that made national headlines to the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony and social media, Let’s Talk About That!
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Welcome back to Let’s Talk About That! On today’s episode, Pastor AJ Stevens is joined by Pastor Matt Pennington for an episode all about his journey with faith and ministry. Listen in as they share how they met, how they become brothers in Christ and brother-in-laws, and a bit about their call to ministry.
References:
Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman
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This week we got to sit down with Corey and Lindsey Burk and hear a story of God’s pursuit during their search for truth! Hopefully you enjoy this journey of deconstructing, reconstructing, and some laughs along the way!
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This week Pastor Chip Parker is joined by two people who have been long time members and/or staff at the Orchard. Trey Lee and Shayne Barber have seen the church develop and change from when they started attending as teenagers to having families at the church. Listen in as the expound upon their time being at the church and a part of the ministry.
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This week Chip share stories about his faith journey and spiritual walk.
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Welcome back to Let’s Talk About That! On today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation around Sunday’s message from the series “Formed by the Spirit.” Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by Daniel Tillman as the conversation continues around love from 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
References:Formed by the Spirit - Week 3 | Video | Audio
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In this week’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens touch on all things Father’s Dad, sharing out of pocket advice from Dad and more about the important role that fathers play in their households from a spiritual perspective. They also explore Sunday’s message a bit further, diving into the weight that our roles hold for the church body and the importance of the fruit of the church.
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We're back, and this past Sunday we started a new sermon series called Formed by the Spirit. We will be diving into a dense section of scripture 1 Corinthians 12-14 throughout this series. This week we start it off by defining what spiritual gifts are. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker with Pastor AJ Stevens, dive into this discussions and questions y'all submitted. References:Formed by the Spirit - Week 1 | Video | Audio
Showing the Spirit by D. A. CarsonExperiencing God - Henry Blackaby
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Sunday was a very special day: Baptism Sunday! As we celebrated baptisms and the declaration of faith for members of our OCC family, we also heard a message of Lazarus’s story and explored what it’s like to have “Even If” faith.
Listen in this week as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens recap Baptism Sunday and answer your questions about baptism and faith.
References:
Safely Home Randy Alcorn
Heaven Randy Alcorn
Formed by the Spirit, Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 12-14
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This week we flip the coin and have some dads enter the conversation. Pastor Chip and Pastor AJ are joined by Pastor Matt, Hunter, and Seth. They share their experiences as fathers and the lessons they have learned from the women in their lives. Together, they dive deeper into the second week of our series, Lessons from Her, focused on the story of the Canaanite women.
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With the celebration of Mother's Day and the start of our new series, Lessons from Her, we have brought back the OG crew from Momcast. Listen in as Mary Beth, Casey and Kaci, discuss how it's like to be a mother and the challenges they face. Pastors Chip Parker and AJ Steven facilitate discussions about being a Mary or a Martha; how to know if you're the default parent; and how to navigate mom guilt in our culture. This is an episode you do not want to miss!
ReferencesRemoving the Noise - Sermon
Lesson From Her - New sermon series
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Welcome back to “Let’s Talk About That!” Today’s episode is a blast from the past. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens look back on some favorite past sermons to pull lessons we can learn from. Whether you’re brand new to The Orchard or have been here since the beginning, we hope you’ll find lessons to glean and biblical truths to hold onto.
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This week Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by Trey Lee, the FCA Area Director for Columbia County and surrounding counties. Trey has been a part of The Orchard for many years, from being a teenager in student ministry to leading student ministry. Now, Trey is transitioning from being a full time teacher to being the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area Director. Listen in as the guys discuss how FCA is impacting our schools for the good and share stories of their time at The Orchard.
Contact Trey
Support Trey Lee, FCA
Discerning Your Call to Ministry by Jason Allen
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The father runs to both sons and offers grace. Neither son is right, both are in need of grace. Listen as Pastor Chip Parker and AJ Stevens round out this series as they focus on the older brother in the parable of the lost son.
The Prodigal God by Timothy KellerSermon Audio Podcast
YouTube
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This week Pastor Chip Parker and AJ Stevens discuss how the Father is lavish (prodigal) with His grace and love towards us. Just like the father in the parable of the lost son, Jesus is ready to accept us back into His arms.
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We're back, and we are diving into a new sermon series on the story of the prodigal son. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker with Pastor AJ Stevens, talks about how this parable in particular has helped shape his faith as a believer.
References:The Prodigal God by Timothy KellerSafely Home by Randy AlcornEli by Bill MyersSermon Audio Podcast
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Can doubt and faith coexist? Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss what doubt is and how it effects are lives. We must choose to have faith even in the face of our doubts.
References:More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
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Welcome back to Let’s Talk About That! Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens wrap up our series on the book of Jonah. As we see with Jonah, we can only have God’s grace or His judgment. We can’t want judgment for others and grace for ourselves.
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As we continue with week 3 of our sermon series in the book of Jonah, we see that unexpected grace demands a response. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by special guest Pastor Matt Pennington as they discuss how we should respond to God's grace and what that means for those around us.
References:https://www.amazon.com/Halleys-Bible-Handbook-Classic-Over/dp/031051939Xhttps://www.bibleproject.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/
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This week we continue our discussion about Jonah and the revelation that the storm and the fish was God's grace, not His Judgement. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss that whatever God uses to bring us back to Himself, out of our sin and rebellion, is grace.
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Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens recap Bold weekend with some talk about Gen Z lingo and then discuss the new sermon series on the book of Jonah.
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Welcome back to Let’s Talk About That! On today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by a special guest, Pastor Eddie Blalock, founding pastor of The Orchard Community Church and current OCC Branford location pastor.
In this podcast, they continue the discussion on our “Excuses” sermon series, all while Pastor Eddie shares about his personal journey of starting The Orchard and the excuses he wrestled with at the time.
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of "Let's Talk About That!" On today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens are joined by our two other OCC pastors, Pastor Eddie Blalock and Pastor Matthew Pennington, to dive deeper into a conversation related to our sermon series "Excuses."
In this episode, they unpack the idea of hearing from God. How do we know when God is speaking to us? How can we be sure that it is God? Listen in as they unpack this and more in today's episode.
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This week as we continue our conversation around our sermon series “Excuses,” we shifted from saying to God, "you can't" to "I can't." Why do we struggle to believe that God can use us despite our shortcomings? Just like Moses being called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, we often believe that God has made a mistake and that there is someone else better equipped for the job. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss these challenges and how if God call us to it, He will see us through it.
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When our excuses say “You can’t,” God’s faithfulness shows us “He can.” Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss the difference between an excuse and a reason, and why we are so quick sometimes to doubt God.
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In this podcast, Pastors AJ and Chip delve into the topic of baptism and celebrate all that happened on Baptism Sunday. They are joined by a special guest as they discuss the importance and meaning of baptism, as well as their experiences as fathers.
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As we finish out our sermon series “The Table,” we are taking the opportunity to look around. Communion is not just an individual experience, but rather one we share together as believers. In this episode, we explore the idea of communion in community and what it means to be unified. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss how communion unifies us and recap Night of Worship.
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As we continue with Week 3 of our sermon series “The Table,” we look inward. What does it mean to repent? Can we come to The Table as a believer who is still struggling with sin? Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens answer questions like this, and help us to better understand the significance and importance of the Lord's Supper.
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As we continue with week 2 of our sermon series “The Table,” we are not only remembering what Jesus has done, but also what is to come. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Matt Pennington help us to better understand the significance and importance of the Lord's Supper.
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We’re back with the first podcast episode of 2024!
Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens help us to better understand the significance and importance of the Lord's Supper. Through this understanding we can better receive, enjoy, and grow in the grace of Jesus, given to us through this Table.
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We’re back with the final podcast episode of 2023!
This week, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by OCC Location Pastors Eddie Blalock, AJ Stevens and Matthew Pennington for a round table of final thoughts from our vision series, “Formed.”
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What does it mean to be formed in life?
As we continue to unpack our vision casting series "Formed: Moving Jesus to the center of our hearts and lives," we are diving deeper into Sunday's message about being Formed in Life. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss topics like boundary markers, bearing fruit, and rhythms and routines for life.
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What does it mean to be formed in mission?
As we finish out our sermon series “Formed,” today’s podcast episode is all about being formed in mission. Our goal as a church is to be fully formed by moving Jesus to the center of our hearts and lives, but how do we tangibly do this? Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens dive into the idea of loving God and loving people, and how we can live on mission for Jesus.
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What does it mean to be formed in faith?
In today's podcast episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens unpack Sunday's message and dive deeper into the idea of being "Formed in Faith."
If you have been with us at The Orchard for awhile, you may know that November is a special month of the year. It's a time where we reflect on our values and mission as a church, all while celebrating all that God has done over the past year. This month's sermon series "Formed" is all about moving Jesus to the center of our hearts and lives.
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