Let's Talk About That

Text Us Your Questions 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 tangibl...

Text Us Your Questions 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 If you have any...

Text Us Your Questions 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! If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchar...

Text Us Your Questions 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...

Text Us Your Questions 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 perfor...

Text Us Your Questions 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...

Text Us Your Questions 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! If you have...

Text Us Your Questions 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 Ch...

Text Us Your Questions 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...

Text Us Your Questions 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...

Text Us Your Questions 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. If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to h...

Text Us Your Questions 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 If you have any qu...

Text Us Your Questions 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. If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, w...

Text Us Your Questions 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! If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchar...

Text Us Your Questions 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! If you have any questions about this p...

Text Us Your Questions 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 h...

Text Us Your Questions 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 ca...

Text Us Your Questions 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 If you have any questions about this...

Text Us Your Questions 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  If you have any questions about this podcast, or about Th...

Text Us Your Questions 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 an...

Text Us Your Questions 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. If you hav...

Text Us Your Questions 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! If you have any questi...

Text Us Your Questions 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. If you have any questions abou...

Text Us Your Questions 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 If you have any questions abo...

Text Us Your Questions 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. If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Vis...