Impact Leadership

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to our conversation all about leadership tensions. Today Chip Parker is discussing the tension of accessibility vs boundaries (a hot topic!). Boundaries are necessary in leadership, so listen in as Chip explores some ways to be accessible to your team but still clear on your boundaries and personal needs. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to our “Tensions” series. In this episode, Chip Parker unpacks the next tension in our series: grace vs. accountability. Listen in as we look at the importance of holding both grace and accountability in leadership, and how we can effectively balance the two in our organizations.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast! In today’s episode, Chip Parker is exploring yet another tension that we must find balance in as leaders: Humility vs. Confidence. Listen in as he shares how to be confident enough to move first, but also humble enough to hear feedback. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementIn today’s episode, Chip Parker is diving into another tension that we face as leaders: identity vs. performance. Listen in as he discusses the danger of placing our identity into our performance and actions, and how you can combat that in your life. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome to a new series we’re calling “Leadership Tensions.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker shares about the importance of managing certain tensions and how crucial it is for some tensions to prompt us to make a decision. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we’re wrapping up a series all about team culture, and it’s been amazing to walk through this topic with you. In this episode, Chip Parker provides some final thoughts on team culture and gives insight on how you can find clarity in your team’s culture. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWe’re back today for week 4 of our series all about Team Culture! In today’s episode, Chip Parker discusses the importance of setting the culture as leaders. Listen in as he discusses how to reinforce your team culture through your actions, consistency and habits. Let’s jump in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementAs we continue our series on team culture, this week’s episode is all about alignment! Listen in as Chip Parker shares the importance of alignment within our team cultures, and the necessity to ask questions like “What are we counting?” and “What are we celebrating?” in your organization. Alignment brings clarity, so let’s align our words and actions for our team culture.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we’re diving into part 2 of our series all about team culture by looking at the idea of drifting. Now that we’ve defined what culture is, we have to look at how culture can drift from those shared values and shared behaviors. Listen in as Chip Parker shares some questions to ask yourself when the drifts come, and how we can forge a good pace in the current for our organizations.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we’re excited to jump into a brand new series on one of the most important aspects of leadership: team culture. Team culture is so important, and many people are familiar with the term, but how do we achieve that great team culture we all dream about? In this five part series, our host Chip Parker is going to deep dive into all things team culture, starting with defining it today. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementIn this final part of this series, Chip Parker is sharing one of the most difficult words for a leader to say: I’m not okay. This may be a phrase that you have shared with your team before, or maybe it’s a phrase you know you need to say to them now. Either way, we hope this conversation helps give you the confidence and clarity to have that conversation. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we’re diving into part 2 of this 3 part series featuring the hardest words for leaders to say. Listen in as Chip Parker covers “we need to talk” conversations, as well as “you take the lead” conversations. As leaders, these can be two difficult phrases to share with members of your team, but your organization will be much healthier if you do. Let’s dive in together!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast! Today, Chip Parker is starting a brand new series focused on the hardest words for leaders to say. In this episode, he’s diving into a really difficult phrase: I was wrong. Listen in as he shares the importance of this statement, and how it can impact your team culture.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementIf you’re a leader in any context, you may be familiar with feelings of loneliness, or believing that no one really understands what you are going through. The journey of leadership can be lonely… But it doesn’t need to be. In this standalone podcast, Chip Parker walks you through the four people that every leader needs: a coach/mentor, a teammate/partner, a counterpart/peer and a friend. Let’s dive into this conversation together!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we’re closing out our “Asking the Right Questions” series with a simple question that can have a big impact on our lives: Where Should I Say No? Listen in as Chip Parker shares the importance of knowing your capacity as a leader and saving that room for what is important. Effective leaders do not always say yes, they know where they should say no, too. Let’s unpack that together!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementIn today’s podcast episode, we’re diving into part 3 of 4 in our “Asking the Right Questions” series and looking at the impact that we have as leaders and for our organizations. Listen in as Chip Parker walks you through this week’s questions and reflects on the idea of actually doing good versus doing something that just feels good.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back for part 2 of our series “Asking the Right Questions.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker is discussing the importance of integrity and doing what is right. Easy doesn’t accomplish the mission, and leaders are called to choose what is best over what is easy. Let’s unpack this idea of the “right thing” together.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast for the very first episode of 2026! Today, we’re diving into a new series called “Asking the Right Questions” designed to help you ask better questions as a leader in order to shape your organization’s culture. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome to part two of our conversation about ending well and starting strong! Today's topic of discussion is all about alignment and clarity. How will you achieve your goals in the coming months? Chip reveals three key steps to make sure that leaders don’t just start the year strong, but that they stay healthy and effective all year long. Let's check it out!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast! Over the next two episodes, Chip Parker is going to walk you through a conversation about ending the year well and finishing the next one strong. Listen in today as Chip shares three questions to ask yourself as you’re reflecting on 2025 and preparing for 2026. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome to part three of our “Leadership Conversations” series. In this series, Chip Parker is sitting down with local Pastors Matt Weaver, Jaret Foshee and Jared Douglas to unpack questions around healthy leadership. Today, they’re diving into the importance of identifying and developing new leaders, and sharing some of the practical ways that you can do this in your own church or business. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWe’re back for another episode in our “Leadership Conversations” series, and we’re excited to dive back into conversation with local Pastors Matt Weaver, Jaret Foshee and Jared Douglas. In part two of this series, Chip and the guys are digging into the importance of growing as leaders and sharing some practical ways that they are being mentored and staying fed as church leaders. Whether you are a church leader, business leader or leader in your home, we believe this episode will inspire you to take that next step of growth as a leader. Let’s check it out!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to Impact Leadership with Chip Parker! Today, we’re excited to be switching gears and inviting three new guests on the podcast for our Leadership Conversation series. Today, Chip is joined by Matt Weaver of Newspring Church in Starke, Jeret Foshee of Cornerstone Community Church in Perry, and Jared Douglas of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Trenton, for a conversation centered around questions about leadership. In part one of this three part series, they’re digging into their biggest leadership challenges. Let’s dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast, today we’re wrapping up our Principles for the Harvest series. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how Jesus produces fruit in the Church and how to build firm support systems organizationally, personally, and spiritually. The harvest has already been promised. Are you actively getting ready?Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we’re diving into a new mini series titled “Principles for the Harvest.” While most conversations are centered around leadership principles that can be applied to any field, these two episodes are more specifically geared to church leaders. In this episode, Chip Parker shares the first two of four principles for the harvest in the local church, which is to see people come to know Jesus and grow in His image. Listen in as he shares how Jesus has a vision for our churches that are bigger than our own and that Jesus provides the seed for that harvest. We hope it encourages you today as we step into this harvest season.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast for the final episode of Hard Conversations. Today, Chip Parker is sharing some practical tips for making your next hard conversation feel less hard. Let’s dive right in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast, where today we’re diving into week 3 of our hard conversations series. Listen in as Chip Parker dives into the importance of trust, appreciation and collaboration when it comes to having hard conversations, and how we can tangibly create that atmosphere in our organizations and teams.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementHard conversations can be daunting, but they don’t have to be. In today’s episode, we’re deep diving into the personal attitudes that foster a healthy culture and create healthy conflict. These attitudes are based on scripture, modeling through Jesus the importance of a healthy culture. Listen in as Chip Parker shares the three attitudes of a healthy leader, and join us next week as we continue to explore how we can make hard conversations less hard.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWe need to talk… In this new podcast series, Chip Parker is diving into an important topic for leaders: hard conversations. Listen in as he discusses the importance of tough conversations and how important it is to lean into conflict as leaders.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementAs we close out this series titled "Keep Your Eye on the Ball," today's episode centers around humility and hero making. In ministry and in life, it can be tempting to want to be the hero of the story. However, it's important to allow humility to take the lead rather than pride in our leadership roles. Listen in as Chip Parker shares how to identify those prideful moments in your life and leadership, and explores how we can eliminate distractions to keep our eyes on the ball. Let's check it out!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementToday we're jumping back into our "Keep Your Eye on the Ball" chat with a message all about the dangers of people pleasing, specifically in ministry. This episode offers insight as to how to make decisions that move the ball forward in ministry by asking the question "What decision will have the most impact on people?" So, get your notepad ready and let's dive in!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementIn today's episode, Chip Parker is diving into part 2 of our conversation "Keep Your Eye on the Ball" by exploring the idea of maintenance vs. innovation. Listen in as he discusses the importance of dreaming and asking God what the next thing is, rather than just maintaining what has always been done.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome to the first episode of Impact Leadership with Chip Parker! Today, Chip is sharing the first installment of a series titled "Keep Your Eye on the Ball" that revolves around the idea of staying focused to be an effective leader. In this first episode, you'll learn the importance of focusing on the future rather than looking to past successes. Let's check it out!Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!

Questions | EncouragementWelcome to the Impact Leadership podcast with Host Chip Parker! This podcast is designed to equip church and community leaders to make an impact in the communities they serve. Chip Parker serves as the Lead Pastor of The Orchard Community Church, a multi-site church with the mission of impacting lostness in North Central Florida. Listen in as he shares leadership principles that can be applied to churches, organizations and business; all with the goal of equipping leaders to live on mission and embrace their God-given calling.Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at [email protected]. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. We'll catch you in the next episode!