THE SCIENCE OF CONNECTION
Helping people understand how to build stronger connections.
Speaking & Presentations
Relationships make more sense when we understand what is happening underneath them. Drawing heavily from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment science, Chip makes complex relationship dynamics understandable and immediately relevant to everyday life.
His presentations combine storytelling, research, humor, audience interaction, and practical tools people can take home and use.
Speaking Topics
Presentations can be adapted for churches, conferences, retreats, community organizations, ministry teams, and professional audiences.
The Secret Beneath a Connected Relationship
Why do some relationships feel safe and connected while others become trapped in conflict or distance? Discover the attachment needs underneath our reactions and how greater emotional accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement can transform relationships.
Breaking the Loop: Finding Joy Beyond Your Circumstances
We all carry beliefs about what will make life better and more joyful. But some beliefs quietly keep us stuck in loops in our relationships and lives. We'll challenge the most common assumptions about happiness and discover a more resilient path to joy and peace. (One that isn’t dependent on everything going right.)
What Husbands Wish They Could Say (and How to Invite Connection)
Believe it or not, most men long for closeness, but often don’t have the words to ask for it. This talk gives women an inside look at the emotional world of husbands, with practical tools to foster intimacy, curiosity, and healing.
The Surprising Keys to a Joy-Filled Life
Joy is more than a feeling. It is a way of engaging with life. In this uplifting and practical presentation, Chip explores the habits, relationships, perspectives, and choices that help us live with greater joy and purpose. We’ll look at how connection, gratitude, playfulness, resilience, and intentionality can transform not only how we experience our own lives, but also the lives of the people around us. Come ready to laugh, reflect, and leave with practical ways to put joy into action.
Secure Attachment, Sacred Connection: How to Foster Safe Relationships
Attachment science and Scripture agree: we were made for connection. This talk explores how God designed our nervous systems and relationships for bonding, and how understanding attachment helps us become more anchored, responsive, and loving in every role we carry.
Created for Connection is a faith-integrated couples program based on Emotionally Focused Therapy.
We help couples understand the emotional patterns that pull them apart and guide them through conversations designed to create greater security and intimacy.
Upcoming Events & Guest Speakers
These special guest presentations feature counselors, authors, and speakers sharing practical and biblical insights on relationships, emotional health, faith, and navigating life’s challenges.
Guest Speaker: Jenita Pace, MA, LPC
Finding Hope through Life's Challenges
Sunday, October 25 | 11:00 AM
Wooddale Church Eden Prairie, 6630 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, Room 125 (downstairs)
For single adults ages 30–52
Life doesn’t always go the way we hoped or planned. Disappointment, loss, uncertainty, and unexpected detours can leave us wondering where God is—and how to keep moving forward. Author and Licensed Professional Counselor Jenita Pace will share biblical and practical insights for finding hope in difficult seasons, building resilience, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t make sense.
Who Can Attend
This event is part of Wooddale Church’s Singles 30s & 40s ministry and is open to single adults ages 30–52. You do not need to be a member of Wooddale Church to attend.
About Jenita Pace
Jenita Pace is an author, speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor who has been helping individuals find hope and healing for more than a decade. She is the author of The Healing Names of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety, which brings together biblical truth and therapeutic insights to help people navigate difficult seasons. Jenita has spoken at conferences and retreats and has contributed to YouVersion, Live Original, and the Passion blog. Her passion is helping people understand God more deeply, find meaning in their struggles, and experience renewed hope.
Guest Speaker: Amber Langford, MS, LMFT, LCPC
Dating with Discernment:
Pacing Your Heart and Choosing Well
Sunday, November 15 | 11:00 AM
Wooddale Church | 6630 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, Room 125 (downstairs)
For single adults ages 30–52
Dating can be exciting and hopeful—and sometimes difficult to navigate wisely. Amber Langford, MS, LMFT, LCPC, will offer a biblical and practical approach to pacing your heart, knowing what you’re looking for, and recognizing the early patterns that contribute to a healthy relationship. Learn how to enjoy dating without getting ahead of what you actually know about another person and how to discern whether a relationship has the foundation for lasting love.
Who Can Attend
This special presentation is part of Wooddale Church’s Singles 30s & 40s ministry and is open to single adults ages 30–52. You do not need to be a member of Wooddale Church to attend.
About Amber Langford
Amber Langford, MS, LMFT, LCPC, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and President of the Midwest Association of Christian Counselors (MACC). Grounded in her faith in Jesus, Amber works with individuals, couples, and families, helping them better understand their emotions, relationships, and patterns while developing practical tools for healthier lives and relationships. She is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor who enjoys supporting and developing other therapists.
Interested in Having Chip Speak?
Looking for a speaker for an upcoming event, retreat, church gathering, conference, or leadership team? I'd be glad to hear what you're planning and explore whether I might be a good fit.
