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Healing the City

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So often, we find ourselves sitting next to people in church—people with fascinating stories and incredible expertise—and yet we miss the chance to truly know them. What if we slowed down and took the time to hear how each of us spends our days, how we wrestle with life, and how God is working in our stories?

Join us as we journey into the lives of everyday folks from The Village Church here in Tucson, Arizona. These are people just like you, who are willing to open up and share their lives. Through honest conversations, we’ll tackle big ideas and practical ways to engage our communities, helping one another see what it looks like to live out our faith in tangible ways.

We’ll explore topics like race, disability, advocacy, and faith, inviting guests to share their unique perspectives and skills. Together, we’ll look for ways to use what we’ve been given to connect, serve, and ultimately bring healing to our city.

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Episodes

David Crawford: The Beginning

Send us a text Eric talks to David Crawford about his background and what led him to study medicine. Their conversation gives listeners the opportunity to get to know David and his love and passion for helping people. This episode Is the first episode In a series about our physical, spiritual, and emotional conditions. You won't want to miss the series! Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities....

Dec 03, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Soul Care: Soma

Send us a text A continuation of the conversation between Eric, Amanda, and Adrienne about stress and taking care of ourselves. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach...

Nov 28, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Soul Care: Emptying Your Cup

Send us a text Pastor Eric, Amanda, and Adrienne talk about the cup again, but add ways to empty your cup. We all have a "cup" or what can also be known as our capacity to handle stress before we begin to get overwhelmed. In this episode we discuss the importance of knowing ourselves and knowing those around us as we encounter the world and difficult situations. This is episode is part of a series on understanding trauma and stresses in our lives and the lives around us. Support the show "Healin...

Nov 26, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Spiritual Formation: The Gospel Part One

Send us a text Watch The Table of Decision on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/273014481 “At almost every moment of our lives, a silent discussion is being held in our hearts and minds. This unheard narrative, constantly running in the background, influences our moment to moment decisions and, ultimately, the course of our lives. It’s the foundation for how we see ourselves in the world and a determinant of how we navigate our lives. It informs our most important decisions, influences our interactions, ...

Nov 21, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Caleb Sommitz: Name Change and Baptism

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Caleb Sommitz (formerly known as Kevin) about his recent baptism, and his name change. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to heal...

Nov 19, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Pastor Mark: The Missionary Kid from Nogales

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Mark Crawford about his childhood; from his early childhood in Michigan to the brave move his parents made to Nogales to work as missionaries. Mark shares some fascinating stories about his experience in Mexico in churches, as well as, relationships with the neighborhood kids. This is an introductory episode to more conversations with Pastor Mark about his childhood, what brought him to The Village and into his full time role as pastor. Support the show "Healing ...

Nov 15, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Diversity and Culture: Eric's Bias

Send us a text Jessica invites Eric to explore the different lenses he views the world with. In this process, she invites all of us to wrestle with the dangers of a single story. If you want to further explore the ideas presented in this podcast, you can follow the link and listen to Ngozi Adiche's Ted Talk. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the ...

Nov 13, 201945 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Diversity and Culture: The Intricacies of Race, Culture, and Faith

Send us a text Eric and Jessica discuss what happens when faith, culture, and youth get mixed up and spit-out onto the college campus. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic a...

Nov 07, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Soul Care: Understanding The Cup Analogy

Send us a text In this episode Eric, Amanda, and Adrienne talk about how each person can handle a certain amount of stress. Amanda introduces the idea of "the cup" which is an important idea to understand as we use this analogy regularly to understand our capacities are different, and that's OK. This is part of a series on soul care. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voice...

Nov 05, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Soul Care: Dysregulation. (Episode 2 of 2.)

Send us a text In this latest episode of the Healing the City podcast, Eric and Amanda take us on a thrilling journey through the tumultuous terrain of dysregulation. Prepare to have your mind blown as they explore the astonishing ways people cope with stress and trauma responses, from accessing superhuman strength in fight or flight mode, to freezing in a petrified state, or even detaching entirely from reality with dissociation. But that's not all, folks! Eric and Amanda also unpack the startl...

Oct 31, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Soul Care: Dysregulation 1/2

Send us a text Eric and Amanda take a closer look at trauma. Amanda talks about each person's "cup" and how we can handle varying amounts of stress. The traumas we have experienced, our ways of coping, and the body's physiological responses are not things that should give us shame, but rather understanding that our physical experiences are connected to our emotional experiences in profound ways. This is podcast is part of an ongoing series about trauma. This is part 1/2 in a discussion about dys...

Oct 29, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Matt Caylor: Attorney and Advocate

Send us a text Adrienne gets the chance to get to know fellow Villager Matt Caylor. Matt shares his story of what got him into law and in particular- his passion into the laws of housing and advocacy work in the Tucson community. Join us as we talk about marching bands, Waco Texas, and of course- get into more deeply- the importance of advocating for people who are losing their homes. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of...

Oct 22, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ashley: On Being an Attorney in the Juvenile Court System 2/2

Send us a text Adrienne and Ashley talk about the challenges and traumas of children and adolescents in the juvenile court system. Ashley shares about the legal process and the need for advocacy for families, as well as, services necessary for change. Also discussed is the need for foster parents- particularly of teens- and a message for those who might be considering foster care, but find themselves afraid of the unknown. Ashley also vulnerably shares her faith and the ways that Jesus meets her...

Oct 17, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ashley: On Being an Attorney in the Juvenile Court System 1/2

Send us a text Adrienne interviews Ashley about her life, from what drove her to study to become a lawyer to what brought her to settle into Tucson at The Village Church. This episode will give you a lens into what it takes to get through law school- how one might choose their speciality- and finally an opportunity to get to know a little bit more about Ashley! Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier comm...

Oct 15, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Coleen Gilchrist: On Occupational and Feeding Therapy 2/2

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Coleen about her profession as a highly skilled feeding therapist at a local non profit in Tucson called Children's Clinics. Children's Clinics specializes in care for children with disabilities. Coleen shares stories of children she has worked with over the years and offers her heart in the ways God has guided her through her work. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier ...

Oct 10, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Coleen Gilchrist: On Occupational and Feeding Therapy 1/2

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Coleen about her role as an Occupational and Feeding Therapist at Children's Clinics in Tucson. For a variety of reasons, some children aren't able to eat the typical foods and a feeding therapist becomes essential to exploring creative ways to helping children and their families explore food textures and varieties to move them from primarily getting food from a tube to being able to eat orally. Listen as Coleen talks about her passion for helping patients and fa...

Oct 09, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Origin of the Podcast and The Peanut Butter Falcon

Send us a text Adrienne asks Pastor Eric about the origins of the podcast. Eric shares his heart and vision for Healing The City Podcast. Eric talks to Adrienne about the film The Peanut Butter Falcon, which is a film that has a main actor with Down syndrome. This episode is packed with heart and empowerment, as well as, vision for both the podcast, and also for a world that is more accepting of people with intellectual disabilities. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic ...

Oct 03, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Soul Care: An Introduction to Trauma Therapy

Send us a text In this week's episode of "Healing the City", host Eric Cepin engages in a profound conversation with trauma therapist Amanda Markwardt. Amanda's deep passion for helping individuals heal from the devastating effects of trauma is palpable as she shares her personal story and insights on this complex and often misunderstood topic. Through their enlightening dialogue, Amanda expertly breaks down the word "trauma" into a way that is both accessible and impactful for listeners. With a...

Oct 01, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Diversity and Culture: Who Defines The Community?

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Healing the City, Eric and Jessica engage in a thought-provoking dialogue that sheds light on important issues surrounding race and ethnicity. Through candid conversations, the hosts tackle critical questions that challenge our understanding of what it means to be a community committed to diversity and inclusion. Join the hosts as they explore the complexities of the Hispanic community and how it grapples with defining itself amidst a predominantly wh...

Sep 26, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Diversity and Culture: Growing up in Brownsville, Texas.

Send us a text The topic at hand demands our utmost attention, for it pertains to the complexities of human identity and the nuances of community. In this discussion, we are privileged to hear the testimony of Jessica Dennes, a Latina woman from Brownsville, Texas, as she shares with us her experiences growing up on the border and the struggles she has faced in reconciling her identity and her place in the world. As we listen to Jessica's story, we are confronted with the reality that race and e...

Sep 23, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Adrienne and Bentley: Playgrounds and Friendships

Send us a text Welcome, friends, to this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, where I had the privilege of engaging in a truly transformational conversation with the remarkable Adrienne Crawford. In this episode, we explore the profound challenges and joys of raising a child with Down syndrome, and how Adrienne and her family have been called to navigate a world that can often be unwelcoming and isolating. Through her heart-wrenching and inspiring story, Adrienne takes us on a journey of dis...

Sep 18, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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