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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

Albert Dennes - Food and Faith

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Albert about his childhood and ways that Jesus has pursued him in his life. From being a child who was given whatever he wanted to then being denied foods and forced to work out Albert overcame many obstacles enforced on him. He reflectively shares the lessons he has learned and also the experiences he had to see that people treat us differently based on how we look. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the ...

Mar 19, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Soul Care - The Institution 2/2

Send us a text Adrienne Crawford and Amanda Markwardt continue their conversation about people with disabilities and people who experience mental illness and the ways our culture is designed to isolate people. We also discuss ways to think about our children and their interactions with others- and ideas on how to raise them to be ready for a diverse world. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communiti...

Mar 17, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 50

The Village Elders : Shame

Send us a text Eric Cepin, Rod Hugen, and Mark Crawford discuss how shame impacts them as pastors at The Village. We all experience shame, and talking about how we navigate relationships based on how we perceive others and ourselves can help break down the lies and stereotypes that we all experience. Eric, Rod, and Mark all share vulnerably and gently about their experiences in ministry. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities...

Mar 12, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Samantha Bloom: Death and Healing

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Samantha Bloom about ways The Village community has come around to love and support her after the death of her husband, Sean. From taking care of her boys by spending time with them, to showering her with gifts of love during the year. This episode gives the listener a view into her world and her perspective of love. It also is a gentle reminder that we can all come around one another and offer the gifts we have. " Each of you should use whatever gift you have re...

Mar 10, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Samantha Bloom: The Death of Sean Bloom

Send us a text In this episode, Samantha Bloom and Adrienne talk about Sean's diagnosis and the short days that followed. Samantha is open and vulnerable about the weeks that unfolded. This episode is her story- a story of love- a story of grief- a story of eternal life. As Christians, we know that Sean is with Jesus in the Perfect place- but as humans we honor the pain and the absence of a man who is missed dearly. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast tha...

Mar 05, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Living Room Talks - “The Door: An exit; An Entrance”

Send us a text Steve Yeakley – “The Door: An exit; An Entrance” – An exploration of the redemptive cycle that endings hold. 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 ...

Mar 03, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Living Room Talks - “Owies, Ouchies, and other Injuries”

Send us a text Kathy Hugen – “Owies, Ouchies, and other Injuries” – I’m sick! I’m hurt! I’m wounded! What do I do now? Who do I call and where do I go? What can I do today to make my future self say, “Good job, young self. Thank you!” 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 crafte...

Feb 27, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Living Room Talks - “moneymoneymoney”

Send us a text Bob Ewing – “moneymoneymoney” – A lot of life comes with a price tag. Hence the reason most of us are freaked out about money. We’ll talk about how that plays out in relationships as well as some personal finance basics. 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 craft...

Feb 25, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Living Room Talks - “One Gamer’s Journey at the Birth of eSports”

Send us a text John Rohe – “One Gamer’s Journey at the Birth of eSports” – Back in 2008, a time when gaming for sport was frowned upon and the idea of making money playing video games was laughed at, I was competing in a game I loved and nothing else mattered. This is a look at my journey that took me all over the United States competing in a video game and I hope to give you some insights into what life of a professional gamer is like. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynam...

Feb 21, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Living Room Talks – “Life and Tales of a Fisherman”

Send us a text Reuben Flack – “Life and Tales of a Fisherman” – Get inside the head of an Alaskan Commercial fisherman, as he muses about resource management, what it means to have faith on the ocean, and raising kids differently. 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...

Feb 18, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Julie Brunson: Ministering in Weakness 2/2

Send us a text 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 healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health...

Feb 13, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Julie Brunson: Ministering in Weakness 1/2

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Julie Brunson about her time at The Village. Julie is open about her experiences with depression and trauma. This compelling mini series is a reminder that we don't have to "have it together" or be a "certain way" to minister to those around us. Julie openly shares ways she has been loved and cared for over the years. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Fe...

Feb 11, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Layne Crawford: The Gospel and Teaching 2/2

Send us a text In this episode Adrienne talks to Layne about her road to teaching in South Tucson. Layne shares her compelling story of what it means to take the gospel in tangible ways to her work. She shares vulnerably things she learned over the years and students who had profound impacts on her. Layne's stories are compelling and remind us that we are healers and healing at the same time. Her mission to love kids and care for kids in an underserved community is beautiful and reminds me of wh...

Feb 06, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Layne Crawford: The Gospel and Teaching 1/2

Send us a text In this episode Adrienne talks to Layne about her road to teaching in South Tucson. Layne shares her compelling story of what it means to take the gospel in tangible ways to her work. She shares vulnerably things she learned over the years and students who had profound impacts on her. Layne's stories are compelling and remind us that we are healers and healing at the same time. Her mission to love kids and care for kids in an underserved community is beautiful and reminds me of wh...

Feb 04, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Spiritual Formation: Transformational Journaling

Send us a text Eric interviews his beautiful wife Susan Cepin about the powerful impact of journaling. Susan shares specific journaling methods that can be useful for all of us. She outlines the 25 minute jog and how to work through things that are on our minds and the specific ways to work through various things that are on our minds. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voi...

Jan 30, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Jake Barr: irapture

Send us a text Eric Cepin interviews Jake Barr about his company Irapture and his heart behind building websites- with the primary focus of helping pregnancy centers. Eric and Jake share their hearts for helping people in our technological world. This episode is the start of a longer conversation. 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 me...

Jan 28, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Jill Hiestand: 3rd Culture Kids

Send us a text 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 healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health...

Jan 23, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Jill Hiestand: Following God Part 2

Send us a text 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 healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health...

Jan 21, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Jill Hiestand: Following God

Send us a text 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 healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health...

Jan 16, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Church History and Philosophy: Karl Barth And The Average Joe

Send us a text In this episode Eric interviews Mickey Haist about his passion for church history and philosophy. They discuss Karl Barth, a Swiss Theologian. Eric will begin a series of history and philosophy on this podcast to help Christians gain a toolbox of historians and theologies that the average person might not have previously considered learning. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communiti...

Jan 14, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Church History and Philosophy: Mickey Haist

Send us a text Eric talks to Mickey Haist about his journey with theology and philosophy. Mickey is passionate about church history and understanding the gospel as well as church liturgy. This episode will take you on Mickey's journey through his theological and philosophical passions and understandings. 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 este...

Jan 09, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Soul Care: The Institution

Send us a text Adrienne and Amanda talk about Amanda's work in a local psychiatric hospital. Their discussion allows listeners to wrestle through what it means to be a community to all- and to wrestle through our systems and the impact those symptoms have on people. We also talk about how to help our kids care for other kids who are different- the reality Is that we are all different and we all belong. From mental health challenges to Individuals with Intellectual disabilities- we are In a time ...

Jan 07, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Keith Brunson: Drug Court

Send us a text In this episode Adrienne talks to Keith about his work in the juvenile justice system. Keith shares openly about his work and what it means to care for parents who are going through the process of overcoming addictions while trying to get their kids back into their homes. This is a great chance to get to know Keith and his heart and everyone should take a listen! Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creati...

Jan 01, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Pastor Mark: 3rd Culture Kid

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Mark about his experience growing up in Nogales and the impact of being a "3rd culture kid". Mark shares about how he got to The Village and some of his journey to becoming a pastor. Mark explores what it means to always feel like he doesn't belong- a feeling many of us identify- and how he has wrestled with his identity as a person who does belong. You'll enjoy this episode and getting to Know Mark even more! Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and...

Dec 26, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Spiritual Formation: Marriage and Dating

Send us a text Pastor Eric and Susan Cepin talk about the importance of dating in marriage and many other interesting things. 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 t...

Dec 24, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Daniel Wevodau: Fire Fighter Part Two

Send us a text Adrienne and Daniel continue to talk about his passion for helping people and his work In Tucson. Daniel shares some of the Intricacies of working at a fire house Including some of the community development that happens. Daniel also shares some stories of his experiences In the Tucson community. This Is a great episode to learn more about our fire fighting community In town. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexiti...

Dec 19, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Daniel Wevodau: Fire Fighter Part One

Send us a text Adrienne and Daniel talk about his work as a respiratory therapist and a fire fighter. Daniel shares his passion behind choosing these careers. 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 c...

Dec 17, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Spiritual Formation: Vulnerable Advent

Send us a text Eric and Sue have a conversation about Advent. We often have expectations, habits, and want to control of the season, but what does it look like to release it all and follow Jesus into the season? The Village practices a fallow month- which basically means all normal activities are ceased to allow for space in our lives to practice this special season. Eric and Sue talk about the Impacts this choice has had on them. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic wee...

Dec 12, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Michael Cousineau: L'Abri Switzerland

Send us a text Adrienne and Michael continue their conversation with a focus on L'Abri, Switzerland. Michael vulnerably shares his experience in Switzerland- from the people who he met to the passion for philosophy that he uncovered. Michael also shares about the work he currently does with students in Tucson. You won't want to miss this episode! Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featur...

Dec 10, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Michael Cousineau: California

Send us a text Adrienne talks to Michael about his journey to Tucson. This episode takes us back to San Luis Obispo as we learn more of Michael's story as an engineering student. This Is the first episode of a short series that will allow listeners to not only learn more about Michael, but also think of our own routes, passions, and detours In life. You will truly enjoy listening to Michael take us on his life journey. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast ...

Dec 05, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 23
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