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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

Meditation: Advent Week Four 2020

Send us a text Advent usually falls between November 27 and December 25. The purpose of Advent is to prepare ourselves to celebrate Jesus’ birth, to spend time thinking about Jesus as our redeemer, and to find solace in the fact that God came to dwell with us and will make all things new in the end. The first week of Advent we focus on the prophecies of Jesus’ coming; the second week we remember Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem; the third week we consider the shepherds and remember that God sent His an...

Dec 20, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Meditation: Advent Week Three 2020

Send us a text Advent usually falls between November 27 and December 25. The purpose of Advent is to prepare ourselves to celebrate Jesus’ birth, to spend time thinking about Jesus as our redeemer, and to find solace in the fact that God came to dwell with us and will make all things new in the end. The first week of Advent we focus on the prophecies of Jesus’ coming; the second week we remember Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem; the third week we consider the shepherds and remember that God sent His an...

Dec 13, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Spiritual Formation: Parenting

Send us a text Eric and Susan Cepin explore the ups and downs of being a parent. 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 ...

Dec 08, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Meditation: Advent Week Two 2020

Send us a text Advent usually falls between November 27 and December 25. The purpose of Advent is to prepare ourselves to celebrate Jesus’ birth, to spend time thinking about Jesus as our redeemer, and to find solace in the fact that God came to dwell with us and will make all things new in the end. The first week of Advent we focus on the prophecies of Jesus’ coming; the second week we remember Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem; the third week we consider the shepherds and remember that God sent His an...

Dec 06, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Meditation: Advent Week One 2020

Send us a text Advent usually falls between November 27 and December 25. The purpose of Advent is to prepare ourselves to celebrate Jesus’ birth, to spend time thinking about Jesus as our redeemer, and to find solace in the fact that God came to dwell with us and will make all things new in the end. The first week of Advent we focus on the prophecies of Jesus’ coming; the second week we remember Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem; the third week we consider the shepherds and remember that God sent His an...

Nov 29, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Dignity Exposed: Hannah Gomez Part Four

Send us a text Jessica sits down with Hannah Gomez, a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona and avid reader, to discuss a range of topics related to representation in literature and in social activism. @shgmclicious is her social media tag https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring th...

Nov 10, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Dignity Exposed: Hannah Gomez Part Three

Send us a text Jessica sits down with Hannah Gomez, a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona and avid reader, to discuss a range of topics related to representation in literature and in social activism. @shgmclicious is her social media tag https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring th...

Nov 05, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Dignity Exposed: Hannah Gomez Part Two (Three Questions)

Send us a text Jessica sits down with Hannah Gomez, a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona and avid reader, to discuss a range of topics related to representation in literature and in social activism. @shgmclicious is her social media tag https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring th...

Nov 03, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Dignity Exposed: Hannah Gomez Part One

Send us a text Jessica sits down with Hannah Gomez, a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona and avid reader, to discuss a range of topics related to representation in literature and in social activism. @shgmclicious is her social media tag https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring th...

Oct 29, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Soul Care: Chronic Pain

Send us a text Eric interviews Sue Cepin about her journey with chronic pain recovery and what she's learned. Dr. Howard Schubiner Dr. Fred Luskin Psychophysiologic Disorders book Like Mind Like Body podcast 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...

Oct 27, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Spiritual Formation: False Beliefs

Send us a text Continuing the series on the Table of Decision, Sue & Eric Cepin discuss the idea of False Beliefs and how these contribute to our growing sense of malaise. 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 meaningfu...

Oct 20, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Dignity Exposed: Cydne Bolton

Send us a text Jessica Dennes chats with Cydne Bolton about faith, authenticity, and taking action. 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 exp...

Sep 17, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Dignity Exposed: An Introduction

Send us a text Jessica Dennes introduces the upcoming podcast segment "Dignity Exposed" and explains what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes. 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. W...

Sep 09, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Spiritual Formation: Your Emotions

Send us a text Eric and Susan discuss the importance of understanding how our emotions are connected to our bodies. 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,...

Aug 20, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Spiritual Formation: Belief and Discernment (Michael Cousineau)

Send us a text In the interest of developing greater discernment, Michael Cousineau speaks on belief, truth, and critical thinking. 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 appr...

Jul 20, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Spiritual Formation: An Initial Self Diagnostic

Send us a text Sue and Eric discuss the need to intentionally examine how you are experiencing the world around 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 crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to healing...

Jul 15, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Spiritual Formation: Effective Listening

Send us a text Susan and Eric discuss the power of Effective Listening. More information regarding effective listening and the "Hot Seat/Table of Decision" model can be found at: The village website or the village conference 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 addre...

Jul 03, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Diversity and Culture: An interview with Derrell Palmer

Send us a text Pastor Eric Cepin sits down with Derrell Palmer to discuss his experiences growing up in Tucson AZ. Derrell talks about racism, his family, playing football, and how being harassed by the police changed his career trajectory. Opening Song: Shake is by Wesley Cepin 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 Villag...

Jun 12, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Grief, Trauma, and Our Response to Systemic Racism

Send us a text Pastor Eric offers direction to the Village on how to digest, process, and care for one another. 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...

Jun 10, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Spiritual Formation: Into the Silent Land

Send us a text Pastor Eric and Susan Cepin discuss the book Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird. From the Book Review: Laird shows that the Christian tradition of contemplation has its own refined teachings on using a prayer word to focus the mind, working with the breath to cultivate stillness, and the practice of inner vigilance or awareness. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuri...

May 13, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Spiritual Formation: The Burdens We Carry - Matthew 11:28 -30

Send us a text Matthew 11:28-30 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 28 “Come to Me, all [ a ]who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is [ b ]easy and My burden is light.” Footnotes: Matthew 11:28 Or who work to exhaustion Matthew 11:30 Or comfortable , or pleasant Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that di...

May 06, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Diversity and Culture: Education

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...

Apr 29, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Barbi Ribbens: The Prison Warden

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...

Apr 21, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Diversity and Culture: Giving Voice to Experience

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...

Apr 15, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Diversity and Culture: Jessica Dennes

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...

Apr 09, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Spiritual Formation: Trinitarian Prayer Journaling

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...

Apr 07, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Soul Care: Anger and the Peace of Christ

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...

Apr 02, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Soul Care: Holding Space

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...

Mar 31, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Soul Care: Stress and Trauma (A Review)

Send us a text Eric and Amanda do a review on stress and trauma- from explaining again what the words mean to a basic understanding of the brain and its responses to our environments. They also review stresses and the importance of evaluating whether or not you have too much going on that is overflowing your capacity live life peacefully- or in their terms- whether or not your "cup" is too full. Also discussed are the three states of our nervous system states (rest, fight/flight, freeze). Suppor...

Mar 26, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Albert Dennes - The Military, Jesus, and Jessica

Send us a text Adrienne and Albert talk about his childhood and unhealthy boundaries in 2 contexts and ways that Jesus has guided him to where he is today. Albert shares vulnerably and authentically as he reflects on his life. 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 add...

Mar 24, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 53
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