Healing the City

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

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

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

Send us a Text Message. 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 thoug...

Julie Brunson: Ministering in Weakness 2/2

Julie Brunson: Ministering in Weakness 1/2

Send us a Text Message. 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 healthi...

Layne Crawford: The Gospel and Teaching 2/2

Send us a Text Message. 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 re...

Layne Crawford: The Gospel and Teaching 1/2

Send us a Text Message. 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 re...

Spiritual Formation: Transformational Journaling

Send us a Text Message. 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....

Spiritual Formation: Transformational Journaling

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 (http://cash.app/$thevillagechurch)

Jake Barr: irapture

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

Jake Barr: irapture

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 (http://cash.app/$thevillagechurch)

Jill Hiestand: 3rd Culture Kids

Jill Hiestand: Following God Part 2

Jill Hiestand: Following God

Church History and Philosophy: Karl Barth And The Average Joe

Send us a Text Message. 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 h...

Church History and Philosophy: Mickey Haist

Send us a Text Message. 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 perspe...

Soul Care: The Institution

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

Keith Brunson: Drug Court

Send us a Text Message. 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 compl...

Pastor Mark: 3rd Culture Kid

Send us a Text Message. 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"...

Spiritual Formation: Marriage and Dating

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

Daniel Wevodau: Fire Fighter Part Two

Send us a Text Message. 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 i...

Daniel Wevodau: Fire Fighter Part One

Send us a Text Message. 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 meaningf...

Spiritual Formation: Vulnerable Advent

Send us a Text Message. 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 profou...

Michael Cousineau: L'Abri Switzerland

Send us a Text Message. 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 c...

Michael Cousineau: California

Send us a Text Message. 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 dynam...

David Crawford: The Beginning

Send us a Text Message. 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 heal...

Soul Care: Soma

Send us a Text Message. 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...

Soul Care: Soma

A continuation of the conversation between Eric, Amanda, and Adrienne about stress and taking care of ourselves.  Support the show

Soul Care: Emptying Your Cup

Send us a Text Message. 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 Gospel Part One (Eric and Sue)

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, and birt...

Spiritual Formation: The Gospel Part One

Send us a Text Message. 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 o...

Spiritual Formation: The Gospel Part One

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, and birt...

Name Change and Baptism

Adrienne talks to Caleb Sommitz (formerly known as Kevin) about his recent baptism, and his name change.  

Caleb Sommitz: Name Change and Baptism

Adrienne talks to Caleb Sommitz (formerly known as Kevin) about his recent baptism, and his name change.   Support the show (http://cash.app/$thevillagechurch)

Caleb Sommitz: Name Change and Baptism

Send us a Text Message. 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 holi...

Pastor Mark: The Missionary Kid from Nogales

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

Pastor Mark: The Missionary Kid from Nogales

Send us a Text Message. 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 th...

Eric's Bias

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. 

Diversity and Culture: Eric's Bias

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

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

Send us a Text Message. 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. ...

The Intricacies of Culture and Race

Soul Care: Understanding The Cup Analogy

Send us a Text Message. 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. F...

The Size of Your Cup

“You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend.” Bruce lee

Soul Care: Understanding The Cup Analogy

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 (http://cash.app/$thevillagechurch)

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

Send us a Text Message. 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 un...

Eric and Amanda: On Dysregulation. (Episode 2 of 2.)

Eric and Amanda continue the conversation about dysregulation. They talk about our ways of coping with stress/trauma responses. They also talk more in depth about the physical responses to stress and what our bodies are telling us. This episode is part of a series on trauma. You won't want to miss these conversations! 

Eric and Amanda: On Dysregulation. (Episode 1 of 2.)

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 dysregulation. 

Soul Care: Dysregulation 1/2

Send us a Text Message. 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 discus...

Matt Caylor:

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. 

Matt Caylor: Attorney and Advocate

Send us a Text Message. 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 t...

Adrienne talks to Matt Caylor about local housing and his passion for advocacy and change.

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.