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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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Send us a text In this Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric continues his interview with Tom Caylor about growing up as a missionary kid, his years in boarding school, and the moments that shaped him along the way. Tom shares how he met Kelley, his wife, and how music, especially playing piano, has been part of his story. The conversation is honest and grounded, moving from memory to meaning without getting stuck in nostalgia. Tom also reflects on what it looks like to follow Jesus in ...
Send us a text In this Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric interviews Tom Caylor about growing up as a missionary kid, his years in boarding school, and the moments that shaped him along the way. Tom shares how he met Kelley, his wife, and how music, especially playing piano, has been part of his story. The conversation is honest and grounded, moving from memory to meaning without getting stuck in nostalgia. Tom also reflects on what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life, with clarity ...
Send us a text This episode introduces the NT Wright Storybook Bible as the foundation for The Village’s kids curriculum and offers guidance for teachers working with ages three to eight. We talk about why we chose a simpler, text-faithful approach, how to lead Bible time without forcing a single moral, and what it looks like to invite curiosity, questions, and wonder in young hearts. The conversation also covers practical rhythms, handling harder stories, and how teachers can lead with confi...
Send us a text Kelly Yepez is a lifelong Tucsonan who quite literally grew up at The Village Church, with some of her earliest memories rooted in the old spaces where kids would run and play after service. Now 25, Kelly brings a thoughtful way of seeing the world, shaped by self-awareness, family insight, and a love for simple, practical creativity. She carries that same posture into ministry, especially in Kids Matins and Kids Vespers, where she helps build curriculum that serves children, s...
Send us a text In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, the pastors sit down once again to talk about tithing and generosity. The conversation shifts from simply asking what we are called to give, to also asking what we are called to keep. Along the way, they explore what it looks like to carry the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and how intentional support of a local church can strengthen an entire community. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and ...
Send us a text In this Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric, Pastor Daniel, and Pastor Mark sit down to talk about tithing and giving. They practice the discipline of having an honest conversation about generosity, what it looks like for a community to be generous, and how their own experiences with giving have shaped them over the years. They reflect on how they understand generosity now, how they live it out, and what God may be inviting our church to step toward. Support the show "H...
Send us a text In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric and Corey Gilchrist take on Netflix’s number one movie of all time, K-Pop Demon Hunters. The two explore why this animated adventure has captured so much attention and what it reveals about our culture’s struggle with shame, perfection, and identity. They talk about how the film’s mix of humor, action, and heartfelt storytelling mirrors the tension many young people feel between performance and acceptance. Along the w...
Send us a text In the latest episode of Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric Cepin and his father, John Cepin, engage in an insightful conversation about the impact of vows on our lives. They explore how the language we hear during our childhood can become deeply ingrained in our psyche, leading us to make promises that determine the trajectory of our lives. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier com...
Send us a text In this stirring episode of "Healing the City", Pastor Eric, Mark, and Michael explore the multifaceted topic of following Jesus, and the myriad ways in which one can do so. With lively and engaging dialogue, the conversation begins by emphasizing the significance of comprehending the diverse roles that we can adopt as followers of Christ, and how these roles can serve as a guide for our actions in our daily lives. The discussion further looks at the five distinct ways of follo...
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of "Healing the City", Pastor Eric is joined by his father, John Cepin, for a special limited series titled "Forged in the Fire". The series is a masterful exploration of the intersection between life and godliness, drawing on John's extensive counseling experience and spiritual insights. In this week's episode, the father-son duo chat about concept of soul care, offering a nuanced and deeply insightful perspective on its meaning, purpose, and uniqu...
Send us a text "Join Pastor Susan as she dives into the transformative power of forgiveness in the latest episode of "Healing the City". In this episode, she will be discussing Fred Luskin's groundbreaking research on forgiveness and how it can be a crucial part of the healing process. From understanding the benefits of forgiveness to learning the steps to practice it in our daily lives, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to bring peace and positivity into their lives. Whether y...
Send us a text In this moving episode of Healing the City, Pastor Eric engages in a heartfelt conversation with Guy Crawford about the profound joys and difficulties of fatherhood and parenting. The two dive deeply into the vital importance of listening to your children, cherishing their presence, and making yourself available to them as they traverse the complex terrain of life. The discussion emphasizes the fundamental role that fathers play in the development of their children and the uniq...
Send us a text On this captivating episode of "Healing the City," we have the privilege of joining Pastor Eric and Pastor Michael as they share their insights on the themes of Lament and Joy in the third week of Advent. These highly respected pastors bring to the table a wealth of knowledge from their years of pastoral experience and deep understanding of scripture. With profound insights into the nature of sorrow and the transformative power of hope, Pastor Eric and Pastor Michael guide us t...
Send us a text Pastor Eric and Pastor Susan spend some time chatting about Susan's sermon. Advent meditation page 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...
Send us a text Pastor Eric and Pastor Michael discuss the first week of Advent, Friday fasting, and the hope we have in Jesus. 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 appro...
Send us a text Pastor Eric and Pastor Michael discuss Richard Foster's book - The Celebration of the Disciplines. 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 hea...
Send us a text Ron Brown and Eric continue their chat about the bible as a book of wisdom worthi reading even if you don't believe in Jesus. Ron Brown's You Tube Channel 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 ...
Send us a text Eric, Michael, and Mark take some time to chat about healing, and how it is thought about at the Village Church. 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...
Send us a text Pastor Eric and Pastor Susan offer a short summary of attachment theory. 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 ...
Send us a text Welcome to "Healing the City", where pastors Rod, Eric, and Mark explore the complex dynamics of belonging and membership within the context of the Village Church in Tucson. In this episode, the pastors take a deep dive into the historical approaches and philosophies that have shaped the church's understanding of membership over time. Through their collective experiences and insights, the pastors reflect on the challenges and opportunities of building and maintaining a strong s...
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