Encouraging Discipling Communities

Send us a textAdrienne 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on

Send us a textEric 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. 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can

Send us a textA 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 to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and a dee

Send us a textPastor 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"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 and community involvement. It provides list

Send us a textWatch 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 births emotions.  It is the root of our bad habits, the seed for our worst decisions, and the trap that chains us to the past.  It can propel us towards change, help us grow, and be a powerful force for healing our deepest wounds.    Though this conversation is almost always coursing, we rarely engage our voice in the exchange.  Worse still, most of us aren’t even listening.  We’re simply responding to the unheard voices, unaware of what lies behind our emotions, decisions, and knee-jerk responses.  One of the most

Send us a textAdrienne 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 healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and a deep commi

Send us a textAdrienne 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with in

Send us a textJessica 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Corey Gi

Send us a textEric 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 approach to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and

Send us a textIn 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to ma

Send us a textIn 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 startling physical symptoms that stress can wreak havoc on our bodies, from cataclysmic headaches that feel like a meteor strike, to muscle tension so intense it's like carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. And let's not forget the stomach problems that make the apocalypse look like a leisurely stroll in the park.Eric and Amanda provide guidance on how to identify and manage stress and trauma responses. They share powerful self-care tips that make you feel like a caped crusader and urge listeners t

Send us a textEric 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. 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 healt

Send us a textAdrienne 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well a

Send us a textAdrienne 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 in this difficult work. You won't want to miss this compelling episode. 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 sou

Send us a textAdrienne 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they c

Send us a textAdrienne 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practica

Send us a textAdrienne 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 families reach their desired goals with immense grace, curiosity, and love. 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, fr

Send us a textAdrienne 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 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 and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking persp

Send us a textIn 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 focus on the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of trauma, this episode offers a deep understanding of the ways in which trauma can affect a person's daily life and relationships.But this conversation is just the beginning. Understanding and addressing trauma is a critical issue that requires continual engagement and action. By offering love, grace, and emotional space for healing, we can work towards creating stronger and more resilient communities. Tune in to "Healin

Send us a textIn 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 white culture. The conversation also touches on the exploitation of Hispanic culture for political gain, and Eric and Jessica offer insightful commentary on the impact of such actions on minority communities.Throughout the episode, the hosts provide practical strategies for fostering deeper understanding and engagement in matters of race and ethnicity. 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