Encouraging Discipling Communities

Send us a textIn this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Mark and Pastor Eric sit down to talk about what it actually means to belong. They explore how the Village understands membership, not as signing a line or joining a club, but as stepping into responsibility, stability, and shared life. Drawing from the Village’s neo-monastic approach, they reflect on how true belonging always demands something of us: showing up, carrying one another’s burdens, and submitting ourselves to a larger story. This isn’t about chasing ideal community; it’s about committing to walk with real people, in all their beauty and brokenness, and letting that shape us into something stronger and more whole.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 f