The Village Church Community

Healing the City

Religion EN ↓ 327 episodes

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, help...

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The Village Church Community

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Religion

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healingthecity.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Albert Dennes - The Military, Jesus, and Jessica 24.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the...

Albert Dennes - Food and Faith 19.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail Adrienne talks to Albert about his childhood and ways that Jesus has pursued him in his life. From being a child who was given whatever he wanted to then being denied foods and forced to work out Albert overcame many obstacles enforced on him. He reflectively shares the lessons he has learned and also the experiences he had to see that people treat us differently based on how we l...

Soul Care - The Institution 2/2 17.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail Adrienne Crawford and Amanda Markwardt continue their conversation about people with disabilities and people who experience mental illness and the ways our culture is designed to isolate people. We also discuss ways to think about our children and their interactions with others- and ideas on how to raise them to be ready for a diverse world.  Support the show “Healing the City” is...

The Village Elders : Shame 12.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail Eric Cepin, Rod Hugen, and Mark Crawford discuss how shame impacts them as pastors at The Village. We all experience shame, and talking about how we navigate relationships based on how we perceive others and ourselves can help break down the lies and stereotypes that we all experience. Eric, Rod, and Mark all share vulnerably and gently about their experiences in ministry.  Suppor...

Samantha Bloom: Death and Healing 10.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail Adrienne talks to Samantha Bloom about ways The Village community has come around to love and support her after the death of her husband, Sean. From taking care of her boys by spending time with them, to showering her with gifts of love during the year. This episode gives the listener a view into her world and her perspective of love. It also is a gentle reminder that we can all c...

Samantha Bloom: The Death of Sean Bloom 05.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Samantha Bloom and Adrienne talk about Sean's diagnosis and the short days that followed. Samantha is open and vulnerable about the weeks that unfolded. This episode is her story- a story of love- a story of grief- a story of eternal life. As Christians, we know that Sean is with Jesus in the Perfect place- but as humans we honor the pain and the absence of a...

Living Room Talks - “The Door: An exit; An Entrance” 03.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail Steve Yeakley – “The Door: An exit; An Entrance” – An exploration of the redemptive cycle that endings hold. Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real opportunities for change in our...

Living Room Talks - “Owies, Ouchies, and other Injuries” 27.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail Kathy Hugen – “Owies, Ouchies, and other Injuries” – I’m sick! I’m hurt! I’m wounded! What do I do now? Who do I call and where do I go? What can I do today to make my future self say, “Good job, young self. Thank you!” Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people fr...

Living Room Talks - “moneymoneymoney” 25.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bob Ewing – “moneymoneymoney” – A lot of life comes with a price tag.  Hence the reason most of us are freaked out about money.  We’ll talk about how that plays out in relationships as well as some personal finance basics. Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people...

Living Room Talks - “One Gamer’s Journey at the Birth of eSports” 21.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Living Room Talks – “Life and Tales of a Fisherman” 18.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from...

Julie Brunson: Ministering in Weakness 2/2 13.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real opportunities for change in our cities. The podcast takes a whole-person approach. We talk about soul care and spiritual direction, along wit...

Julie Brunson: Ministering in Weakness 1/2 11.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 “H...

Layne Crawford: The Gospel and Teaching 2/2 06.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 tim...

Layne Crawford: The Gospel and Teaching 1/2 04.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 tim...

Spiritual Formation: Transformational Journaling 30.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 weekly podcast abo...

Jake Barr: irapture 28.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthie...

Jill Hiestand: 3rd Culture Kids 23.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real opportunities for change in our cities. The podcast takes a whole-person approach. We talk about soul care and spiritual direction, along wit...

Jill Hiestand: Following God Part 2 21.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real opportunities for change in our cities. The podcast takes a whole-person approach. We talk about soul care and spiritual direction, along wit...

Jill Hiestand: Following God 16.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real opportunities for change in our cities. The podcast takes a whole-person approach. We talk about soul care and spiritual direction, along wit...

Church History and Philosophy: Karl Barth And The Average Joe 14.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Church History and Philosophy: Mickey Haist 09.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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 weekly podcast about what it looks like to bu...

Soul Care: The Institution 07.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Keith Brunson: Drug Court 01.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Pastor Mark: 3rd Culture Kid 26.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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