Eric Cepin

Journey Companions Ministries

Religion EN ↓ 63 episodes

Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come alongside people in existing relationships, whether churches or community groups, leadership teams or fami...

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Eric Cepin

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#2018 Healing From Your Negative Emotions 24.03.2026 26:49

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety, Anger, Shame, and Depression wreck havoc on our lives. Pastor Eric Cepin, along with his wife Susan Cepin, describe in this episode an expressive writing process that they developed to help people work through the anxiety and fear. This model leans heavily on the understanding that our neurobiology changes when we begin to write about our anxieties. This particular exp...

#2017 Eric and Susan Cepin on Trinitarian Prayer Journaling 10.03.2026 26:20

Send us Fan Mail Prayer Journaling Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of thi...

#2014 John Cepin on Vows 03.03.2026 43:44

Send us Fan Mail Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women...

#2013 Potter's Wheel 2 - Eric Cepin on the Hot Seat (Class 9) 17.02.2026 1:00:29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric talk about how people understand the role of elders in the church. They reflect on the weight elders carry, the stress and anxiety that can come with shepherding a congregation, and the quiet hope that sustains both paid and non-paid elders as they serve. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1...

#2012 Potter' Wheel 2: The Fourth Stage (class 8) 10.02.2026 55:37

Send us Fan Mail In this JCM podcast, Pastor David concludes the Potter’s Wheel 2 teaching by walking us through the Fourth Stage of the model. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that...

#2011 Potter's Wheel 2: What to do with Resistance (class 7) 02.02.2026 51:51

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor David move into Class 7. Their main focus is what to do when you meet resistance from the person you’re offering soul care to, at different shifts and stages of the model. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grac...

#2013 Potter's Wheel 2: Repentance - The Key to Making the Second Shift (Class 6) 26.01.2026 1:06:10

Send us Fan Mail In this JCM podcast, Pastor David continues the conversation on the Second Shift, focusing on repentance and how it leads to healing and helps people move forward in their journey. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Compani...

#2012 Potter's Wheel 2: Processing, the Method for the Second Shift (Class 5) 19.01.2026 1:04:44

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JCM Podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with Pastor David to continue the teaching series on Potter’s Wheel 2 . Together, they focus on Processing, what it is, why it matters, and how it works within the Second Shift. The conversation stays practical, honest, and grounded in real formation. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Jus...

#2011 Potter's Wheel 2: The 3 Ds of the 4 Stage 3 shift Model of Soul Care (Class 4) 17.12.2025 1:09:02

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JCM lecture series Potter’s Wheel 2 , Pastor David discusses the three “Ds” within the four-stage, third-shift model of Soul Care. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop...

#2010 Potter's Wheel 2: Biblical Responses (Class 3) 12.12.2025 1:01:21

Send us Fan Mail We Continue our Potters Wheel 2 lecture series Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Hol...

#2009 Potter's Wheel 2: Becoming a Godly Soul Care Provider (Class 2) 04.12.2025 1:00:24

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The JCM Podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with Pastor David from Oasis Church in Rita Ranch, Arizona to continue what Patti Cepin began but could not finish on the previous recordings, Potter’s Wheel 2. This is Class 2 Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of gr...

#2008 Potter's Wheel 2: Introduction (Class 1) 25.11.2025 1:02:25

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The JCM Podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with Pastor David from Oasis Church in Rita Ranch, Arizona to continue what Patti Cepin began but could not finish on the previous recordings, Potter’s Wheel 2. They share a bit of David’s background before moving into the heart of the introduction, setting the stage for a thoughtful and meaningful conversation. ICEBERG ill...

#2007 Potter's Wheel 1 - Intro - The Purpose 12.06.2025 16:14

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pastor Eric shares a shortened version of the Potter’s Wheel class introduction. This is part one of a two-part series offering a brief look into the heart of the material. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Jour...

#2006 LLM - The Pain of the Fall; Psalm 139 Reflection 23.04.2025 32:01

Send us Fan Mail In this special JCM Podcast Remix , Patti Cepin offers a thoughtful and deeply pastoral reflection on the mystery of pain in light of the biblical story. She speaks plainly about the consequence of the Fall—how, from the very beginning, humanity’s rebellion fractured not only our relationship with God, but also our experience of the world and of ourselves. Support the show SUPPORT...

#2005 LLM - Two Voices Part Two and Vows 02.04.2025 19:27

Send us Fan Mail In this newest episode of JCM’s podcast, Patti Cepin opens by sharing a poignant memory—a transformative moment with her father, set against the backdrop of a humble third and fourth-grade school play. Through this heartfelt narrative, Patti thoughtfully explores the weight of vows, the subtle whispers of the enemy, and brings clarity to the ongoing conversation about the two voic...

#2004 LLM - Two Voices Part One 19.03.2025 16:47

Send us Fan Mail In this JCM podcast , Patti Cepin unpacks her Two Voices illustration , a powerful way of seeing the battle for our hearts and minds. She walks us through the enemy’s subtle, insidious strategies—the ways deception weaves itself into our thoughts, drawing us away from truth. This is just the beginning of the conversation, an invitation to recognize the voices shaping us and to le...

#2003 LLM - Remembering, Story, Intimacy with God 26.02.2025 20:46

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Journey Companion Ministries podcast, Patti Cepin reflects on the main teaching of Learn to Love the Master—She explores the role of remembering, the practice of telling our own story, tracing the moments where Jesus was present, even when we did not see Him at the time. This, she suggests, is not just an exercise in nostalgia but a means of deepening our intim...

#2002 LLM - The Mirror Part 2, The Dan Allender Illustration, Intimacy with God 19.02.2025 17:31

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JCM podcast, Patti Cepin unpacks the mirror illustration, reflecting on how Dr. Dan Allender has shaped her understanding of God's view of her. She explores what it means to truly see as God sees, tracing the impact of that vision in the everyday rhythms of her life. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcom...

#2001 LLM - The Mirror Illustration - Part One 12.02.2025 19:59

Send us Fan Mail In the opening episode of season two, Patti Cepin shares her insights on what it means to bear God's image. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the s...

#043 A Special Message and Songs From the Memorial 06.02.2025 15:36

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JCM Podcast , Pastor Eric shares a heartfelt message of gratitude with listeners. He takes a moment to thank everyone for their support and then plays three songs that were performed at his mother's memorial service—a meaningful tribute filled with remembrance and hope. Angels Bow - Wesley Cepin I Will Wait For You - Sung by Keith Brunson (by michel l...

#043 From Grief to Joy: John Cepin’s Poignant Farewell to Patti 27.01.2025 19:08

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JCM podcast, we share John Cepin's heartfelt eulogy for his beloved wife, Patti Cepin, who went to be with the Lord on New Year’s Day, 2025. His words are passionate, deeply theological, and profoundly personal, carrying a blend of joy and sorrow. If you knew Patti, this brief but moving episode will uplift your spirit and leave you inspired. Support t...

#042 Entropy Model of Uncertainty (Healing the City re:PLAY) 18.12.2024 41:52

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Eric and Pastor Susan embark on a thoughtful journey into the complexities of emotional struggles; their conversation brims with resources and tools for navigating such challenges. This dialogue is further enriched by the profound insights of Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Hanscom, whose wisdom has deeply influenced both Eric’s and Susan’s perspectives and practices. Together, the...

#041 Sexuality and Gender (A Training Module) 04.12.2024 48:08

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Journey Companion Ministries Podcast , Eric and Susan guide us into the depths of identity—a journey that is neither casual nor detached, but one that touches the very core of our humanity. With thoughtful care, they engage the intricate and often tender realities of gender and sexuality, not as mere topics to discuss, but as sacred threads in the divine t...

#040 Eric's Sermon: Goals Vs. Desires 27.11.2024 43:37

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Journey Companions Ministries podcast, Pastor Eric shares a repost of his sermon titled Goals vs. Desires. This message comes from the Village Church’s relationship series, offering insight and practical wisdom for navigating life and faith. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministr...

#039 Negative Emotions (A Training Module) 21.11.2024 27:12

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety, anger, shame, and depression can cause significant disruptions in our lives. In this episode, Pastor Eric Cepin and his wife Susan Cepin introduce a transformative writing method they have developed to assist individuals in navigating through their anxieties and fears. This approach draws heavily on the concept that our neurobiology undergoes changes when we engage in exp...