Healing the City
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.
Episodes
In this episode of Healing the City podcast, Rod and Eric continue their conversation about 25 years of the Village Church; they reflect on what they've learned along the way. This particular episode is titled Experiencing God; Rod chats about his extraordinary experiences, and how he helps people who haven't had similar encounters.
"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekl...
In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with Pastor Rod for another installment in their new series, The Chronicles of Rod. This conversation focuses on the theme of healing. Together, Rod and Eric reflect on stories of healing they’ve witnessed over the years—physical, emotional, and spiritual. They also explore their encounters with demonic forces, Rod’s gift of discerning spirits, an...
"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...
In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric launches a new series titled The Chronicles of Rod. Pastor Rod and Eric have served side by side for 25 years. Nearly three years into retirement, Rod returns to reflect on the journey. Eric sits down with his longtime friend and mentor to gather the wisdom Rod has carried—capturing stories and insights for the next generation. This first episode is called ...
In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric continues his conversation with Bob Lefevre. They talk about Bob’s experience cooking for the Village, how much he enjoys it, and what he’s learned about preparing meals for large groups. The conversation also turns to music—specifically Bob’s deep love for worship. They close by reflecting on Bob’s steady posture of prayer and the way it shapes his life an...
In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with the one and only Bob Lefevre. They talk about his years of working with children, his involvement with Awana, and the gift of patience he's developed along the way.
"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices...
In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Daniel sit down to talk about the exhaustion and busyness that weigh on so many of us. Their conversation moves through a range of Scriptures, ultimately landing on Matthew 11:28–30. Along the way, they share personal stories and reflections, with a particular focus on our relationship with technology. Daniel offers some strong thoughts on phone u...
In this replay of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Susan and Pastor Eric talk through the ups and downs of parenting. They share stories from their own journeys, reflect on how they adapted to challenges, and offer helpful frameworks for parents looking to grow and stay grounded.
"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healt...
Pastor Mark Crawford interviews Susan Cepin about her creative process.
"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 c...
In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by Mark and special guest Jessica Dennes—creator of Makers Camp—for a lively and heartfelt conversation. The three reflect on the upcoming week-long event held each June at The Village Church, a place where art supplies, cardboard creations, and storytelling collide in joyful chaos.
Their voices carry a sense of anticipation as they revisit memorabl...
For this special episode of Healing the City, the Makers Camp kids take over the mics and learn the art of podcasting. They chat about a wide array of topics, covering just about everything you can imagine. Enjoy!
"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 ...
For this special episode of Healing the City, the Makers Camp kids take over the mics and learn the art of podcasting. They chat about a wide array of topics, covering just about everything you can imagine. Enjoy!
"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 ...
In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Mark take a moment to walk back through the Hot Seat Model and reflect on the recent sermons at the Village. Along the way, they explore the heart of the Gospel—what it is and how it forms us. They talk through three key aspects: the story we’re invited into, the identity we receive in Christ, and the life we’re called to live in the Kingdom of G...
In this episode, Pastor Eric and Corey Gilchrist reflect on the recent sermon series, The Hot Seat Model—focusing especially on week three. The conversation centers around volition: the reality that each of us has a choice. They also spend time unpacking Pastor Mark’s reflections on the table, offering insight into how it shapes our understanding of community and presence.
"Healing the City"...
In this episode, Mark, Eric, and Corey resume a series of conversations around The Hot Seat Model, a practical framework inspired by the latest sermon series from The Village Church. Also known as "the table of decision," this tool guides us toward recognizing the heart of our will, uncovering the underlying motivations that drive our decisions. Yet it doesn’t stop at self-reflection. It directs our attentio...
In this episode, Mark, Eric, and Corey gather to kick off a series of conversations on The Hot Seat Model—a framework born out of The Village Church’s latest sermon series. Known among us as "the table of decision," this model helps us locate the core of our volition, drawing out the deeper motivations that shape our choices. But more than that, it serves as a signpost, not simply pointing inward, but direc...
In this episode, Pastor Eric reconnects with Adrienne Crawford, one of the original hosts of the Healing the City podcast. Their conversation centers around the most popular episode to date—Adrienne and Bentley: Playgrounds and Friendship—a heartfelt discussion that resonated deeply with listeners.
They take time to catch up on life, reflecting on Adrienne and David’s ever-expanding family and sharing updates on Bentle...
In this episode, Pastor Eric reconnects with Adrienne Crawford, one of the original hosts of the Healing the City podcast. Their conversation centers around the most popular episode to date—Adrienne and Bentley: Playgrounds and Friendship—a heartfelt discussion that resonated deeply with listeners.
They take time to catch up on life, reflecting on Adrienne and David’s ever-expanding family and sharing updates on Bentle...
In this episode of Healing the City, Corey Gilchrist sits down with Anna Brunson to reflect on her journey from growing up as a Village kid to stepping into adulthood with a heart for teaching and community impact. Now a middle school math teacher, Anna shares the joys and challenges of guiding 6th and 8th graders, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how her faith shapes her approach to both education and lif...
Pastor Eric Cepin and Corey Gilchrist are back for another round of fiery flavors and deep conversation in Part 2 of the Salsa Episode! As they test their spice tolerance with an array of sizzling salsas and crunchy chips, they tackle a mix of silly and serious theological questions. From thought-provoking discussions on faith and doctrine to lighthearted musings about the quirks of church life, this episode is equal ...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.