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Healing the City

The Village Church Community

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

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57:31

#5001 Sujey Soori: Faith, Research, and a Little Bit...

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2026/10/06

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Sujey Soori takes us on his journey from Bangladesh to Texas, from faith to research, economics to Meg, The Village to board gaming, and eventually, Scythe. Somehow, it all fits together. There’s no messin’ around in this episode. It’s the one and only Sujey Soori, talking life, faith, ideas, games, and the strange roads that bring us to where we are. Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks l...

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#4033 Pastor Kai: Artist, Writer, Pastor. (Part 2)

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2026/09/30

Send us Fan Mail In part two of this conversation on the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric continues his conversation with Pastor Kia from Central City in Tucson, Arizona. Pastor Kia talks about his books, his music, his family, and how each of these parts of his life has shaped the way he understands ministry and follows Jesus. Links to his books, tests and church Central City Church; The Art of Giving Up: An Unconventional Spiritual Discipline ; I've Got To Go Potty!; Digital Detox Test...

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#4032 Pastor Kai: Artist, Writer, Pastor. (Part 1)

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with Pastor Kai from Central City in Tucson, Arizona. This is part one of a two-part conversation about Pastor Kia’s journey into ministry, how he became a pastor, and the church community he now serves. Links to his books, tests and church Central City Church; The Art of Giving Up: An Unconventional Spiritual Discipline ; I've Got To Go Potty!; Digital Detox Test Support the show “Healing the City” is a w...

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#4031 Life with Jesus - Kelley Cepin

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2026/09/07

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Susan Cepin interviews Kelley Cepin. Kelley traces the ways Jesus has always been present in her life, guiding her, comforting her, and leading her through seasons of loss, change, and celebration. 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 rea...

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#4030 Get Thrifty with Kelly Yepez

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2026/08/27

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kelly Yepez talks all things thrifting: the ins and outs, how to find the best deals, where to shop in Tucson, what you need before you get started, and why sometimes the best approach is simply letting the thrift store guide you. Whether you are a seasoned thrifter or just getting started, Kelly has plenty of tips to help make your next thrift-store trip a good one. Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like ...

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#4029 Belonging

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2026/08/11

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Mark chat about the Village’s mission and why Sunday is an essential place for discipleship. 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 w...

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#4028 The Coming Season at The Village

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2026/07/30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pastor Eric and Pastor Mark talk about Mark's vacation, coming back to work, what he enjoys about The Village, the upcoming month of September, and all the fun things that are happening at The Village. 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 c...

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#4027 Summer Replay: Karen Lefevre - Teacher

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2026/07/16

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 with mental health and community involvement. You will hear thoughtful perspectives on what people i...

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#4026 New Worship Song: Gather (Hebrews 10:24-25)

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2026/07/14

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Susan Cepin shares a rough demo of Eric’s new song, “Gather.” It has been a long time in the works. 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 appr...

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#4025 Summer Replay: Karen Lefevre - Music

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2026/07/01

Send us Fan Mail Karen Lefevre on Music!! 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 with mental health and community involvement. You will hear thoughtful pers...

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#4024 Summer Replay: Living Room Talks -...

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2026/06/18

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 from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real oppor...

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#4023 Motherhood, Healing, and an Adventurous Life...

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2026/05/27

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healing the City, Pastor Susan Cepin interviews Ashley Cole. Ashley and her husband, Dave, came to the Village in an unusual way, and their life has been anything but ordinary. Ashley shares what it is like to be a mother of four little girls, to be married to a pilot, and to build a family life that is full, adventurous, and rooted in Jesus. She also reflects on the healing God has brought into her life and into the life of her family. This is a relational...

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#4022 Your One Stop Shop For Everything Village

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2026/05/21

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Mark offer a relational but informative conversation about how the Village works. If you have ever wondered how things function at the Village—volunteering, leadership, Pilgrim Groups, music, and the systems behind our life together—this episode is close to a one-stop shop for that information. Support the show “Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities....

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#4021 Project Bible: The Prequel to The Chariot's of...

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2026/05/06

Send us Fan Mail In this Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Mark have a Bible Project–style conversation about the events leading up to Elijah being taken into heaven. They talk through the story of Ahab, Elijah, Elisha, and the chariots of fire, paying close attention to Elisha’s response as his mentor is taken from him. The conversation covers some fascinating parts of Israel’s story, including Ahab’s role as king, Elijah’s prophetic calling, and the strange beauty of a prophe...

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#4020 The Website, the Book, Seattle, and Board Gaming

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2026/04/28

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Eric and Corey Gilchrist have a friendly, silly conversation about life, the Village, writing a book, living in Seattle, and playing board games. 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 appr...

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#4019 Pastor Eric on Dating Your Spouse and Nurturing...

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail Eric reflects on the importance of dating your spouse, and on why making room for that kind of intentional time together remains a vital part of a faithful and life-giving marriage. 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 podcas...

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#4018 Welcome Back - Pastor Eric

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2026/04/14

Send us Fan Mail In this Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric returns to the mic with Pastor Mark to discuss vacation, Good Friday, Easter, the book Eric is writing, and several other fun and engaging topics. 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 c...

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#4017 Spiritual Formation: Good Friday

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2026/03/31

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healing the City, Pastor Eric and Pastor Mark encourage the community to prepare their hearts for Good Friday and to gather at the Village building on Friday. They talk about why the service matters, how it has shaped them personally over the years, and why slowing down to remember the cross is essential for the life of the church. They close by inviting everyone to take part in the journey together. Support the show “Healing the City” is a week...

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#4016 March Replay - Spiritual Formation: An Initial...

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2026/03/24

Send us Fan Mail Sue and Eric discuss the need to intentionally examine how you are experiencing the world around 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 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, alon...

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#4015 March Replay: Adrienne and Bentley -...

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2026/03/17

Send a text Welcome, friends, to this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, where I had the privilege of engaging in a truly transformational conversation with the remarkable Adrienne Crawford. In this episode, we explore the profound challenges and joys of raising a child with Down syndrome, and how Adrienne and her family have been called to navigate a world that can often be unwelcoming and isolating. Through her heart-wrenching and inspiring story, Adrienne takes us on a journey of dis...

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