Send us a text In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric and Corey Gilchrist take on Netflix’s number one movie of all time, K-Pop Demon Hunters. The two explore why this animated adventure has captured so much attention and what it reveals about our culture’s struggle with shame, perfection, and identity. They talk about how the film’s mix of humor, action, and heartfelt storytelling mirrors the tension many young people feel between performance and acceptance. Along the w...

Send us a text In this Healing the City episode, Pastors Susan and Eric sit down with Rod Hugen to remember the early days of planting The Village Church in Tucson. Episode six of The Chronicles of Rod returns to the Seneca house and the backyard Shed, our makeshift office for years. Stories tumble out: laughter, small risks, quiet prayers, and the ordinary work that shaped a community. It’s warm, honest, and wonderfully human. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and...

Send us a text In this episode of Healing The City, Sue and Eric talk about life at The Village, share updates on the upcoming Festival, give a progress report on the book project, and discuss the latest insights from the Follower Quiz. 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...

Send us a text In 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 ourselv...

Send us a text In this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with Rod Hugen for another installment of The Chronicles of Rod. Together they reflect on the early days, when both played significant roles in closing down churches—an experience that eventually led them to plant a church side by side. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voi...

Send us a text In this episode of the Healing the City podcast—titled How Change Happens—Pastor Eric reads an essay; a combination of three shorter ones he previously sent to his leaders. 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 ...

Send us a text 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. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communiti...

Send us a text 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, and moments where he’s had prophetic insight into people’s...

Send us a text 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 for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental he...

Send us a text 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 the Beginning. Support the show "Healing the Ci...

Send us a text 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 and relationships. Support the show "Healing the Cit...

Send us a text 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. 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,...

Send us a text 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 use and the cultural patterns that keep us addicted to distrac...

Send us a text 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. 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 e...

Send us a text Pastor Mark Crawford interviews Susan Cepin about her creative process. 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 for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to healing, the podcast explores a w...

Send us a text 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 memorable moments from past camps. There’s laughter over what went s...

Send us a text 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! 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 t...

Send us a text 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! 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 t...

Send us a text 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 God. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profo...

Send us a text 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. Support the show "Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into t...