

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 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.
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Oct 6, 2026 • 58min
#5001 Sujey Soori: Faith, Research, and a Little Bit of Scythe
Send us Fan MailIn 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 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Sep 30, 2026 • 47min
#4033 Pastor Kai: Artist, Writer, Pastor. (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailIn part two of this conversation on the Healing the City Podcast, Pastor Eric continues his conversation with Pastor Kai from Central City in Tucson, Arizona. Pastor Kai 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 churchCentral City Church; The Art of Giving Up: An Unconventional Spiritual Discipline ; I've Got To Go Potty!; Digital Detox TestSupport 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Sep 23, 2026 • 22min
#4032 Pastor Kai: Artist, Writer, Pastor. (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailIn 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 churchCentral City Church; The Art of Giving Up: An Unconventional Spiritual Discipline ; I've Got To Go Potty!; Digital Detox TestSupport 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Sep 7, 2026 • 47min
#4031 Life with Jesus - Kelley Cepin
Send us Fan MailIn 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 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Aug 27, 2026 • 46min
#4030 Get Thrifty with Kelly Yepez
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 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Aug 11, 2026 • 25min
#4029 Belonging
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 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Jul 30, 2026 • 23min
#4028 The Coming Season at The Village
Send us Fan MailIn 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 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Jul 16, 2026 • 39min
#4027 Summer Replay: Karen Lefevre - Teacher
Send us Fan MailSupport 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 in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Jul 14, 2026 • 4min
#4026 New Worship Song: Gather (Hebrews 10:24-25)
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 approach. We talk about soul care and spiritual direction, along with mental health and community involvement. You will hear thoughtful perspectives on what people in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Jul 1, 2026 • 30min
#4025 Summer Replay: Karen Lefevre - Music
Send us Fan MailKaren 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 perspectives on what people in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing.Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps.The Village [email protected] Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751


