Episodes

  • “Home Base” - Part 1

    “Home Base” - Part 1
    Aug 6 2024
    In this first episode of Season 2, we spend time talking through the idea of home groups as home base. Home groups are a space to develop deep relationships as you interact with the other discipleship environments of our church. The less relational your church, the less transformational your church. Recommended Resources Family Discipleship Episode
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    21 mins
  • The Why and How of Facilitating Well

    The Why and How of Facilitating Well
    May 8 2024
    In this episode, we discuss the importance of facilitation and how it impacts your group. We give practical coaching in ways to redirect and help others stay on the journey of learning together. Formation is not an individual process and part of the job of the leader is to draw others out to be formed in community.
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    34 mins
  • Family Discipleship

    Family Discipleship
    Apr 1 2024
    On this episode, we are joined by our very own Matt McCauley to talk about how to build and foster family discipleship practices into your home group rhythms. Helpful resources: Home Group Family Discipleship Video Family Discipleship Book Group Time Guide TVC Kids Songs Rhythm examples Other Group Resources* *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a case by case basis.
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    39 mins
  • Top 5 Most Common Questions in GroupLife

    Top 5 Most Common Questions in GroupLife
    Mar 4 2024
    In this episode, the Home Groups team discusses the top five most common questions that we receive from our leaders. If you have follow up questions on anything said, please reach out to your Minister or Mentor! Top Five Questions: What do I do with group time? (3:43) How do I pursue depth over width? (11:15) How to multiply well? (18:12) What to do with inconsistent group members? (29:07) What do I do when a group member experiences deep loss/crisis or confesses significant sin? (33:53) What do we do with the kids? (Listen to the Family Discipleship Episode next month!)
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    43 mins
  • Beyond

    Beyond
    Jan 29 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Matt Chandler to hear more about our next sermon series at TVC: Beyond. We talk about what the series will cover and why Matt and the Elders are leading us in this direction and how we can partner with them! Resources: Beyond Book Landing page TVC Men’s Forum Registration link
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    24 mins
  • Worshiping Together in Community

    Worshiping Together in Community
    Jan 1 2024
    On our first episode of 2024, we sit down with Grant McCurdy (Director of Worship) and Will Raies (Worship Minister) to talk about the importance of worshiping together in community. They do a beautiful job talking through the rich biblical theology of worship for the believer, and the practicals of worshiping as a home group.   Resources mentioned:  TVC Worship Songs  Power of Song Sermon  Additional Resources: Spotify The Village Kids Playlist - another great resource for songs to sing together when including kids! (can also be found on Apple Music)
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    33 mins
  • Mission of God & Outreach Training

    Mission of God & Outreach Training
    Dec 4 2023
    On this episode we sit with Reagan Heflin to talk about some of our classes through the Sending Department. Take a listen and consider doing a class and incorporating some of these elements together as you grow in both community AND mission together.     Helpful resources: Local Missions page (various opportunities are listed at the bottom of the page) Mission of God or Outreach Training Sign Up 
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    31 mins
  • Holiday Group Rhythms

    Holiday Group Rhythms
    Nov 6 2023
    In this episode, the Groups Team discusses an alternative to “breaks” and how to redeem natural rhythms throughout the year to creatively serve one another, the community around you, and celebrate together.  Top 4 things to consider as a leader to set the tone during the Holiday season: Plan with a purpose and be mindful of full schedules.   It’s biblical to Celebrate together.  Be Creative and call others into helping serve in areas that help them flourish in their gifts.   Be aware of those whom this season is hard for (I.e. loss, singleness, widower, away from family, hard family dynamics, etc.) Additional Resources: TVC Seasons Guide* Advent Blocks  Marc's Santa Family Picture *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a case by case basis.
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    23 mins