Shows
The Pod at My Village10. A Conversation on Lament with Jess SeedIn the second of a two part series on lament, Ali Watson talks with Ministry Lead Jess Seed about her experience with lament. In this episode, they cover the some of the highs and lows of the ministry, the importance of suffering, and finding healing in the Church.
2025-12-2038 min
The Pod at My Village9. A Conversation on Lament with Ali WatsonIn this episode, Phil and Mel sit down with MVM staff member Ali Watson to discuss the oft-neglected practice of lament. They articulate lament's place in the work of family preservation, recommend resources, and provide practical steps to better lament as a church community.
2025-12-1657 min
The Pod at My Village8. Caroline Hoover: Building relationships over the holidayIn this episode, Phil and Mel chat with Caroline Hoover. Caroline and John are a host family from Contrast Church, and in this episode Caroline shares wisdom and memories through their experiences in building relationship; from host family to friends. We hope you enjoy hearing from Caroline as much as we did!
2025-12-101h 03
The Pod at My Village7. A conversation about relationship buildingRelationship is important!!! In this episode, Phil and Mel discuss the importance of building relationships with the families that we are coming alongside of, and share tips for how to do so in the holiday season!
2025-12-041h 18
The Pod at My Village6. A conversation with Ken Norwood, Part 1In the first of a two part conversation, Phil and Mel sit down with Ken Norwood and talk about his journey into becoming the CEO of the Upstream Collaborative.
2025-11-261h 02
The Pod at My Village5. Ecuador, family-based care, TBRIIn this episode, Phil and Mel talk about Phil's recent trip to Ecuador, the importance of family-based care, as well as the efficacy of Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TRBI).
2025-11-201h 04
The Pod at My Village4. Origin Story with Mandy and Lori, Part 2In the second of a two-part conversation with Mandy Litzke and Lori Neff, Phil and Mel continue their conversation about the origins of My Village Ministries. Plus some Phil stories at the end!"Phil, you're so extra"-- Dana Caldwell
2025-11-1241 min
The Pod at My Village3. Origin Story with Mandy and Lori, Part 1In the first of a two-part conversation, Phil and Mel sit down with Mandy Litzke and Lori Neff to talk about how My Village Ministries came to be.
2025-11-0645 min
The Pod at My Village2. My Village Ministries from 10k FeetIn this episode, Phil and Mel talk about:Gall StonesMVM's modelMVM's main objectivesDifferent roles in the ministrythe importance of Church engagementAnd much, much more.We hope you enjoy!
2025-10-301h 02
The Pod at My Village1. Meet Phil and Mel, Co-directors of My Village MinistriesWelcome to The Pod at My Village! In this introductory episode, Phil and Mel introduce themselves, as well as the work My Village Ministries does in family preservation.
2025-10-1645 min