It Takes a Village
by Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas
A podcast of Countryside Community Church. We're thrilled to announce the launch of The Village at Countryside and Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas' new weekly podcast, It Takes A Village!
Podcast episodes
Season 1
It Takes a Village Podcast - Episode #6
This week's It Takes a Village podcast dives deep into Chapters 13 and 14 of David Brooks’ How to Know a Person. Join Rev. Dr. Jenny and Sarah as they explore the energy we bring into spaces and the life tasks that shape who we are. Discover how our personalities and evolving roles in life impact our relationships, sense of purpose, and the community around us. Reflect with your Village House on how you can align your energy with your current life tasks to grow, connect, and uplift others.
It Takes a Village Podcast - Episode #5
In this episode of It Takes a Village, Jenny and Sarah explore chapters 11 and 12 of David Brooks’ How to Know a Person, focusing on the transformative power of empathy and suffering. They discuss how empathy is a practiced skill that deepens our relationships and how suffering shapes us into more compassionate, resilient individuals. Together, they invite listeners to reflect on how these themes can help build stronger, more connected communities.
It Takes a Village Podcast - Episode #3
In this episode of It Takes a Village, hosts Jenny Shultz-Thomas and Sarah Rentzel Jones continue exploring David Brooks' How to Know a Person, diving into themes of accompaniment, recognition, and deep conversation. They reflect on the importance of slowing down, being fully present with others, and creating meaningful connections in a world that often feels rushed. Personal stories, such as Jenny's memory of her son, Sage and Sarah's story of her father highlight how simple acts of recognition and attention can nurture deeper relationships and foster a sense of belonging within community.
It Takes a Village Podcast - Episode #2
This week, Jenny Shultz-Thomas and Sarah Rentzel Jones dive into the first three chapters of David Brook’s How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. This first section is all about the art of truly seeing. In response to how our contemporary culture leans towards seeing others superficially, Brooks calls us to see others with curiosity and compassion. This powerful book will guide conversations in our Village Houses, offering a meaningful way to connect and grow together.
