Living The Faith: Recent Episodes
Zion Lutheran Church
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the Christian faith and how we live it out in our daily lives.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Les Wolfgram as they start a new discussion series on grief. They touch on the grief process and how it can take place within the Christian's walk of faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Les Wolfgram as they start a new discussion series on grief. They touch on the grief process and how it can take place within the Christian's walk of faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Les Wolfgram as they start a new discussion series on grief. They touch on the grief process and how it can take place within the Christian's walk of faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Les Wolfgram as they start a new discussion series on grief. They touch on the grief process and how it can take place within the Christian's walk of faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Les Wolfgram as they start a new discussion series on grief. They touch on the grief process and how it can take place within the Christian's walk of faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Les Wolfgram as they start a new discussion series on grief. They touch on the grief process and how it can take place within the Christian's walk of faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Otto as they discuss the ordination and installation process.
Join Pastor Marcis as he sits down for a conversation with LWML President, Eden Keefe to discuss the mission of the LWML and Lutheran Women in Mission.
Join Pastor Marcis as he talks with the Director for Residential Clinical Care in Bismarck, Kaitlin Kinsella.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they continue their discussion on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew's gospel.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they continue their discussion on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew's gospel.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they continue their discussion on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew's gospel.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they continue their discussion on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew's gospel.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss the Beatitudes and Jesus' first sermon, the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew's gospel.
Join Pastor Marcis and special guest, Ted Kober, coauthor of Unforgiveable?: How God's Forgiveness Transforms Our Lives. They discuss unforgiveness and the strain it puts on the person withholding forgiveness. Kober's book can be found at https://www.cph.org/unforgivable-how-god-s-forgiveness-transforms-our-lives.
This week, join Pastor Marcis as he introduces Zion to our new pastoral candidate, Vincent Otto and his wife, Dana.
Join Pastor Marcis and Director of Family Ministry, Kristin Nistler, in week five of their at Christian Peacemaking. This week they discuss the third "G" - Gently Restore.
More resources can be found at https://zionbismarck.org/ministries/living-the-faith/
and https://www.aorhope.org/
Join Pastor Marcis and Director of Family Ministry, Kristin Nistler, as they continue a six week look at Christian Peacemaking. This week they discuss our different responses to conflict.
More resources can be found at https://zionbismarck.org/ministries/living-the-faith/
and https://www.aorhope.org/
Join Pastor Marcis as he discusses the LCMS during the 1960s and 1970s with returning guest, Rev. William Hessler. Their conversation centers on Rev. Hessler's experience at the St. Louis seminary during the Seminex walkouts.
Join Pastor Marcis and Director of Family Ministry, Kristin Nistler, as they continue a six week look at Christian Peacemaking. This week they discuss our different responses to conflict.
More resources can be found at https://zionbismarck.org/ministries/living-the-faith/
and https://www.aorhope.org/
Join Pastor Marcis and Director of Family Ministry, Kristin Nistler, as they continue a six week look at Christian Peacemaking. This week they discuss our different responses to conflict.
More resources can be found at https://zionbismarck.org/ministries/living-the-faith/
and https://www.aorhope.org/
Join Pastor Marcis as he talks with Tim Gienger, Senior Director of Residential Partnership at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch.
Join Pastor Marcis and Director of Family Ministry, Kristin Nistler, as they continue a six week look at Christian Peacemaking. This week they discuss our different responses to conflict.More resources can be found at https://zionbismarck.org/ministries/living-the-faith/
and https://www.aorhope.org/
Join Pastor Marcis and Director of Family Ministry, Kristin Nistler, as they discuss what conflict is, how to address it, and the Christian response to it.
More resources can be found at https://zionbismarck.org/ministries/living-the-faith/
and https://www.aorhope.org/
He is Risen! Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Easter Sunday and its importance in the church year.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus the events of Holy Saturday, reflecting on the events of Good Friday and looking towards the Resurrection.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Good Friday. They will attempt to answer some of the questions often asked about the darkest day of the church calendar.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Maundy Thursday, with an emphasis on the institution of the Lord's Supper and the events that night in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Spy Wednesday, focusing on Judas Iscariot, the spy among the 12.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Holy Tuesday, looking forward to the cross on Friday and the empty tomb on Sunday.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Holy Monday, looking forward to the cross on Friday and the empty tomb on Sunday.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
This week Zion continues its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read the four Gospels chronologically. The guest on the podcast this week is Pastor Marcis' brother-in-law, Rev. William (Bill) Hessler. Tune in to hear how Pastor Marcis and Pastor Hessler discuss some of Jesus’ key teachings and miracles, how they are significant to Jesus’ overall ministry, and how they point us to Holy Week!
Join Pastor Marcis and Pastor Aidan Moon as they discus and reflect on Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week.
Our Trek Through Holy Week series is being re-uploaded from our Trek Through the Scriptures series in 2022. Pastor Moon served as Zion's Vicar at the time of the recording.
This week Zion continues its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read the four Gospels chronologically. The guest on the podcast this week is Pastor Brad Stoltenow. Tune in to hear how Pastor Marcis and Pastor Stoltenow discuss some of Jesus’ key teachings and miracles, how they are significant to Jesus’ overall ministry, and how they point us to Holy Week!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he talks with Rev. Mark Frith, Champions for Liberty Network Director at the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty. If you would like more information about the LCRL or the Champions Network, please visit their website at https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/champions
This week Zion continues its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read the four Gospels chronologically. The guest on the podcast this week is our very own Vicar Dylan Meyer. Tune in to hear how Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer discuss some of Jesus’ key teachings and miracles, how they are significant to Jesus’ overall ministry, and how they point us to Holy Week!
This week Zion continues its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read chronologically the four Gospels. The guest on the podcast this week is Pastor Ben Ramthun. Listen as Pastor Marcis and Pastor Ramthun discuss the fourth week’s readings of the gospels and the events around Jesus’ ministry
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he talks with Rev. Jim Lamb, LFS Life Advocate, about the LCMS position on life issues such as abortion and end of life. Most importantly, they focus on supporting and encouraging life.
This week Zion continues its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read chronologically the four Gospels. The guest on the podcast this week is Pastor Aidan Moon. Listen as Pastor Marcis and Pastor Moon discuss the third week’s readings of the gospels and the events around Jesus’ ministry
This week Zion continues its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read the four Gospels chronologically. The guest on the podcast this week is Seminarian Jason Kohm. Listen as Pastor Marcis and Jason discuss the second week’s readings of the gospels and the events around Jesus’ ministry
This week Zion begins its 2024 Lenten challenge for everyone to read chronologically the four Gospels. The guest on the podcast this week is Pastor Peter C Marcis, Napoleon, Ohio (Pastor’s brother). Listen as they discuss the opening verses of the gospels and the events around Jesus’ birth.
Join Pastor Marcis as he discusses Dakota Memorial School and the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch with Tina DeGree. Tina DeGree is the Superintendent and Vice President of Compliance for the Dakota Memorial School system.
Join Pastor Marcis as he discusses the different types of counseling LFS provides, specifically marriage and family counseling with Lindy Hinckley.
Join Pastor Marcis as he talks to Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek about his new book, "Life in Christ: Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God’s Story". Rev. Dr. Filipek will be joining us at Zion for the For Such a Time as This conference on February 10.
On this week’s episode of Living the Faith, we wrap up our year-long emphasis on Living the Faith, which has given us the opportunity to explore the various teachings of our Lutheran faith. Join Pastor Marcis and former Vicar Jason Kohm, as they reflect on what it means to “live the faith” in our current daily lives! Tune in this week for our final episode of this year-long emphasis and we look forward to many future weeks of Living the Faith as well!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he talks to Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz of the Lutheran Center for Religious Freedom. Rev. Dr. Seltz will be in Bismarck to present for our "For Such a Time as This" workshop on Saturday, February 10. Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty website https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/
On this week’s episode of Living the Faith, we conclude our year-long emphasis on the Lutheran teachings with a discussion on Martin Luther’s Two Kinds of Righteousness. Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they talk about how we, as Christians, are in right relationship to God and to our world. Christian freedom, after all, is central to our living! Tune in this week to hear how this topic shapes your daily walk of faith!
On this week’s episode of Living the Faith, our discussion continues with the Power of the Sacrament of the Altar. Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they explore topics such as: Christ’s powerful Institution, Jesus’ ministry as the “Bread of Life”, and why we Lutherans in the Missouri Synod practice what is called “Close Communion”. Tune in this week to hear how the Sacrament of the Altar shapes your daily Christian faith!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he discusses some issues that may arise during the holiday season with Virginia Strubbe, a mental health therapist and clinical social worker with Lutheran Family Service.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he discusses Lutheran Family Service's mission and focus with the Director of Church Worker Wellness, Toni Larson.
Welcome to Living the Faith and MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this week’s episode, Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer explore the beauty and power of Jesus Christ’s “incarnation”. Join us this week to learn more about the significance of that term and why the term is so central to the whole celebration of Christmas. Tune in as we also talk about who Jesus was, what His birth tells us about God’s character, and how Christmas shapes our understanding of the Lord’s Supper!
This week, we continue our discussion on the Lord’s Supper by talking about its Benefit. Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they explore the crucial gifts that God gives to us in the Sacrament of the Altar and how these things shape our daily Christian lives! Come and listen, as we talk about the forgiveness of sins, the New Covenant in Christ’s blood, and the importance of “gathering together” at the Lord’s Table!
As last, we have reached the final main unit of study in our Living the Faith series: The Lord’s Supper. In this week’s episode, you’ll get to hear from two former Vicars (Aidan Moon and Jason Kohm) as they discuss with Pastor Tom Marcis the nature of the Lord’s Supper. Simply put, it is the true, real body and blood of Jesus in/with/under bread and wine. Join them as they begin to explore this mystery!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis on this special episode with special guest Dr. Mark Vande Braak of Lutheran Family Service. In this conversation, they touch on grief during the holiday season, holidays and traditions that may be unexpected, and ways to help deal with this grief.
This week, we transition from Confession and Absolution to the topic of the Office of the Keys—a more unfamiliar topic for most Christians. Join both Pastor Marcis and special guest Pastor Brad Stoltenow as they explore what it is, why its important, and how we faithfully exercise it as people of God. In this week’s episode, we address the big question: what authority has Jesus Christ given to His Church? Come and listen to how the Office of the Keys shapes your daily faith!
On this week’s episode of Living the Faith, Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer talk about Confession and Absolution—what it is, why we practice it, and how it impacts our daily walk of faith! In this episode, we also distinguish private and public Confession and Absolution, as well as explore the value of having God’s forgiveness pronounced to you! Join us this week and hear how Confession and Absolution shape your faith life!
This week, we continue with Baptism—and more specifically, we address this week the topic of the Power of Baptism! Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as talk about why we, as Christians, can be assured of God’s promises that are given personally to us in Baptism. We’ve talked so far about what it is and what it gives us—so what exactly does it do and how do we know that it works? Tune in to this week’s episode of Living the Faith!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he discusses the functions of Lutheran Family Service and their role and place within the adoption system with Deputy Director Kim Laube.
This week, we continue our discussion on Baptism and we focus on the blessings we receive from God in the Holy Sacrament! Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer this week as they talk about the various gifts that God gives to us in Baptism and what these gifts mean for us as redeemed children of God. They also address questions such as “Why do we need Baptism?” and “Is salvation possible even for the unbaptized?” Tune in this week to hear just how much God blesses YOU through water and His Word!
This week, we remember and celebrate All Saints’ Day—a day where the Church honors those who have gone to be with the Lord ahead of us in the faith! Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer this week as they discuss the significance of All Saints’ Day and what it means for all of us Christians to be called and identify as “saints”. After all, how can we be saints if the Bible tells us that we are sinners? Tune in and hear how this sainthood identity impacts your daily walk of faith!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he visits with Pastor Nabil Nour (Fourth Vice-President of the LCMS) on the ongoing conflict between the Arabs and Israelis. Check out the Bible study that Pastor Nour has written for even more information.
Here is the link to the Bible study:
https://chusermedia.s3.amazonaws.com/2257112645_32821_BS_Conflict_Between_Arabs_Israelis_1.pdf
This week, we conclude our month-long series on stewardship, which has been centered around LSB hymn 867, “Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds”. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer this Reformation week as they have a conversation about stanza five of the hymn. They also talk about Christian hope, how Lutherans emphasize this hope, and why hope is so crucial to the Christian daily life! Tune in and hear how this applies to your life of faith!
This week, we continue our month-long series on stewardship—centered around LSB hymn 867, “Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds”. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they have a conversation about stanza three of the hymn and how we are called as Christians to teach the faith to future generations! Come and hear how teaching the faith and stewardship so closely relate to one another!
Join Pastor Pastor Marcis, as he discusses the ever-growing concern over voluntary death with Lutheran Family Service's Dr. Mark Vande Braak. Dr. Vande Braak will be in North Dakota giving presentations on the grief process this weekend. He will be presenting at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in West Fargo, ND at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 14 and Zion Lutheran Church at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 15. These events will include a Free Will Offering to benefit Lutheran Family Service.
This week, we continue our month-long series on stewardship—centered around LSB hymn 867, “Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds”. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss stanza two of the hymn and how we are called as Christians to remember and proclaim God’s wonders! Tune in to hear more about stewardship and how God wonderfully acts in our faith lives!
Join Pastor Marcis as he again joins Joy Ryan, CEO and President of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Family of Corporations, as they discuss Dakota Family Services, their impact on the state, and the importance of mental health.
If you or someone you know needs or wants to get in touch with Dakota Family Services, you can visit their website at https://dakotafamilyservices.org/ or call them at 1-701-922-9072
This week, we begin our month-long series on stewardship and for each week of our series, we will frame stewardship with verses taken from LSB hymn 867, “Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds”. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they talk about stanza one of the hymn and how we are called as Christians to tell future generations of God’s mighty deeds! Listen to what they have to say about Christian stewardship, daily life, and teaching!
Join guest host, Pastor Les Wolfgram, as he discusses grief, loss, and trauma counseling with Lutheran Family Service's Dr. Mark Vande Braak. Dr. Vande Braak will be in North Dakota giving presentations on the grief process in the coming weeks. He will be presenting at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in West Fargo, ND at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 14 and Zion Lutheran Church at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 15. These events will include a Free Will Offering to benefit Lutheran Family Service.
This week, we talk about Baptism—and more specifically, we talk about the nature of Baptism. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they have a conversation about what Baptism is: covering topics such as God’s Triune Name, infant Baptism, and Christian daily life. Tune in and hear how Baptism can help you live your life of faith!
Join Pastor Marcis as he discusses the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, their history, and their mission with CEO and President, Joy Ryan.
This week, we talk about God’s Means of Grace, or, as most people know them, the Sacraments. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they dive in to what God’s grace actually is, how God gives His grace, what the Lutheran sacraments are, and why they matter to us! Come and hear how God’s grace can be applied to your daily walk of faith!
In this week’s podcast episode, we move beyond the Lord’s Prayer and study daily prayers. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss why we pray daily, how we ought to pray, the power of prayer, and how the Holy Spirit works through us when we pray! Come and learn more about living the faith in relationship with God!
Join Pastor Marcis as he continues a series of interviews on Lutheran Family Service. This week- Wanda Pritzel, Director of Counseling Ministry.
“For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.” This week, we study the Conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they talk about why we pray the Conclusion, what its focus is on, and why we end prayers with ‘Amen’. Tune in and see how we can apply this to our daily walk of faith!
“But deliver us from evil.” This week, we will look at the seventh petition of the Lord’s Prayer. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they talk about the hope we can find in Christ Jesus amidst sin, evil, and the attacks of the devil. Come and see why this petition matters in our daily walk of faith!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Rev. Max Phillips of Lutheran Family Service as they discuss what Lutheran Family Service does and how we can support their mission.
“And lead us not into temptation.” This week, our study continues with the sixth petition of the Lord’s Prayer. Join both Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss what temptation is, the various ways we are tempted every day, and how God guards and protects us against it! Tune in and see why this petition matters in our daily walk of faith!
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss the fifth petition of the Lords Prayer, its meaning, and its impact on our lives as we live out the faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss the Fourth Petition of the Lord's Prayer, its meaning, and its impact on our lives as we live out the faith.
Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Meyer as they discuss the Third Petition of the Lord's Prayer, its meaning, and its impact on our daily lives as we continue to live out our faith.
“Thy kingdom come.” This week, we will study this second petition of the Lord’s Prayer together. Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Dylan Meyer as they discuss the kingdom of God: what it is, how it comes to us, and why we ask God for it. As Vicar Dylan mentions in this episode, God’s kingdom is more than just a place. Come and see why this petition matters in our daily walk of faith!
“Hallowed be Thy name.” The Lord’s Prayer is split up into seven different petitions, and Jesus lists this one first. But why do we ask to keep God’s name hallowed, or holy? Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss this first petition. Come learn how God’s very name is a blessing to us, and how we are to use His name rightly in our daily lives.
“Our Father, Who art in heaven.” This is how Jesus teaches His disciples and us to begin our prayers. This week, join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they look to the introduction of the Lord’s Prayer. In our Living the Faith study, we have learned what it means to call God our “Creator.” Now we will explore more fully what it means to call Him our “Father.”
It’s time to transition into our next section of Living the Faith: The Lord’s Prayer! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they introduce this next topic. By looking at the Lord’s Prayer, we will strive to answer the question, “Ok…now what?” Come and see how Jesus’ template for prayer shapes the Christian life.
Now that we have finished our study on the Apostles’ Creed, Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm look back and review the Creeds’ importance. We don’t just say them for the sake of saying them on a Sunday morning–they tell us of the identity and the ongoing work of the Triune God in a simple way. Join them this week as they wrap up this major unit of our Living the Faith series together.
Still want to know even more about the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch? Meet Chaplain Rick Jones, who serves at the campus in Minot! Join Vicar Jason Kohm in part three of a three-episode special as they discuss his life leading up to the Ranch and his present ministry there. See how Chaplain Rick participates in “Living the Faith” in the unique context and challenge the Ranch provides.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they wrap up their discussion of the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss baptism, the Church, the Body of Christ, and what makes the Church unique in an ongoing discussion of the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed.
Want to know even more about the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch? Meet Deaconess Stephanie, who serves at the campus in Fargo! Join Vicar Jason Kohm in part two of a three-episode special as they discuss her life leading up to the Ranch and her present ministry there. See how Deaconess Stephanie participates in “Living the Faith” in the unique context and challenge the Ranch provides.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the third article of the Apostle's Creed and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Want to know more about the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch? Meet Deaconess Kelly, who serves at the campus in Minot! Join Pastor Tom Marcis in part one of a three-episode special as they discuss her life leading up to the Ranch and her present ministry there. See how Deaconess Kelly participates in “Living the Faith” in the unique context and challenge the Ranch provides.
Directly following Pentecost, there is another Church holiday we often overlook: Holy Trinity Sunday. This week, Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm are joined by our future Vicar, Dylan Meyer, as they discuss the mystery of the One Triune God. Can we fully grasp the idea of One God, Three Persons? Not really. But it’s the truth that we can rejoice and believe in by faith!
Rushing wind, tongues of fire, and a sermon that converted 3,000 listeners to the faith—We have reached the week of Pentecost, ushering us into the next season of the Church year! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they review the birth of the Christian Church through this public outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Come and see how one promise Jesus made to His disciples shook the entire world!
Our former Vicar Aidan Moon and his family are headed to Colorado Springs for their first official call! This week, Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm spend some time with Aidan as he shares news about his last year at the seminary, his upcoming ministry, and his personal life. Join us as we celebrate the work God has done and will continue to do through the Moons!
Seminarian Dylan Meyer has been called to serve as Zion’s next Vicar! Get to know Dylan in this week’s special episode as Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm ask him about his hometown, family, schooling, and excitement about coming to Bismarck. Join us as we eagerly anticipate the beginning of Dylan’s vicarage year!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they continue their discussion on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they continue their discussion on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed and Jesus as our Redeemer.
“In the beginning was the Word…and the Word was God.” We shift our focus to the 2nd Article of the Apostles’ Creed this week, which describes the identity and work of God the Son. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they take a closer look at the identity of Jesus, and what that means for us today and for eternity.
On this week’s special episode of Living the Faith, Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm are joined by Pastor Jeff Leininger, campus pastor of Concordia University Chicago and expert on vocations (Godly callings). Together, they wrap up the 1st Article of the Creed by discussing how we serve and obey our Heavenly Father through our everyday callings. You’ll also get some inside scoop on Pastor Jeff’s book Callings for Life, which is all about our daily and diverse vocations. You don’t want to miss this one!
God didn’t just wind the universe up like a clock and let it run—He has continued to actively care for everything that He made. This week, join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they continue to explore the 1st Article of the Apostles’ Creed. There’s a lot to unpack this week, including our own blindness to God’s provision and what God does about evil and suffering. Come and see how deep the Father’s love is for you and for the whole world!
Now that we have covered what God wants us to do through the 10 Commandments, we will shift our focus to the Apostles’ Creed, which teaches us who God is and what God does for us. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they begin discussion on the 1st Article of the Creed, which covers God the Father. Come and see what it means to confess God as our Creator, and ourselves as His creatures.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they reflect on Easter Sunday and its importance in the church year.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss the events of Holy Saturday, reflecting on the events of Good Friday and looking towards the Resurrection.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss the somber events of Good Friday and clear up some of the questions often asked about the darkest day on the church calendar.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Moon as the discuss the events of Maundy Thursday, with an emphasis on the institution of the Lord's Supper and the night in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss the events of Wednesday in Holy Week, focusing in on Judas Iscariot, the spy among the 12.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss and reflect on the events of Holy Tuesday, looking towards the cross on Friday and the tomb on Sunday.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss and reflect on the events of Holy Monday, looking towards the cross on Friday and the tomb on Sunday.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the events of Holy Week and the importance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss and reflect on Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week.
“Hosanna in the highest!” Palm Sunday is right around the corner, in which we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem—a shocking contrast to the suffering He endured on the cross shortly afterward. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as we shift our focus from the 10 Commandments to God’s story of salvation in Christ. We have spent several weeks reflecting on the ways in which we fall short of God’s expectations, but now it’s time to see how God sets us free from failure through the sacrifice of His Son.
We bring our study of the 10 Commandments to a close with this episode! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they review the 9th and 10th Commandments and what God says about coveting. Come and learn how even our desires can become a form of idolatry, and how the secret to living with godly contentment has nothing to do with our possessions.
On the surface, it may seem that the 7th and 8thCommandments have little to do with each other. But in this week’s podcast, Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm will discuss the common thread between them: God desires us to protect and care for our neighbors. Join them as they explore what God’s Word says about stealing and speaking falsely of others.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the fifth and sixth commandments and their impacts on our lives of faith.
The rest of the 10 Commandments focus on loving other people, and we’ll begin this week by reflecting on the most important people of all: Mom and Dad! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Kristin Nistler as they discuss the 4th Commandment and share their own experiences as parents. Come see how God deeply values the relationships within a family.
This week, we’re covering the 2nd and 3rd Commandments to wrap up the first Table of the Law. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and our director of family ministries Kristin Nistler as they discuss the value and blessings behind God’s name and the Sabbath Day. Come see how honoring God properly impacts the daily Christian life!
Wait, shouldn’t we be covering the Second Commandment this week? We’re saving that for our next episode, since this coming Sunday marks an important church holiday—the Transfiguration! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they go over what happened when Jesus was transfigured, its significance to His story, and why it matters to us today.
What does it mean to have a god? And why does God command us to love and trust in Him above all else? Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they address these questions and more concerning the First Commandment. Come see how God intends to give us security, identity, and meaning in commanding us to worship Him alone.
This week, we begin looking at God’s Law given through the 10 Commandments. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they cover the three uses of God’s Law—a curb, a mirror, and a guide. Come and learn the Law’s role in our daily lives, and how God has given us these rules to follow out of love and wisdom!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he reflects on John 1, focusing on the good news of Jesus Christ found in God's word.
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they ask the question, "What is Worship?".
What’s so special about the Bible? How should we read it? Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they review what God’s Word is and what it does. They also provide some tips for reading the Scriptures devotionally for spiritual nourishment.
The question may seem simple, but it’s completely foundational for everything that we believe and do as Christians. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the relevance of Jesus’ identity and the significance of the ancient Church Creeds. Not sure why we say the same Creeds every Sunday? Come find out!
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the new podcast series, Living The Faith. The week's episode takes a look at the Church year and it's impact on the worship life of the Christian.