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Living The Faith

By Zion Lutheran Church

Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he discusses the Christian faith and how we live it out in our daily lives.
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Living The FaithDec 31, 2022

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Trek Through Holy Week: Maundy Thursday

Trek Through Holy Week: Maundy Thursday

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.


Mar 28, 202415:37
Trek Through Holy Week: Spy Wednesday

Trek Through Holy Week: Spy Wednesday

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.


Mar 27, 202405:11
Trek Through Holy Week: Holy Tuesday

Trek Through Holy Week: Holy Tuesday

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.

Mar 26, 202408:14
Trek Through Holy Week: Holy Monday

Trek Through Holy Week: Holy Monday

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.


Mar 25, 202409:17
Lent 2024 Week Seven Gospel Challenge: Rev. William Hessler

Lent 2024 Week Seven Gospel Challenge: Rev. William Hessler

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!

Mar 25, 202449:18
Trek Through Holy Week: Palm Sunday

Trek Through Holy Week: Palm Sunday

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.

Mar 24, 202407:42
Lent 2024 Week Six Gospel Challenge: Rev. Brad Stoltenow

Lent 2024 Week Six Gospel Challenge: Rev. Brad Stoltenow

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!

Mar 18, 202450:56
Champions for Liberty: Rev. Mark Frith

Champions for Liberty: Rev. Mark Frith

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

Mar 15, 202449:34
Lent 2024 Week Five Gospel Challenge: Vicar Dylan Meyer

Lent 2024 Week Five Gospel Challenge: Vicar Dylan Meyer

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!


Mar 12, 202444:50
Lent 2024 Week Four Gospel Challenge: Ben Ramthun

Lent 2024 Week Four Gospel Challenge: Ben Ramthun

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

Mar 04, 202436:46
Lutheran Family Service: Rev. Jim Lamb

Lutheran Family Service: Rev. Jim Lamb

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.

Mar 02, 202439:42
Lent 2024 Week Three Gospel Challenge: Rev. Aidan Moon

Lent 2024 Week Three Gospel Challenge: Rev. Aidan Moon

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

Feb 25, 202436:40
Lent 2024 Week Two Gospel Challenge: Jason Kohm

Lent 2024 Week Two Gospel Challenge: Jason Kohm

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



Feb 19, 202450:60
Lent 2024 Week One Gospel Challenge: Rev. Pete Marcis

Lent 2024 Week One Gospel Challenge: Rev. Pete Marcis

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.

Feb 12, 202435:44
Dakota Memorial Schools' Tina DeGree

Dakota Memorial Schools' Tina DeGree

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.

Feb 08, 202440:43
Lutheran Family Service's Lindy Hinckley

Lutheran Family Service's Lindy Hinckley

Join Pastor Marcis as he discusses the different types of counseling LFS provides, specifically marriage and family counseling with Lindy Hinckley.

Jan 28, 202432:26
Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek

Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek

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.

Jan 23, 202428:30
Episode 54: Living the Faith Wrap-Up

Episode 54: Living the Faith Wrap-Up

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!

Jan 15, 202443:30
Special Episode with Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz

Special Episode with Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz

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/

Jan 07, 202451:56
Episode 53: Our Walk of Faith

Episode 53: Our Walk of Faith

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!

Jan 04, 202429:57
Episode 52: A Worthy Meal

Episode 52: A Worthy Meal

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!

Dec 28, 202329:59
Special Guest: Virginia Strubbe, Lutheran Family Service

Special Guest: Virginia Strubbe, Lutheran Family Service

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.

Dec 20, 202329:29
Special Guest: Toni Larson, Lutheran Family Service

Special Guest: Toni Larson, 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.

Dec 19, 202329:26
Episode 51: God With Us

Episode 51: God With Us

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!

Dec 17, 202331:44
Episode 50: Given and Shed For You

Episode 50: Given and Shed For You

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!

Dec 11, 202319:48
Episode 49: It Is What It Is (WITH SPECIAL GUEST AIDAN MOON)

Episode 49: It Is What It Is (WITH SPECIAL GUEST AIDAN MOON)

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!

Dec 05, 202334:32
Special Episode with Guest Dr. Mark Vande Braak: Grief During the Holidays

Special Episode with Guest Dr. Mark Vande Braak: Grief During the Holidays

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.

Nov 27, 202336:27
Episode 48: Not Your Typical Keys

Episode 48: Not Your Typical Keys

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!

Nov 26, 202347:11
Episode 47: You Are Forgiven!

Episode 47: You Are Forgiven!

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!

Nov 21, 202329:05
Episode 46: It Works!

Episode 46: It Works!

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!

Nov 13, 202329:10
Lutheran Family Service: Kim Laube

Lutheran Family Service: Kim Laube

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.

Nov 07, 202334:45
Episode 45: What a Blessing!

Episode 45: What a Blessing!

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!

Nov 06, 202327:53
Episode 44: Called to Sainthood

Episode 44: Called to Sainthood

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!

Oct 30, 202323:24
Living the Faith: Peace and Forgiveness for the Middle East Featuring Pastor Nabil Nour

Living the Faith: Peace and Forgiveness for the Middle East Featuring Pastor Nabil Nour

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

Oct 26, 202359:13
Episode 43: A Secure Hope in God Alone

Episode 43: A Secure Hope in God Alone

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!

Oct 23, 202326:22
Episode 42: Telling Our Sons and Daughters

Episode 42: Telling Our Sons and Daughters

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!

Oct 16, 202321:30
Special Episode with Dr. Mark Vande Braak

Special Episode with Dr. Mark Vande Braak

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.

Oct 13, 202334:37
Episode 41: Wonders of Power and Glory

Episode 41: Wonders of Power and Glory

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!

Oct 08, 202323:25
Special Episode with Guest Joy Ryan
Oct 04, 202329:31
Episode 40: Hearing God’s Mighty Deeds

Episode 40: Hearing God’s Mighty Deeds

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!

Oct 02, 202329:59
Special Episode with Dr. Mark Vande Braak

Special Episode with Dr. Mark Vande Braak

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.

Sep 28, 202328:23
Episode 39: Water and the Word

Episode 39: Water and the Word

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!

Sep 26, 202327:41
Special Episode with Joy Ryan of DBGR

Special Episode with Joy Ryan of DBGR

Join Pastor Marcis as he discusses the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, their history, and their mission with CEO and President, Joy Ryan.

Sep 22, 202342:42
Episode 38: Gifts of Grace

Episode 38: Gifts of Grace

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!

Sep 17, 202323:51
Episode 37: A Daily Relationship

Episode 37: A Daily Relationship

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!

Sep 11, 202329:43
Special Episode with Wanda Pritzel

Special Episode with Wanda Pritzel

Join Pastor Marcis as he continues a series of interviews on Lutheran Family Service. This week- Wanda Pritzel, Director of Counseling Ministry.

Sep 05, 202328:29
Episode 36: Worthy of Praise

Episode 36: Worthy of Praise

“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!

Sep 04, 202321:57
Episode 35: Rescued and Redeemed

Episode 35: Rescued and Redeemed

“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!

Aug 28, 202331:18
SPECIAL EPISODE with Guest Rev. Max Phillips

SPECIAL EPISODE with Guest Rev. Max Phillips

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.

Aug 25, 202333:49
Episode 34: A Guarded Faith

Episode 34: A Guarded Faith

“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!

Aug 21, 202326:33