The Deeply Devoted Podcast

This week on the Podcast, Pastor Eric and Mark Carlson cover Part 2 of Membership Matters: The Process & The Practice. If you’re considering church membership at E-Free Bemidji, you’ll want to listen to last week’s and this week’s episodes. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

Are you interested in church membership but haven’t attended a membership class yet? This week and next, The Deeply Devoted Podcast brings our church’s membership class to you! Whether you’re new to the church or already a member, these two episodes will be a good reminder of why membership matters. E-Free Bemidji Membership Handbook Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

We’re back with another Testimony Tuesday episode of the Deeply Devoted Podcast. This week get to know one of our young adults, Rachel Eastling to learn more about how she came to know the Lord and how God has been at work in her life. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast we’re talking about Trail Life. In this episode, Pastor Eric chats with Allen Caster, our church’s Trail Life Troopmaster about this unique discipleship opportunity for boys. Visit the Trail Life USA website Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast Pastor Eric sits down with our new Facility Supervisor, Justin Nicholson to talk through Part 2 of our Podcast Read Along through Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. If you’re reading along, we’ll be discussing Book Two: What Christians Believe . Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast Pastor Eric gives a quick update on the State of the Podcast and a preview of forthcoming episodes. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast we’ve got another Ministry Moment episode. Pastor Eric checks in with Amy Graf, our Kids Min Director to learn more about how we disciple kids and families at E-Free Bemidji. Visit our E-Free Kids webpage: https://efcbemidji.org/kids Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast we’re getting to know another Global Partner. In this episode, Pastor Eric chats with David Anderson serving with the Center for Indian Ministries . Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5 Sign up for the Anderson's newsletter Center for Indian Ministries⁠

This week we're beginning our podcast read-along through Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. To help us get started, Pastor Eric sits down with Adam Bommersbach to discuss Book 1: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe . Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

We’re kicking off 2025 with another Testimony Tuesday episode. On the podcast this week, Pastor Eric chats with Maria Raukar about how she came to faith and how the Lord is at work in her life today. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric offers some practical tips on developing a Bible reading habit in 2025. Download a Bible Reading Plan Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric chats with Holly Howes about the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and the traditions surrounding E-Free Bemidji’s Christmas Eve service. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric talks about one of his favorite things–books. Tune in to learn about our first Podcast Read-Along in 2025, an opportunity to read a Christian classic together in the new year. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric chats with an old friend, Dr. Matthew Harmon, professor of New Testament studies at Grace Theological Seminary to talk about Christology and what it has to do with Christmas. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric visits with our church’s A/V Supervisor, Dan Evans to talk about worship technology, Big Ten football, and his faith in Jesus Christ. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric visits with our two Choir Co-Directors Tayler Borders and Ian Trosen to talk about the role our choir ministry plays in discipleship. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week on the podcast, Pastor Eric visits with Jenny Hodgson to talk about the Grief Share ministry and the upcoming Surviving the Holidays event. Register for Surviving the Holidays at https://www.griefshare.org/events/244365 Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

E-Free Bemidji is beginning a journey through Luke! In this episode, Pastor Eric chats with Dr. Joshua Jipp, a New Testament scholar and professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, about the Gospel of Luke. Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture by Joshua W. Jipp Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. In this episode, Pastor Eric sits down with Mandi Buchan to talk about adoption, foster care, and Mandi’s heart for kids and families. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

Let’s get to know our Global Partners! In this episode, Pastor Eric sits down with Kwsind Clelland to hear a bit of his story and to talk about his ministry with Mokahum Discipleship Ministry in Cass Lake. Mokahum Discipleship Ministry: https://mokahum.org Center for Indian Ministries: https://centerforindianministries.org Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

On another Testimony Tuesday episode, Pastor Eric chats with a member of the E-Free Bemidji church family, Lex Zylka to learn more about how she came to faith in Christ and to talk about how God is working in her life today. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

After a full weekend of events celebrating our church’s 100th Anniversary, Pastor Eric sits down with Laura Helweg to discuss highlights from the hundredth. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

This week E-Free Bemidji is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Terry Hewitt sits down with Pastor Eric to talk about the weekend events and 100 years of God’s faithfulness to our church. E-Free Bemidji 100th Anniversary Celebration website: efcbemidji.org/100 Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

In this episode, Pastor Eric sits down with Jason Robeck . Jason serves as the Music Director for our Contemporary Worship Service to talk about worship music as it relates to discipleship. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5

For the first of our Testimony Tuesday episodes, Pastor Eric sits down with Shelly Mustful to talk about how she came to faith in Christ and how God has been at work in her life ever since. Stock Media provided by MaxRazumov / Pond5