The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood — Managing Director for Church Planting, Renewal and Support with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his life and career before seminary, how he made the decision to pursue seminary education and church work vocation, the challenges of moving to seminary as a second career family, how seminary life was for his family, and his encouragement for men to consider second-career pastoral vocations.
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (which we commemorate on June 25), including the cultural and political context leading up to the Diet of Augsburg, what the Diet of Augsburg was and why it became necessary, how the Confessors prepared for this Diet in 1530, and the significance of what happened during the Diet.
 
 Read more about this important historical event at lutheranreformation.org/history/presentation-augsburg-confession and ilc-online.org/2021/06/25/confessing-the-faith-reflections-on-the-presentation-of-the-augsburg-confession.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 21, 2022.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, Jr, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our History of Lutheranism in America series to talk about the different groups leaving the Holy Roman Empire German states for America, how things like Pietism and Rationalism affected their decision to leave, the variety of groups that immigrated to America, and Rev. Muhlenburg and the Pennsylvania Ministerium.
 
 Find all three episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/history-of-lutheranism-in-america.

Benjamin Kolodziej, member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, highly active church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about three upcoming hymns in the Three Year Lectionary for Series A, Propers 14-16: Lutheran Service Book 717, 615, and 645. Learn more about the LSB Hymnal Companion and find your copy at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from August 5, 2020.

Dr. Wilhelm Weber, Director of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, joins Andy to talk about what's been happening at the Old Latin School, including how Ukrainian refugee families have been served by the School, the joys and challenges of serving a large number of people, how these refugees are being fed the Gospel, and what is happening in the coming months. Learn more about the Old Latin School at oldlatinschool.org.

Linda Dehn, Teacher and Principal at Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, MO, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how the Lord brought her to the Lutheran church, her journey into church work as a second-career Lutheran teacher, how her family supported this decision, the colloquy process she went through, and her advice for others considering second-career church work.
 
 Visit lcms.org/sas to learn more about Set Apart to Serve.
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, director of worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Sarah to talk about how the Athanasian Creed became part of our Confessions, who St. Athanasius was and his relationship to this creed, how it's similar and different to the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, some of the language that might make us uncomfortable and also the beautiful language to pay attention to. Find this Creed on pages 319-320 in the Lutheran Service Book or download it from this link on lcms.org.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 8, 2022.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Andy to talk about what happened during Floor Committee Weekend leading up to the LCMS Convention, including what Floor Committees do, what they accomplished over the weekend, and how this weekend helps in preparation for an efficient and productive convention. Learn more about all things LCMS Convention at www.lcms.org/convention/national.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant to the President for Mission, Mercy, and Stewardship at South Wisconsin District – LCMS, joins Andy to talk about volunteering at this year's LCMS Synodical Convention. Learn more and register to volunteer in a variety of ways at swd.lcms.org/serve.

The Rev. Ted Krey, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy for an update on the Lord's work in that region, including the growth of the Seminario Concordia el Reformador in the Dominican Republic. To learn more about Pastor Krey and the Lord's work in Latin America and the Caribbean region visit lcms.org/krey

Rev. Dr. Cory Rajek, Eurasia Regional Director for the LCMS Office of International Mission joins Andy for an update on the Lord's work in Eurasia including growth at Luther Academy, the seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. To Learn more about Dr. Rajek's service in Eurasia visit lcms.org/rajek

Rev. J.P. and Aimee Cima join Andy for an update on the Lord's work in Cambodia. Pastor Cima travels throughout Cambodia to equip and empower the leaders of the Cambodia Lutheran Church with mentorship and theological education. Aimee serves as the Mercy Manager for the Asia region, supporting other personnel serving in this region. She also works with local church partners to coordinate mercy work. The Cimas share an update on family life, post-pandemic in Cambodia including school, travel, and favorite foods. 
 
 You can follow updates on the Lord's work in Cambodia and the Cima family at CimaFam.com

Rev. Bryan Roberts, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about transitioning from a military career to seminary to being a parish pastor. Pastor Roberts shares stories of family life in the midst of transition and pastoral formation. He also shares the stories of ministry in the lives of his congregation members that have formed him into the pastor the Lord would have him be. 
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.

Sheryl Tietz, teacher and director, Jesus Our Savior Preschool, Winnebago, Nebraska joins Andy with stories of 25 years of ministry to indigenous children and their families. The preschool began at the request of the Ho-Chunk tribe in the late 1990's and has continued by God's grace to bring the Good News of Jesus to young hearts and their families. Ministry on the reservation has provided opportunities to learn the language and culture and be welcomed into the community of the Ho-Chunk tribe. You can read more about Jesus Our Savior Preschool in the Spring 2023 issue of Lutherans Engage: https://engage.lcms.org/winnebago-outreach-spring-2023/

Beth Kramer, Marketing Manager for Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about what she loves about reading, why reading is an important part of summer break for kids, how CPH is helping kids keep up reading skills and supporting their faith this summer, and how to participate in the CPH Reads program. Learn more and sign up at cph.org/cph-reads.

The Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, executive director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation joins Andy to provide an update on the recent political unrest in Sudan and South Sudan and it's impact on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Sudan and Sudan. Sudanese are fleeing the capital city of Khartoum seeking safe refuge to the West and South. Lutheran Heritage Foundation played a key role in the development of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Sudan and Sudan and continues to support the church today with books in the languages of the people.

Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms to talk about his new book, Life in Christ: Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God’s Story, available from Concordia Publishing House, including the state of Biblical literacy today in the wider society and within the church, what changes in us with increased Biblical literacy, what we learn about God and us in the history of key figures and events in the Old and New Testaments, and how we can use this book. Find your copy at cph.org/life-in-christ-rooted-woven-and-grafted-into-gods-story and amazon.com.

Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the June/July 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Receive Him in the Lord" on Philippians 2:19–3:1. This year, "Searching Scripture" will study the book of Philippians, so stay tuned each month for a new Bible study. Follow along and search Scripture with us!
 
 Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.
 
 Philippians 2:19–3:1
 
 Timothy and Epaphroditus
 
 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's[a] proven worth, how as a son[b] with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.
 
 25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30 for he nearly died[c] for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
 
 Righteousness Through Faith in Christ
 
 3 Finally, my brothers,[d] rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
 
 Footnotes
 Philippians 2:22 Greek his
 Philippians 2:22 Greek child
 Philippians 2:30 Or he drew near to the point of death; compare verse 8
 
 Philippians 3:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 13, 17
 
 
 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Rev. Sam Shick, pastor of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo, Florida, a Set Apart to Serve pilot project participant, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey into pastoral ministry, how the Set Apart to Serve Pilot Project is going in his congregation, how he and the congregation encourage young people and adults to consider church work, how he sees these resources being useful for Synod at large, and his advice for encouraging others to consider church work vocations.
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Feature image: The Rev. James H. Rockey, president of the LCMS Florida-Georgia District (far right) prays with church workers from local congregations in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Saturday, Oct. 01, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Church, Naples, Fla. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Rev. Dr. John Reinke, founder of Deaf Outreach, joins Andy to talk about his path to Deaf Outreach, what the hearing community might not know or understand about the Deaf community, how American Sign Language is different from other forms of communication, who can learn ASL, what hearing congregations can do to reach our Deaf neighbors with the Good News of Jesus, and the upcoming Jesus Signs Immersion Event 2023. Learn more and register at deafoutreach.org.

Julianna Shults, Program Manager with LCMS Youth Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why it's important to develop leadership among youth in our churches, some misconceptions we might have about the capability of youth to serve as leaders, some proven ways to develop leadership among youth, how YouthLead works to develop young leaders in the church, and how to participate in YouthLead. Learn more and register at lcms.org/youth-ministry/youthlead.

John Klinger, Chief Information Officer at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis joins Andy to talk about the upcoming annual carillon concert at the Seminary, including what a carillon is and how it's played, how these concerts are a tradition at the Seminary, some of the artists that we'll hear this summer, and the best way to enjoy these summer concerts at the Sem. Learn more and find the summer schedule at csl.edu/event/summer-carillon-concert-2023-06-06.

Rev. Andrew Dinger, pastor of Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO, and Dr. Jinah Yoo Knapp, Music Director at Timothy Lutheran Church, join Andy to talk about an upcoming Summer concert at Timothy, including the neighborhood where Timothy is located and how the congregation reaches out into the neighborhood, the role that music plays in the life of the congregation and their connection to the community, and the lineup for the Summer Concert on June 3 at Timothy Lutheran Church. Learn more at timothystl.org/events/timothy-summer-concert/2023-06-03.

Rev. James Sharp, Serving the Lord in Uruguay with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the church fellowship talks between the LCMS and the Lutheran Church in Bolivia, the exciting updates on the mission field in Uruguay, and how the team on the ground has been growing. Learn more about the Sharp family and how to support their missionary work at lcms.org/sharp.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from April 19, 2023.

Rev. Dr. Nabil Nour, Senior Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, and 4th Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how he came from Nazareth to being a pastor in South Dakota, what made him decide to leave the painting business and enter the seminary, what he learned about being a second-career pastor that he would share with others, how his experience prior to seminary prepared him to serve in the church, and words of wisdom he would share with men who are contemplating the holy ministry as a second career.
 
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Emmy Woock — Director of Parish Music at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, and Dr. Charles Brown — Professor of Music, Music Education Coordinator, and Director of Choral Activities at Concordia University Chicago (CUC), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how students at CUC are formed into Lutheran music teachers and church musicians, the skills that are unique to teaching music to children, how music can be used in a school setting to enhance learning, why hymnody is important to teach young children, and the upcoming FAME Music Certification Workshop to help anyone who teaches music enhance their teaching skills. Learn more and register at cuchicago.edu/events/2023/06/fame-music-certification-workshop.

Laura Gaskell and Joann Cizel — Volunteers with the LCMS Office of International Mission for the Africa Missionary Retreat, and Erin Alter — Director of Short-Term Missions with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Sarah to talk about how they prepared for this volunteer opportunity, how their previous experiences prepared them to serve, what their days looked like while caring for missionary kids, what they learned about the missionaries who serve in Africa, and how their experience has shaped how they see the world now.
 
 
 Learn how you can serve in a similar way at servenow.lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs, Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah during Mental Health Awareness Month to talk about how to help your therapist understand Lutheran theology and worldview, including how professional therapists are equipped to care for clients and respect their religious beliefs, how it might be beneficial for a therapist to understand a client’s religious beliefs, what might be helpful for a therapist to know about one’s religious beliefs and practices, and what a client can share with my therapist that would help him better understand Lutheran theology and worldview. Find Dr. Marrs' book Making Christian Counseling More Christ Centered at westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/779045-making-christian-counseling-more-christ-centered.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" during Mental Health Awareness Month to talk about Autism, Neurodiversity, and Emotions, including what misconceptions we might have about Autism and Neurodiversity, what we need to know about how autism affects the senses, what Autism might look like and what it might feel like for the child experiencing it, the emotions parents might experience as they navigate having a child with Autism, and how parents can handle moments when they feel judged by other parents. Find the resource mentioned from Heidi at heidigoehmann.com/mental-health-1.
 
 Find your copy of Emotions and the Gospel: Created for Connection at books.cph.org/emotions-and-the-gospel. Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/emotions-and-the-gospel.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.
 
 View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.

Rev. Steve Law, pastor of Wollaston Lutheran Church in Quincy, MA, and Chairman of CLiMB, Chinese Lutherans in Mission Building, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey into pastoral ministry, his work with CLiMB, how CLiMB is addressing church work recruitment with roadblocks and successes, how he sees Set Apart to Serve resources benefiting CLiMB, and some first steps for a listener who knows of an ethnic neighborhood near them who may not be hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn more about CLiMB at en.climb-lutheran.org and facebook.com/ClimbLutheran.
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Chapel at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a brief history of the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, where we see these observances throughout history, how we observe Ascension today, and the Scripture and hymns for this Feast.

Amanda Walker, CEO of Lutheran Federal Credit Union (LFCU), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what LFCU is and why it was started, how Amanda came to join the team, why a credit union for Lutherans is an important thing, what services LFCU provides, and how LFCU has made a difference for those it serves. Learn more about LFCU at lutheranfcu.org.

Stephen M. Saunders, Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Psychology at Marquette University, joins Sarah during Mental Health Awareness Month to talk about reducing stigma associated with mental illness, including examples of this stigma, stigma affects someone living with a mental illness, what we need to know about mental illness that would help us reduce associated stigma, and what is unique to understanding mental illness in a Lutheran worldview.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah during Mental Health Awareness Month to talk about the major life transition of Going to College, including what emotions a student might experience preparing for and going to college, how boundaries can be valuable, what physical health might look like for new college students, and how caring for spiritual health in college is incredibly important.
 
 Find your copy of Emotions and the Gospel: Created for Connection at books.cph.org/emotions-and-the-gospel. Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/emotions-and-the-gospel.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.
 
 View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.

Rev. Brian Heller, Manager of Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about who is served by professionals in Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry (formerly Specialized Pastoral Ministry), in what ways chaplains serve, how he began considering formation to be a chaplain, the special training that professionals in Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry receive, and how to begin the steps to becoming a chaplain. Learn more at lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/specialized-pastoral-ministry.
 
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Anna Mussmann, Lutheran homeschool mom and writer and author of "Why (and How) to Teach Your Children Classic Poems" in the May 2023 issue of The Lutheran Witness, joins Sarah to talk about why poetry is an important part of our language arts, how a Christian worldview influences how we view poetry, why we should teach our children classic poems, ways we can reclaim this in our family life, and some resources. Read her article and find her suggested books at witness.lcms.org/2023/why-and-how-to-teach-your-children-classic-poems.

Craig S. Oldenburg — Executive Director of Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan, and Bill Indelli — Executive Director of Walcamp in Kingston, Illinois, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why kids go to summer camp, what kids get to experience in the great outdoors at camp, things at camp that they are not likely to get to experience elsewhere, how campers hear the Good News of Jesus for them at camp, some common questions parents might have, and how to prepare for camp.
 
 
 Find a camp for you and your family:
 
 Camp Concordia: campconcordia.org
 
 Walcamp: walcamp.org
 
 NLOMA Camps around the country: nloma.org

The KFUO Radio staff joins Andy and Sarah to thank their teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about teens and emotions, including what might be in the emotional soup a teenager experiences, how changes in things like educational settings and biology can affect the emotional soup, and what parents and other adults who care about youth can do for our teens. Find the blog post mentioned at heidigoehmann.com/articles/the-truth-about-mental-health-teens-and-emotions-1.
 
 Find your copy of Emotions and the Gospel: Created for Connection at books.cph.org/emotions-and-the-gospel. Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/emotions-and-the-gospel.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.
 
 View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.

Rev. Micah Glenn, Director of Recruitment at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how church workers such as pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Seminary, opportunities for high school students to learn about these paths to church work at Concordia Seminary, what students gain from their time at Vocatio, and what a typical day looks like during this program. Vocation runs June 24-July 1, with registration due May 27. Learn more and register at csl.edu/admissions/visit/vocatio.
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Assistant Vice President of Admission and Director of Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how church workers such as pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Theological Seminary, opportunities for high school students and their families to learn about these paths to church work at CTSFW, what families will gain from their time at Christ Academy Family Institute, and why it's important to include families in these visitation opportunities. Learn more at the links below:
 
 
 Family Institute: ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/event-christ-academy-family-institute-2023
 
 Christ Academy - Phoebe School: ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/event-christ-academy-phoebe-school-2023
 
 Christ Academy - Timothy School: ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/event-christ-academy-timothy-school-2023
 
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.
 
 Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.
 
 Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.
 
 Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:
 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.
 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.
 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.
 
 To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where we are in the Convention timeline, what's happening with nominations and elections, what happens at Floor Committee Weekend, some of the Overtures in the Convention Workbook, and the Convention Bible Study. Find the Workbook and all things for Convention at lcms.org/convention.

Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the May 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "A Drink Offering" on Philippians 2:12-18. This year, "Searching Scripture" will study the book of Philippians, so stay tuned each month for a new Bible study. Follow along and search Scripture with us!
 
 Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.
 
 Philippians 2:12-18
 Lights in the World
 
 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
 
 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
 
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 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Rev. Eric Andrae — pastor of First Trinity Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and Lutheran Student Fellowship Pittsburgh, and Rev. Michael Meyer — managing director in the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why ministry to college students is important today, how campus ministry made a difference for both of them when they were students, what campus ministry looks like today, and how campus ministry staff and leaders will be equiped in the LCMSU Campus Ministry Staff Conference 2023. Find Lutheran Student Fellowship Pittsburgh at lsfpgh.com and register for the LCMSU Campus Ministry Staff Conference at calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2023.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Felt Compassion, including what makes "felt compassion" different from our usual idea of compassion, how felt compassion is different from "love" or "kindness" or "comfort," the characteristics of felt compassion, and where we see felt compassion in Scripture.
 
 Find your copy of Emotions and the Gospel: Created for Connection at books.cph.org/emotions-and-the-gospel. Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/emotions-and-the-gospel.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.
 
 View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from March 13, 2023.

Rev. Dr. James Baneck, LCMS Executive Director of Pastoral Education and the Set Apart to Serve Initiative, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about how KFUO Radio has partnered with the Set Apart to Serve Initiative, why this partnership is important, and why KFUO Radio is important in his personal life as well. Learn more about Set Apart to Serve at lcms.org/sas and find all Set Apart to Serve podcasts at kfuo.org/SetApartToServe.
 
 It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!
 
 By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.
 
 Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
 Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.
 And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.
 
 In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.
 
 Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about where LHF serves our neighbors with resources to support them in the faith, why these resources are critical for the people they serve, the latest projects happening at LHF, and why it's important for LHF to partner with the work of KFUO Radio. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.
 
 It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!
 
 By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.
 
 Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
 Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.
 And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.
 
 In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.
 
 Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Flame — Lutheran rap artist, author, and creative behind Extra Nos Academy, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about the latest with Extra Nos Academy, his book releasing in July 2023 from Concordia Publishing House (available for pre-order now), and how Lutheran creatives can use their talents to share the Gospel of Christ around the globe. Find Extra Nos Academy at extranosacademy.com and find his book "Extra Nos" at cph.org/extranos.
 
 
 It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!
 
 By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.
 
 Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
 Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.
 And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.
 
 In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.
 
 Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Julianna Shults — Program Manager with LCMS Youth Ministry, and Rev. Mark Kiessling — Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, join Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about what's happening with LCMS Youth Ministry this year, the key strengths of LCMS Youth Ministry today, how their investment in research has been useful to synod and the local congregation, and what listeners will find on the End Goals Podcast. Find the podcast at kfuo.org/EndGoals.
 
 It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!
 
 By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.
 
 Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
 Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.
 And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.
 
 In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.

Debbie Larson, President of LWML (Lutheran Women in Mission), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about the work of LWML today, where we see LWML serving the church and our neighbors, details about the LWML National Convention this summer, and what happens when the saints share the gifts given to them for the sake of the Gospel.
 
 It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!
 
 By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.
 
 Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
 Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.
 And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.
 
 In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.
 
 Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.