The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 4 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear about what happened under the leadership of King Henry VIII and the stories of Thomas Cranmer, Thomas Cromwell, and Anne of Cleaves.
 
 Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/the-english-reformation. Find "The Reformation" by Dr. MacKenzie at cph.org/the-reformation and Amazon.com.

Dr. Al Freeman, Director of LCMS School Ministry, joins Andy and Jordan to talk about his journey into church work, how LCMS School Ministry serves the LCMS at large, important things that LCMS Schools does for our Lutheran schools, what he's looking forward to in his new role. Learn more about LCMS Schools at lcms.org/school-ministry and LCMS School Resources at luthed.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Indignation, including how indignation is related to other things like anger and grief, how grief plays into indignation, the role of justice when we feel indignation, how indignation moves us forward in service to our neighbor, and the difference between Jesus’ indignance and ours?
 
 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. James Cleland, Associate Pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church & School in Houston, TX, and Student Recruitment Ambassador with Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his winding journey into church work, how his experience as an educator has served him in his pastoral formation and now as a full-time pastor, and his encouragement to others who are considering church work. Find more information about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu/admissions.
 
 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. Jim and Pearl Rhiver, Lutheran Older Adult Retreat planners, join Andy to talk about the Lutheran Older Adult Retreat sponsored by the Missouri and Southern Illinois Districts of the LCMS, including why they hold a retreat for older adults, what kinds of activities happen at this retreat, who is eligible to attend, and how to register. Learn more at sidlcms.org/2023/02/13/lutheran-older-adult-retreat-2023.

Mike Fischer, Gift Planner with LCMS Mission Advancement, joins Andy to talk about how a gift planner serves people in the church, how recent legislation may affect charitable giving, who this affects, and how to receive professional advice about future charitable gifts. Learn more about LCMS Gift Planning at giftplanning.lcms.org.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode # in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear the rest of William Tyndale's story and begin into the story of how King Henry VIII is wrapped up in many details of the English Reformation.
 
 Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/the-english-reformation. Find "The Reformation" by Dr. MacKenzie at cph.org/the-reformation and Amazon.com.

Dr. Paul Robinson, Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Library Services at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and Bruce Durazzi, librarian for special collections at Concordia Seminary, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Bach Birthday Celebration at the Seminary, including the exciting lecture this year from Leonard Slatkin, why celebrating Bach is important to the Seminary community, the Bach Bible on display for this event, and what we know about J.S. Bach from his Bible and other collected books. Learn more about this celebration at csl.edu/event/bach-birthday-celebration.

Dr. Jeff Held — Professor of Music, Music Director of the Orchestras, and Assistant Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences for Music and the Arts at Concordia University Irvine, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Concordia University Irvine Symphony Orchestra, why music education and experiences are integral to Concordia Irvine students, and the upcoming Midwest tour dates in the St. Louis area. Learn more about Concordia University Irvine at cui.edu and about this tour at cui.edu/tickets. View a preview video at youtu.be/o4fbuxp6Vno.
 
 
 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville - Feb. 25, 3:00 pm
 Peace Lutheran Church, St. Louis - Feb. 26, 9:20 and 10:30 worship services
 Zion Lutheran Church, St. Charles - Feb. 26, 6:00 pm
 Lutheran High North - Feb. 27, morning chapel
 Concordia Seminary - Feb. 28, morning chapel and post-chapel concert
 First Presbyterian Church Con Spirito Concert Series - Feb. 28, 7:30 PM

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Weariness, including definitions of weariness, examples of weariness found in Scripture, and how weariness affects our capacity. 
 
 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.

Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, Professor of Music at Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his formation as a church musician, what the need is for church organists and musicians today, how CUNE is equipping young people to serve in church work vocations, how studying organ is unlike studying any other musical instrument, and how students at CUNE serve the church even as they're still in university. Learn more about CUNE Music at cune.edu/academics/undergraduate/church-music.
 
 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. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the February 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Reasons to Rejoice" on Philippians 1:12-26. 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 1:12-26
 The Advance of the Gospel
 
 12 I want you to know, brothers,[a] that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard[b] and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word[c] without fear.
 
 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16 The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.
 
 To Live Is Christ
 
 Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
 
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 Footnotes
 Philippians 1:12 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verse 14
 
 Philippians 1:13 Greek in the whole praetorium
 Philippians 1:14 Some manuscripts add of God
 
 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

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 2 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear a quick recap of key figures in the English Reformation, the stories of Robert Barnes and William Tyndale, and why these two men were very influential in the English Reformation.
 
 Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/the-english-reformation. Find "The Reformation" by Dr. MacKenzie at cph.org/the-reformation and Amazon.com.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about congregation end-of-year statistics and current list of lay leaders that is gathered yearly, how this congregational information is helpful, and how churches can submit their information to the Synod. Submit information to lc.lcms.org and email [email protected] or call the LCMS Church Information Center at 888-843-5267 with any questions.

Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Dean of Chapel and Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Prevallet Hymn Writer’s Workshop at CSL, including the hymnwriters who have influenced the worship life of Lutherans throughout history, what is essential to being a Lutheran hymn writer, and what attendees will learn at this workshop happening on February 18. Learn more and register at csl.edu/event/prevallet-hymn-writing-workshop.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Distress, including what distress might feel or look like, what can happen when distress is left untended, what we do with distress, and is there any good that can come from distress.
 
 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. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana (CTSFW), and professor of American Christianity and American Lutheranism, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his formation as a pastor, the people who encouraged him along the way, what formation for church workers looks like at CTSFW, and the need he sees for church workers. Learn more at CTSFW at ctsfw.edu.
 
 
 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.

Chelsea Irwin — Serving the Lord in Eurasia in the Czech Republic, Erin Mackenzie — Serving the Lord in Latin American and the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic, and Shara Osiro — Serving the Lord in Africa in Kenya, join Andy and Sarah to talk about opportunities to serve on a Short Term Mission team this summer in Poland, Malawi, and the Dominican Republic. These opportunities are:
 
 
 English Bible Camp- Poland, August 2-14, 2023. Team members will lead English Bible Camps with the local church for community outreach.
 Youth Conference- Malawi, July 30-August 6, 2023. Team members will assist with hosting/leading a youth conference for the Malawian Lutheran Church.
 Missionary Kid Program Team, August 7-14, 2023, in the Dominican Republic. Team members will lead a VBS-style program for missionary kids during the regional retreat. Spanish or Portuguese skills are very helpful (but not required) in this context.
 
 Find these opportunities and apply at servenow.lcms.org.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 1 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear about what we mean by "Reformation" and "English Reformation," why many Lutherans know so little about the English Reformation, where this Reformation began, what was happening in other countries at this time, and some of the key figures to know (Thomas Bilney, Hugh Latimer, Thomas Wolsey).
 
 Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/the-english-reformation. Find "The Reformation" by Dr. MacKenzie at cph.org/the-reformation and Amazon.com.

Natalie Mayor, Choir Director at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, Missouri, along with Junior students Peyton and Vashek, join Andy and Sarah during Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Lutheran South for their education, how Lutheran South is preparing them for their next chapters in life, how God's Word is a part of their school day, and why Ms. Mayor loves teaching music at Lutheran South. Learn more about Lutheran High School South at lslancers.org and follow them on social at facebook.com/lhssstl, instagram.com/lhssstl, and twitter.com/lhssstl.

Kantor Matthew Gerhardt at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School in Des Peres, Missouri, along with students Miriam and Reid, join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose St. Paul's for them, what they love about being students there, when they hear about Jesus during the school day, the role music has in education at St. Paul's, and what Kantor loves about teaching the children there. Learn more about St. Paul's Lutheran School at stplutheranschool.org, and find them on social at facebook.com/stpaulsschoolecc and instagram.com/splsaints.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Delight, including where we find delight in our lives, how relationship is key to delight, how delight helps us hold opposite emotions in tension, and how we can acknowledge delight in our lives.
 
 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.

Dr. Erik Hermann — professor of Historical Theology, dean of Theological Research and Publication, director of the Center for Reformation Research, and director of Concordia Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Erika Bennett, director of Continuing Education at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, join Sarah and guest co-host Jordan Harms live from the Faith and Film Festival at Concordia Seminary to talk about the value of film for telling stories, how we can find Christian themes in movies that are not explicitly Christian, what we learn from Sci Fi and Fantasy films, and what Festival participants will learn and experience. Learn more at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/faith-and-film-festival.

Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who St. John Chrysostom was, the era in which he lived, how he served the church, and what we learn from him as a forefather of the faith.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from January 27, 2022.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, Professor of Theology and Theology Department Chair at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah on the Commemoration of St. Titus to talk about who St. Titus was, how the Lord used him the church, his relationship with St. Paul, and what we learn from St. Titus and Paul's letter to him.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from January 26, 2022.

Deaconess Maryann Hayter, LCMS manager of grants administration, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how national development grants help LCMS entities make known the Love of Christ, some examples of how past recipients of the LCMS national development grants program have carried the mission forward, the criteria to be eligible, and the application process for the grants. Learn more and apply at lcms.org/serve/grants/development.

Mrs. Karen Shimkus — Choral, Strings, and Guitar Teacher at Metro East Lutheran High School (MELHS) in Edwardsville, Illinois, along with MELHS seniors Sophia, Jakob, and Joey, join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose MELHS for them, how MELHS is preparing them for the next chapter in life, how God's Word is part of their day, what makes MELHS a unique experience for students, and why Mrs. Shimkus loves teaching there. Learn more about MELHS at melhs.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/MetroEastLutheranHS

Scott and Drew Prachar, short-term volunteers with LCMS International Mission, along with Erin Alter, Director of Short-term Missions for LCMS International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the father and son team's experiences serving on short-term volunteer teams, how they got connected to serve in Puerto Rico, how they served on this trip, and what exciting opportunities are coming up for those interested in serving on a short-term trip.
 
 
 Find short-term mission opportunities at servenow.lcms.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Forgotten Emotions of Scripture, including why sorting through feelings and emotions can be daunting or intimidating, how a robust vocabulary helps us sort through emotions, how we can expand our emotions vocabulary, and some examples of overlooked or forgotten emotion words of 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.

Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid-South District of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey into church work from the business world, why he is passionate about encouraging people to consider church work, how others helped him and his family work through challenges, the message he is giving others about the blessings of church work, and how the Mid-South District is supporting the Set Apart to Serve Initiative.
 
 
 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. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the current global needs that LHF is meeting, challenges like witchcraft and idol worship that they encounter in certain cultures, what it means for recipients to receive faithful resources in their own language, and the current pressing needs for LHF. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.

Rev. Dr. Steven Schave, Executive Director of LAMP Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of LAMP, the history of residential schools and the abuse and trauma in Indigenous communities, the challenges of youth living in remote villages, how LAMP brings the comfort of the Gospel to people in remote and isolated areas, and a new initiative for the 55th Anniversary of LAMP to reach even more communities with the love of Christ. Learn more about LAMP and how you can participate in 55 for 55 at lampministry.org.

David Vandercar, Men’s Gathering Co-founder and Planner, joins Andy to talk about why they have a gathering for men, the theme and speaker for this year's gathering, what else is on the agenda beyond Bible study and fellowship, and the accommodations for this year's gathering. Learn more and register at mensgathering.us.

Rev. Brian Heller, Manager of LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry, joins Andy to talk about Specialized Pastoral Ministry, the upcoming SPM Conference, who should attend this conference, what topics will be covered, and how to register. Learn more about SPM at lcms.org/spm and register for the conference happening February 28 - March 1 at calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-specialized-pastoral-ministry-conference-2023.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Connection, including some examples of connection, what is required for emotional processing through connection, how this can be challenging in some cultures and easier in others, how things like transference and projection play a role in connection, and the place of vulnerability and boundaries in connection.
 
 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. Mark Rabe — Director of Missionary Recruitment with LCMS International Mission, Ariana Gomez — Manager of Missionary Recruitment with LCMS International Mission, and Chelsea Irwin — LCMS Missionary serving in the Czech Republic, join Sarah to talk about the Shadow a Missionary Program for those interested in missionary service, including the wide variety of roles in which missionaries serve, how they all discerned missionary service for themselves, how this immersive program is helpful in that discernment process, and opportunities for this program available now. Learn more and apply at servenow.lcms.org/opp/shadow-a-missionary.

Anne Gonzalez, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with LCMS International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what happens in Online English Conversation Partner programs, the current group of students studying with Luther Academy in Latvia who are in need of English Conversation Partners, how this program is helpful to those who participate, who can participate as a Conversation Partner, and how to get involved. Learn more and apply at servenow.lcms.org/opp/online-english-conversation-partner-latvia.

Rehema Kavugha, Director of Synod Relations with Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about LCEF’s long history of serving the LCMS, how LCEF's magazine Interest Time is different from other LCMS publications, how each issue features some aspect of our Lutheran faith, and how people can get Interest Time. Learn more at interesttime.org.

Cal, Nathaniel, Alana, Austin, and Aiden, along with their robot RoTato, from Robo Raiders FTC7129 of Mascoutah, Illinois, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their robotics program Robo Raiders, how they're each involved in the process for building a robot and preparing for competition, what they learn throughout this process, and how their robot functions. Follow the Robo Raiders at roboraiders.net, facebook.com/roboraidersftc7129, and on Youtube.

Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the January 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Grace and Peace to You" on Philippians 1:1-11. 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 1:1-11
 Greeting
 
 1 Paul and Timothy, servants[a] of Christ Jesus,
 
 To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers[b] and deacons:[c]
 
 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 Thanksgiving and Prayer
 
 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace,[d] both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
 
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 Footnotes
 Philippians 1:1 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface
 Philippians 1:1 Or bishops; Greek episkopoi
 Philippians 1:1 Or servants, or ministers; Greek diakonoi
 Philippians 1:7 Or you all have fellowship with me in grace
 
 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

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Exploration, including the benefits of having an emotional processing toolbox, what Heidi learned when reading and searching the Bible for emotions, the relationship between our physical senses and emotions, how physical movement plays a role in processing emotions, and emotional valence and how it;s helpful.
 
 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.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 376, "Once in Royal David's City." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/376.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 375, "Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/375.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 359, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/359.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 384, "Of the Father's Love Begotten." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/384.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 387, "Joy to the World." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/387.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 381, "Let Our Gladness Have No End." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/381.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 363, "Silent Night, Holy Night." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/363.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 379, "O Come, All Ye Faithful." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/379.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, professional church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 372, "O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is." Find this hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/372.
 
 Theme music, “Lo, How A Rose Er Blooming” from theHymnalProject.com, used with permission.
 
 Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.