The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Ashley Lehr — Outreach Specialist who serves with LCMS International Mission in Puerto Rico, Eddie Carlton — Volunteer in Panama, and Nancy Opheim — Volunteer in Panama, join Andy and Sarah to talk about serving on a volunteer team in Panama, the work they did to continue remodeling a church parsonage, why this work is important, what they learned during their time in Panama, and future opportunities to serve on teams in Panama and elsewhere. Learn more and apply at servenow.lcms.org/opp/parsonage-remodel-teams-panama.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 9 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear the story of the Puritans, how they stemmed from the English Reformation, and how they came to America.
 
 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. David J. Peter, professor of practical theology and the dean of faculty at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and author of Organizing for Ministry: Options for Church Structure available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his experience and service to the church prior to teaching, how he's experienced organization and administration of parish ministry in various settings, what Scripture teaches us about organization in the local congregation, the concepts that help us organize, and options for organization in the church. Find Dr. Peter's book at cph.org/organizing-for-ministry-and-mission-options-for-church-structure.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, and Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs, Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to continue the conversation about the differences between men and women in mental health, including how men and women perceive emotions, why some may seek out therapy before others, and how we can use this knowledge to build up relationships around us.
 
 Find Dr. Marr’s Making Christian Counseling More Christ Centered at Amazon.com and westbowpress.com.
 
 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.

Drew Oswald, 4th-year Master of Divinity student at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about why he decided to go to seminary for pastoral formation, how his experience as a teacher has served him in seminary preparations, what pastoral formation at the seminary looks like for MDiv students, how his formation experiences go beyond the classroom, and what he's looking forward to after graduation and Call Day. Learn more about Concordia Seminary St. Louis at csl.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.

Libby Gutberlet — Executive Director of Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) in St. Louis, and Laura Montgomery — Director of Educational Resources for LESA and Interim Principal at Salem Lutheran School in Affton, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Lutheran schools in the St. Louis area, why Lutheran schools are needed today, how LESA makes a Christ-centered Lutheran education a reality for many families today, and the upcoming Dinner Auction on Saturday, April 15th. Learn more at lesastl.org.

Rehema Kavugha, Director of Synod Relations with Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how families are involved with LCEF, what the Young Investors program offers to kids, and the Take Heart Scholarship opportunity for kids involved in the Young Investors program. Learn more about Take Heart Scholarship at lcef.org/scholarship.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 9 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear about how the Spanish Armada played a role 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.

Dr. Daniel Zager, retired from the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) in Rochester, New York, and author of Lutheran Music and Meaning from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his 20 years at Eastman and organization of the Sibley Music Library, what gives Lutheran music meaning, the relationship between text and melody, how music serves people during worship services, how music was instrumental during the Reformation, and how we can actively listen to music. Find Dr. Zager's book at cph.org/lutheran-music-and-meaning.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, and Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs, Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah as we wrap up our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" for part one of the promised conversation about the differences in men and women as it relates to mental health and emotions. They discuss their own experiences in counseling both men and women, disclaimers and caveats we have to acknowledge when we talk about the differences between men and women, and how generalizations can be problematic as we discuss this topic. Stay tuned next week for part two of this conversation.
 
 Find Dr. Marr's Making Christian Counseling More Christ Centered at Amazon.com and westbowpress.com.
 
 
 Find Deaconess Heidi's 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. Tom Egger, president Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and professor of Exegetical Theology, joins Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his path to becoming a church worker, how relationships made a difference in his vocational path and also in the lives of the students at Concordia Seminary, how residential pastoral formation is a blessing to the Church, opportunities for pastoral and diaconal formation at Concordia Seminary, and his encouragement to those people who are considering church work vocations. Learn more about Concordia Seminary at csl.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.

Dr. Erik Ankerberg, President of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor (CUWAA), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his path into church work in higher education, what he loves about poetry and literature, why he is passionate about Lutheran higher education, what CUWAA is doing to raise up a generation of faithful Lutherans to serve in various vocations, and what the future holds for CUWAA. Learn more at cuw.edu and cuaa.edu.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 7 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear the continuation of the story of Queen Mary, an introduction to Queen Elizabeth, and the Elizabethan Settlement.
 
 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.

Nick Palmer, Daniel Bueckman, and Joanna Wescoatt from the Concordia Seminary St Louis community and short-term volunteers in the Dominican Republic, along with Erin Mackenzie, serving the Lord in Latin American and the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how they were connected to this volunteer opportunity, what they knew about the Dominican Republic and how they prepared for this trip, how they served while they were in the Dominican Republic, and what they learned about themselves and the people they served alongside. Find your opportunity to serve on a short-term mission trip at servenow.lcms.org.

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.

Rev. John Zimmerman — pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scranton, PA, and Marli Ockander — teacher at Sioux Falls Lutheran School in Sioux Falls, SD, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their paths to becoming church workers, how they overcame barriers in their paths, how their church and school became part of the Set Apart to Serve Pilot Program, the goals they have for church worker recruitment, and challenges they've encountered when talking with young people about church work.
 
 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.

Sam Borgwardt — business manager for the Asia region with LCMS International Mission, and Blake Warren — Director of Business Operations with LCMS International Mission and former business manager in the Latin America & the Caribbean region, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their journeys to the mission field, how business managers serve on the mission field, how this role of a business manager is critical to the work of other missionaries, and the current opportunities to serve with LCMS International Mission as a business manager. Learn more and apply for these positions at lcms.org/serve/careers/job-postings, and find all missionary opportunities 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 6 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear about the prayer books of the Church of England, what happened with King Edward died, Lady Jane as the "9 Days Queen," the reign of Catholic Queen Mary, the introduction of the Geneva Bible, and the Martrydom of Protestants in England.
 
 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.

Ed Riojas — liturgical artist, Jessie Bell — homeschool mom and artist at Concordia Collective, and Rev. Sean Daenzer — director of worship for the LCMS, join Sarah and guest co-host Jordan Harms to talk about the new Easter Vigil coloring book available from LCMS Worship, including why Easter Vigil is a unique service in the church year and Holy Week, ways families can connect to the story of salvation during this service, and how this resource can be used in the home and in church. Find the Coloring Book at resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/easter-vigil-childrens-coloring-book.
 
 Find Ed's work at edriojasartist.com. Find Jessie's work through Concordia Collective at concordiacollective.shop, facebook.com/concordiacollective, and instagram.com/concordiacollective.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Perplexity, including how perplexity is different from confusion, how the experience of relationship helps us handle perplexity, what we learn from Scripture about perplexity, and why perplexity is difficult for today’s culture.
 
 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.

Deaconess Raquel Rojas — Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bronx, New York, and Rev. Jonathan Walla — Bethel Lutheran Church/Martin Luther School in Bismarck, North Dakota, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how they became church workers, the people and communities their churches serve, how they became part of the Set Apart to Serve Pilot Program, how they think this initiative is going to positively impact their communities, and what they're looking forward to as part of this 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. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the March 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Encouragement in Christ" on Philippians 1:27-2:2. 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 1:27-2:2
 
 
 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy[a] of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
 
 Christ's Example of Humility
 
 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
 
 Footnotes
 Philippians 1:27 Greek Only behave as citizens worthy
 
 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 5 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear about more characters in the story including Thomas Howard, Stephen Gardiner, Jane Seymour, Edward VI. Also hear the struggle between the the Protestant faction and the Catholic faction in the English Reformation, whether Catholic doctrines and practices will be kept in the Church of England, King Edward's Protestant reforms in the Church of England, and Tomas Cranmer's contributions.
 
 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.

Dave Anderson, Founder of Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat in Wickenburg, Arizona, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat serves, the need for this type of counseling and respite care for church workers, what is learned and experienced at retreats, and how to join in on the upcoming retreats. Learn more and register at shepherdscanyonretreat.org.

Rev. Kevin Robson — Chief Mission Officer of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and Mark Hofman — Executive Director of LCMS Mission Advancement, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the National Offering, how past National Offerings have served the mission of the LCMS, the purpose of the 2023-2026 LCMS National Offering, and how congregations can prepare for and participate in the LCMS National Offering. Learn more at lcms.org/convention/national/offering.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Contempt, including the forms of contempt we may experience in this life, what contempt might feel like, what happens when it's left unchecked, how it's different from other emotions, and the relationship of contempt to honor.
 
 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.

Ruth Meyer — author of Our Faith From A to Z, and the Sola Series from Concordia Publishing House (ruthmeyerbooks.com/books), Sarah Baughman — author of A Flame in the Dark from Concordia Publishing House (sarahbaughman.org), Pastor Chris Kennedy — author of Jesus Said What?, Grace Under Pressure, and Equipped from Concordia Publishing House (pastorchriskennedy.com/books), and Donna Snow — author of several books from Concordia Publishing House including Chosen, Perseverance, Forgiveness, and the forthcoming book Meant for Good, a study of Joseph (artesianministries.org/books), join Andy and Sarah live from the Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up to talk about how they became authors, how their writing intersects their other vocations, a practice they've found helpful for successful writing, how their reading influences their writing, and what they're working on right now. Find all of their books at cph.org.

Mike Behr, Executive Director of LCMS Communications, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey into this role at the LCMS International Center, what LCMS Communications does on a daily basis (hint: it's a lot!), how LCMS Communications serves the Church at large, and what he's looking forward to in this new role.

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.