The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Danny Frastaci, Operations Director for Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his path into camp ministry, how camp provides a unique place for young people to consider church work vocations, how young people learn leadership skills at camp, and how camps partner with parents and congregations to raise up leaders in the Church.
 
 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.

Guests from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis: Erika Bennett — Director of Continuing Education, Dr. David Maxwell — Professor of Systematic Theology, and Dr. Joel Elowsky — Professor of Historical Theology, Dean of Advanced Studies and Coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary, including Dr. Elowsky's presentation on interprestations of the Wedding Feast at Cana, Dr. Maxwell's presentation on the exegetical approach of the early church versus the modern approach, and why these Symposium events are important for pastoral continuing education. Learn more and register at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/theological-symposium.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health and Wellness with Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about back to school meal ideas, how to plan for success with meals, and some of her favorite tricks and tips! Find "Plan to Eat" at plantoeat.com/tour/online-recipe-organizer/. 
 
 Breakfast
 
 Overnight Slow Cooker Steal Cut Oats (from wellplated.com/overnight-steel-cut-oats-recipe)
 Serves: 6
 Prep time: 10 minutes
 Cook time: 7-8 hours (overnight)
 
 Simple Breakfast Quesadilla (from cookieandkate.com)
 Serves: 1
 Prep time: 5 minutes
 Cook time: 5 minutes
 
 Lunch
 
 Protein Boxes (from theforkedspoon.com/protein-snack-pack-lunch-meal-prep)
 Serves: 1
 Prep time: 15 minutes
 Cook time: 0 minutes
 
 Dinner
 
 Eggroll in a Bowl (from theseasonedmom.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl)
 Serves: 4
 Prep time: 5 minutes
 Cook time: 20 minutes
 
 Over Fajitas (from realmomkitchen.com)
 Serves: 4
 Prep time: 10 minutes
 Cook time: 25 minutes
 
 Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet (from lifeloveliz.com)
 Serves: 6
 Prep time: 10 minutes
 Cook time: 20 minutes

Rev. Dr. James Gimbel, President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how we understand “vocation” from a Biblical perspective, the difference between vocation and career, how Martin Luther understood and taught about vocation, what it means to be a "mask of God," and how we see vocation playing out in different areas of our lives. Read Dr. Gimbel's insightful article from The Canadian Lutheran at canadianlutheran.ca/on-vocatio.

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, Director of LCMS Witness and Outreach, and Revitalization, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Making Disciples for Life Conferences, how errant worldviews have impacted our lives and vocations, the temptations we face in light of these errant worldviews, how we respond to others talking about these worldviews, and what attendees to the Making Disciples for Life Conference "Let Us Keep Awake" will learn about a Biblical understanding of errant worldviews. Learn more and register for the Conference at calendar.lcms.org/event/making-disciples-for-life-conference-fall-2022.

Kim Laube — Executive Director of Life Ministries at Lutheran Family Service in Urbandale, Iowa, and Wendy Solawetz, LMFT — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with Lutheran Family Service, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes the work of Lutheran Family Service unique, their relationship to Pregnancy Care Centers (PRCs), how PRCs are able to care for women in times of crisis, the mental health challenges that PRC workers face, and how Lutheran Family Service is working to support the mental and emotional health of PRC workers. Learn more about the work of Lutheran Family Service at lutheranfamilyservice.org.

Rev. Dr. Bill Harmon, President of the LCMS Southeastern District, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his path to becoming a pastor, how the encouragement of others was so important for him, how a church cultivates a culture of church worker formation, and the internship program his most recent congregation was able to implement.
 
 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.

Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, highly active church organist and composer, and author of Joyful Singing: A Story of Texas Lutheran Music (available on Amazon.com), and Rev. Sean Daenzer — LCMS Director of Worship and Chaplain for the LCMS International Center, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the role music plays in church services, how music directors/kantors and pastors work together to put together each church service, and the very exciting upcoming church music conference in Austin, TX on September 8-10. Learn more and register at stpaulaustin.org/events/in-service-to-the-gospel-through-word-music.

Rev. Tyler Walworth — pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Dearborn, Michigan, and Our Savior Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Birmingham, Michigan, and Administrator of St. Martin Lutheran School for the Deaf in Dearborn, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Deaf community in the Metro Detroit area, how St. Martin Lutheran School for the Deaf started, the partnership between Emmanuel Lutheran and St. Martin School, and the amazing impact this school has on families with Deaf children. Learn more about St. Martin Lutheran School for the Deaf at smlid.org and Ephphatha Lutheran Mission Society at elms-deaf.org.

David Vandercar, Men's Gathering planner and Executive Director of Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why it's valuable for men to gather for prayer and fellowship, what happens at the Men’s Gathering, how this Fall Gathering is different from the annual Spring Gathering, what's on deck for this year, and who can come to this event. Learn more and register at mensgathering.us.

Scott Jarus, Project Chairman—MAC Homeschool Zoo Days with the Missouri Association for Creation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the Missouri Association for Creation, how a visit to the zoo can be a meaningful way to learn about Creation, the exciting things that happen during a MAC MAC Homeschool Zoo Day, and how to register. Learn more at missouricreation.com/zoo-day and email Scott at [email protected].

Rev. Charles Henrickson — Instructor of Online Greek and Latin Courses for Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE) and Pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre and Grace Lutheran Church in De Soto, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about when he first studied Greek and Latin, how these languages have served him, why a layperson would want to learn Greek and/or Latin, and how adults can learn Greek and/or Latin online with CCLE. Learn more at ccle.org/2022-2023-adult-greek-and-latin-online-classes. Resources mentioned in this episode include Wheelock's Latin, Fundamental Greek Grammar, and a Greek New Testament.

Ruthann Gieseke, Teacher at Green Park Lutheran School in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about her path to becoming a teacher, the influence of teachers in the lives of children and youth, how teachers help children and youth begin thinking about church work vocations, and how parents play an integral role in this encouragement.
 
 
 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.

The Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, pastor and evangelist of Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his article in the August 2022 issue of The Lutheran Witness titled "Four Accounts: One Truth, The Baptism of Jesus," including some misunderstandings regarding events recorded in Scripture in multiple accounts or by multiple writers, how to best approach these sections of Scripture, how each Gospel writer delivers the account of Jesus' Baptism, and how this can be beneficial for us as we digest God's Word. Read Dr. Koontz's article at witness.lcms.org/2022/four-accounts-one-truth.
 
 Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the August 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "United in the Bond of Peace" on Ephesians 4:1-16. This year, "Searching the Scriptures" will study the book of Ephesians, so stay tuned each month for the next Bible study. Follow along and search the Scriptures with us!
 
 Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.
 
 Ephesians 4:1-16
 Unity in the Body of Christ
 
 4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8 Therefore it says,
 
 “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives,
 and he gave gifts to men.”[a]
 
 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth?[b] 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds[c] and teachers,[d] 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood,[e] to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
 
 Read full chapter
 
 
 Footnotes
 Ephesians 4:8 The Greek word anthropoi can refer to both men and women
 Ephesians 4:9 Or the lower parts of the earth?
 Ephesians 4:11 Or pastors
 Ephesians 4:11 Or the shepherd-teachers
 Ephesians 4:13 Greek to a full-grown man
 
 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. Dr. Ross Johnson, Director of LCMS Disaster Response, and Rev. Michael Meyer, Director of Training with LCMS Disaster Response, join Andy to talk about how LERT and Disaster Response become a part of LCMS congregations, what happens at the LCMS National Disaster Response Conference, the theme of this year's conference “Day by Day We Magnify Thee: LERT in the Life of the Church,” and how to register and and attend this conference. Learn more at calendar.lcms.org/event/2022-lcms-national-disaster-response-conference.

Rev. Paul Ernewein, Founder and Director of Forged by Fire, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the idea for Forged by Fire began, how this organization has been able to serve those in need, the volunteers who make this organization a success, some of the favorite recipes when they serve large groups, and the connection between food, mercy and serving in the midst of a disaster. Learn more about Forged by Fire at fbf501c3.com.

Jolene Siebarth, DCE at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School in St. Charles, Missouri, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about when she first learned about Directors of Christian Education, her path to becoming a DCE, the formation of a DCE, who encouraged her to pursue this vocation, and how she serves as a DCE.
 
 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 nominations for boards and commissions for the Synod, where these volunteers come from and the qualifications to serve, how important these positions are for the work of the Synod, and the process for nomination. Find the nomination information and forms at lcms.org/convention.

Lea Verslues, KFUO Radio Summer Intern, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her time as the summer intern, what she's learned about radio and media, how this experience has changed her perspective on media and film, and what's next for her!
 
 
 We are very grateful for Lea's time with us and wish her all the best in the future!

Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to recap the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering, including what made this a unique Gathering, the servant events that youth participated in during the Gathering, the planning process for this Gathering, and the plans already underway for the 2025 Gathering in New Orleans! Find all things LCMS Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Read the Reporter article on the Gathering at reporter.lcms.org and view photos of the event at photo.lcms.org.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and Chaplain of the LCMS International Center, joins Sarah on the commemoration day of Joanna, Mary, and Salome — Myrrhbearers to talk about who these women are, where we read about them in Scripture, the traditions of burial practice in Biblical times, and what we learn from their reverent actions toward Jesus' body.

Anne Gonzalez, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with LCMS International Mission, and Matt Pleshek, volunteer for English Bible Camps in the Czech Republic with LCMS International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how Matt learned about this opportunity to serve, his unique connection to the Czech Republic, how he and his team prepared to serve internationally, and his experiences while serving there. Find where you can serve, including next summer's English Bible Camps, at servenow.lcms.org.

Rev. Tim Droegemueller, Pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of adult catechesis and how the seasons of the church year play into how the catechism and vocation are taught in his congregation. Read the explanation of his process at livingfaithlutheran.com/im-new.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 8, 2018.

Brenda Jank, founder of Run Hard. Rest Well., joins Andy and Sarah to talk about whether men and women rest differently, how that looks in daily life, and why it matters to couples and families. Read her blog post at runhardrestwell.com/7813-2 and follow Run Hard. Rest Well. at facebook.com/runhardrestwell.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from May 1, 2018.

Bethany Johnson, Kantor / Director of Parish Music at St. John Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about her role as Kantor, the things she gets to do on a weekly basis througout the church year, her path to becoming a church musician, who was influential in her path to this vocation, and how J.S. Bach has play a role in her formation as a church musician and Kantor.
 
 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. Maurice Boyer, Professor of Music at Concordia University Chicago and Music Director of the American Kantorei, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about J.S. Bach as composer, including his musical style and how it compared to other composers of his time, who he composed for and who his audience was, how his compositions have been regarded through multiple generations, and a few selections that are beautiful works for us to enjoy.
 
 Referenced in today's episode:
 
 BWV 7 “Es is das Heil uns kommen her” ("Salvation Unto Us Has Come," Lutheran Service Book 555) — 6th Sunday after Trinity OR 7th after Pentecost) youtu.be/zq1IAR_J0NI
 
 
 BWV 93 “Wer nur den lieben Gott laesst walten” ("If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee," Lutheran Service Book 750) — 5th Sunday after Trinity OR 6th after Pentecost youtu.be/in5XDlJnrB8
 
 
 BWV 137 “Lobe den Herren, den maechtigen Koenig Der Ehren” ("Praise to the Lord, the Almighty," Lutheran Service Book 790) — 12th Sunday after Trinity OR 13th after Pentecost youtu.be/rNAxuzyDLzs
 
 
 A list of chorale cantatas to be used for devotions each week this summer:
 
 
 July 4 (Pentecost 6) BWV 93 “If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee”
 July 11 (Pentecost 7) BWV 7 “Salvation unto Us Has Come”
 July 18 (Pentecost 8) BWV 107 “Why Would You Grieve"
 July 25 (Pentecost 9) BWV 178 “If God the Lord Does Not Remain on Our Side"
 August 1 (Pentecost 10) BWV 94 “What Do I Ask from the Lord"
 August 8 (Pentecost 11) BWV 101 “Take from Us, Lord, You Faithful God"
 August 15 (Pentecost 12) BWV 113 “Lord Jesus Christ, You Highest Good"
 August 22 (Pentecost 13) BWV 137 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
 August 29 (Pentecost 14) BWV 33 “To You Alone, Lord Jesus Christ"
 September 5 (Pentecost 15) BWV 78 “Jesus by Whom My Soul"
 September 12 (Pentecost 16) BWV 99 “What God Ordains Is Always Good" 
 
 All of these cantatas are available on Youtube in splendid performances.

Chaplain Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain and author of a forthcoming article, “Bach Behind the Iron Curtain: A Musical Post Card from Russia, 1962,” joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about the Robert Shaw Chorale and their global tours, the Chorale's tour of Russia in 1962, how audiences in Russia reacted to J.S. Bach's B Minor Mass on this tour, and what this event implies for the legacy of Bach's music in our own day. Find articles from Chaplain Hamer (including this one, publishing in September) at whatdoesthismean.org under the "Lifted Voice" column.

Luther Gulseth, Church Musician and Sacred Music Curator for KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the differences between a chorale and a hymn, some hymn tunes we might find in Bach's chorales, and things to listen for as you listen to these familiar tunes. Find the chorales mentioned at the links below:
 
 A Mighty Fortress (LSB 656/657), Cantata BWV 80 Movement 8 (Ein Feste Burg) youtu.be/dRCRPzcLQBk
 
 
 Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands (LSB 458), Cantata BWV 4 Movement 4 (Christ Lag In Todesbanden) youtu.be/7vGWlk8oiZM (starts at 10:45)
 
 O Sacred Head Now Wounded (LSB 449/450) (Herzlich Tut Mit) youtu.be/8o7GFn1vbd4
 
 
 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come (LSB 358/385) (Vom Himmel Hoch) youtu.be/BJYn7H1Labw

Dr. Nancy Peterson — Organist and Director of Music at Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL, Coordinator of St. Clair County Christian Home Educators, and Homeschool Mom of 10, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Bach has shaped her work as an organist, how Bach play a role in her own schooling at home and the classes she teaches to others, what Bach can teach us through his music, and how Bach and other classical music is connected to various subjects such as math, history, perhaps even science. Find Dr. Peterson's favorite book to teach Bach, Sebastian Bach by Opal Wheeler, on Amazon.com or wherever books are sold.

Deaconess Mika Patron of Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how she learned about deaconesses, her formation as a deaconess, and how she serves today at Grace Lutheran Church. 
 
 Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.

Rev. Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of military connected families in the days ahead, how we can be supportive of these families, and how we can pray for our troops and chaplains. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces. Interested in becoming a chaplain? Contact Chaplain Muehler at [email protected].
 
 This is a rebroadcast from January 9, 2020.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a few hymns common during the "Green Season," or the season after Pentecost or Trinity. These hymns are: LSB 708 "Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart," LSB 722 "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me," and LSB 729 "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus."
 
 This is a rebroadcast from August 27, 2019.

Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor with Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about just a few of the hymns we sing in the "Green Season" of the church and why they are great ones to sing, including Lutheran Service Book 536, 541, and 552.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from August 1, 2019.

Rev. Trevor Sutton, Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, joins Andy to talk about narcissism on social media, what the idea of "self-amputation" means in the social media world, and how we can act like Christians on social media. Read his article in The Gospel Coalition at thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-social-media-narcissist.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from September 13, 2019.

Laura Montgomery, Director of Educational Resources with Lutheran Elementary School Association in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how we can keep kids sharp in creative and unique ways that summer offers, some favorite tried-and-true activities for kids and families, and how to incorporate learning into fun activities.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 7, 2019.

Donna Snow, author of Chosen, a Study of Esther (CPH) and Perseverance, Praying Through Life's Challenges (CPH) joins Andy and Sarah at the LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston to discuss why and how she volunteers for the Youth Gathering.

Nathan Haak, Chief Financial Officer of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Andy and Sarah to discuss his path to serving as CFO, the duties of the his office, and the financial practices of the LCMS.

The Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Andy and Sarah to discuss preparations for the LCMS Convention taking place in Milwaukee, July 29-August 3, 2023. To learn more about the LCMS Convention visit lcms.org/convention.

Dr. Bernard Bull, President of Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about why Lutheran education is important to him, where the formation of church workers begins, what is key in early years of formation, and how he has been able to be a part of the formation of church workers.
 
 
 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.

Flame, Lutheran rap artist and founder of Extra Nos Academy, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about his experiences at his first Gathering, what he's been up to since the release of Word and Water, how he's involved in this year's Gathering, and how he approaches his creative work. Hear a sneak peek of what he's working on next! Find everything from Flame, including music, merchandise, and how to request an appearance, at ExtraNosAcademy.com.

Paul Krentz, serving in the LCMS Texas District and as the LCMS Gathering Host for Special Guests, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about his experiences attending all 15 Gatherings, including how his service as a church worker began, stories from the early Gatherings, and how he has seen the Gatherings change over the years. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com.

Tanner Olson — Author, Poet, and Speaker, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what he's doing during the Gathering, the special little booklet in all of the Gathering backpacks, what he's currently working on, and what he appreciates most about the Gathering. Find everything from Tanner, including how to invite him to your church, at writtentospeak.com.
 
 
 Find these books from Tanner:
 
 
 Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope (2022)
 Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words (2021)
 
 As You Go: Words for the Unknown (2020)
 I’m All Over the Place (2019)

Lisa and Louis, International students from Germany at the LCMS Youth Gathering, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their experiences at the Gathering, what they love about attending, and who they've been able to meet while they're in the United States. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible, joins Andy and Sarah live at the LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what is new at the Museum of the Bible, what his work entails as the Chief Curatorial Officer, what's involved in curating content, and what youth are experiencing at the Museum of the Bible exhibit at the Youth Gathering. Learn more about the Museum of the Bible and how you can visit at museumofthebible.org.

Gabby Rabe, Julianna Rabe, Mika Nelson, and Ambrose Sharp, whose families all serve internationally with the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah live from the LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what it's like to live overseas and what they're enjoying about this year's LCMS Youth Gathering.

Dr. Bruce Schultz — Board of Regents for Concordia University Chicago and professor at a biomedical university in Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how he has seen laypeople be influential in the lives of young people, how these laypeople can encourage young people to consider church work vocations, how laypeople in all vocations can support young people, and how his own children were supported to pursue church work 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.

Rev. Dr. John Brenner — minister of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI, and Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie — minister of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the 150th anniversary of the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America, including the history of Lutherans in North America in the mid to late 1800s, how the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America came about, how this conference shaped the future of Lutherans in North America, and how the Synodical Conference came to an end. Read about the WELS celebration of this anniversary at wels.net/event/wels-synod-anniversary-the-synodical-conference-founded-on-fundamental-unity.
 
 Recommended reading:
 
 The Synodical Conference: Ecumenical Endeavor by Armin Schuetze
 
 A Tale of Two Synods: Events that Led to the Split between Wisconsin and Missouri by Dr. Marc Braun
 Rosa Young: Light in the Dark Belt by Rosa Young
 Jars of Clay: A History of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (1863-2013) by Rev. Dr. John Brenner

Rev. Karl Gibbs, Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carrollton, MO, and Disaster Response Chaplain for the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) of Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the tragic train derailment that occurred on July 27 in Mendon, MO, how he was able to respond as a chaplain for SEMA, the critical role of chaplains in disasters such as this one, and how others could become chaplains and serve in this capacity. Read more about the community response to the derailment at reporter.lcms.org/2022/lcms-pastor-cares-for-first-responders-after-amtrak-derailment and learn more about becoming a SEMA chaplain at sema.dps.mo.gov/programs/chaplaincy/index.htm.

Dr. Beverly Yahnke, Executive Director for Christian Counsel for DOXOLOGY — The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the challenges that church workers typically face, how these challenges are different among different vocations, the great need for respite and care for pastors and commissioned workers, the experiences people have at Take Heart Retreats, and why these retreats are so important. Learn about upcoming Take Heart Retreats at doxology.us/take-heart.