The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Sarah to talk about the role of social media in a congregation, some common pitfalls that pastors and congregations can fall into, and examples of how to do social media well while staying focused on Christ crucified.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 24, 2019.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a few seasons 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.

Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about whether the 4th Commandment looks different as we and our parents mature, how the 4th Commandment applies as we care for aging parents, and how we can model the 4th Commandment well for our children.
 
 "The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
 What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them." Find the 10 Commandments at catechism.cph.org/en/10-commandments.html.
 
 
 This is a rebroadcast from May 20, 2019.

Jeannine Leibmann, MA, LPC, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the "sandwich generation," the common struggles that happen for those of us in the sandwich generation, and some helpful thoughts for navigating this time in life when caring for both children and parents.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from May 20, 2019.

Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Pentecost hymns, the wonderful texts in these hymns, and what we learn about Pentecost by singing them.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 6, 2019.

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the connection of Pentecost in the New Testament to Shavuot in Old Testament, what happened at Pentecost that is still celebrated by the Church today, and what traditions commemorate this feast.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from June 5, 2019.

Rev. Tom Messer, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his life as a pastor, how this vocation can be challenging on physical health, what led up to his healthy lifestyle change, and how this lifestyle change has made a difference in his vocations as pastor, husband, and father.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from February 17, 2022.

Mrs. Janet Landgraf, Kindergarten Teacher at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Eureka, Missouri, talks with Andy about kindergarten readiness, including how early stages of writing impact reading and practical steps parents can take at home with their preschoolers to prepare for kindergarten.
 
 Photo: Host Andy Bates talks with Mrs. Janet Landgraf. Courtesy St Mark’s Lutheran Church & School, Eureka MO.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from February 14, 2018.

Kevin Hildebrand, Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, and Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the CTSFW Kantorei, the role that a choral group like the Kantorei plays in pastoral formation, and how the Kantorei serves the church at large. Learn more at ctsfw.edu/choirs.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from January 14, 2020.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what God’s memory has to do with growth, what God remembers (i.e. His character, His children, truth), how God's memory is wonderfully different than our own, and how remembering God's faithfulness is part of our growth.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube and find all of her writings at heidigoehmann.com.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from January 11, 2021.

Rev. James Cleland, Production Specialist with KFUO Radio and Associate Pastor-Elect for St. Mark Lutheran Church & School in Houston, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah during his final days with KFUO Radio to share about his path to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, how he ended up at KFUO Radio, what he enjoyed and learned during his time in St. Louis, and how he will be serving the saints at St. Mark in Houston. We will miss you, Pastor Cleland! God's blessings as you begin your new vocation.

Erika Bennett, Director of Continuing Education with Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how continuing education supports the layperson as well as the church worker in their local context, what the Prof Insights Workshops entail, topics covered in the Prof Insights Workshops this year, where these workshops will be held across the country, and what attendees will experience. Learn more and register for these opportunities at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/workshop-series.

Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about when the historic church began observing the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord as its own festival, the sources we have from the early church about the church's practices, what this celebration might have looked like, where we see the Ascension depicted in early church art, and why remembering the Ascension is important for the Church today. Read about the Ascension in the May 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org/2022/lutheran-witness-may-2022.

Steph Schulte — regional coordinator for mercy medical work in West and Central Africa with LCMS International Mission, and David Watt — Volunteer for the Mercy Medical team to Sierra Leone join Sarah and guest co-host Anne Gonzalez — Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with LCMS International Mission, to talk about the recent Mercy Medical Team in Sierra Leone, what these teams normally do, how this work serves the local community both physically and spiritually, why sharing the Gospel of Jesus is a crucial part of this work, and how people can serve on upcoming Mercy Medical Teams. Learn more about service opportunities at servenow.lcms.org.

Erin Mackenzie — LCMS missionary in the Latin America and Caribbean region based in the Dominican Republic, Rev. Dr. Brian Gauthier — Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University Nebraska, and Owen Dawson — Volunteer from Concordia University Nebraska, join Sarah and guest co-host Anne Gonzalez — Manager, Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with LCMS International Mission, to talk about international volunteer opportunities through Concordia University Nebraska, including the trip that Owen and Dr. Gauthier recently took to the Dominican Republic, how the team was able to serve, how these teams make a difference in the lives of the people they serve, and how this opportunity shapes the future. Learn how you can serve with LCMS International Mission at servenow.lcms.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah during our mini-series on Social Media to talk about intentionality and conflict, including what we need to understand about ourselves in order to develop intentions for our social media use, how we set those intentions if we're already drowning in social media, how conflict on social media can affect our mental health, resolving conflict on social media, and how being intentional about social media use can help us navigate the conflict we experience.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the 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. Kevin Twit (PCA), Founder of Indelible Grace Music and Campus Minister at Reformed University Fellowship in Belmont, TN, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his vocation as campus minister in the Reformed tradition, why it's important for his students to sing hymns, what he looks for in hymns for teaching his students, and what he'll be sharing on Indelible Grace's Hymns and Stories tour. Learn more about Indelible Grace at igracemusic.com and find Hymns and Stories tour dates at linktr.ee/indeliblegrace.

Rev. Dr. Steven Schave, Executive Director of LAMP, joins Andy to talk about the work of LAMP in remote regions of Canada, the people who LAMP is able to serve, opportunities to volunteer, and how these volunteers make a difference in the lives of people in Canada. Learn more and apply to volunteer at lampministry.org.

Rev. Dr. Paul Grime — Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Mission, Dean of Chapel Dean of Spiritual Formation, and Co-Director of the Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Project Director for the Lutheran Service Book and Companion Volumes with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Companion volumes to the Lutheran Service Book, what inspired the development of the new Companion to the Services, how this book compares to the Companion to the Hymns, the services and liturgical history covered in the Companion to the Services, and what readers will gain from the knowledge in this book. Find your copy of the Companion to the Services at cph.org/p-33889-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-services.aspx.

Dr. David Peter, Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Faculty at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes the book of Revelation unique, some examples of how we can understand confusing or unclear parts of Revelation, the interesting language used in Revelation, and what participants at his upcoming "Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop" in Chandler, AZ, will learn. Learn more and register at csl.edu/event/prof-insights-faculty-led-workshop-professor-peter-in-chandler-az.

Rev. Micah Glenn, Director of Recruitment and Enrollment for Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Joins Sarah to talk about why the Seminary hosts a program for high school youth, what students learn at Vocatio, how this experience can be formational for their future vocations, and how students can attend this (free) event happening June 25 - July 2. Learn more and register at csl.edu/vocatio.

Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how context collapse affects how we interact with each other on social media, what scripture says about how we talk about hot topics (like abortion), and what it means to behave like a Christian online while still speaking the truth.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from May 23, 2019.
 
 1 Peter 3:13-17 ESV
 
 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
 
 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Permanent Text Edition® (2016). Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of the M.Div. and Residential Alternate Route (RAR) Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what God says about emotions, why we have emotions, and what role emotions play in our well-being, decision making, and faith. Find his book Making Christian Counseling More Christ Centered from WestBow Press at amazon.com and westbowpress.com.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday."
 
 This is a rebroadcast from May 17, 2021.

Rev. Dr. Wilhelm Weber, Director of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why we have an International Lutheran Center in the Old Latin School, what happens at the Old Latin School each week, what is available to visitors the Old Latin School, how the war in the Ukraine has affected the Wittenberg community, and how groups can make use of the Old Latin School as they visit Germany. Learn more at oldlatinschool.org.

Rev. Dr. Michael Paul — theological educator in Asia with LCMS International Mission, serving in Taiwan, and Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise — Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Chinese translation of the Book of Concord, how this project was started, why it was important for Lutheran Heritage Foundation to be involved, other Lutheran theological resources available in the Chinese language, and how this translation will be very useful for those who speak the Chinese language. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org and contact Dr. Paul at [email protected] for more information about this translation project.
 
 (L-R) Rev. Dr. Joseph Lu, vice president, China Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC); Rev. Andrew Miao, president, CELC; Rev. Charles Ferry, Asia Regional Director, LCMS International Mission; Rev. Dr. Michael Paul

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, Director of Witness & Outreach and Revitalization with LCMS National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Every One His Witness, how the Every One His Witness website is helpful in additional learning about witnessing, the content is the in-depth context modules, and what is available for participants.
 
 
 All of this content will be available to everyone on May 23, 2022! Check LCMS and Every One His Witness Facebook pages, and find all the details at everyonehiswitness.org.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the May 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "The Mystery of Christ" on Ephesians 3:1-13. 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 3:1-13
 The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
 
 3 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is[a] that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
 
 7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in[b] God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
 
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 Footnotes
 Ephesians 3:6 The words This mystery is are inferred from verse 4
 
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 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah during our mini-series on Social Media to talk about the potential benefits of social media such as connection, support, and a sense of community.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the 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. Tim Mueller, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in New Minden, Illinois, joins Andy to talk about the history of St. John's (a charter congregation of the LCMS), the original timber-frame structure that served the congregation, events in 2013 that impacted the 1847 structure, and the upcoming event to raise the 1847 structure again.
 
 “Church Raising” at St. John’s, New Minden
 
 St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Minden, Illinois, announces that, God willing, its 1847 timber-frame church will once again be raised on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The 20’ x 33’ building was flattened in the tornado that struck New Minden November 17, 2013. When the interior is completed, the building will be dedicated as the “Jesus Sends You Missionary Chapel.” Comments Tim Mueller, Pastor of St. John’s, “When the tornado hit, our church and community were richly blessed with help from many people in Southern Illinois, the St. Louis region, and all over the country. We want to share our joy as this last item of the rebuild is put back in place. Thanks be to God!”
 
 Project Manager Tom Polczynski of Nashville, assisted by Donovan Holle of Hoyleton, and other volunteers have been diligently working to refurbish and reassemble the timbers. They have been aided by the diligence of original builders Heinrich Kasten and Christian Brink, who 175 years ago carved matching Roman numerals where pieces were to be joined. Like the original builders, those working on the structure 175 years later are all volunteers.
 
 When originally constructed, Pastor C.F.W. Scholz and his bride lived behind a partition wall twelve feet from the west wall. During the six years (1847-1853) they lived in that 12’ by 20’ space, two sons were born to them. The 20’ by 20’ space on the other side of the partition served as both church and school. By 1853, as both the congregation and the Pastor’s family were growing, the partition was removed and a separate house provided for the Pastor and his family. The entire building was then dedicated for use as a church. The rebuilding project aims to reproduce the configuration of the building at that time (1853), though visitors will readily see where the original partition was. After a stone church was built in 1863 (still used as the house of worship), the timber-frame building was used solely as a school building. When another school building was built in 1879, the timber-frame building served as a classroom for the lower grades. In 1920 this use was discontinued when all grades were housed in the present-day Schoolhouse. From 1920 until 2013, the building served as a tool shed. In 2013 the building was moved to a new site for restoration, where the tornado took it down before it could be properly anchored.
 
 Though built with historic components, the building is being rebuilt for modern use, with handicapped accessibility and modern heating and cooling. It is envisioned as an intimate venue for worship and other meetings. Pastor Mueller explains the name, the “Jesus Sends You Missionary Chapel”: “This building is really all about Jesus. After He rose from the dead He told His disciples, ‘As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you.’ The first pastor who came here from Germany was a missionary, trained and sent by the faithful over there in order to preach and teach the Good News of Jesus, the Savior, over here. Jesus is the Son of God who was sent from the Father to save the world with His life, death, and resurrection. This same Jesus sent Pastor Scholz, not to India (where he first wanted to go), but to our ancestors, these pioneers in southern Illinois. We believe that Jesus is still sending each of us today into the world; we pray that visitors to this little church will remember what Jesus has done for them and ask, ‘To whom is Jesus sending me?’ ‘How can I share the love of Jesus in word and deed?’ ‘On what mission is He sending me?’ It may simply be He is sending you back home to your family members and neighbors and the people with whom you work, but surely He has someone in mind who needs His love and the Good News of His forgiveness.”

Jacob Weber, Associate Editor of Music and Worship with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about "Eternal Anthems: The Story Behind Your Favorite Hymns," including where the idea for this book came from, what we'll find in this book, some of the hymns and hymnwriters selected for the book, and how might this book be useful in devotional life. Find "Eternal Anthems" at cph.org/eternalanthems

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Frederick the Wise (Frederick III, Elector of Saxony), including why he was such a crucial figure in the Reformation, how his role as Elector allowed him to protect Martin Luther, what he did to influence the playing out of the Reformation, and how Reformation theology affected him and his personal beliefs

Brian Ryherd, Principal of Abiding Savior Lutheran School in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah during Teacher Appreciation Week to talk about why he decided to pursue a vocation in education, how Lutheran teachers make a difference every day, and what he loves about serving with Lutheran teachers. Find Abiding Savior Lutheran School at aslsonline.org. Learn more about LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Rev. Brian Hamer, Active Duty Navy Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about J.S. Bach's Cantata 104, how this fits in the Church Year with Good Shepherd Sunday, the Scripture basis of this Cantata, what we find in the text of this Cantata, and where we find these tunes outside of just this Cantata. Find articles from Chaplain Hamer at whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer. View Cantata 104 from the Netherlands Bach Society at youtu.be/eZaL8XakQLo.

Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the life and legacy of St. Athanasius of Alexandria, including what we know of his early life, what has going on in church history at his time (294-373), his role in this history, his conflicts with Arius and Arianism, and how he helped shape the church confessions and creeds we have today. Find "On the Incarnation" by Athanasius at svspress.com/on-the-incarnation-english-only.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from May 5, 2021.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah during our mini-series on Social Media to talk about boundaries on social media, including what we've learned about the impact of social media on mental health, how mental health can be adversely affected by social media use, why boundaries can be helpful to protect our mental health, some ways to establish boundaries on your own social media, and how to communicate these boundaries to others.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the 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.

Daniel Jenkins, Interim President of Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who LBW serves, the variety of unique resources LBW provides to this population of blind and visually impaired people, how he has seen these resources put to use, and stories from people who value these resources. Learn more about how to volunteer or receive resources at lbwloveworks.org.

FLAME, GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award-winning hip-hop artist, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his latest creative endeavors in Extra Nos Academy, why he started creating Lutheran content in this manner, his new EP on Baptism "Word and Water" available on April 29, the creative process for this new EP, and how he has grown as a Lutheran musical artist in this journey. Find Extra Nos Academy at extranosacademy.com and his Word and Water EP wherever you stream music.

Bob Polansky — Executive Director of Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what happens at summer camp, who can attend, special programs available at Camp Watrburg, needs for summer staff this year, and how to apply. Find all NLOMA Summer Camps at nloma.org.
 
 Find Camp Wartburg at campwartburg.com.

Craig S. Oldenburg — Executive Director of Camp Concordia in Gowen, MI, and Keith Peters — Program Director at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion, IN, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what happens at summer camp, who can attend, special programs available at Camp Concordia and Camp Lutherhaven, needs for summer staff this year, and how to apply. Find all NLOMA Summer Camps at nloma.org.
 
 
 Find Camp Concordia at campconcordia.org and Camp Lutherhaven at lutherhaven.org.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah on the 175th Anniversary of the founding of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to talk about the founding of Die Deutsche Evangelical-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio, und Andern Staaten as it was called in the original German. Hear about why German Lutheran immigrated to the United States, what daily life and congregational life was like for these immigrants, why it became necessary to organize as a synod, who the original congregations were, and how education played a role in the forming of the Synod. Read the article referenced in this conversation at witness.lcms.org/2022/die-deutsche-evangelisch-lutherische-synode-von-missouri-ohio-und-andern-staaten.
 
 
 Also, find the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge podcast episodes on Walther League, Dorothea Craemer, and Emilie Walther at kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Pastor Cleland to talk about understanding different types of therapy, what is happens in a typical session, and how they may be useful.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from October 18, 2021.

Rev. Roy Askins, managing editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy, Sarah, and Rev. Sean Smith, host of Concord Matters on KFUO Radio and pastor of dual parish of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois (and soon-to-be pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa), during Sharathon 2022 to talk about the history of the Lutheran Witness, how people can listen to the Lutheran Witness Podcast, and how KFUO is a valuable resource. Give now for Sharathon 2022 at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Rev. Sean Smith, host of Concord Matters on KFUO Radio and pastor of dual parish of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois (and soon-to-be pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2022 to talk about what he's learned about the Lutheran Confessions in his time hosting Concord Matters on KFUO Radio, why these confessions are so important, listeners comments in reaction to the shows, and how God's Word is living and active in our lives. Find Concord Matters (which Pastor Smith will continue to host when he moves to Iowa) at kfuo.org/concordmatters.

Jonathan Schultz, President and CEO of Concordia Publishing House (CPH), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2022 to talk about the work of CPH today, how KFUO has been a part of CPH history, how CPH supports the vocations of families today, and how CPH has progressed to the digital era. Give now for Sharathon 2022 at kfuo.org/sharathon.

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2022 to talk about why it's important to hear God's Word daily, how KFUO Radio supports listeners in their vocations, and the role of joyful giving in the work of LCMS ministries such as KFUO Radio. Give now for Sharathon 2022 at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Friends from LCMS International Mission: Christian Boehlke — Interim Executive Director, Anne Gonzalez — Manager of Short-term Mission Training and Engagement, and Krista Young, DCE — Partnership Coordinator for LCMS Africa Region, join Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2022 to talk about how KFUO supports our missionaries and international partners in their vocations, the importance of this support to those serving the Lord in international settings, and how KFUO has been a part of their lives. Learn more about LCMS International Mission at international.lcms.org and give now for Sharathon 2022 at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Reformer Johannes Bugenhagen, including his relationship to Martin Luther as his pastor and confessor, how he got involved in the Reformation, how he was influential in the life of Martin Luther, and the immense contributions he made to the spread of Lutheranism during the time of the Reformation. Read more about his life and work at reformation500.csl.edu/bio/johannes-bugenhagen.

Chaplain Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to share about his experiences as a deployed military chaplain during Lent and Easter, how services in the midst of battle are both similar and vastly different to services at home, and how military chaplains are incredibly important to our service members. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF) at lcms.org/armedforces. Interested in military chaplaincy? Contact LCMS MAF at [email protected].
 
 This is a rebroadcast from April 23, 2019.

Mary Schmidt, Manager of Development for KFUO Radio, and Rev. Doug Griebenaw, Mission Advocate for KFUO Radio, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Sharathon 2022, including how you can partner with us to continue sharing the Gospel message around the globe, the different levels of giving, and special thank-you gifts for this year's event. Learn more and give at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about generations and mental health, including what "generativity" is and how we approach this term, why caring about the generations to come is important for our mental health, and what scripture says about God's love for all generations.
 
 Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube and find all of her writings at heidigoehmann.com.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from March 8, 2021.