The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Jonathan Schultz, President and CEO of Concordia Publishing House (CPH), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey to CPH, things he's enjoyed during his time there, how CPH serves the Church in the United States and globally, some of the milestones over the years, and what we can expect from CPH in the future. Read the full press release at news.cph.org/jonathan-d-schultz-elected-9th-president--ceo-of-concordia-publishing-house and find all things CPH at cph.org.

Dr. Joel Oesch — Professor of Theology, Director of Graduate Programs for Christ College, and Executive Director of Crosswise Institute at Concordia University Irvine (CUI), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Crosswise Institute at CUI, why they offer a program that engages high school students in critical thinking, the exciting topic that will be covered this summer, and how students can attend. Learn more and register at cui.edu/crosswise.

Dr. Paul Robinson — director of Library Services and professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, and Rev. Dr. James Marriott — Director of Music Arts and Kreft Chair for Music Arts at Concordia Seminary, join Andy to talk about what we know about J.S. Bach's service to the church, how Bach's work has influenced the church today, how Concordia Seminary will be celebrating Bach's 337th birthday, what the Bach Bible is at the Seminary, and how people can attend the event. Learn more at csl.edu/2022/03/seminary-library-to-host-bach-birthday-celebration.

Anne Gonzalez, DCE Manager — Short-term Mission Training & Engagement for the LCMS Office of International Mission, and Ben Helge — serving the Lord in Eurasia region with LCMS, join Andy to talk about what English Bible Camps are in the Eurasia region, what these Camps have involved in the past, how volunteers participate, and how volunteers can apply. Learn more at servenow.lcms.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Messes in Community: Connection and Belonging, including what "belonging" means, what belonging looks like for different people, how brokenness complicates belonging and connection, how struggles in relationships have meaning, and God's response to loneliness.
 
 Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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.

Dr. Mike Rodewald — Executive Director of Lutheran Bible Translators, and Rev. Rich Rudowske — Director of Operations with Lutheran Bible Translators, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how the idea for the Living Water project began, why listening to Scripture is important, how the Living Water project can be part of our daily lives, the incredible artistic talent that is going into creating this audio experience, and how this project is being produced. Find more details, listen to sample tracks, and subscribe to Living Water at livingwater.bible.
 
 
 Living Water sample track used with permission.
 
 
 Living Water: Experience Scripture. Experience God's Word through music. Feel the drama and emotion of the Scripture proclaimed in every verse. ___ Lyrics derived from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®, is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Deaconess Tiffany Manor — Director of LCMS Life Ministry, and Kris Freeman — Manager of LCMS Life Ministry, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what March on the Arch is, how the LCMS is involved, what is new this year for LCMS participation, and details on participating. Learn more and register at lcms.org/life.

Chaplain Amadeus Gandy, LCMS Chaplain at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey into chaplaincy, what life is actually like in Alaska and how his family has adjusted to living there, how he serves the service men and women on base, what his day-to-day life looks like, and how he shares the Gospel with those around him on base as he provides a home for Lutherans serving there.
 
 Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, including how to serve as a Chaplain, at lcms.org/armedforces.
 
 The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Chaplain Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Psalm 130 is appropriate for Ash Wednesday, how Luther wrote "From Depth of Woe I Cry to Thee" (Lutheran Service Book 607) based on Psalm 130, why Luther was focused on writing hymnody people could sing in their own language, and how other composers have expanded on Luther's hymn. Read the text of Luther's hymn at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/607 and read Psalm 130 at biblegateway.com.
 
 
 Read Chaplain Hamer's article at whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer/on-psalms-hymns-and-spiritual-songs-psalm-130-from-depths-of-woe-a-musical-post-card-from-dresden.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the February 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Unceasing Prayer" on Ephesians 1:15–23. 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.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Messes in Community: Broken Belonging, including what "connection" and "community" mean, how we have a need for community, the relationship of connection to community, how connection is the work of God, and how brokenness complicates connection and community.
 
 Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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.

Broadcasting live from the Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up at Faith Lutheran High School Central Texas in Warda, Texas, authors Christina Hergenrader, Sarah Baughman, Susan Maluschka, and Ruth Meyer join Andy and Sarah to talk about their current book projects and ideas, their favorite genres to read, how they deal with writers block, and their advice for aspiring writers.
 
 - Christina Hergenrader, “Shine” (a Bible study for teen girls) and “Inspired by the Holy Spirit: Four Habits for Faithful Living”
 - Sarah Baughman, “A Flame in the Dark: A novel about Luther’s Reformation”
 - Susan Maluschka, "Watching Movies with Christian Eyes Too” (Sequel to “Watching Movies With Christian Eyes,”)
 - Ruth Meyer, “Grace Alone” and "Our Faith from A to Z"

Dr. Robert Sorensen, Professor of Theology and Foreign Languages at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about St. Matthias, whose commemoration day is February 24, including where we hear about St. Matthias in Scripture, what is unique about how he became an apostle, how he served the Church, and what we can learn from Matthias’ story and service to the Church.

Rev. Peter Ill, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr, including when he lived and what we know about his life, what is significant about his service to the Church, the story of his martyrdom, and what we can learn from his life and death.

Kelly Schumacher (Uffenbeck) of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts joins Sarah to talk about her style of Classical Realism in liturgical and portrait art, how the medium of creating art makes a difference in the final piece, some of the interesting ways to create portraits, how she makes colors especially beautiful and vivid in her art, and the wide variety of art she is creating. Learn more about Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts, including how to commission pieces for church or home, at agnusdeiarts.com, and see all of her work at agnus-dei-liturgical-arts.square.site.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role psychologists play in mental health care, how the variety of mental health professionals interact in our lives, and how to seek care. Read the full list with explanations at resources.lcms.org/reading-study/commentaries/life-transitions-church-work-marriage.
 
 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 11, 2021.

Dr. Joe Herl, professor of music at Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah on Martin Luther's commemoration day (February 18) to talk about Luther's Deutsche Messe (German Mass), including the problems Luther had with the traditional Latin Mass, why Luther wrote this German Mass and who it was for, what the German Mass contained after he translated it from Latin, and where we have this Mass in our Lutheran liturgy today. Find Divine Service Setting 5 in Lutheran Service Book on p. 213.

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.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, The Forest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Philipp Melanchthon, including his upbringing and formation as a scholar, how he got involved with the Reformation, his relationship with Martin Luther and the other Reformers, and his legacy of work that we have today. Find the "Commonplaces: Loci Communes 1521" and Melanchthon's commentary on Romans mentioned in this episode at cph.org. Find your copy of the Book of Concord at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role of a university pastor, how he is able to serve the spiritual needs of college students, the blessings and burdens of campus ministry, the importance of campus ministry in times when the world seems unstable, and how he is able to help students with their vocations while they are on campus. Find Pastor Leininger's book "Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose" at cph.org/callings.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Family Life, including how we define family, where we find hope and grace in the midst of broken family life, what happens when we try to use our family to escape the world’s brokenness, some ways we build safety and knowing in our families, and what Christ’s freedom look like in families?
 
 Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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. Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and guest co-host Pastor James Cleland to talk about St. Valentine, including why the church commemorates him on February 14, what we know about the era in which Valentine lived and served, how Valentine served the church, what we can learn from his example, and why this day of his commemoration is associated with love, relationships, greeting cards, candy, gifts and flowers.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about some beautiful Epiphany hymns! Hear about: Lutheran Service Book 402 "The Only Son From Heaven", Lutheran Service Book 403 "O Savior of Our Fallen Race", Lutheran Service Book 396 "Arise and Shine in Splendor", and Lutheran Service Book 395 "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright".
 
 Find your copy of the pew edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book and the Lutheran Service Book Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the next LCMS Synodical Convention in 2023, what takes place at a regular LCMS Convention, who attends these conventions, and how to stay up to date on all resolution, overtures, and nominations. Learn more at lcms.org/convention.

Dr. Jim Marriott — director of Music Arts and the Kreft Chair for Music Arts at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and Michael Wilke — 4th year student at Concordia Seminary and Laudamus member, join Andy and Sarah to talk about who Laudamus is, how sacred music is a valuable part of pastoral formation, the locations for the Spring tour, the selections Laudamus will be presenting on this tour, and how these tours connect the Seminary to the church at large. Learn more about Laudamus and the tour dates and locations at csl.edu/laudamus.
 
 The Laudamus spring 2022 tour itinerary includes the following:
 
 Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Broken Arrow, Okla.
 Sunday, March 20, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Tulsa, Okla.
 Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Edmond, Okla.
 Monday, March 21, 7 p.m. Lamb of God Lutheran Church, Flower Mound, Texas
 Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Klein, Texas
 Sunday, April 3, 4 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Mo.

Phil Zielke, Founder of Phil’s Friends, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work and ministry of Phil's Friends, how acts of grace and kindness affect those who are fighting cancer, and how anyone nationwide can get involved with this work of sending care packages and prayers. Learn more about Phil's Friends and how you can get involved at philsfriends.org.

Dr. Jackquelyn Veith, Executive Director of Educational Certification for the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the 2022 CCLE Student Contests, including why these contests are presented by CCLE, how they're beneficial for students, and the three contests that are available this year. Learn more about these contests and how to enter at ccle.org/student-contests.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Romantic Relationships, including the difference between a biblical and secular worldview of romantic relationships, where we see the impact of brokenness on romantic relationships, the ways in which marriage is a mystery, and the different areas of marriage. Follow the links below to read more about each of the areas of marriage in more detail:
 
 
 Leaving and Cleaving blogs
 blog.cph.org/read/family/first-year-marriage-stinkin-hard
 blog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/blended-families-a-place-where-grace-can-reign
 blog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/love-honor-and-cherish-your-mother-in-law
 
 The work or effort of marriage
 blog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/inspiration/law-and-gospel-and-grouchiness
 blog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/plank-log-spouse-gets-nerves
 
 Storms of marriage
 blog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/riding-the-storms-of-marriage
 
 
 Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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. Nathan Sherrill — Executive Director of David’s Harp, a Center for Musical Development, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how David’s Harp is helping congregations and ministries reach their communities with music education, some of the newest resources from David’s Harp, where David’s Harp is growing and in development, and the very exciting international opportunities for music education. Learn more about David's Harp at davidsharpmusic.org.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, joins Andy and Sarah to share about updates around the globe, including the continuing sad saga of the hate crime trial in Finland against those whom LHF helped print a biblical response to gay marriage; the Books of Concord being printed now in Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam; the graduation last November and startup of classes at the Lutheran seminary LHF sponsors in South Sudan; and the printing of the Spanish hymnal for North, Central and South America. Learn more about the wonderful work of Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.

Dr. John Boonenberg — Director of Church Music and Worship Arts at Concordia University Ann Arbor, and Dr. William Perrine — Director of Instrumental Music at Concordia University Ann Arbor, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Music Day Honor Band or Honor Choir at Concordia University Ann Arbor, why this experience is valuable and formational for high school students, what high school attendees will learn and experience at this event, and how to register. Learn more and register at cuaa.edu/musicday.

Rev. Mark Kiessling — Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and DCE Julianna Shults — Program Manager with Youth Ministry for the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk aout the theme and location of the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering, details for registration information, tips for first time youth leaders, and how to stay updated on the latest news. Find everything you need to know at lcmsgathering.com, and find the End Goals Podcast at kfuo.org/endgoals.

St. Paul's Lutheran School Students Lilian and Bryant, along with Pastor Joseph Schlie, from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Perryville, MO, join Andy during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Immanuel for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes Immanuel a unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about Immanuel Lutheran School at ilsperryville.org
 
 Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health & Welfare – Member Wellness Products with Concordia Plans, joins Andy to talk about Grand Rounds available for Concordia Plans Members, how a second opinion be helpful when facing a new diagnosis or chronic illness, and some of the updates. Learn more about Grand Rounds for Concordia Plans members at grandrounds.com/microsite/concordiaplans, and learn more about Concordia Plans benefits at concordiaplans.org/members/my-wellness-benefits.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about childhood, how our family of origin shapes us, the role of belonging in family and other contexts, and hope for the broken childhood. 
 
 Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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.

Faith Lutheran High School Students Elizabeth, Julia, and Lance, along with Mrs. Christy Rivers, third grade teacher at Faith Lutheran School in Plano, TX, join Andy during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose FLS for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes FLS a unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about Faith Lutheran School at flsplano.org.
 
 Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Rev. Dr. David Lewis — Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology and Director of Master of Divinity and Residential Alternate Route Programs at Concordia Seminary, and Rev. Dale Ward — Senior Media Producer for Communications at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how the CSL Film Festival began, the criteria for submissions for the film festival contest, the type and quality of submissions received, how they were narrowed down to the finalists, and which films are the finalists. Watch the finalist films and learn who won the festival contest at concordiatheology.org.

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

Lutheran High School of St. Charles County Students Abby and Carter, along with Brian Scheller, Director of Music Activities & Spiritual Life Coordinator at Lutheran High School of St. Charles County, MO, join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Lutheran High School for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes Lutheran High School a unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about Lutheran High School of St. Charles County at lutheranhighstcharles.com.
 
 Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

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

St. Paul's Lutheran School Students Juliana and Sam, along with Kantor Matthew Gerhardt, from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Des Peres, MO, join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose St. Paul's for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes St. Paul's a unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about St. Paul’s Lutheran School at stplutheranschool.org.
 
 Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Rev. Dr. Mark Seifrid, Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, MO, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, commemorated by the Church on January 25, including who Saul was, what was significant about his conversation, his name change to Paul, and how the Lord used him.

Saint Paul Lutheran High School Students Annika, Josiah, and Daniela, along with Dr. Jerrode Marsh, Director of Music at Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, MO, join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Saint Paul for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes Saint Paul and unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about Saint Paul Lutheran High School at splhs.org.
 
 Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Safety and Knowing, including why safety is important in family life, why the word "knowing" is significant, the relationship between "knowing" and "safety," and how safety and knowing in our relationship with Christ shapes our relationships with others. Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the LCMS marches in the National March for Life, the message we want to be heard at the March, why the Synod is doing a Million Dollar Match Grant for life-affirming projects, and what he hopes to see as an outcome of this matching grant opportunity. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry and the 1 John 3 Million Dollar Life Match at lcms.org/life.

Deaconess Tiffany Manor — Director of LCMS Life Ministry, and Kristin Freeman — Manager of LCMS Life Ministry, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why the LCMS is involved in Life Ministry things such as Marches for Life across our nation, why the 1 John 3 Million Dollar Life Match was created, the qualifications for projects, and how the matching grants will support life-affirming projects. Learn more about the 1 John 3 Million Dollar Life Match and how to apply at lcms.org/life.

Deaconess Lori Trinche — Stewardship, Administration and Human Care Liaison for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS, Rev. Dr. Allan Buss — President of the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS, and Sheryl Dewitt — Executive Director of Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries in Sanford, Florida, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the beautiful work of Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries and how they've served mothers and babies, the need for this kind of outreach in Chicagoland, why it's important to the Northern Illinois District to be involved in this life affirming outreach, and how individuals and congregations can support this work. Learn more about this expansion of Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries at rlom.org/expansion.

Jamielynn (Tinkey) Flores, B.S.N., R.N., who serves the Lord as a missionary in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, joins Sarah to talk about her journey to the mission field, the work she is currently doing in the Dominican Republic, meeting physical and spiritual needs on the mission field, and exciting things happening in Life Ministry in the LAC Region. Read her story and how to support her work at lcms.org/tinkey.

Rev. James and Angela Sharp, who serve the Lord as missionaries in Uruguay, join Sarah to talk about how they build relationships with people in order to share the Gospel of Jesus with them, the different ways they both serve in the community, the partners they're blessed to serve with, and what's coming on the horizon for them and their new missionary team members. Learn more their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/sharp.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Broken Intimacy, including how we define intimacy, the relationship between intimacy and safety, what makes it hard to care about such abstract things like intimacy, and where God creates intimacy in our lives. Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.
 
 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.