The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Andrew Jones, pastor of First Lutheran Church and Preschool in Concord, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the place of Psalm 22 in Holy Week, the theme of Psalm 22, how it walks us through Holy Week, and where we see fulfillments of the Psalm in Holy Week. Read his CPH blog post at blog.cph.org/study/the-fulfillment-of-psalm-22-in-holy-week.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from March 30, 2021.

Rev. Chris Hull— senior pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas, and Lynea Sander— music director and organist at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas, join Andy and Sarah to talk through the Easter Vigil service on Holy Saturday, including the history of this service, what the flow of the service is through the readings and liturgy, and what makes this service so unique in our church year.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from March 31, 2021.

Chaplain Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of Good Friday in the rhythm of the Church Year, how the Passion has been a part of Holy Week since the Early Church, how J.S. Bach approached the observation of Holy Week, and how Bach expresses the text of the Passion in his beautiful music for Holy Week. Listen to "Es ist vollbracht" at youtu.be/8sURg5yT69U. Read more from Chaplain Hamer at WhatDoesThisMean.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what it means to turn toward Hope, including what restoration means, how naming brokenness helps us turn toward Hope, how brokenness is different when you have the cross and Hope, and how we can be bearers of hope to our neighbors.
 
 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.

Ben Bedroske — Choir Director at Martin Luther High School in Greendale, WI, Erin Janetzke — Assistant Principal at Martin Luther High School, and MLHS students Amelia and Dylan join Andy and Sarah to talk about how MLHS is preparing them for the next chapter in their lives, what they enjoy most about participating in choir at MLHS, how the arts are part of Christian education at MLHS, and what makes MLHS a unique place for students in the Milwaukee area.

Mr. Jonathan Butterfield, Principal at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, along with LHSS students Noah, Maggie, and Anna, join Andy to talk about the service project they participated in at the LCMS International Center, other service projects they've enjoyed as students at LHSS, the place of service in Lutheran education, and how students have opportunities to serve their neighbors as part of their education.

Hayley Steinbauer — Senior at Concordia University Nebraska (CUNE) and volunteer with LCMS, Julie Johnston-Hermann — Director of Global Opportunities at CUNE and volunteer with LCMS, and Erin Alter — Director of Short-Term Missions with LCMS International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Hayley's experiences as a volunteer on a short-term mission trip to Puerto Rico as part of her studies at CUNE, why opportunities like this are part of the educational formation at CUNE, and how others can serve on short-term teams like Hayley and Julie. Learn about these programs at CUNE at cune.edu/faith-and-life/serve-abroad and find service opportunities with the LCMS at servenow.lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink, Executive Director of Concordia Historical Institute, joins Sarah on the Commemoration day for Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach to talk about the historical context of both men, their connections to the Lutheran Reformation and Martin Luther himself, how their work is important in the history of the Lutheran Church and Christendom in general, and works of theirs that we should know and recognize today. Learn more about Concordia Historical Institute, including how you can visit, at concordiahistoricalinstitute.org. Read about the Cranach Reformation Altar at the LCMS International Center at reporter.lcms.org/2016/cranach-reformation-altar-reproduction-installed.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the April 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Reconciled in Christ" on Ephesians 2:11-22. 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 2:11-22
 One in Christ
 
 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens,[a] but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by[b] the Spirit.
 
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 Ephesians 2:19 Or sojourners
 Ephesians 2:22 Or in
 
 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, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Messes in Creation: A Broken World, including what brokenness is, how our brokenness affects others, how the devil uses brokenness to try to separate us from the hope we have in Christ, and what can happen when we name the brokenness 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.

It is April 1st and the new program Tea Time: a half hour with half the caffeine, commences with wisdom you can put to use today. The Reverends of Radio: Pastor Timothy Appel, Pastor Brady Finnern, and Pastor James Cleland join Andy Bates to impart relevant information to help you in your daily vocations and improve family time around the dinner table. . . or maybe just something to make you chuckle.

Daniel Sanchez — Camp Director at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, and Crysten Sanchez — Events Executive for Higher Things, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Higher Things Confirmation Camp at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, who is eligible to attend, what happens during the camp, and how this camp is a wonderful opportunity for confirmation-age youth. Learn more about Camp and register at campiodiseca.org/htcamp and leader.higherthings.org/events/confirmation-camp.

Krista Young, DCE — Partnership Coordinator for LCMS Africa Region, and Tara Wolf, DCE — volunteer with LCMS International Mission and Director of Next Generations Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ft. Collins, Colorado, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how volunteers serve with LCMS International Mission, Tara's story of volunteering, how she served and what she learned, where the current needs are for volunteers, and how to get involved. Contact Krista directly at [email protected] and find all service opportunities at servenow.lcms.org.

Dr. Debbie Arfsten — Professor of Christian Education, Director of Christian Education (DCE) Program Director, and Director of Synodical Placement at Concordia University Chicago (CUC), along with CUC DCE students Brian, Grace, Samantha, Benjamin, and Abby, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what DCEs are, how long DCEs have been an office in the LCMS, how DCEs serve the church today, and what their DCE formation looks like at CUC. Learn more about DCE formation at Concordia Chicago at cuchicago.edu/dce

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Community, including the types of community we may experience throughout our lives, the relationship of identity to community, how naming brokenness in our communities is helpful, and the role of the Christian in the various communities in which we exist.
 
 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. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Sarah to talk about the Annunciation of our Lord, the place of this feast day in our Church Year, how the Church has recognized this feast day in our history, why this day is incredibly important to us, and the Scripture and hymnody we hear on this day.

Rev. Kevin Johnson, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Iowa, and the Holy Cross Lutheran Homeschool Co-op, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why his congregation supports homeschool families, how they are able to provide this support, the details of the upcoming Home School Conference at Holy Cross, and what attendees need to know about this free resource conference. Learn more and register at holycrosscarlisle.org.

Jennifer Hummel, Program Coordinator for Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya with the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya (CCCK) is, the needs of the children they serve in Kenya, how this program meets those needs, and some exciting things happening in the future for CCCK. Learn more at lcms.org/make-a-gift/christs-care-for-children-kenya.

Deaconess Dr. Chrissie Gillet — Director of Word of Hope with Lutherans for Life, and Lisa Fox — President of the Lutherans for Life St. Charles Chapter, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how Word of Hope began, the circumstances that women and families find themselves in when they reach out to Word of Hope, who is supported by these services, the things happening in the St. Louis Metro area in life issues, how hope is being offered in this area, and how to get involved in both organizations. Learn more about Word of Hope at lutheransforlife.org/about/word-of-hope and the at lutheransforlifestcharlesmo.org.

Ms. Jennifer Brauer, Director of the Lutheran High School Northwest Concert Choir and Lutheran High School Westland Honors Choir (part of the Lutheran High School Association of Metro Detroit), along with students Annie from LHWL and London from LHNW, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what their school days look like at their respective high schools, how the Word of God is taught in their schools, how their experiences are preparing them for their future vocations, and the role of music in their education and daily life. They also discuss how Ms. Brauer became a Lutheran educator, the role of arts in Lutheran education, and how she aims to equip her students for their next chapter in life. Learn more about Lutheran Westland, Lutheran Northwest, and the Lutheran High School Association in Metro Detroit at lhsa.com.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Body of Christ, including what brings and keeps the Body of Christ together, the place of connection and community in the Body of Christ, what brokenness looks like in the Body of Christ, and the hope we have as the Body of Christ.
 
 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. John F. Brug, General Editor and Old Testament Editor with the Wartburg Project, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) translation of the Bible, what sets this translation apart from other translations like English Standard Version, challenges in publishing a study Bible today, and the exciting features in the new EHV Study Bible. Learn more about Wartburg Project at wartburgproject.org and the EHV Study Bible at online.nph.net/an-ehv-study-bible.html.

Rev. Dr. Stephen Pietsch, lecturer in pastoral theology at Australian Lutheran College in North Adelaide, Australia, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about acedia and how to respond to it, including what acedia is, the symptoms of this in our lives, how to keep praying through acedia, talking back to Satan (antirrhesis), and more ways to fight acedia. Read his article "Fighting Acedia: Tips for the Struggle Against Sloth" in the March issue of The Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org/2022/fighting-acedia.

Sally Handrick, President of the LWML Missouri District, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what happens at a Missouri District LWML Convention, the highlights of the gathering, her favorite parts of the convention, and details for attending. Learn more at missourilwml.org.

Monica Shannon, District Life Coordinator for the LCMS Southern Illinois District Advocates for Life, and Rev. Dr. Kirk Clayton, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work the SID Advocates for Life does, why this work is important in Southern Illinois, and the upcoming Life-Affirming Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights, IL, on March 26. Find details about this Prayer Vigil at sidadvocatesforlife.com.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history and legacy of St. Patrick, what is significant about his early years, the misunderstandings we may have about him, the impact of his work on Ireland and the rest of Christianity, and where we find his work in our Lutheran circles. Find Lutheran Service Book 604, St. Patrick's Breastplate, at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/604.
 
 This is a rebroadcast from March 17, 2021.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Friendship, including some of our common misconceptions about friendship, how friendships are started and sustained, what God's Word teaches us about friendship, elements of authentic friendship, and how brokenness affects friendship.
 
 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. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the March 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "By Grace You Have Been Saved" on Ephesians 2:1-10. 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 2:1-10
 By Grace Through Faith
 
 2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body[a] and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.[b] 4 But[c] God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
 
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 Ephesians 2:3 Greek flesh
 Ephesians 2:3 Greek like the rest
 Ephesians 2:4 Or And
 
 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

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.