The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. David Fleming, Executive Director for Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, joins Andy and Sarah during Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about how DOXOLOGY supports pastors in their own spiritual care and caring for the souls in their congregations, the critical nature of pastors and church workers (and really everyone) to receive spiritual and mental health care, and where we start to seek our own support, both with pastors and counselors. Learn about the wonderful opportunities for pastors and congregations through DOXOLOGY at doxology.us. This is a rebroadcast from October 9, 2020. Resources for mental health and wellness: doxology.us for pastoral and congregational spiritual and counseling care lcms.org/wellness for LCMS resources Insurance or medical sharing programs, supplemental coverage programs EAP (Concordia Plans members, look here) 211.org – find your local resources for each state / area ruralhealthinfo.org – find information for rural health. (Behavorial health: ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/telehealth/2/specific-populations/behavioral-health) nami.org/Videos/NAMI-Basics-OnDemand – National Alliance on Mental Illness. This link is for Mental Health Basics. mhanational.org/ – Mental Health America, mental health screenings hazeldenbettyford.org – substance use and treatment, other addiction treatment va.gov and lcms.org/armedforces for veterans and military personnel Resources if you need immediate help: thehotline.org – National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799−7233 or chat online crisistextline.org – Crisis Counseling via text message – text HOME to 741741 suicidepreventionlifeline.org – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-8255 or chat online

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how to have empathy on social media, including these five points: Find Their Face Know When to Abort or Relocate Utilize the Facebook Disclaimer Be Real, but Understand the Intimacy Level Just Be Happy for Them. This is a rebroadcast from June 15, 2020. 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.

Christina Roberts, Kantor at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming NIKE: A Marathon of Hymns Celebrating Christ's Victory at Our Savior on Friday, January 29th, 8:30am ET / 7:30am CT, including what inspired this idea, how the children of Our Savior Lutheran School will be an integral part of this festival, why singing hymns is so important, and how you can participate. Learn more at oslsgr.org/nike-hymn-marathon and RSVP to the event on Facebook at facebook.com/events/443704623332498.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health and Wellness with Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to highlight two great services from CPS, 98point6 and Grand Rounds, that help you take control of your health care with better quality care. Both of these are available to CPS Members through the Member Portal and in App Stores. Learn more at concordiaplans.org.

Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Madison, Nebraska, and Director of Rural and Small Town Mission with the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the challenges faced by rural and small town congregations, how these congregations may be uniquely positioned to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, how partnerships have proven immensely beneficial for these congregations, and what some of these partnerships look like. Learn more about LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission at lcms.org/rstm.

Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what we learn from the Church Fathers, how these writings are especially beneficial for us today, a few recommendations of where to start, and some wonderful examples of teachings. Read Dr. Boyle's series on "Reading the Old Testament with the Early Church Fathers" at witness.lcms.org/2020/reading-the-old-testament-with-the-early-church-fathers. Recommended Writings: St. Athanasius "On the Incarnation" — amazon.com or svspress.com/on-the-incarnation-english-only. Melito of Sardis "On Pascha" — amazon.com or svspress.com/on-pascha-second-edition-pps55.

Rev. Peter Ill, Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Jesus’ Baptism mean for us, why this is significant in the life of the Church, and how we observe this day in the season of Epiphany.

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.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the January 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "I Believe," all about the First Article of the Apostles' Creed. Follow along and search the Scriptures and Apostles' Creed with us! Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Dr. Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his article in the January 2021 issue of The Lutheran Witness "A Chaste and Decent Life" including how we value virtues in our modern society, why chastity is an awkward thing for us to talk about, and how chastity relates to our vocations. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Erin Mackenzie— Volunteer Coordinator for the Latin America and Caribbean Region, based in the Dominican Republic, and Anne Gonzalez— Manager of Short Term Mission Training and Engagement with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming month-long free virtual event Missions Unpacked, including what exciting things participants will experience during this event, the regions and cultures that participants will visit, and how to participate. Learn more and register at calendar.lcms.org/event/missions-unpacked-jan2021.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 897, "O rejoice, ye Christians loudly." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Rev. Dr. James Marriott, Director of Music Arts at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 399, "The star proclaims the King is here." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 382, "We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Missionary, Sacred Music Educator in Asia, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 360, "All my heart again rejoices." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Senior Assistant to the President of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 372, "O Jesus Christ, Thy manger is." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Chaplain Brian Hamer, Chaplain in the US Marine Corps, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 358, "From heaven above to earth I come." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Dr. Jerrode Marsh, Director of Music at St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 386, "Now sing we, now rejoice." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Paul Soulek, Director of Parish & School Music at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 389, "Let all together praise our God." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Benjamin Kolodziej, member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 969, "Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Christina Roberts, Kantor at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 362, "O Sing of Christ." Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, Admission Counselor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and host of KFUO Radio's Cross Defense, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about life as an Admissions Counselor at CTSFW, his (maybe crazy) idea to visit all 6000 congregations in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, what he's looking for to in this uber LCMS travel vlog project, and what he hopes to learn at each congregation. Find all of Pastor Bramwell's vlogs on YouTube at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell, and find him on social at instagram.com/tyrelbramwell and facebook.com/TyrelBramwell. St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Taken by Rev. Tyrel Bramwell at the beginning of his #SeeTheSynod tour. Used with permission.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about season two of The Mandalorian, including the connection between this series from Disney+ and other shows in the Star Wars universe, themes that are present throughout the series, and what we can gain from this from a Christian worldview.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about roadblocks to identity like isolation from people and spiritual platitudes, what happens when we try to use social media to determine our identities, and how our communities around us help to shape those identities. 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.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor, The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the December issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "God Comes for Scallywags," all about what the lineage and genealogy of Christ means for us today. 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.

Rev. Dr. Rick Serina, associate executive director of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR), who replaces the Rev. Dr. Larry Vogel who retired in January, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey to the CTCR, the important work the CTCR does, and why he enjoys and looks forward to continuing this work. Learn more about him at blogs.lcms.org/2020/serina-accepts-call-to-ctcr and find all CTCR documents at lcms.org/ctcr.

Bishop Risto Soramies of The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland (ELMDF) and Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, how altar and pulpit fellowship is declared among church partners, and what this fellowship now means for both the ELMDF and the LCMS. Read more on this declaration of fellowship at ilc-online.org/2020/11/25/finnish-lutherans-enter-into-fellowship-with-the-lcms.

Alex Lobo— Concordia Music and Art Conservatory in Jackson, Tennessee, affiliated with David’s Harp, and Rev. Nathan Sherrill— Executive Director of David’s Harp, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Alex's journey to a love of Lutheran music and liturgy, why music is important for congregations and communities, and how David's Harp helps congregations and organizations bring music education to communities. Learn more about David's Harp and how to start a music conservatory in your community at davidsharpmusic.org.

Erin Alter— Director of Short-Term Missions with the LCMS, and Amy Jo Vorwark— Volunteer for Conversation Partners, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Amy Jo's experience as a conversation partner, the wonderful benefits from participating in this program, the need for volunteers, and how to sign up to participate. Learn more and sign up at servenow.lcms.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about questions that build identity, how we consider who Jesus says we are, some deeper questions about building identity, and the importance of people in our lives who ask these questions and help us work through the answers. We were experiencing some technical difficulties with our live programming, so the full program is brought to you in this podcast! 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.

Rev. Dr. Mark Seifrid, Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Lay Bible Institute on Galatians at Concordia Seminary, including what we know about the Galatians, the major themes in this letter, and what this letter means for us today. Learn more and register for this virtual event at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/lay-bible-institute. Galatians: Hearing Paul's Gospel Afresh Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT Due to concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this event will be held online. Registration: $20 Registration deadline: Jan. 24, 2021

Rev. Dr. David Lewis, Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about The Faith and Film Festival in January 2021, including how this year's film festival will be different than last year's, the lineup for the films, and the exciting new things that participants will experience this year. Find details and register at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/faith-and-film-festival.

Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book from Concordia Publishing House Blessed Be His Name, including what is so important about names, where we find God's name in scripture and what we learn about Him from those names, what God binds to Hs name, and how we use God's name both in our liturgy and in our daily lives. Find details and download a sample at cph.org/sacrednames. Preorder will be available in late December 2020.

Rev. Jon Smithley, Active Duty Air Force Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his path to military chaplaincy, how KFUO Radio played an integral role in this journey, the importance of relationships among pastors and parishioners, and the role chaplains play in the armed forces. Learn more about chaplaincy and LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces.

Scott M. Hyslop, DMA, Director of Parish Music at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the traditional Christmas concerts at St. Lorenz for the last 70 years, the virtual Christmas concert this year, and the exciting music they will be sharing. Learn more and watch the concert at stlorenz.org, facebook.com/MusicAtStLorenz, and facebook.com/StLorenzFrankenmuth. Virtual Music at St. Lorenz Saturday, December 12, 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT Sunday, December 13, 3:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. CT

Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS Life Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the National March for Life and other life events have been helpful in communicating the sanctity of all human life, plans for the 2021 National March for Life and regional events like the Chicago March's "March on the Move" in January, and plans for an LCMS Life Conference. Find details for all of these things at lcms.org/life.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why a sense of self matters, what it means to have resilience, and how we can think of self-worth from a Lutheran perspective. 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.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where the Lord is working through LHF to bring the Gospel to people in their first language, the projects in progress for Spanish-language materials, and how the pandemic has affected their work. Learn about the vast amount of resources and how to support the work of LHF at lhfmissions.org.

Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer, Executive Director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about different understandings and teachings on the End Times, what is false teaching and what is true Biblical teaching, what the Bible says about the signs of the End Times, and what we can learn from Scripture about the End Times. Read all CTCR documents at lcms.org/ctcr and find the document on End Times mentioned in this episode at The End Times: A Study of Eschatology and Millennialism. This is a rebroadcast from October 2, 2020.

Dr. Jerrode Marsh— Director of Music at St. Paul Lutheran High School (SPLHS) in Concordia, Missouri, and Kent Kunkel— Director of Development at SPLHS, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming (outdoor) Christkindlesmarkt happening December 11-13, including why they're bringing a traditional German Christmas market to SPLHS, what visitors will enjoy, and what to expect from the experience. Learn more and plan your visit at splhs.org/events and facebook.com/Saint-Paul-Christkindlesmarkt-105971921281969.

Rev. Andrew Dinger, pastor of Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique community that makes up Timothy Lutheran, how the congregation reaches into the surrounding community, and how they've been able to carry on with ministry and services during the pandemic. Learn more about Timothy Lutheran at timothystl.org and facebook.com/timothystl.

Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana, Associate Director of LCMS Ministry to Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the challenges our troops and chaplains have faced during COVID-19 pandemic, why our military chaplains are a vital resource for our armed forces, and the need for more Directors of Religious Education and Chaplains. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces. Interested in becoming a chaplain? Email [email protected]. This is a rebroadcast from July 31, 2020.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what identity is, how identity and vocation constantly overlap, and the foundational core of our identity in Christ. 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.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Sarah to share Advent traditions in his home, the proper place of Thanksgiving in the church, the role of thankfulness in the Christian life, and being content in the midst of all the sales! This is a rebroadcast from November 27, 2019.

Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Michigan, joins Sarah to talk about the themes we hear about in 1 and 3 year lectionary for the 1st Sunday in Advent, the wonderful "Stir Up" collect for this Sunday, and the hymn of the day we'll get to sing. Find more about Lutheran lectionaries and hymns at lcms.org/worship. This is a rebroadcast from November 27, 2019.

Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Sarah and guest host Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, to talk about the difference between pastoral care and counseling, when you should talk to your pastor, and why pastors need to know what you're going through. They also discuss what to expect in your conversation with your pastor, how to approach him with your question, and why you aren’t a burden on him. This is a rebroadcast from March 12, 2018.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what the season of Advent is all about, how this season brings us comfort and hope, how we bring this season into our homes, and resources from the LCMS for families. Learn more at lcms.org/advent and cph.org/advent.

Lisa Clark, Senior Editor for Curriculum Resources with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Advent resources available this year from CPH, the wonderful "Jesse Tree" theme in the materials, and how families and churches can use these materials. Find all of these resources, including the family activity kit, at cph.org/advent. This is a rebroadcast from November 12, 2020.

Rev. Jon Fergeson, Senior Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and KFUO Radio's Church of the Week, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of Peace Lutheran, traditions that shape congregational life, and why it's important for Peace to support KFUO Radio. Learn more about Peace Lutheran Church at Peacelutheranstl.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about roadblocks to industry, including being too busy for boredom, wanting complete happiness and contentment, and staying out of touch with our gifts and talents. 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.