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Virtual Multiethnic Symposium at Concordia Seminary
Erika Bennett, Director of Continuing Education with Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of the Multiethnic Symposium at Concordia Seminary, the theme for this year's event, who will be presenting, and how people can participate from anywhere during this year's virtual event. Learn more and register at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/multiethnic-symposium.
Chaplains Serving our Armed Forces
Rev. Craig G. Muehler, CAPT, CHC, USN, (Ret.), Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where LCMS Chaplains are serving today, the needs of those whom they serve, the challengles that chaplains have faced in the past year, and some stories of our chaplains in the field. Learn more about Chaplaincy and LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces. Follow stories from the field at facebook.com/MinistryArmedForces.LCMS, instagram.com/lcmsmaf, and twitter.com/lcmsmaf.
The New Voice on KFUO Radio: Pastor James Cleland
Pastor James Cleland joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new role doing production and on-air work at KFUO Radio, his background and journey to becoming a pastor, a few of his favorite things, and when you can hear him on air. Welcome, Pastor Cleland!
Mental Health Monday: Making Meaning Mindfully
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about integrity versus despair, what it means to practice mindfulness in a Christian life, what it means to be mindful in God's creation and with His Word, and how to incorporate practices into your daily routines. Find the blog post "Four Ways to Draw Near in the New Year" at blog.cph.org/read/4-ways-to-draw-near-in-the-new-year and find Heidi's new book "Finding Hope" at books.cph.org/finding-hope. 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.
Searching the Scriptures: April 2021 Lutheran Witness
Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the April 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried," about this phrase of the Second 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.
2021 LESA Cooking for Kids Event
Sue Nahmensen, CEO of the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how LESA serves our neighbors, the current needs that LESA strives to meet, the annual Cooking for Kids event, and how to participate this year. Learn more, register for the virtual events, and find the silent auction at lesastl.org/cooking-for-kids-2021.
Anna Spelbring, the 2021 LESA Student Christian Leader
Anna Spelbring, the 2021 LESA Student Christian Leader, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why her school, Zion Lutheran in Belleville, Illinois, is important to her; how her teachers and classmates encourage her, what she loves about school, what inspired her to start her own non-profit, and why it's important for her to serve her neighbors. Find her non-profit, Anna Bakes, at facebook.com/Anna-Bakes-for-World-Vision-113233590558047. Read the full press release about Anna and the LESA Student Christian Leader Award at lesastl.org/zion-lutheran-belleville-student-is-lesas-2021-lutheran-student-christian-leader.
Hymnody, Liturgy, Catechesis in Francophone Africa
Phillip Magness, Sacred Music Educator serving the Lord in French-speaking West and Central Africa with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his work in Francophone Africa, how the pandemic has affected his ministry there, and the music that he teaches to the congregations there. Hear some selections of music and how these pieces have influenced both his work and the church in Francophone Africa. Join Phillip's missionary group on Facebook for all updates and newsletters at facebook.com/groups/MagnessAfrica. Read his story and how to support his work at https://www.lcms.org/magness. Music selection notes: « O Christ, Étoile du matin » "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright" Permission for use granted by the Comité liturgique francophone of the Lutheran Church-Canada. « Notre Père » A live recording of the Lord's Prayer from the Divine Service at Paroisse Wittenberg in Pointe-Noire, Congo. Copyright, Église Évangelique Luthérienne au Congo, used with permission from Pastor Joseph Mboungou. « Comment, céleste maître » "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?" Permission for use granted by the Comité liturgique francophone of the Lutheran Church-Canada. « Le Premier Commandement » The First Commandment Copyright 2020, Phillip Magness, Used by permission.
Easter Hymnody: Death Is Swallowed Up By Death
Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Sacred Music Educator in Asia for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Easter hymns! Learn about Lutheran Service Book 458 "Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands," Lutheran Service Book 476 "Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow," and Lutheran Service Book 466 "Christ is Arisen, Alleluia." Read Deaconess Rhein's story and how to support her work at lcms.org/rhein.
Mental Health Monday: Introvert, Extrovert...Contentrovert? (Rebroadcast)
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how labeling personality types can be helpful, how this labeling can be limiting, and what contentment in Christ looks like. Read about being a "contentrovert" at medishare.com/blog/on-being-a-contentrovert. 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 May 4, 2020.
Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle (Rebroadcast)
Phillip Magness, Cantor at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, MO, and Sacred Music Educator for West and Central Africa with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Holy Week and Easter hymns from the Lutheran Service Book, including 617 (O Lord, we praise Thee), 454 (Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle), 467 (Awake, my heart, with gladness), and 486 (If Christ Had Not Been Raised). This is a rebroadcast from April 18, 2019.
J.S. Bach's St. John Passion
Dr. Maurice Boyer, professor of music at Concordia University Chicago and director of the American Kantorei, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about J.S. Bach's St. John Passion, including his own experiences with this piece, the history and text of the piece, several of the theological nuances in the piece, and a few of the high points to listen for. Find the full text here, for you to follow along as you listen: emmanuelmusic.org/notes_translations/translations_cantata/t_bwv245.htm Reference the excepts mentioned in the episode here: Opening chorus: youtube.com/watch?v=XUxyy8NJwkk Chiastic center: youtube.com/watch?v=cgFVVXD5_u8 Es ist vollbracht: youtube.com/watch?v=0pHLOU8Zqjk Ach, Herr, lass dein lieb Engelein: youtube.com/watch?v=vSHnf-QKUyY View the full Passion YouTube from Collegium Vocale Ghent and Philippe Herreweghe, one of the greatest interpreters of Bach's music. This is the dress rehearsal from a performance that was to have taken place last Spring but was cancelled due to COVID. youtube.com/watch?v=w2LakofZAhw
Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light
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.
Fulfilling Psalm 22 in Holy Week
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.
Mental Health Monday: Tools for Generativity in our Walks of Faith
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about tools for generativity in our walks of faith, including how we witness the love of Christ in our everyday lives, how we pass special days and memories on to the next generation, and sharing praises and stories of loss and pain to normalize joys and struggles. Sarah shares the stories of three women. Find these stories and more on The Lutheran Ladies Lounge podcast at kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge. Stanisława Leszczyńska—a midwife at Auschwitz: kfuo.org/2021/01/29/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-070-story-time-with-sarah-stanislawa-leszczynska-midwife-at-auschwitz Argula von Grumbach—a hero of the Reformation: kfuo.org/2020/06/05/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-037-story-time-with-sarah-argula-von-grumbach-writes-a-letter Rosa J. Young—a champion for Lutheran education among black children in Alabama: kfuo.org/2020/02/07/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-020-story-time-with-sarah-the-first-rosa 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.
Gardening, Part 1: Preparing For Your Garden
Delano and Linda Meyer, Jacques Breman, and Gwen Zagore join Andy and Sarah to talk about preparing for your garden in this first part of our series on gardening. They discuss establishing a garden plan, choosing a site, preparing soil, and selecting seeds for live plants.
Palm Sunday: Entering Holy Week
Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the difference between Palm Sunday and Sunday of the Passion, how the Church typically observes Palm Sunday, what makes this day unique in the Church Year, and the scripture readings and hymns we have for this day. Learn more about our Lutheran Church Year and practices at lcms.org/worship.
Hear Our Prayer: Family Devotions (Rebroadcast)
Rev. Sean Daenzer, worship director for the LCMS and International Center chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why we should do devotions at home, simple formats to use, and how this is beneficial to family life. Find the PrayNow App for Android and Apple, along with the Treasury of Daily Prayer and Lutheran Service Book, at cph.org. Find downloadable Daily Prayers at cph.org/care. Find resources available from the LCMS at lcms.org/coronavirus. This is a rebroadcast from March 16, 2020.
Rumor Has it Jesus Forgives Gossipers (Rebroadcast)
Rev. Chris Hull, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what gossip is, what God commands us about gossip, and how Jesus takes on gossip. Read Pastor Hull's blog at ziontomballtx.org/sheepdog. This is a rebroadcast from March 24, 2020.
Hymns for Holy Week
Benjamin Kolodziej— member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, highly active church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to talk through three hymns appropriate for Holy Week: Lutheran Service Book 444 "No Tramp of Soldiers Marching Feet," Lutheran Service Book 425/426 "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," and Lutheran Service Book 439 "O Dearest Jesus, what Law Hast Thou Broken." Hear the history behind these hymns and why they're appropriate for us to meditate on during Lent and Holy Week. Find the Lutheran Service Book at cph.org/lsb.
Mental Health Monday: Roadblocks to generativity
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about roadblocks to generativity, including isolation, lack of depth in relationship, self-centered rather than Christ-centered, monotony with no sense of purpose, nostalgia rather than contentment, and refusing responsibility. Then, they discuss ways to remove roadblocks, such as confession, reflecting on forgiveness and promises of God, challenging heart and soul, and finding awe in creation and Scripture. 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.
Metric Version of the Evangelical Heritage Bible Translation
Dr. John F. Brug, General Editor and Old Testament Editor with the Wartburg Project, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the development of the Evangelical Heritage Version of the Bible, the different Bible translations available in North America and where EHV fits in, the new metric version of this Bible available online, and how this new version is useful for readers around the world. Find your copy at online.nph.net/ehv and learn about the Wartburg Project at wartburgproject.org.
Robo Raiders: New Robot, New Competition!
The Robo Raiders FTC 7129 team from Southern Illinois — Peter, Nathaniel, Matthew, Sophia, Hannah, Caroline, and Taylor — join Andy and Sarah to talk about their roles on the team, the robot they built this year and the competitions the robot is for, what goes into building the robot and entering into competitions, and how being on this team has prepared them for future vocations. Follow the RoboRaiders on Social media at facebook.com/roboraidersftc7129, twitter.com/ftc7129, instagram.com/ftc7129, and on Youtube Robo Raiders FTC 7219. Find a full video playlist at youtube.com.
The Legacy of St. Patrick
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.
The Greater Tragedy of Coronatide, Part Two
Rev. Timothy Appel— pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas, and Rev. Philip Hoppe— pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, join Andy and Sarah to continue the conversation on The Greater Tragedy of Coronatide that we began in July 2020, including how the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges, questions the pandemic has raised, how the pandemic has brought to light our idols, things we've lost and gained, and where we find our true hope. Listen to part one of this conversation at kfuo.org/2020/07/24/coffee-hour-072420-the-greater-tragedy-of-coronatide.
Mental Health Monday: Building Generativity
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how we build generativity, including how a generativity mindset influences better health, how relationships feed us and provide depth, how community involvement feed productivity, and how tiny contributions feed fulfillment. Listen to all of Gertrude Simon's story on this Story Time with Sarah episode of The Lutheran Ladies Lounge podcast. kfuo.org/2020/01/10/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-016-the-heroic-story-of-gertrude-simon-china-1943
Life-Affirming Prayer Vigil
Rev. Jeffrey Nehrt — pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville, Illinois, and Monica Shannon — Life Coordinator for the LCMS Southern Illinois District, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the Southern Illinois District Advocates for Life, the current state of life issues in Illinois, and the upcoming Life-Affirming Prayer Vigil at the Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Learn more about this event at sidadvocatesforlife.com.
The Lost Art of Lutheranism: Virtual Conference
Rev. Dr. John Bombaro, assistant to the regional director of the Eurasia region for LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his work as a Navy Chaplain with the Marine Corps, his work in Latvia with Riga Luther Academy, how Lutherans are regarded in Latvia, and the upcoming virtual conference titled "The Lost Art of Lutheranism" on March 12-14. Dr. Bombaro discusses the topics for this conference, why these topics are specifically important to Latvian and Eurasian Lutherans, and how to register. Learn more about Dr. Bombaro's work at lcms.org/bombaro. Find the Facebook event for this conference at facebook.com/events/179634107029551/?ti=ls or send an email to [email protected].
Higher Things Confirmation Camp at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
Crysten Sanchez, Events Executive for Higher Things, and Daniel Sanchez, Camp Director for Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Higher Things Confirmation Camp happening August 3-6 at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca in Solon, Iowa, what campers will be studying during this time, how the unique camp setting adds a fun experience to studying the catechism, and how to register. Learn more at either campiodiseca.org or higherthings.org/confirmationcamp.
Volunteer for the National Youth Gathering!
Rev. Seth Moorman, LCMS National Youth Gathering Planner and pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how volunteers serve at the National Youth Gathering, how these volunteers are critical to the success of the Gathering, and how to apply for all of the various opportunities. Learn more at lcmsgathering.com/volunteer.
Celebrate "Here I Stand Sunday"
Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the historical significance of the events of April 18, 1521, what these events at the Diet of Worms and Martin Luther's actions mean for us today in our Lutheran church, where the idea of Here I Stand Sunday began, and how congregations can participate. Find all resources at lcms.org/here-i-stand-sunday.
Mental Health Monday: "Generations" and Mental Health
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.
Searching the Scriptures: March Lutheran Witness
Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the March 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary," about the second phrase of the Second 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.
Internship Opportunities with LCMS Foundation
Mark Cannon, Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer with LCMS Foundation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what LCMS Foundation does in their daily work, what an intern with LCMS Foundation would experience and learn, and what makes this opportunity unique. Learn more about LCMS Foundation and the internship opportunities at lcmsfoundation.org/careers.
March 2021 Life Events
Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS Life Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to highlight two upcoming Life Events: March on the Arch in St. Louis, and the virtual Life Conference. March on the Arch takes place on Saturday, March 6, in St. Louis, and the LCMS will have a large presence. To get all the details, register at lcms-life.org/marchlifeevent2021. The LCMS Life Conference will happen virtually on March 19-20, and feature both live speakers and a library of recorded presentations for you to browse at your convenience. Find the lineup of speakers and register for the conference at lcms-life.org. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life.
Teaching Boys to be Men of Character
Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how boys and girls are created differently, what is important for boys to learn in order to become men of character, and concepts that Trail Life USA troop participants learn throughout their experiences. Learn more about Trail Life USA and how to find or start at troop in your area at traillifeusa.com.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Mike Thirtle, CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Marilyn Kauppinen, grandmother of Bethesda client Carl, join Andy and Sarah to share Marilyn and Carl's story of help and hope through Bethesda, how Bethesda makes a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities, and how people can get involved in Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn more about Bethesda Lutheran Communities at bethesdalc.org. Watch Marilyn and Carl's story at youtu.be/YMKT3NgxWOI.
Concordia Chicago Kapelle: Music at St. Paul's
Dr. Charles Brown, Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, and conductor of the Kapelle choir at Concordia University Chicago, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the last year's impact on singing choral music at CUC, the selections for the upcoming concert at St. Paul's in Des Peres, MO, and how to attend this concert. Preregistration is required for the 4 p.m. Concert. Click here to register. Sunday, March 7, 4:00 p.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church 12345 Manchester Rd., Des Peres, MO Concert will also be livestreamed. Learn more at stpaulsdesperes.org/music.
Mental Health Monday: 1 Year Covid-versary
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about reflecting on a year of life with the impacts of Covid, including covid chaos, covid cancellations, covid crisis, and covid with Christ: gifts, grace, and growth that have occurred over the last year. Share your covid-versary stories with us by sending an email to [email protected]. 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.
Information Gluttony
Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, and Rev. William Cwirla, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, join Andy and Sarah for a lively conversation about information gluttony, including how information accessibility has changed over the last 3-5 decades, how we consume information differently than previous generations, reflections on Brett McCracken's Wisdom Pyramid (which you can find at brettmccracken.com/blog/2017/8/3/the-wisdom-pyramid), and how we sift through what to consume from the internet and social media.
Dust You Are
Rev. Robert Mohns, Regional Pastor for Lutheran Church—Canada’s West Region, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the significance of dust and where we hear about it in Scripture, how we are reminded of our "dust reality" in our daily lives, the relationship between Adam's dust and Jesus' death and resurrection, and where our hope lies even in the midst of our dusty lives. Read Pastor Mohns' article "Dust You Are" at canadianlutheran.ca/dust-you-are.
Shine! Missouri District Statewide Servant Event
Leah Sieveking, Assistant to the President for Mission Advancement for the LCMS Missouri District, and Casey Carlson, LCEF District Vice President for Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about this Spring's unique Missouri District Statewide Servant Event happening April 16-25, why servant events are valuable, how this event has inspired people to serve each other, and how anyone can participate in whatever way they feel comfortable. Learn more and register your group at mo.lcms.org/shine.
Connected to Christ, Overcoming Isolation through Community
Rev. Brian Davies, author of Connected to Christ: Overcoming Isolation through Community from Concordia Publishing House, and also pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois, and Chaplain for the Grayslake Fire Department, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what true community is, what has happened to that sense of community in our culture and congregations, what God's Word teaches us about community, and how Christ overcomes isolation in our lives. Find Pastor Davies' book at cph.org/community.
Learning American Sign Language
Phylan Peters-Bahkou, Lutheran High School South (St. Louis) American Sign Language and Theater Arts Teacher, and ASL students Morgan and Lillian join Andy and Sarah to share their stories about teaching and learning American Sign Language at Lutheran South. Phylan talks about how she became interested in ASL, how she has seen ASL and learning about the Deaf community make a real difference in her life and the life of her friends, and why it's important to teach this language to young people. Morgan and Lillian share why they're interested in ASL, what they've been learning in class, and how they hope to use this language in the future. Find more information about learning ASL in your local community at nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/learning-american-sign-language.
Mental Health Monday: Roadblocks to Intimacy
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about roadblocks to intimacy, the vulnerability timeline from creation through brokenness to restoration, shields we use to protect ourselves, and how God's shield of faith and grace is the answer to these things. 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.
Hear Our Prayer: Family Devotions (Rebroadcast)
Rev. Sean Daenzer, worship director for the LCMS and International Center chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why we should do devotions at home, simple formats to use, and how this is beneficial to family life. Find the PrayNow App for Android and Apple, along with the Treasury of Daily Prayer and Lutheran Service Book, at cph.org. Find downloadable Daily Prayers at cph.org/care. Find resources available from the LCMS at lcms.org/coronavirus. This is a rebroadcast from March 16, 2020.
Handling Ambiguous Loss (Rebroadcast)
Julianna Shults, DCE, Program Manager with LCMS Youth Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how we usually respond to people when they experience tangible losses, how ambiguous losses are different than tangible losses, and how we can support the young people in our lives who may be hurting. Read Julianna's article on Youth E-Source at youthesource.com/2020/03/25/ambiguous-loss and a version of this article for people of all ages at blogs.lcms.org/2020/showing-christs-love-in-times-of-ambiguous-loss. This is a rebroadcast from May 15, 2020.
GrandPad Technology for Older Adults
Kristen Sorth, Director of the St. Louis County Library, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new GrandPad program through the County Library, including how these older-adult friendly tablets can help reduce isolation, how an older adult might use a GrandPad, and all the great features and accessories included in this program. Register for a GrandPad and learn more about the program at slcl.org/using-the-library/grandpads.
Chosen: A Study of Esther
Donna Snow, author of several Bible studies available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her latest Bible Study "Chosen: A Study of Esther," including why she was inspired to write about Esther, what she learned while researching for this study, and what women will gain from going through the Bible study. Find your copy at cph.org/chosen.
Remembering Dr. Carl Schalk
Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker— Senior Assistant to the President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and Dr. Mark Bender— Minister of Music at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the legacy of the late Dr. Carl Schalk, who died on January 24, 2021. Dr. Vieker and Dr. Bender share stories of learning from Dr. Schalk, his views on church music and the life of the church, and the enormous impact he had on Lutheran church music and musicians. Resources mentioned about Dr. Schalk include: "Carl Schalk: A Life in Song" by Nancy Raabe — cph.org "Thine the Amen: Essays on Lutheran Church Music" — amazon.com "Singing the Church's Song: Essays and Occasional Writing" — fortresspress.com "First Person Singular" — morningstarmusic.com "More First Person Singular" — morningstarmusic.com Read his LCMS Reporter obituary at blogs.lcms.org and a Memoriam CPH Blog post at blog.cph.org.