The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about play and delighting in God, including the relationship of silliness, delight, and play; the value of silliness and delight for our mental health; and some ways to let out the silliness and delight in God. 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. 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].

Rev. Mark Femmel, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Maryland Heights, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Higher Groundz Coffee & Tea at Zion Lutheran, including what prompted the idea for a coffee shop at Zion, what the shop is currently serving, and how to follow what's happening at Higher Groundz. Learn more at zionmh.org/hgz and facebook.com/HigherGroundzMH.

Rev. Nathan Wendorf, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how hurricanes have impacted the community of Harlingen in the past, how the congregation of St. Paul was impacted by Hurricane Hanna, and how St. Paul continues to proclaim the Good News of Jesus in the Harlingen community. Learn more LCMS Disaster Response at lcms.org/disaster.

Cheryl Swope, educator and author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about quick tips for homeschoolers for parents who all of a sudden find themselves figuring out homeschooling, including routine, vision, and ways to enjoy this time together. Find Cheryl's work at cherylswope.com. This is a rebroadcast from March 18, 2020.

Erica Jacoby, Executive Director of Higher Things, and Crysten Sanchez, Events Executive for Higher Things, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the aim of Higher Things Conferences, this year's theme "Watermarked," and how participants can enjoy this year's virtual conference on August 6-7 and all it has to offer. Learn more and register at higherthings.org/conferences.

Rev. Marcus Zill, Chancellor of LCMS U and host of The Student Union on KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of LCMS Campus Ministry, how the Lord has grown campus ministry over the last 100 years, and insight he's gained from hosting The Student Union. Learn more about LCMS U at lcms.org/lcmsu and find The Student Union podcast at kfuo.org/TheStudentUnion.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book available from Concordia Publishing House Callings for Life, including some myths about callings that need to be addressed, what vocation means and what callings are for, and why it's important to understand our callings in life. Find your copy and download a sample at books.cph.org/callings-for-life.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about play and adults, including relationship to play as a child and how we experience play as adults; the difference between play, rest, entertainment, and recreation; and how Nature, Art, Music, Words, Movement are incorporated into play as adults. 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. 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 (both in studio for the first time in 133 days) to talk about the greater tragedy of this season of pandemic, why it's so easy to point the finger at other people rather than examine ourselves, and what repentance during this time looks like in our vocations.

Deaconess Tiffany Manor, LCMS Director of Life Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what we mean by "Life Ministry," things we can do in our own vocations to promote life, and encouragement to promote life issues in our churches. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life.

Amanda Bello and Solveig Fiene, English Conversation Partners with the LCMS Office of International Mission, and Anne Gonzalez, DCE, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their experiences as English conversation partners with English students in Russia, what they learned about Russian culture and our own American culture, and upcoming opportunities to participate from the comfort of your own couch. (This is a perfect opportunity for families with children 14+!) Learn more at servenow.lcms.org/opp/online-english-conversation-partner.

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and cohost of A Word Fitly Spoken podcast, joins Andy to talk about his post on The Lutheran Witness about worry, including why adults worry more than children, how being like a child in this instance can be a good thing, and what our Lord says to the worried or weary. Read his article at witness.lcms.org/2020/our-whole-future-wholly-in-his-hands and find all Lutheran Witness Series posts at witness.lcms.org/series.

Andrew Himelick, elementary music teacher in Carmel, Indiana, and Emmy Woock, Director of Music Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why music an important thing for children to be immersed in as they are developing, the vast amount of musical skills and concepts babies and young children can learn, and ways to keep children engaged in musical learning at home and in daily life. Learn more about First Steps in Music at feierabendmusic.org. Find Keeping the Beat, a First Steps in Music resource, at amazon.com/First-Steps-Classical-Music-Keeping/dp/B00005A0A1.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how play in adolescence and teens looks different than play as a young child, what adolescents and teens need for growth in their play, and how "Social, Discovery, Imagination, Physical" makes a difference for adolescents and teens. 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. James Voelz, Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the benefits of learning Koine Greek, a vivid example of how knowing this language can help in studying Scriptures, and how to register for the Fall 2020 online course. Learn more and register at csl.edu/2020/05/registration-opens-for-fall-online-greek-language-course-3.

Dr. John Behnke— Composer, Organist, Handbell Director, (Zoom Expert), and Clinician for the 2020 Music at Historic Trinity Church Music Workshop, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about this year's arrangements for the Workshop, what participants will be learning, and some exciting new things for the virtual event. Learn more at johnbehnke.weebly.com and eventbrite.com/e/music-at-historic-trinity-virtual-online-workshop-hosted-by-john-behnke-tickets-111609864108. Watch the promo on Youtube.com.

Sarah Kanoy, RN, BSN, Community Health Nurse and Educator in East Africa for the LCMS, Stephanie Schulte, RN, BSN, CMSRN, WCN, Mercy Medical Coordinator for West and Central Africa for the LCMS, and Anne Gonzalez, DCE, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what Community Health Evangelism (CHE) is, where CHE has made a difference, and upcoming training for volunteers interested in CHE. To participate in upcoming training, email [email protected]. Read more about CHE in LCMS Engage magazine at engage.lcms.org/africa-grants-summer-2020.

Mark Mentele, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Concordia University Wisconsin, and Lyndsey Sheridan, Visit and Events Coordinator at Concordia University Wisconsin, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how CUW participates in Wisconsin’s annual Private College Week, what makes CUW a unique Lutheran university, and the details of the upcoming Taste of Concordia virtual event. Learn more at blog.cuw.edu/prospective-undergrads-invited-to-get-a-taste-of-concordia-july-27-31.

Rehema Kavugha, Synod Relations Manager with Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how LCEF has supported borrowers, early childhood centers, and the church in general during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about LCEF at lcef.org.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health and Welfare Member Wellness Products for Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how physical therapy is useful for individuals at home, details of the SWORD Health program, and how Concordia Plan Services members can utilize this benefit. Watch a video about SWORD Health at vimeo.com/413625704. To apply/join, go to, join.swordhealth.com/Concordia.

Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs, Associate professor of Practical Theology and director of the M.Div. and Residential Alternate Route (RAR) Programs at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the premise behind his latest book Making Christian Counseling More Christ Centered (WestBow Press, 2019), including what Christian counseling generally means, concerns about mainstream Christian counseling, and what Lutherans uniquely bring to the table for mental health services. Find Dr. Marrs' book at westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/779045-Making-Christian-Counseling-More-Christ-Centered. Find details about the Concordia Seminary Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop August 6-8, 2020, at csl.edu/event/prof-insights-faculty-led-workshop-series-professor-marrs. Find details about the Concordia Seminary / Concordia Wisconsin Continuing Education course beginning September 8, 2020, at csl.edu/event/scripture-in-counseling-continuing-education-course-begins.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the use of Play Therapy in the toolbox of a mental health professional, including what play therapy is, how it is beneficial to children, and the toys that therapists use during play therapy. Watch the video for this conversation at youtu.be/6RGzzyx7efY. 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. Micah Glenn, Director of Recruitment at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what "Vocatio" is at CSL, what high school students experience at this event, and what this year's event will look like. Learn more and register for this free, online event happening August 2-4, 2020, at csl.edu/vocatio.

Clint Colwell, Director of Admissions at St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how SPLS is uniquely different from other Lutheran high schools, the daily life of students at a boarding high school, and plans for next school year. Learn more about SPLS at splhs.org.

Rev. Trevor Sutton, Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, joins Andy to talk about the intersection of evolving technology and faith. Our relationship with technology is the topic of a Sutton's new series on The Lutheran Witness website. 
 
 Find Pastor Sutton's series and other online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Sean Smith, host of Concord Matters on KFUO Radio and pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a Call or Divine Call, what a pastor considers when a Call is extended, and the process through which churches and pastors go through during the deliberation process. This is a rebroadcast from November 12, 2019.

Peggy Kuethe, Senior Editor with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Illuminated Hymnal from CPH, including the history of illuminated writings, coloring books available from CPH, and the hymns and art that are included in the book. Find your copy at cph.org/illuminatedhymnal.

J.P and Aimee Cima, who serve the Lord as missionaries in the Kingdom of Cambodia, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how life has changed in Cambodia during the COVID-19 pandemic, how their individual work has been affected, and the mercy work being done around them. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/cima and on their photo blog at cimafam.com. Find LCMS resources during the COVID-19 pandemic at lcms.org/coronavirus.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about play and kids' mental health, including what happens when kids don't get space for play and how we can make room for play in our homes, classrooms, and churches. View this video at youtu.be/6RGzzyx7efY. 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.

Stacy Hoehl, PhD, author of Purposeful Grieving from Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about what grief is, how grief can affect our faith, and how to find comfort in God's Word during times of grief. Find your copy at online.nph.net/purposeful-grieving.html. This is a rebroadcast from September 10, 2019.

Rev. Trevor Sutton, Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, joins Andy to talk about narcissism on social media, what the idea of "self-amputation" means in the social media world, and how we can act like Christians on social media. Read his article in The Gospel Coalition at thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-social-media-narcissist. This is a rebroadcast from September 13, 2019.

Deaconess Dr. Gillian Bond, Director of Deaconess Studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the many various roles deaconesses play in congregations and organizations, the key parts of deaconess formation, and the exciting new online path to deaconess certification at Concordia Seminary. To learn more, visit csl.edu/academics/programs.

John and Jenn Wolf, who serve the Lord as missionaries in Kenya, where John serves as the Africa region’s project manager, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how life has changed in Nairobi during the COVID-19 pandemic, how their work has been affected, and the wonderful ways the local and regional churches are supporting our brothers and sisters in Christ. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/john.wolf. Support to COVID-19 relief efforts in Africa and similar humanitarian work is funded by LCMS World Relief and Human Care donations. To add your contribution, please make your check payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. On the memo line write ‘World Relief and Human Care’. Mail your donation to: The LCMS, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861 or give online at: lcms.org/givenow/mercy. Find LCMS resources during the COVID-19 pandemic at lcms.org/coronavirus.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health and Welfare Member Wellness Products for Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes a great summer recipe, staples to keep on hand during the summer, and favorite summer recipes. Follow these links to find the recipes mentioned in this episode: acouplecooks.com/watermelon-salad-with-feta-cucumber eatyourselfskinny.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-quinoa-bake

Rev. Greg Barto, Pastor-Elect at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, Missouri, and Tim Krysl, congregation president at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what Jefferson County Lutheran Grace Day is, the impact this event makes on the families who participate, and the anticipated needs for this year. Learn more about this event and how you can host one in your community at gracedayjeffco.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about play and growth, including the six ways how we grow in play: attachment movement problem-solving social understanding sense of self/self-expression telling our stories and understanding our stories Watch the video on defining play at youtu.be/O8Y5DpUj3I0. 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. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about the blessings of daily chapel, why we provide daily chapel at the International Center, and the benefits of broadcasting these services via KFUO Radio. Learn more about Daily Chapel at kfuo.org/chapel. We need your support to stay on the air. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Mission and Ministry with Lutherans for Life, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about the shared mission of KFUO Radio and Lutherans for Life, the message of hope that the world needs to hear, and resources like the LifeMoments podcast available from Lutherans for Life. Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org and the LifeMoments podcast at kfuo.org/lifemoments.
 
 We need your support to stay on the air. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Pastor Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about the importance of teaching creation to children, how Biblical creation informs other parts of our lives, and why KFUO is an important tool in his ministry. We need your support to stay on the air. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Katie Schuermann, Author of several books from both Emmanuel Press and Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about why giving voice to Lutheran creatives is important, how KFUO is a library full of resources, and why sharing these resources is important. Find her work at katieschuermann.com. We need your support to stay on the air. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy during Sharathon 2020 to talk about why the LCMS has a radio station/broadcast ministry, why hearing God’s Word on a daily basis is important to the Christian life, and why listeners should support KFUO Radio. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Rev. Bart Day, President & CEO of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about the work of LCEF today, how partnerships are critical to the work of LCEF, and how LCEF and KFUO Radio work together to share the Gospel around the world. Learn more about LCEF at lcef.org.

Rev. Dr. Glen Thomas, senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about how Bible Study on KFUO Radio is helpful to the saints of St. Paul, why studying the appointed lessons for each week is useful, and feedback from listeners regarding the broadcast of Sunday Bible study. Learn more at kfuo.org/stpaulbiblestudy and stpaulsdesperes.org.

Rev. Dr. Kirk Clayton, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2020 to talk about the history surrounding the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, why this confession was significant in 1530, and why it is still so important to us today. If you don't have a Book of Concord, you can get your own copy of the Reader's Edition from Concordia Publishing House at cph.org/p-11428-concordia-the-lutheran-confessions-a-readers-edition-of-the-book-of-concord-2nd-edition.aspx or you can read it free online at bookofconcord.org/augsburgconfession.php.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about understanding things that don't seem fair to us (like a global pandemic), how God and be both merciful and just, and God's disposition towards His children through Jesus Christ.

Rev. Roger James, who serves the Lord in the Philippines as theological educator at the Lutheran Theological Seminary & Training Center in Baguio City, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Seminary has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, how the surrounding community has been affected, and how he and his wife Amy are still able to share the Word of God with those around them. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/jamesfamily. Find LCMS resources during the COVID-19 pandemic at lcms.org/coronavirus.

Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Misouri, and Dan Greg, Vicar at Village Lutheran Church, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the role of vicars in congregational life, how vicarage is part of pastoral formation, and how this vicarage experience during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a learning experience. Learn more about Village Lutheran Church at villagelutheranchurch.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new series on Play, including what play is and the seven properties of play (plus a bonus): purposeless attractive voluntary freedom from time diminished sense of consciousness (no embarrassment) improvisational disappointment when it's done (enjoyable) + expression of God's grace Watch the corresponding video at youtu.be/O8Y5DpUj3I0. 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.

Concordia University Chicago faculty members Dr. Anne Thies— Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Elementary Education, Professor Amy Stradtmann— Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Middle Grades Education, and Professor Jared Stiek— Assistant Professor of Lutheran Teacher Education, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique challenges facing Lutheran school teachers as they prepare for next year, opportunities for teachers to take advantage of during this time, and what educators will learn during the Un-Conference sessions. Learn more about this free resource at cuchicago.edu/unconference.