The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

The Lutheran Ladies Erin Alter, Bri Gerzevske, and Rachel Bomberger, join Sarah on this special Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge takeover episode of The Coffee Hour to share how the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast was created, the community that has been created by this endeavor, and their own favorite Lutheran women in honor of Women’s History Month. Find the podcast at kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is a podcast produced by KFUO Radio and hosted by Sarah Gulseth, Erin Alter, Rachel Bomberger, and Bri Gerzevske. Created for Lutheran ladies to have a place to escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with Lutheran sisters, we invite all of you Lutheran ladies to join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. If you’re a Lutheran lady, join us in our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge.

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.

Dr. Wanda Routier, Director of Special Education at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Teacher of the Visually Impaired program at Concordia University Wisconsin, how education for the visually impaired is different from other educational settings, and what this program entails. Read more about this program at blog.cuw.edu/tvi-program.

Rev. Kevin Thomson and Becky Blake from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the Mission Ambition 5k race, the work that Mission Ambition will help fund, and race details. Learn more and register at stpaulsdesperes.org/5k.

Rev. A. Trevor Sutton, pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, and PhD student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why tough questions are important to pay attention to, why answering them with trivial answers can be detrimental, and how we can go about answering these tough questions in good ways. Read his article in The Gospel Coalition at thegospelcoalition.org/article/tough-questions-trivial-answers.

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.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about keeping good mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, including healthy ways to address fear and anxieties, physical distancing and social distancing that’s still good for our mental health, and tending to our neighbor’s mental health as well as physical health. 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.

Grammy nominated hip-hop artist FLAME joins Andy and Sarah in studio to talk about his unique journey to the Lutheran faith, his background in music and the arts, and how the arts can be used to create conversations on faith and theology. As a bonus, hear the Facebook live audio from after the radio broadcast! Find his latest work at clearsightmusic.com/extranos and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @flame314.

Joyce Kroll— volunteer with the 2019 English Bible Camp in Poland, and Anne Gonzalez, DCE— Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Joyce’s experiences as a volunteer for the English Bible Camp, what she expected and experienced serving on this trip, and what opportunities are available to serve this year. Learn more and find your opportunity to serve at servenow.lcms.org.

Coach Jody Token of The Great Flip joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her new self-defense curriculum for LCMS Schools, including why self-defense is important for kids to learn, what the curriculum involves, and what teachers will need to be equipped to teach this in their classrooms. Learn more and find the curriculum at thegreatflip.com.

Jake Weber, Associate Editor for Music & Worship with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about One and All Rejoice: A New Children’s Hymnal, including the necessity for a new hymnal, how families and schools can benefit from this new hymnal, the liturgies and psalms available, and the wonderful selection of 200 hymns. The hymnal will be available Summer 2020, and resources like audio recordings will be available throughout the coming years. See a preview and bookmark for updates at cph.org/rejoice.

Tanner Olson— Author, Poet, and Speaker, whose book I’m All Over the Place: A book of prayers, poems, and wonderings is available at writtentospeak.com, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his upcoming poetry tour to tropical Nebraska, what and how he will be sharing poetry to those in attendance, and a sample of his poetry. Find tour dates and details at writtentospeak.com/tour.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Journey and Destination, including the concept of Saint & Sinner, the concept of Now & Not Yet, how these impact our view of ourselves and God’s work in our lives, and how these impact our view of others. 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. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the March issue of the Lutheran Witness. 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. Michael Meyer, Director of Disaster Training with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the severity of destruction from the tornadoes in the Nashville area, the congregations and community members affected, and how congregations and LCMS Disaster Response are responding to this disaster. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response and how you can help at lcms.org/disaster. Keep these congregations and pastors in your prayers: Rev. Keith Enko Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool in Hermitage, Tennessee Rev. Andrew Smith Heavenly Host Lutheran Church and School in Cookeville, Tennessee Keep these organizations in your prayers as they respond to the disaster: Lutheran Church Charities and Shepard’s Heart Ministry

Bill Fankhauser from Sacred Groundz Coffee, along with Josh and Cara, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the great year Sacred Groundz has had, how the opportunity has impacted the lives of those they serve, and exciting new things in their future. Learn more about Sacred Groundz at sacredgroundzstl.com and facebook.com/SacredGroundzSTL. To support Sacred Groundz in their effort to purchase a brick and mortar location, visit their GoFundMe page at charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/sacred-groundz.

Christina Schempf and Sarah Bernhardt from Intersect Arts Center join Andy and Sarah to talk about the Dovetail concert and cuisine series, how food and music go hand in hand, and details for the event series. For details and to register, visit intersectstl.org/dovetail-1. Registration closes one week prior to the event.

Rev. Brady Finnern, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Sartell, Minnesota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the struggles of Lent, themes we see in our lives during Lent, and why we can still have joy.

It’s Men’s Gathering day on The Coffee Hour! In the first half, Luke Vandercar, David Vandercar, and Joshua Vandercar join Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Men’s Gathering began, what makes this gathering unique for the men who attend, and what they will be studying and doing this year. In the second half, Rev. Jonathan Fisk, senior pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois, and keynote speaker for this year’s Men’s Gathering, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why a men’s retreat is a good thing, what he will be speaking about at the Men’s Gathering, and an over of his latest book ‘Without Flesh.’ Find details and register for the Men’s Gathering at mensgathering.us. Find Pastor Fisk’s book ‘Without Flesh’ on amazon.com/Without-Flesh-Church-Dying-Though/dp/0758666446 and cph.org/withoutflesh.

Deaconess Kim Trombley, Vice President of Religious Life with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Developmental Disabilities Month, the needs of those who are developmentally disabled, and the wide variety of resources and programs Bethesda provides to meet those needs. Learn more about Bethesda at bethesdalc.org and get involved with Developmental Disabilities Month at includeallabilities.com.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about suffering and faithfulness, including the relationship between the two, what scripture says about suffering, and how we build each other up through suffering and comfort. 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.

Joe Willmann, Senior Instructional Designer with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his article “A Pedagogy Led by the Word” in the February issue of the Lutheran Witness, including how pedagogy led by the teaching of the Word different from teaching other subjects, what God promises us regarding the teaching of His Word, and how this can be helpful to parents and teachers. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. Find all of our KFUO Radio LW conversations at kfuo.org/witness.

Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the sainted Rev. Dr. Karl Barth’s service to the seminary, the legacy he leaves at the institution, and how the Lord uses the seminary and parish to form pastors who lead boldly and faithfully. Read the news release from Concordia Seminary at csl.edu/2020/02/seminary-president-emeritus-barth-enters-rest. In addition, hear from Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison as he reflects on Dr. Barth’s passing into eternal glory.

Paul Nelson, DCE, from King of Kings Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the impact of anxiety on the people he serves, how prepared families are to talk about anxiety, and how the documentary “Angst” could help. Learn more and find a screening in your area at angstmovie.com. If you’re in the St. Louis area, attend the screening at King of Kings Lutheran Church! Sunday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. facebook.com/events/482215725783695

Rev. Rich Rudowske, Director for Program Ministries & COO with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his story of missionary life, the programs of Lutheran Bible Translators, and where God’s Word is now being proclaimed and read because of Bible translation projects and partnerships. Learn more about Lutheran Bible Translators at lbt.org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the lectionary, hymns, and history of Ash Wednesday. Lectionary, One Year Lectionary: Joel 2:12-19 or Jonah 3:1-10 Psalm 51:1-13 (14-19) 2 Peter 1:2-11 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Lectionary, Series A: Joel 2:12-19 Psalm 51:1-13 (14-19) 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hymn of the Day: Lutheran Service Book 607 “From depths of woe I cry to Thee” Additional Hymn: Lutheran Service Book 616 “Baptismal waters cover me”

Brian Westbrook, Executive Director of Coalition for Life St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Coalition for Life St. Louis does every day to encourage women to choose life, who these women are, and details for the upcoming March on the Arch. Register and find details at stlmarch.com. March on the Arch, from Planned Parenthood to the Gateway Arch March 7, 2020 // check-in at 11:00 a.m., rally at 12:30 p.m. Begin at Planned Parenthood in Central West End, 4251 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

Ali Federwitz, Member Care Coordinator with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her work with LBT, how her experiences on the field help her serve others, and the unique needs of missionaries on the field. Learn more about Ali’s story and Lutheran Bible Translators at lbt.org/project/missionaries-paul-and-ali-federwitz and pafederwitz.wordpress.com.

Mark Cannon, CFO, Sr. VP of Finance and Administration for the LCMS Foundation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what he does for the LCMS Foundation, the recent St. Louis Post Dispatch contest he entered, and how being knowledgeable about the stock market and economy can benefit the church and also individuals. Read the story at stltoday.com/business/columns/david-nicklaus/nicklaus-reader-nails-with-near-perfect-dow-forecast/article_b25710c9-345d-55d3-8c26-1d297165fb4f.html. Learn more about LCMS Foundation at lcmsfoundation.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the place of fear in our faith and in our mental health, how fear works as an indicator, and the relationship between fear and health curiosity. 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.

Authors Sarah Baughman, Elizabeth Ahlman, Christina Hergenrader, and Susan Maluschka join Andy and Sarah live from the Texas Lutheran Writer’s Round Up in Warda, Texas, to talk about their favorite genres of reading and writing, the advice they’re sharing with the young writers attending the Round Up, and the next thing they’re writing. Find Sarah’s book “A Flame in the Dark” at cph.org/flameinthedark. Find Elizabeth’s books “Ruth: More than a Love Story” and “Demystifying the Proverbs 31 Woman” at cph.org/elizabethahlman. Find Christina’s several books, including “Shine” and “Family Trees & Olive Branches” at cph.org/christinahergenrader. Find Susan’s book “Watching Movies with Christian Eyes” at amazon.com/gp/product/1644586401 and “Nameless Women of the Bible” at amazon.com/Nameless-Women-Bible-Susan-Maluschka/dp/1098014782. Find her blog at sites.google.com/view/growinginfaithwithsusan.

“Your favorite robotics team,” the Robo Raiders, has made it to the State Championship for their robotics division on February 21-22 in Elgin, IL. Robo Raiders Bella, Alana, Nathaniel, Isaac, Hannah, Matthew, and Taylor, along with their robot Mando, from Southern Illinois join Andy and Sarah in studio to talk about what being a member of this robotics team has taught them, their roles on the the team and how they work together, and the uniqueness of this year’s robot. Watch the Facebook Live video of the robot in action at facebook.com/KFUOradio!

Rev. Dr. Fritz Baue— author, retired pastor, and master storyteller, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the value of stories and storytelling, his process for telling stories, and the Diamond Quintet series of novels he has available. Find these books and more, including music and non-fiction books, at pergolapress.com.

Frank Kohn, editorial coordinator for the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his Bene+diction article in the February issue of LW, including what “Lutheran” meant to him a decade ago, what shaped his identity as a Lutheran-confessing Christian, and how this has shaped his understanding of vocation. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. Find all of our KFUO Radio LW conversations at kfuo.org/witness.

Michael Ersland, Translation Advisor for the Komba Old Testament Project with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey to becoming a Bible translator, the unique education and experience for Bible translation vocation, and the project he’s currently working on. Learn more about him and Lutheran Bible Translators at lbt.org/project/missionary-michael-ersland.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, and Rev. Robert Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about clergy and mental illness, including what the Bible says about mental illness, the challenges facing pastors and church workers who want to seek help, and practical advice for people in the pews to support their church workers’ health. Several links and resources are mentioned in this episode. These links are listed below: Wall Street Journal article ‘It’s Like I Got Kicked Out of My Family.’ Churches Struggle With Mental Health in the Ranks.: wsj.com/articles/its-like-i-got-kicked-out-of-my-family-churches-struggle-with-mental-health-in-the-ranks-11579547221 LCMS Worker Wellness page: lcms.org/wellness DOXOLOGY: doxology.us Shepherd’s Canyon: shepherdscanyonretreat.org Grace Place Wellness: graceplacewellness.org Concordia Plan Services: concordiaplans.org Soldiers of the Cross: lcms.org/soldiersofthecross Veterans of the Cross: lcms.org/veteransofthecross “Clergy and Mental Health” article from Deaconess Heidi Goehmann: heidigoehmann.com/blog/clergy-and-mental-health “The Truth about Mental Health: For Us and For Our Children” article from Deaconess Heidi Goehmann: heidigoehmann.com/blog/the-truth-about-mental-health 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. Richard Resch, President of David’s Harp, and Rev. Greg Truwe, on the board of directors for David’s Harp, join Andy and Sarah to talk about David’s Harp, including the role music plays in the life of a congregation, how our Lutheran understanding of the importance of music education helps our congregations reach out into the community, and the resources David’s Harp will provide for congregations wishing to start their own music conservatories. Find more information about David’s Harp, St. Paul’s Music Conservatory, and how to begin your congregation’s journey at stpaulsmusicconservatory.org/news/article/davids-harp-a-center-for-musical-development and facebook.com/musicserves.

Tim Stair, Director of Operations with Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how camp makes a difference for children and families, what makes Lakeview Ministries unique, and what parent should know while preparing for summer camp. Learn more at lakeviewministries.camp.

Bill Barnes, Material Scientist and presenter of the Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show on March 7, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a material scientist does, what these scientists study about creation, and how these parts of creation show God’s majesty and care. Visit the Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show on March 7 at The Pillar Foundation. View the flyer here! Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show (From a Biblical Perspective) with Bill Barnes Saturday March 7, 2020 // 9am – 9pm 15820 Clayton Road ◦ Ellisville, MO 63011

Geordie, Jon, and Nick, who are members of Laudamus from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their experiences in Laudamus, where they’ll be going on tour and what they’ll be singing, and how this choral experience enhances their pastoral formation while at the seminary. To learn more about Laudamus and the spring tour, visit csl.edu/laudamus.

Margo Heath-Dupre, author of “Be Thou My Guide: A Bible study on Trusting God” available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the LWML has been instrumental in developing an understanding of Christian vocations, who encouraged her to pursue writing, and how this book will be helpful to readers. Find her book at books.cph.org/be-thou-my-guide-a-bible-study-on-trusting-god.

Jeff Herndon, director of LCEF’s Laborers For Christ, joins Andy and Sarah to share his story about why he loves Laborers for Christ, the projects and people involved in Laborers for Christ, and how to get involved. Learn more at lcef.org/laborers-for-christ. Interested in joining? Email [email protected].

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his background and experience before becoming managing editor of LW, the legacy of LW, and how he hopes to move the magazine forward. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. Find all of our KFUO Radio LW conversations at kfuo.org/witness.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how contentment is different from happiness or joy, how we attain contentment (if we can), and what happens when we have a lack of contentment. 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. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illlinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the February issue of the Lutheran Witness. 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.

Mr. Andrew Gavrun, Principal of Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School in Decatur, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how discipline is part of daily life in a school setting, how proper discipline is beneficial for both students and teachers, and how the catechism is a useful tool in discipline to train children as they mature. Learn more about Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School at wyneken.org.

Stephanie Kohm, Senior at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, and Kayla Loesche, Junior at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the swim lesson program LHSS provides for refugee children, including how the program started and why the program is important to them and the children they teach. View the KSDK news coverage of this at ksdk.com. Learn more about Christian Friends of New Americans at cfna-stl.org.

Rev. Robert Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how congregations and districts have been working to plant churches and reach multicultural communities, how Making Disciples for Life initiative helps in these efforts, and grants that are available for congregations and districts. Learn more at lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel, Pastor of First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and President of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Ministries (PALM), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the neighborhoods surrounding First Trinity in Pittsburgh, the unique ways First Trinity and PALM are serving the community, and the newest venture of chartering a new LCMS congregation in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Read more of this story in the Winter 2020 issue of Engage magazine here: engage.lcms.org/pittsburgh-winter-2020. Learn more about PALM at palmpa.org and First Trinity at firsttrinity.net.

We’re celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week on The Coffee Hour! Faculty and students from Immanuel Lutheran School in Olivette, Missouri, including Steven, Scarlet, Luke, Emma, and Miss Brenda Hente, join Andy to talk about why they love their school, when they learn about Jesus in school, and the value of Lutheran education for faculty, students, and families. Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek.