The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

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.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about happiness and joy, including whether God cares about happiness or only joy, how we distinguish between the two, and how we cultivate happiness and joy in our lives. 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.

We’re celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week on The Coffee Hour! Dr. Maurice Boyer, Director of the American Kantorei and Professor of Music at Concordia University Chicago, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of music in education, how he inspires future music teachers to be the best teachers they can be, and how music inspires students at Concordia Chicago. Learn about the American Kantorei at americankantorei.org and the Music Department at Concordia Chicago at cuchicago.edu/music. Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek.

Dr. Jerrode Marsh from St. Paul’s Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, joins Andy to talk about the role choral music plays in Lutheran education, what students learn in choir at the high school level, and a preview of the Singing Saints Spring tour. Learn more about St. Paul’s Lutheran High School at stpaulsconcordia.org.

We’re celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week on The Coffee Hour! Faculty and students from Immanuel Lutheran School in Washington, Missouri, including Megan, Olivia, Ben, Aidan, and principal Mr. Nick Hopfensperger, join Andy and Sarah 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.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about The Mandalorian, and action/action/adventure/sci-fi series on Disney+, including The Mandalorian is connected to the Star Wars universe, who the Mandalorian is, and how this show might be useful in witness conversations. Learn more at imdb.com/title/tt8111088 and disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-mandalorian.

We’re celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week on The Coffee Hour! Faculty and students from St. Paul Lutheran School in Hamel, Illinois, including Eva Maria, Johnny, Alayna, and Principal Mrs. Kate Thoelke, join Andy and Sarah 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.

Patti Garibay, Executive Director of American Heritage Girls (AHG), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the AHG Respect Life Patch Program, the AHG troops that attended the 2020 March for Life, and exciting upcoming events for AHG. Learn more about the American Heritage Girls and how to charter a troop in your area at americanheritagegirls.org.

We’re celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week on The Coffee Hour! Faculty and students from Word of Life Lutheran School in St. Louis, including Esther, Abraham, Matthew, Chloe, and Mrs. Sarah Maxfield, join Andy and Sarah 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.

Bruce Carvell, PhD, Artistic Director of the Collegium Vocale of St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique nature of the Collegium Vocale baroque ensemble, the history surrounding J.S. Bach and Christoph Graupner in Leipzig, and the upcoming Collegium Vocale concert on Sunday, February 2, at 3:00pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis. Find more details at collegiumvocaleofsaintlouis.org.

Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, and Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the atmosphere and general message of the national March for Life on January 24 in Washington, D.C., the message of Lutherans at the March for Life, and the other organizations and groups that were represented. Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org. Find interview from the LCMS at the March for Life at facebook.com/TheLCMS.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the relationship between fear and mystery, distinctions to make between fear, anxiety, and worry, and how we can know to ask for help with our fear. 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. David Lewis—Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Rev. Dr. Michael Ziegler—Speaker of the Lutheran Hour, and Erika Bennett—Director of Continuing Education for Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah at the First Annual Faith & Film Festival at Concordia Seminary St. Louis to talk about why we watch film, what makes film a unique medium for analysis and sharing our faith, and what participants are experiencing. Learn more at csl.edu/faith-and-film.

Anna Young, Founder of the Davidson County Students for Life of America chapter, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why she wanted to start a Students for Life of America chapter at her public high school, the experiences of both support and resistance from the people around her, and how this experience and the March for Life have shaped her future. Read her story in the LCMS Reporter at blogs.lcms.org/2020/faith-in-the-public-square-lcms-youth-starts-pro-life-group-at-her-public-high-school. Learn more about Students for Life of America at studentsforlife.org.

Linda Dehn, Lutheran Educator with St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School in Eureka, Missouri, and Brenda Kimberlin, Lutheran Elementary School Association in St. Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the value of Lutheran education, how the Lutheran school community makes a difference in families’ lives, and how to visit a Lutheran school in your area. Learn more at lesastl.org.

Nikki Kueck, Administrator of Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas in Warda, Texas, and Ruth Meyer, author of The Sola Series available at ruthmeyerbooks.com, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the 2nd Annual Texas Lutheran Writer’s Round Up, including the speakers/authors who will be attneding this year, what makes this event so unique, and the experience that students and all attendees will have. Learn more at facebook.com/faithlhscentraltx and faithlutheranhighschool.com.

Julianna Shults, DCE, Program Manager for Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new book from LCMS Youth Ministry “Relationships Matter,” including what prompted the research on the millennial generation, how this research helps church workers or parents who are concerned about this generation, and how this research can be applied in real life situations to benefit young people and the church. Find your copy for no cost at cph.org/p-34082-relationships-count-engaging-retaining-millennials.aspx. Find Youth Ministry resources at youthesource.com and find the End Goals podcast at kfuo.org/endgoals.

Rev. Dr. Dien Ashley Taylor, pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in The Bronx, New York, and First vice president of the LCMS Atlantic District, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church reachs and servse the diverse Bronx community, what he’ll be sharing at the Concordia University Nebraska celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and why it’s important to remember his work today. Read about this celebration at cune.edu/news/rev-dr-dien-ashley-taylor-present-part-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration. Learn more about Redeemer in The Bronx at redeemerlutheranbronx.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about sadness, including removing the shame of sadness in our positivity culture, the difference between the emotion of sadness and clinic depression, and how we can help our neighbors who are struggling with sadness. 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.

Dr. Bernard Bull, President of Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, joins Andy to talk about the role of goals setting in our Christian vocations, how we approach it, and why it’s beneficial in our daily lives.

Dr. Joel Oesch, Director of the Graduate Programs in Theology at Christ College, Concordia University, and Executive Director of Crosswise Institute, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the creation of Crosswise Institute, what high school students learn during this institute, and how this immersive and challenging learning environment benefits them as young people. Learn more about Crosswise, including this year’s program June 21-25, at cui.edu/crosswise.

Dr. Danny Faulkner— Researcher, author, and speaker for Answers in Genesis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about design in the astronomical realm, the speed of light and its relationship to a young earth, and different views of cosmology. Hear these presentations and more at the upcoming Gateway Creation Conference, April 3-4 at The Rock Church of St. Louis’s Ballwin campus. Learn more and register at creationconf.com.