The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Mark Bangert, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Annual Pork Sausage Dinner (best around!), the American Kantorei concert that’s part of their Concert and Speaker Series, and why Immanuel Lutheran partners with KFUO Radio as a Church of the Week. Learn more about Immanuel and these events at imlutheran.org. Annual Pork Sausage Dinner Sunday, November 3, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. American Kantorei Concert Saturday, November 16, 2019 7:30 p.m. | FREE Immanuel Lutheran Church 214 W 5th St, Washington, MO 63090

Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the origins of All Saints’ Day, how Lutherans view this day in contemporary times, and how families can keep this day in their devotions at home.

Jennifer Hamer, Chaplain’s Wife, Group Fitness Instructor and Command Fitness (CFL) Instructor at Naval Air Station Lemoore Gym & Fitness Center, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how to stay motivated as the days get shorter and colder, some tips to find new fitness routines, and how to fit bits of fitness into your daily life without being overwhelmed. This is a rebroadcast from October 19, 2018.

Deaconess Kristin Wassilak, Director of the Deaconess Program at Concordia University Chicago, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role of a Deaconess, her experiences traveling with the deaconess students to different Lutheran locations, and the formation of young deaconesses for service in the church. Learn more about the Deaconess program at Concordia University Chicago at cuchicago.edu/deaconess.

Rev. Timothy Shoup, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book from Concordia Publishing House titled “Praise and Honor: Hymn-Inspired Devotions,” including how hymns share the truth of God’s Word differently than reading or speaking, how this book will help others study God’s Word through hymns, and insights into a few of the hymns in the devotional book. Learn more and find your copy at cph.org/p-32622-praise-honor-hymn-inspired-devotions.aspx.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what emotional well-being means, what happens if we pay too much or too little attention to our emotions, what is really unchanging in all of this, and why we should not judge our emotions. 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 remember the wonderful Dr. Norman Nagel on this episode of The Coffee Hour. Rev. William Cwirla— pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, Rev. Dr. John Pless— Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Director of Field Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Rev. Charles Henrickson— pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their memories of Dr. Nagel, what they learned from him, and how his ministry has influenced and shaped their own ministries. In bonus podcast content, Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, shares his memories of Dr. Nagel. Read Dr. Nagel’s obituary at blogs.lcms.org/2019/obituary-rev-dr-norman-edgar-nagel-professor-emeritus-at-concordia-seminary-st-louis. This hymn was written by Rev. Charles Henrickson and set to the tune Merton (LSB 345), and he wrote it for the festschrift Dona Gratis Donata for Dr. Nagel for his 90th birthday: Always More than We Can Measure 1 Always more than we can measure, All the gifts God has in store; More than any earthly treasure, Gospel gifts are always more. 2 Our dear Father we’re addressing, All we need He knows before: Food and drink and every blessing, Daily gifts, and always more. 3 Jesus came, the Man from heaven, All our sins our Savior bore; Full forgiveness, freely given, And with that comes even more. 4 Life arising, life victorious, At the tomb an open door; Through the cross comes new life glorious: Christ is risen, first of more. 5 Now the Holy Spirit’s preaching Spreads the news from shore to shore; Now the church, baptizing, teaching, Brings true faith to more and more. 6 Christ speaks words of consecration: “Body given, blood outpoured”; Life, forgiveness, and salvation– Gospel gifts, and always more! ∆ 7 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Triune God whom we adore; Heaven’s song–we soon will hear it, Praising You forevermore! Text: © 2014 Charles Henrickson Tune: Merton (LSB 345) 87 87

Rev. Roy Askins, Communications Manager for the Asia Region of the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the vast region he serves, the perception of Lutheranism across Asia, and several stories of the incredible projects happening in different countries. Follow all things LCMS Asia at international.lcms.org/asia and lcmsasia.fireside.fm. Follow the Askins at askinsinasia.com and the Wood family at theseaside.asia.

Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director of Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA), and Joanie Harwell, volunteer with CFNA, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the wonderful ways CFNA helps new immigrants to America, how new immigrants are connected to the Gospel of Jesus, and the upcoming Trivia Night & Silent Auction. Learn more and register for the Trivia Night at cfna-stl.org/trivia-night. Annual Trivia and Silent Auction Benefits Youth & Family Ministry to refugees and immigrants. Saturday, November 16, 2019 At the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens

Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what ministry support means for LCEF and the organizations it serves, stories of how LCEF has helped congregations move forward, and who is eligible for help from LCEF. Learn more at lcef.org.

Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Hymnal Consultant for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the latest news from hymnal projects for Amharic and Mandarin languages, as well as teaching liturgical history in Southeast Asia. Read more of her story and watch videos of this hymnal translation process in the Spring 2018 edition of Lutherans Engage, available at engage.lcms.org/hymnal-project-spring-2018.

Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Specific Ministry Pastor Program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Advent is an opportunity for more time in the Word, the Advent-Christmas sermon series and devotion series available from Concordia Seminary, and how both pastors and families can benefit from this resource. Learn more and find the resource at concordiatheology.org/2019/10/come-lord-jesus-an-advent-christmas-sermon-series.

Kelly Schumacher, Liturgical Artist of AgnusDeiArts.com, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her travels to the Dominican Republic to share liturgical art, the giclee painting “Children of the Heavenly Father,” and the impact of this trip and project. Latin American missionaries are requesting these reproductions for their schools and churches. For every print purchased 1 will also be donated to Latin American missions! View the artwork at squareup.com/store/agnus-dei-liturgical-arts/item/dominican-republic-giclee.

Stephen M. Saunders, Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson of the Psychology Department at Marquette University, and Deaconess Laura Jostes from Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the Village Lecture Series, the upcoming lecture Dr. Saunders will present about stress and anxiety in young people, and how the stress affects them as they mature. Attend this Lecture on Saturday, November 2, at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri. The lecture is free and childcare will be available. Find more details at villagelectures.com and facebook.com/events/2150720841900657.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the ways we deal with emotions (both good and bad coping mechanisms), practical tips for faithfully dealing with emotions, and why this even matters in our relationships. 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.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the first LCMS Wellness Day, why talking about wellness is so important (especially for church workers), what it means to be well, and where we find our ultimate identity. Find resources at lcms.org/wellness. Find all Church Worker Wellness podcasts at kfuo.org/tag/church-worker-wellness.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, Theology Department Chair at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Feast of St. Luke, including who St. Luke was, what makes Luke unique, how the Lord used Luke’s vocation of physician, and what we can learn from Luke.

Anne Gonzalez, DCE, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with the LCMS, and Jeb and Lisa Schreiber, volunteers for the East Africa Children’s program with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why they decided to serve on this short-term team to Ethiopia, what they learned as they wre serving, and stories of the people they met and served with. Find your opportunity to serve on a short-term mission team at servenow.lcms.org.

Jody Token, founder and coach of The Great Flip, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about resources for our children to overcome bully culture during National Bullying Prevention Month, including how we define bullying, practical tips for children to use, and a resource she's developed to teach children these skills. Learn more and find the resource at thegreatflip.com/anti-bullying-activity.

Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about questions they receive about life issues, including the use of aborted fetal tissue in the development of vaccines and what this means for Christians, and the increase in call volume at the Word of Hope hotline (888-21-STORY) after the release of the Unplanned DVD. Find resources for these things at lutheransforlife.org and cogforlife.org.

Matt Forck— vice president of community, economic development and energy solutions for Ameren Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Neighborhood Solar program, how this program can benefit organizations like our Lutheran schools, and how organizations can apply. Learn more at amerenmissouri.com/neighborhoodsolar.

Rachel Bomberger— writer, editor, home educator, Navy Chaplain’s wife and co-host of The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her article in the October issue of the Lutheran Witness, “With My Lost Saints,” including her relationship with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease and what we gain from people who fade away from us. Read her article at blogs.lcms.org/2019/with-my-lost-saints. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Kevin Armbrust, Interim Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the theme of the October issue of LW, some of the stories of the Reformation, and why saints are important to us. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Dr. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, and Fourth Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his childhood home in Nazareth, his journeys back to the Holy Land, and what his guests see and learn on these trips.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the value and purpose of emotions, the role emotions play in our daily life, and the relationship between emotions and knowledge. 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. Jim Marriott, Kreft Chair for Music Arts and Director of Musical Arts at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and Erica Mertz, associate conductor for Laudamus at Concordia Seminary, join Sarah to talk about the Laudamus choir and tour, why music groups and tours are an important part of seminary life, and the After Chapel concert Erica will be performing in February. Find Laudamus tour details and all of Concordia Seminary’s concert offerings at csl.edu/music.

Phillip Magness, Music Specialist serving the Lord in West & Central Africa, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey into his music vocations, stories about his initial work in Francophone Africa, the legacy of church music in Africa, and how local African churches make Lutheran church music their own. Read more about Phillip and how to support his work at lcms.org/magness. The hymns in today’s program, “Avant que l’abue n’ait paru” and “C’est un rempart que notre Dieu” and the first recording of Psalm 27 were recorded by students of Cantor Phillip Magness at Christ Le Roi Lutheran Church in Brazzaville, Congo. The second excerpt of Psalm 27 was recorded by St. Augustine Lutheran Church in Brazzaville, Congo. Permission for use granted by the Comité liturgique francophone of the Lutheran Church-Canada. View the music featured in this episode on YouTube. “A Mighty Fortress”: youtube.com/watch?v=-0umIJ6onAM Psalm 27: Students of mine at Christ the King Parish (Christ le Roi) in Brazzaville, Congo, learning a setting of Psalm 27. youtube.com/watch?v=NMHPigN0ups Psalm 27 – The same song inculturated: Here it is being sung two years later at a different parish (St. Augustine). youtube.com/watch?v=4TjFW2CFOrU “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” (en français): youtube.com/watch?v=21-pruFLrbo&t=19s

David Riley, supported by Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Lanessa Stutz, David’s Bethesda job coach, join Andy to talk about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and how Bethesda Lutheran Communities is changing the narrative from what can’t be done to what can. Bethesda helps empower individuals to be wonderful, loyal employees. Learn more at bethesdalc.org.

Rev. Dr. Jason Wagner, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in High Ridge, Missouri, and the Missouri District Life Coordinator, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a Life Coordinator does, what 40 Days for Life is all about, and how people across the country (and world!) can participate. If you’re in Missouri, sign up to participate on October 31, 2019, at lflofmo.org. To learn more about 40 Days for Life or to find more participation information outside of Missouri, visit 40daysforlife.com.

Rev. Dr. Arthur Just, Chairman and Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and also Associate Executive Director for the Latin America and the Caribbean region with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to share stories from his journey to (and from, and to) the mission field, the incredible growth of the mission field in the Latin American region, and the impact of this growth on both pastors and people in this region. Find Dr. Just’s missionary prayer card at lcms.org/just. Learn more about the Latin American region at international.lcms.org/latin-america-caribbean.

Lauren Awe, Short-term Volunteer with LCMS International Mission serving in Community Health Education in Burundi, along with Anne Gonzalez, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how she became interested in serving as a short-term volunteer, the community in which she served in Burundi, and why this training makes a difference for the people she serves. Opportunities to serve on Short-Term mission trips, including Community Health Education and Mercy Medical Teams, are available at lcms.org/mercyteams and servenow.lcms.org..

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy to talk about breaking down obstacles to getting the help we need, what contextual obstacles exist, and how we can overcome them. 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.

Dale and Lisa Wehmeyer, volunteers with LCMS International Mission serving with Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa, join Andy and Sarah in Part 3 of our conversation about agricultural consultancy. The Wehmeyers talk about their interest and experience with agriculture, the ways they taught people to farm more efficiently, and the impact this work makes on the people they met and worked with. Gwen Zagore, a new volunteer serving in 2020, joins in the second half to share her background and what she hopes to be able to do while she serves in 2020. Learn more about the LCMS Africa Region at international.lcms.org/africa and find all of the agricultural consultancy conversations at kfuo.org/tag/agricultural-consultancy. To support this continuing project, funding is routed to the LCMS through Mission Central. Please address your check to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designate it for Project #61007 Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa. Mail check to: Mission Central Gary Thies, Mission Development Counselor 40718 Hwy. E-16 Mapleton, IA 51034-7105

Delano and Linda Meyers, volunteers with LCMS International Mission serving with Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa, join Andy and Sarah in Part 2 of our conversation about agricultural consultancy. They Meyers talk about their experience with agriculture, the cultural differences they learned about in their time doing agricultural consultancy, and the people they met and worked with. Learn more about the LCMS Africa Region at international.lcms.org/africa and find all of the agricultural consultancy conversations at kfuo.org/tag/agricultural-consultancy. To support this continuing project, funding is routed to the LCMS through Mission Central. Please address your check to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designate it for Project #61007 Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa. Mail check to: Mission Central Gary Thies, Mission Development Counselor 40718 Hwy. E-16 Mapleton, IA 51034-7105

Dr. Jacque Breman, a volunteer with LCMS International Mission serving with Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa, joins Andy and Sarah in Part 1 of our conversation about agricultural consultancy. Dr. Breman talks about his interest and experience in agricultural consultancy, the goals of agricultural consultancy in East Africa, and the partners in the program. Learn more about the LCMS Africa Region at international.lcms.org/africa and find all of the agricultural consultancy conversations at kfuo.org/tag/agricultural-consultancy. To support this continuing project, funding is routed to the LCMS through Mission Central. Please address your check to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designate it for Project #61007 Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa. Mail check to: Mission Central Gary Thies, Mission Development Counselor 40718 Hwy. E-16 Mapleton, IA 51034-7105

Sue Nahmensen—CEO of Lutheran Elementary School Association, Katie Foristal— Christ Community Lutheran School administration, and Stephanie Silbey—Lutheran school parent, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the resources LESA provides for professional development for teachers, how LESA supports parents who want to send their children to Lutheran Schools, and the impact LESA makes for children and parents throughout the St. Louis area. Support LESA at the “Brew in the Lou Festival” at Francis Park, – October 12, 2019. Learn more and purchase wristbands at LESAstl.org, or over the phone at (314) 200-0797.

Dr. Todd Wood, President of the Core Academy of Science, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his research on human fossils, what these fossils teach us about our lineage from the flood, and what many scientists find difficult in the history of human origins. Hear Dr. Wood present at the Missouri Association for Creation Workshop: Adam’s Children on October 26th in St Louis. Learn more at coresci.org/adam.

Larry Crume, Chief Lending Officer for LCEF, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how LCEF supports the mission and ministry of LCMS schools, some stories of recent projects LCEF supported, and how you can be a part of this ministry. Learn more and become involved at lcef.org or call 800-843-5233. You can also read powerful ministry stories at InterestTime.org.

Rev. Peter Lange, First Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy to talk about what he loves about parish ministry, what his chief duties are as First VP, and what he’s looking forward to in this role.

Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Senior Assistant to the President of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes a good hymn writer, how hymn writers have influenced him, and the wonderful speakers and topics at the upcoming “Symposium for Hymn Writers and Translators” happening November 10-14 in tandem with the Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Find details at and registration information at lcms.org/worship.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who to ask when you’re in need of help, including whether a professional or lay person is best, whether a Christian worldview matters, and other qualities to look for. Find the Faith & Family episode Heidi mentions at kfuo.org/2017/12/20/faf-122017-pastor-psychologist. 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. Scott Hyslop, Cantor at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Lutheran and musical heritage at St. Lorenz, details of the Paul Manz hymn festival on September 29, and the harpsichord recital at Concordia Seminary on September 30. Sunday, September 29, 4:00pm agostlouis.org/event/paul-manz-hymn-festival A Paul Manz Hymn Festival, Dr. Scott Hyslop, organ Sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church 9450 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63124 Co-Sponsored by MorningStar Music Monday, September 30, 9:55am csl.edu/campus-life/music-arts/concordia-seminary-concert-series After Chapel Concerts Concordia Seminary 801 Seminary Place, Saint Louis, MO 63105 Dr. Scott Hyslop, harpsichord

Rev. Timothy Appel, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas, and host of KFUO Radio’s Sharper Iron, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who St. Michael is, how we celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, and what we understand about angels. Read more about this festival and what we believe about angels at blogs.lcms.org/2011/st-michael-and-all-angels-9-2011 and lutheranreformation.org/theology/reformers-say-angels.

Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how AHG troops celebrated 24 years, the unique service projects girls participated in on National Day of Service, and the theme for the 2019 – 2020 program year. Learn more about American Heritage Girls and find your local chapter (or start your own!) at americanheritagegirls.org.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to share outcomes of the recent convention, including an update to the constitution and a few resolutions, and some of the exciting things with our sister churches and the service of installation for Synodical officials. Find all things from Synod Convention at lcms.org/convention.

Paige Edgington, Director of Outreach & Coffeehouse Manager for Fairmount Ministries & Coffee Co. in Wichita, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of Fairmount Ministries, the students at Wichita State University that this ministry serves, and how this ministry makes a difference for college students. Learn more at fairmountcoffee.com. Find your local LCMS U chapter at lcms.org/lcmsu.

Rev. Steve Schulz, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the campus ministry Immanuel provides for North Dakota State University, the unique opportunities Immanuel provides for these college students, and how important this ministry is for the long-term spiritual growth of these students. Learn more about Immanuel at immanuelfargo.360unite.com/campus-ministry and facebook.com/groups/%20752402998195513. Find your local LCMS U chapter at lcms.org/lcmsu.

Rev. Jonathan Meraz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Virginia, and Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health & Wellness for Concordia Plan Services, join Andy to talk about Pastor Meraz’s journey to better health and how the Virta program works for people on Concordia Plan Services. Learn more at virtahealth.com/concordia.

Rev. Michael Meyer, Manager of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to share insight into case studies from Disaster Response, how being prepared for disaster helps congregations serve their communities, and some of the things attendees will learn and experience at the 2019 Disaster Response Conference. Learn more and register for the conference at lcms.org/disaster.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how to ask for help, how worldview and religion affect how we approach people, and how we can have clarity in what we’re asking for. 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.