The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. John Schmidt, from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Wends who settled in Texas, the unique cultural features of the Wend settlement, and the upcoming Wendish Fest. Learn more at stpaulserbin.org and

Kay Meyer, Founder and President of Family Shield Ministries, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Family Shield Ministries supports families, the unique role families have in witnessing to their family members, and the upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration. Learn more at familyshieldministries.com.

Donna Pyle, multi-published author for LWML and Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her time as an author for CPH, the relationship that’s been built over time, and what makes CPH a unique publishing house for 150 years. Read her article in the September 2019 issue of the Lutheran Witness! Find all things from Donna at artesianministries.org and find her books available from CPH at cph.org/m-118-donna-pyle.aspx. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Kate Thoelke— principal at St. Paul Lutheran School in Hamel, Illinois, along with St. Paul parents Beth Schwarz and Serena Ball, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the wonderful classical Lutheran education students receive at St. Paul Lutheran School and what makes it a very unique learning experience. St. Paul Hamel is presenting an Oktoberfest Dinner Auction on October 18, including delicious food, live and silent auction, and the famed Waterloo German Band. Learn more at school.stpaulhamel.org and facebook.com/St-Paul-Lutheran-School-Oktoberfest-2019-2300258986734454.

Paul Federwitz, Information Technology Coordinator with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy to talk about how building relationships with people is integral to the role of an IT professional. Read Paul’s blog article on this topic at pafederwitz.wordpress.com/2018/03/07/its-role-its-about-people. This is a rebroadcast from May 29, 2018.

Rev. Dan Anderson, campus pastor for Calvary Lutheran Chapel in Madison, Wisconsin, joins Andy to talk about the community of Calvary Lutheran Chapel, the importance of campus ministry for the students he serves, and the celebration of 100 years of campus ministry in Madison. Learn more at calvarymadison.org and facebook.com/CalvaryLutheranChapel. Find your local LCMS U chapter at lcms.org/lcmsu.

Kevin Armbrust, Interim Managing Editor for the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the September LW theme, the important work Concordia Publishing House has been doing for 150 years, and the follow-up to the 2019 Synodical Convention. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Dr. Dan Sem, dean of the Batterman School of Business at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Liberty, Virtue & Economics Summit at CUW, including how business and free markets be a positive force for addressing social needs, the trend toward customer-focused business, and how this summit will address the relationship between liberty and virtue in economics and business. Find information and register at cuw.edu/events/details.php?id=33516. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

The Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes Genesis unique, what it leads to in the rest of scripture, and how we can better understand the writing in the book. This is a rebroadcast from June 25, 2018. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah on Mental Health Monday to talk about why we’re afraid to ask for help, how God works through our neighbors to provide us with what we need, and whether emotions like anxiety, anxiousness, or are sadness okay. 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. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Jeff Craig-Meyer, Vice President for Constituent Services, Lutheran Hour Ministries joins Andy to discuss spiritual conversations that happen everyday in our lives and the upcoming LHM workshops to equip laypersons for everyday conversations to speak the Good News of Jesus in daily personal conversations. https://www.lhm.org/workshops <br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

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. <br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Warren Schmidt of the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum joins Andy to share the little-known story of the Brazeau Presbyterians who came to the aid of the early Lutheran immigrants in Perry County, Missouri. https://lutheranmuseum.com/2019/09/08/blessed-brazeau-bicentennial-the-angels-of-east-perry-county/ <br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Director of Admissions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy to talk about the upcoming Prayerfully Consider visit Days, including who these days are for, what attendees will experience, and why these visit times are so important. Learn more at ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/prayerfully-consider-visit. <br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Bob Pierret, KFUO Radio Day Sponsor, joins Andy and guest host Rev. Marcus Zill, Chancellor of LCMS U, during Rally Week to talk about why he is a Day Sponsor and the difference KFUO Radio makes in his life. Support KFUO Radio during Rally Week or anytime during the year! Find Rally Week details at kfuo.org/rallyweek.<br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Rev. Marcus Zill, the Chancellor of LCMS U, joins Andy to talk about what LCMS U is, why it’s important, and how students can connect to the various chapters throughout the country. Learn more about LCMS U at lcms.org/lcmsu.<br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

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.<br /> The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Lail Tornetto, KFUO Radio Day Sponsor, joins Andy and Mary during Rally Week to talk about why she is a Day Sponsor and the difference KFUO Radio makes in her life. Support KFUO Radio during Rally Week or anytime during the year! Find Rally Week details at kfuo.org/rallyweek.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Mary (sitting in for Sarah) to talk about the new Mental Health Mondays series on The Coffee Hour, what is different about mental health today than in previous generations, and how we can address mental health from a Lutheran Christian worldview. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag Mental Health Monday and view Deaconess Heidi’s Mental Health Playlist on Youtube.

Rev. Bart Day, president and CEO of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), joins Sarah to talk about the mission of LCEF, how LCEF makes a difference for churches and organizations, and how people can get involved with LCEF’s programs. Learn more at lcef.org.

Rev. Bill Wrede, director of Ministerial Recruitment and Admissions at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Contemplate visit event at CSL, how this event helps prospective students determine their future vocation, and what attendees will experience. Learn more and register at csl.edu/contemplate.

Tanner Olson, poet of Written to Speak, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how his interest in poetry began, how poetry is alive and relevant today, and how poetry has given him an opportunity to share his faith. Find his work and book at writtentospeak.com and @WrittenToSpeak on social media platforms.

Dr. Tim Brackman, Principal of Lutheran North High School and Middle School, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the community around Lutheran North, how Lutheran North Middle School will meet needs of the community, and the unique opportunities and experiences for both Middle and High School students at Lutheran North. Learn more at lutherannorthstl.org.

Sharla Fritz, author of Enough for Now: Unpacking God’s Sufficiency available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her Lutheran Witness article on “Joy,” including what joy really is, how the world perceives joy, and how our true joy is found in Christ. Read her article in the August 2019 issue of the Lutheran Witness. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Rich Heinz, Assistant Vice President for Mission & Ministry at Concordia University Chicago, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the opportunities and needs for young people to pursue church work vocations, the upcoming Careers for Christ weekend at Concordia Chicago, and what students will experience during this weekend. Learn more and register at CUChicago.edu/c4c.

Deaconess Laura Jostes, serving at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, joins Sarah to talk about the community at Washington University in St. Louis and the Lutheran Student Fellowship at WashU, how members at Village Lutheran support students at WashU, and the upcoming ROOTS Conference at Concordia Seminary. Learn more about the Lutheran Student Fellowship at WashU at facebook.com/LCMSU2016 and find your local LCMS U chapter at lcms.org/lcmsu. Interested in the ROOTS conference on bioethics? Learn more at facebook.com/events/concordia-seminary/roots-conference-on-bioethical-questions/461525857761408 and register at ulue.org.

Pastor Eric Andrae, Campus Chaplain for Lutheran Student Fellowship (LSF) out of First Trinity Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joins Sarah to talk about the vibrant university community in Pittsburgh, the expansive ways First Trinity reaches out to all of these students, and how this campus ministry makes a difference for college students. Learn more about LSF at First Trinity at lsfpgh.com and find your local LCMS U chapter at lcms.org/lcmsu.

Dr. Michael Artigues, pediatrician in southwest Mississippi and board member of the American College of Pediatricians, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the emotional, biological, and physical benefits of hugging. Read the blog post on ACPEDS’s website: https://www.acpeds.org/do-you-hug-your-child-enough. This is a rebroadcast from February 22, 2018.

Jonathan Mayer, founder and liturgical artist of Scapegoat Studios, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey into liturgical (or sacred) art and why it’s important to him. You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s amazing work on his Facebook page (linked below) and at scapegoatstudio.com, where you can also purchase his work. This is a rebroadcast from March 9, 2018.

Rev. Dr. James Voelz, Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the Gospel according to St. Mark is unique, the benefits of hearing versus reading scripture, and great insight into how Mark shares the Gospel account. Find tour dates at csl.edu/thegospelofmark.

Mike Thirtle—President & CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Tom Campbell—VP Real Estate Development with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Cornerstone Village in Minnesota, who this community is for, and the wonderful amenities available to residents. Learn more at bethesdacornerstonevillage.org.

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why we should do both devotions and attend corporate worship, what to look for in devotional material, and how to pick out if the devotional material is worthy of your time. Find the Treasury of Daily Prayer at cph.org/treasury or find the PrayNow App in your Apple or Google Play app store.

Rev. Glenn Worcester, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and Lisa Olding, Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC) National Youth Gathering Co-Chair, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the 2019 LCC National Youth Gathering, including the theme, experiences of the youth, and how this gathering strengthens community and faith for those who attend. Learn more at nyg19.ca and read articles at canadianlutheran.ca/nyg-2019-lcc-youth-find-their-worth-in-christ and canadianlutheran.ca/worthless.

Rev. William Weedon, Director of Worship for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, including an overview of the story, how the feast is typically observed, and what we learn from the story and appointed texts, hymns, and prayers.

Dr. John Ekrich, Founder of Grace Place Wellness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the 20-year legacy of Grace Place Wellness, the upcoming Gala to celebrate this legacy and jumpstart into the next phase, and what is coming down the line for Grace Place Wellness. Find more details about Grace Place and the upcoming Gala at graceplacewellness.org.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, joins Sarah to talk about LHF’s children’s mission project for the upcoming academic year, why LHF does these mission projects, and how integral these projects for inspiring young people to support missions and the church. Learn more at lhfmissions.org.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a few seasons common during the “Green Season,” or the season after Pentecost or Trinity. These hymns are: LSB 708 “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart,” LSB 722 “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me,” and LSB 729 “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus.”

Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book available from Concordia Publishing House titled A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World, including why he wrote a book about martyrs in the first place and what we can learn from martyrs. Find your copy at books.cph.org/martyrs-faith.

Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, Director of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his recent visit to India, the destruction that happened to Concordia Theological Seminary in Nagercoil, and the mercy work being done there. Learn more about the seminary at ctsn.edu.in, and follow Disaster Reponse work at lcms.org/disaster and facebook.com/LCMSDisasterResponse. You can also hear another perspective of the recovery effort on the LCMS Asia podcast. Listen here: international.lcms.org/concordia-theological-seminary-in-nagercoil-continues-recovery.

Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers, Academic Dean and Director of Library at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique perspective of pastoral formation at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, the relevance of studying Biblical languages, and how this learning and formation benefit both pastors and congregations. Learn more about Concordia Lutheran Seminary at concordiasem.ab.ca.

Rev. Steve Albers, pastor of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, along with Rev. Joshua Hatcher, Andrea Roettger—Director of Christian Education, and Bob Kurtz—Director of Community Care, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, the unique and eclectic Soulard neighborhood where Historic Trinity sits, and the many outreach and ministry opportunities Historic Trinity is able to participate in to serve the community. Learn more about Historic Trinity at trinitystlouis.com and follow their story at https://www.facebook.com/HistoricTrinity, twitter.com/trinitysoulard, and instagram.com/trinitystlouis. Read their story in the August 2019 issue of the Lutheran Witness. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Deaconess Kim Schave, Executive Director of Humanitri, joins Sarah to talk about Humanitri’s Open House for a renovated property funded from a grant in partnership with LCMS National Housing Support, their upcoming Vision Event in September, and upcoming Annual Gala in October. Find stories from Humanitri at facebook.com/Humanitri and find event details at humanitri.org/events.

Rev. Dr. Abjar Bahkou, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, joins Sarah to share his story as a Syrian Christian, why we should share the Gospel with our Muslim neighbors, and what attendees at the Fall Lay Bible Institute at Concordia Seminary will learn. Find details and register at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/lay-bible-institute. Jesus in Islam Saturday, October 5,2019 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register by September 20, 2019

Rev. Doug and Angela Thompson, who serve the Lord as missionaries in Sierra Leone, West Africa, join Sarah to talk about the work being done at the Coordinating Center for Theological Studies (CCTS) in Jembe, the importance of this seminary in the Seirra Leone region, and sharing the Gospel among the people in West Africa. Learn more about their story at lcms.org/thompson and follow their page on Facebook at facebook.com/Meansofgrace.

Rev. Luke Wolters, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Wellsville, Missouri, joins Sarah to talk about why Grace Lutheran supports KFUO Radio as a Church of the Week, how he and his congregation use KFUO programming in their daily lives, and the upcoming Drive Your Tractor to Church Sunday. If you’re in the Wellsville area, drive your tractor to Grace Lutheran on Sunday, August 25, 2019! Find details on Facebook: facebook.com/events/2455460138024007.

Jennifer Burton, Founder of Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas, and Dr. Tina Merritt, with the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Northwest Arkansas, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Alpha Gal Syndrome, both Jennifer and Dr. Merritt’s journeys through diagnosis and coping, and Jennifer’s creation of the Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at alphagalencouragers.org and read about Alpha Gal Syndrome from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about mental health and worker wellness, the blog “Building Up the Body,” and a new series this Fall called “Mental Health Mondays.” Find that series in various places including The Coffee Hour! Find Heidi’s writing at heidigoehmann.com and read the Church Worker Wellness Devotions at blogs.lcms.org/tag/church-worker-wellness-devotions.

Darin Storkson, Interim General Secretary of the International Lutheran Council (ILC), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the ILC, how Lutheran church in the ILC support each other, and the significant things happening at this year’s ILC World Seminary Conference. Read more about the Conference at ilc-online.org/2019/07/31/philippines-to-host-2019-ilc-world-seminary-conference.

Michael Olin, who served on Short Term Missionary Teams for English Bible Camps in Poland, and Anne Gonzalez, Manager of Short-Term Training and Engagement with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about serving on a short-term team, a typical day for an English Bible Camp, the importance of these short-term teams, and upcoming opportunities to serve. Discover how you can serve at servenow.lcms.org.

Rev. Michael Meyer, Manager of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Disaster Response Conference, some of the topics that will be covered, extra training available at the Conference, and why we have conferences about disaster response and mercy work. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response at lcms.org/disaster and register for the conference, especially for the additional chainsaw training, at calendar.lcms.org/event/2019-lcms-national-disaster-response-conference.