The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

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.

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.