The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Carl and Chenhsi Hanson, who serve as missionaries through the LCMS in the Asia region with their three daughters, Emma, Andrea and Lydia, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their journey to missionary service, family life in Hong Kong, the work they have done in the Asia region, and their next call in Seoul, Korea. Read more about their story at lcms.org/hanson and learn more about International Lutheran Church in Seoul at ilcseoul.org and facebook.com/International-Lutheran-Church-Seoul-173542388684. If your vacation or work travel takes you to Seoul, you’re welcome to drop in and worship with them!

Emmy Woock, Director of Music Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why music literacy is so important for children, how learning the language of music inspires children to learn and create on their own, and how teaching music educators how to teach things like Conversational Solfege™ can make an impact on many children in Lutheran schools. Learn more about music literacy and Conversational Solfege™ at feierabendmusic.org/conversational-solfege.

Rev. Matt Hoffmann, pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School in Park Ridge, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to share the story of how he learned a parent in St. Andrews’ Preschool needed a liver transplant, how he decided to be tested as a donor, and how his church community and family supported all of them through the process. Read more of the story on the Chicago Tribune.

We share an interview with Kip Allen and Rev. Dr. Charles Cortright. Find all of these conversations along with regular programming from convention at kfuo.org/convention. Live from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS, Rev. Dr. Charles Cortright, theological educator for the Eurasia Region for the LCMS Office of International Mission and based in St. Petersburg, Russia, joins Kip Allen to talk about theological education in this part of the world and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia (ELCIR). Read more about the Cortrights at lcms.org/cortright.

Christa Goodwin, with St Paul’s Music Conservatory in Council Bluffs, Iowa, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the uniqueness of a lute concert, music of the Renaissance period, and the wonderful work being done at St. Paul’s Music Conservatory. Find details about music events in August here. Learn more about St. Paul’s Music Conservatory at stpaulsmusicconservatory.org.

We share an interview with Kip Allen, Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, and Congressman John Shimkus. Find all of these conversations along with regular programming from convention at kfuo.org/convention. Live from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS, Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, and Congressman John Shimkus, U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 15th congressional district, join Kip Allen to talk about religious liberty and how Lutherans interact with politics in American society.

Sharon Riordan, Director of International Student Ministry (ISM) – St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to share stories of students who have connected with ISM, how the furniture drive helps international students become acclimated and welcomed to St. Louis, and how people can donate and volunteer for this year’s furniture drive. Learn more at ismstl.org/2019/06/23/2019-furniture-giveaway. 2019 ISM Furniture and Household Goods Giveaway Saturday, August 17 Wydown Middle School 6500 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105 To donate furniture by July 31 or volunteer, contact Ann: 636-273-6239 [email protected]

Kip and Gary check in with Andy from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS to talk about a summary of Tuesday’s business and the partner churches and international guests represented at convention. Follow convention proceedings at lcms.org/convention.

Dr. John F. Brug, General Editor and Old Testament Editor with Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about the new Evangelical Heritage Version of the Bible available from Northwestern Publishing House, difficulties in producing this version, and features that distinguish it from other translations. Find your copy at online.nph.net/ehv and learn about the Wartburg Project at wartburgproject.org.

Rev. Bart Day, President & CEO of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), along with Gary and Kip, join Andy and Sarah live from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS to talk about the impact of LCEF on congregations and organizations in the U.S. and internationally, as well as an overview of the convention proceedings. Learn about the work of LCEF at lcef.org. Follow convention proceedings at lcms.org/convention.

From the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Higher Things team of Sandra Madden— Conference Executive, Erica Jacoby— Executive Director, and Patrick Sturdivant— Marketing Executive join Andy and Sarah to talk about the opportunites Higher Things provides for youth to learn about what it means to be Lutheran, and they also preview the 2020 Conferences: Watermarked. Learn more about resources and conferences at HigherThings.org.

Kip Allen and Gary Duncan join Andy and Sarah to talk about the latest happenings from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Debbie Arfsten, DCE Program Director at Concordia University Chicago, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Director of Christian Education vocation began, how DCEs are prepared for service, and how they serve today. Learn more about DCE training at Concordia Chicago at cuchicago.edu/dce.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Andy and Sarah talk with Lisa Barrett, Community Life Builder for the 2019 NYG in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Community Life Builders are adult volunteers who provide direction, guidance, and leadership to the youth and adults attending the National Youth Gathering. Learn more about NYG at lcmsgathering.com.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Andy talks with Becca Klemm, Madison Bick, and Bethany Schultz, who serve the LCMS National Youth Gathering as Young Adult Volunteers, the team of young adults who provide organization, safety, and leadership to the many activities that make up the LCMS National Youth Gathering. Learn more about LCMS NYG at lcmsgathering.com.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Connor Works, Executive Team for Lutheran Youth Fellowship, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what LYF is, how LYF makes a difference for young people, and how important leadership training is for young Lutherans. Learn more about LYF at lcms.org/lyf, and find resources for Lutheran youth leaders at youthesource.com.

Live from the LCMS National Youth Gathering, Rev. Dinku Bato from Lutheran Heritage Foundation joins Andy to share stories of LHF’s Gospel work providing catechisms and other resources for Christian teaching, translated into the heart languages of many people, particularly in Ethiopia and other regions of Africa. Learn more about LHF’s work around the world at LHFmissions.org.

Darcy Paape, author of Someone to Walk With, A Woman’s Guide to Christian Mentoring available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about mentors and mentoring, why mentoring is important to Christian women, and how pastors and women are given to serve in unique ways. Find Darcy’s book at cph.org/mentoring.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Noah & Grace reflect on life as missionary kids.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Meleyna and Henry, students of Concordia International School Hanoi, join Andy to share their stories of life and school in Hanoi. Learn more at concordiahanoi.org.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Andrea, Kimmie, Emmy, Ellie, Tai, and Alec join Andy to share their stories of being students at Hong Kong International School. Learn more at hkis.edu.hk.

Live from the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering, students Judy, Tim, Amber, Aaron, Zoe, and Joy, along with Family Life Counselor Chris Mizel from Concordia International School, Shanghai, join Andy to share their stories of being students in a vibrant international school. Learn more at concordiashanghai.org.

Rev. Mark Kiessling— Director of Youth Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Meredith Whitefield— Communications Specialist with Youth Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the LCMS Gathering history, how the theme is developed, what attendees are learning at this year’s gathering, and how they will be serving. Learn more and watch the livestream at lcmsgathering.com.

Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer, Director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the text of the Bible study at the National Youth Gathering this year, what sets the Psalms apart from other Scripture, and what themes will be studied during these Bible studies. Find the Bible study at lcmsgathering.com/biblestudy. This is a rebroadcast from June 20, 2019.

Ian Burger, Lutheran Young Adult Corps Volunteer, and Julianna Shults, Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps, join Andy and Sarah to share Ian’s adventures at KFUO Radio for the last 10 months, how this program will serve him in his future, and opportunities for young adults to serve 10 months or 10 weeks over the next 2 years. Learn more about opportunities and apply at lcms.org/yacorps. This is a rebroadcast from May 30, 2019.

Rev. Stephen Keiser from Faith Lutheran High School in Plano, Texas, joins Andy to talk about how online education platforms have expanded the reach of Lutheran Education, what courses will be offered this-coming academic year, and how students learn through these programs. Learn more at flsplano.org.

Christina Hergenrader, author of Shine: Sparkling with God’s Love available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about her books, the pressure tween and teen girls face today, and how readers will use this her new book. Find it at cph.org/shine.

Rev. John T. Pless, assistant professor of pastoral ministry and missions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy to talk about his book “Luther’s Small Catechism: A Manual for Discipleship” available from Concordia Publishing House, including what discipleship is and what the catechism has to do with it. Learn more at cph.org/discipleship.

Rev. Randy Asburry and Kantor Matthew Janssen from Hope Lutheran Church in St Louis, Missouri, join Andy to talk about the organ re-dedication and inaugural season of Music in a Sacred Space. Learn more about Hope Lutheran and organ re-dedication details on July 28th at hopelutheranstl.org.

Paul Garner MSc, FGS, Researcher and Lecturer for Biblical Creation Trust, joins Andy to talk about upcoming Missouri Association for Creation events. Learn more about the Missouri Association for Creation at missouricreation.org/2019/06/creation-geologist-from-the-uk-visits-st-louis.

Dr. John Eckrich, retired practicing physician and founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the prevalence of anxiety and shame in the church and how both church workers and congregation members can help each other work through these emotions and situations. Find his book “Fear, Anxiety, and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace” on amazon.com/Fear-Anxiety-Wellness-Journey-Heart/dp/1938840135 and learn more about Grace Place Wellness (along with bulk book discounts) at graceplacewellness.org. Watch Dr. Eckrich’s recent Parish Nurse Webinar on this topic at blogs.lcms.org/2018/fear-anxiety-and-wellness. This is a rebroadcast from June 29, 2018.

Rev. Phil Hoppe, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, and co-author of livingplanted.com, joins Andy and Sarah in the final part of a four-part series on listening to a sermon. In this episode, Pastor Hoppe talks about what to do and expect after listening to a sermon, ways to follow up on a sermon, and what happens if it seems nothing has changed. Find all four episodes in this series with the tag “Sermon Listening.” This is a rebroadcast from November 27, 2018.

Chaplain (Retired Lt. Col.) Steve Hokana, Assistant Director of Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey into chaplaincy and share a story from his time serving in combat areas. Interested in serving God and your country? Learn more about how to become a chaplain at lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces. This is a rebroadcast from March 1, 2018.

Rev. Phil Hoppe, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, and co-author of livingplanted.com, joins Andy and Sarah in the third part of a four-part series on listening to a sermon. In this episode, Pastor Hoppe talks about what we should expect during the sermon, how a pastor prepares the sermon, and what Scripture teaches about hearing the preacher. Find all four episodes in this series with the tag “Sermon Listening.” This is a rebroadcast from November 20, 2018.

Joe Willmann, Senior Instructional Designer for Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to share knowledge about staying in the routine of receiving the gifts of God in Divine Service, even while on summer vacation. Read Joe’s blog post about this at education.cph.org/teaching-the-faith-at-home/joy-challenge-summer-vacation. This is a rebroadcast from May 9, 2018.

Rev. Phil Hoppe, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, and co-author of livingplanted.com, joins Andy and Sarah in the second part of a four-part series on listening to a sermon. In this episode, Pastor Hoppe talks about what happens in a sermon, what God does in His Word, and the aim of the sermon. Find all four episodes in this series with the tag “Sermon Listening.” This is a rebroadcast from November 13, 2018.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, Theology Department Chair at Concordia University Wisconsin and author of Grace, Faith, Scripture: Portrait of a Lutheran from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about why Grace, Faith, and Scripture the key things to know about who Lutherans are, the many stories Dr. Paavola uses to illustrate his points, and what readers will learn while reading his book. Learn more and find your copy at cph.org/GraceFaithScripture.

Kip Allen, staff journalist for KFUO Radio, and the Rev. Sean Smith, pastor of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois, join Andy and Sarah to talk about politics (without fighting). The group discusses why politics are such a touchy topic for many people, why and how Christians should be concerned with politics, and how our two kingdom theology plays a role in conversing with other people. You can read more about this in Luther’s Works Volume 45, and get a brief overview at lutheranreformation.org/theology/kingdom-left-luther-temporal-authority. This is a rebroadcast from July 2, 2018.

Barb Silver-Thorn, technologist with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy to talk about the use of assistive smart home technology, how we are starting to implement in our homes, and how this technology assists those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Learn more about Bethesda at bethesdalc.org.

Dr. David Schmitt, Professor of Practical Theology and Chairman of the Department of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, joins Andy to talk about the upcoming Theological Symposium including his plenary presentation on devotion and discipleship, how God works through His Word, and living as faithful disciples. Learn more at csl.edu/symposium and register at concordiasem.regfox.com/theological-symposium-2019.

Rev. Phil Hoppe, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, and co-author of livingplanted.com, joins Andy and Sarah in the first part of a four-part series on listening to a sermon. In this episode, Pastor Hoppe talks about preparing to listen to a sermon, resources that are helpful, and if you can help your pastor prepare for the sermon. Find the LCMS Lectionary Summaries at lcms.org/worship/lectionary-summaries. Find all four episodes in this series with the tag “Sermon Listening.” This is a rebroadcast from November 6, 2018.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LMHP, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah for the third installment in our Church Worker Wellness series about the intersections in the ministry house. Today’s conversation covers vacation, including whether or not church workers actually get vacation. (Spoiler alert: They do.) Find Heidi’s “Ministry Talks” on Youtube to experience all of her guidance, and search the tag “Church Worker Wellness” on kfuo.org to find all of the episodes in this series. Find the book Life in the Fishbowl: Building Up Church Workers on Amazon.com. This is a rebroadcast from May 16, 2018.

Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how everyone can follow the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS online. lcms.org/convention: Find absolutely everything (or links to everything) here, including Livestream Video, KFUO Radio reports, Reporter News, Schedule, Facebook, and Twitter. facebook.com/LCMSConvention: The place on Facebook to follow all convention proceedings. twitter.com/LCMSConvention: The place on Twitter for all convention proceedings, resolutions, and general discussion.

Mrs. Offiong Ekong— Wife of Archbishop, the Most Reverend Christian Ekong, and leader of pastors’ wives conferences, and Deaconess Uduak Effiong Essien— Deaconess & Secretary of Lutheran Women Fellowship of Lutheran Church of Nigeria, join Sarah to talk about the Lutheran Women Fellowship in Nigeria, the role of women and Deaconesses in mercy work, and how pastors’ wives conferences build up with group of women in the church. The Lutheran Church of Nigeria started in 1936 and has grown to 339 congregations in 38 districts with over 80,000 baptized members and 72 pastors. Deaconesses play an important role in the mercy work of the church, and there are 438 commissioned deaconesses in the Lutheran Church of Nigeria. They are working with Deaconess Grace Rao at the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to receive theological training for all 438 women. The Lutheran Church of Nigeria’s Lutheran Women Fellowship is similar to the LWML in the LCMS. The Lutheran Church in Nigeria has the Jonathan Ekong Memorial Lutheran Seminary, which is incredibly important to the church body and is supported by various Lutheran organizations, including the LCMS, International Lutheran Council, Lutheran Heritage Foundation and the LWML.

Rev. Greg Truwe, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, Missouri, joins Sarah to talk about what a family altar is, why it’s important in a Christian home, and ways to start using a family altar in your own home. Find resources like Bibles, hymnals, and devotional books at cph.org.

Nikki Kueck, principal at Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas, joins Sarah to talk about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities for kids, why these activities benefit all kids, and how parents can do fun STEM activities at home with their kids. Find STEM books at your local library or search online to find great activities!

Rachel Bomberger, former editor of the Lutheran Witness and now Navy Chaplain’s wife, joins Sarah to talk about the vocation of wife, how this changes throughout life, and her experiences through different stages of life with her husband, Ken. Join us in wishing God’s blessing to them and their children as they embark on a new journey in service to God.

Kristen Whirrett, blogger at joyfullythriving.com, joins Sarah to talk about how family budgets can be affected over the summer, ways to prepare for additional summer expenses, and great tips for free or inexpensive summer activities for families. Read more from Kristen at joyfullythriving.com.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Sarah to talk about the role of social media in a congregation, some common pitfalls that pastors and congregations can fall into, and examples of how to do social media well while staying focused on Christ crucified.

J.P. and Aimee Cima, who serve the Lord in the Kingdom of Cambodia along with their 3 children, join Sarah to talk about the work they do with the Cambodia Lutheran Church and mission work at large in the Asia region, what life is like in Cambodia, and what is most enjoyable about working on the mission field for 12 years. Learn more about them at lcms.org/cima and follow their story at cimafam.com.