The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Jeff Wielert, Farmer with Bountiful Blessings Produce in Hinckley, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a typical Spring planting season on his farm, how the rain/snow/hail this Spring have impacted planting, how the weather is impacting the farms around him, and how neighbors can support him and his fellow farmers.

Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Director of LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission (RSTM), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how farmers have been affected by the unusual amount of snow and rain this year, how this rain and flooding impacts their livelihood, and how we can support and pray for our farming neighbors. Learn more about RSTM at lcms.org/rstm.

Rev. Michael Schuermann, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, Illinois, and Katie Schuermann, author of He Remembers the Barren and He Restores My Soul, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the Illinois Reproductive Health Act, what’s at stake with this legislation, what it means for women, and how Illinois residents can respond. Find bill details at ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp and read the impact of this bill at illinoisrighttolife.org. Find your senator at illinoispolicy.org/maps.

Kevin Hildebrand, Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Musician Workshops at CTSFW, what musicians would benefit from these, and what attendees will learn and experience. Learn more and register at ctsfw.edu/musicianworkshops.

Rev. Daniel McMiller, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of International Mission, and Christian Boehlke, Associate Executive Director of St. Louis Operations for the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to share the latest news and updates from mission fields around the world, including Latin America/Dominican Republic, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Learn more about the work being done worldwide and how you can support missionaries at international.lcms.org.

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.

Kent Kunkel, Disaster Response Coordinator for the LCMS Missouri District, joins Andy to talk about the impact of the recent storms in Missouri, the immediate and long-term needs, and how people can volunteer to help. Find details at facebook.com/events/2243893705876138.

Karel Keldermans— Carillonneur from Springfield, Illinois, and Rev. Dr. Kent Burreson— Dean of Chapel at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the annual Summer Carillon Concert Series at Concordia Seminary. Join in on these casual outdoor concerts each Tuesday evening in June on the Seminary Campus. Find more details on CSL’s website: csl.edu/2019/05/annual-outdoor-summer-carillon-concert-series-announced-for-tuesdays-in-june-2.

Deaconess Heidi Sias with Lutheran Friends of the Deaf, a Mill Neck Organization, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique joys and challenges of Deaf ministry, resources that Lutheran Friends of the Deaf is creating, and great opportunities to learn more about Deaf ministry at Church Interpreter Training Institute. Find these resources and learn more about Deaf ministry at lutheranfriendsofthedeaf.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/LutheranFriendsoftheDeaf, twitter.com/Lutheran_Deaf, and instagram.com/lutheranfriendsdeaf. This is a rebroadcast from February 20, 2019. Find a transcription of this episode at kfuo.org. Thanks to Gwen Zagore and the LCMS Volunteer Connection for this service!

Jana Inglehart, who serves the Lord through the LCMS as a missionary in the Latin America and Caribbean Region, based in the Dominican Republic, as this region's communication specialist, joins Andy and Sarah to share her story of being a missionary, what her unique role gives her the opportunity to experience, and how she sees the Good News of Jesus Christ being proclaimed in the LAC Region. Read more about Jana at lcms.org/inglehart and follow her missionary page at facebook.com/journeywithjanainglehart. Follow the stories from the Latin America and Caribbean Region at facebook.com/LCMSLAC and learn more about the region at international.lcms.org/latin-america-caribbean. This is a rebroadcast from March 15, 2019.

Allison Kieselowsky, Mother, Educator, and Reading Specialist, joins Andy and Sarah to share her and her kids' summer reading lists, as well as some fantastic tips to make your summer reading the best experience it can be! Find out about "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place" at maryrosewood.com. This is a rebroadcast from May 31, 2018.

Rev. William Weedon, LCMS Director of Worship, joins Andy to talk about the Feast of Ascension, the history of this feast in the church year, and the texts, prayers, and hymns we'll get to hear and sing.

Mark Bott— Founder of Operation Kidsafe International, joins Andy to talk about their innovative approach to helping parents maintain valuable information on an Amber Alert-ready Bio Card and children's safety education as well as the grand opening of a Child Safety Center in Wentzville, MO. Learn more about Operation Kidsafe International at operationkidsafe.org.

Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how context collapse affects how we interact with each other on social media, what scripture says about how we talk about hot topics (like abortion), and what it means to behave like a Christian online while still speaking the truth.

Bev Schaefer— Foster Parent Coordinator with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Missouri, Debbie Wolf— Program Manager with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services PPAS Program, and Suzanne Pennycook— Foster Parent of 30 years, join Andy and Sarah during Foster Care Month to talk about the joys and challenges of foster parenting, the need for foster parents in St. Louis County, and the training required to become a foster parent. Learn more about foster parenting and other services that LFCS provides at lfcsmo.org or call Jenny at 314-787-5100.

Katie Fiene, Swaddling Clothes Director at River of Life Lutheran Church in Channahon, Illinois, and Barb Meade, Swaddling Clothes Director at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, Colorado, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Fienes began Swaddling Clothes stores, how these stores serve and support families in their respective communities, and how they are able to share God’s love with donors, volunteers, and recipients. Learn more and contact Katie to begin your own chapter of Swaddling Clothes at swaddlingclothes.org.

Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about whether the 4th Commandment looks different as we and our parents mature, how the 4th Commandment applies as we care for aging parents, and how we can model the 4th Commandment well for our children.

Jeannine Leibmann, MA, LPC, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “sandwich generation,” the common struggles that happen for those of us in the sandwich generation, and some helpful thoughts for navigating this time in life when caring for both children and parents.

Andy and Sarah talk briefly with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann about wellness, and then discuss the positives of getting outside and being active, especially using active modes of transportation to get from one place to another. May 17 is Bike to Work Day, and May is Bike Month!

Rev. Scott Holder, Admissions and Recruitment with Concordia Seminary St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Vocatio has made an impact on young people considering church work, the events and opportunities students have during Vocatio, and how this event benefits these young people. Learn more and register at csl.edu/vocatio.

Rev. Hesham Shehab, pastor of Salam Christian Fellowship with Peace Lutheran Church in Lombard, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Ramadan is for our Muslim neighbors, what’s important for Christians to understand about our Muslim neighbors, and how we can pray for our Muslim neighbors during Ramadan. Learn more about Salam Christian Fellowship at salamchristianfellowship.org.

Remkea Ockander, Director of Youth & Family Ministry at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the community around them in the Fremont area, the destruction the flooding left in its wake, and the great need for volunteers. To lend a hand, visit goodshepherdlutheranchurch.org/project-restore-signup.

Rev. Jeremy Gorline, pastor of Child of God Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of Child of God Lutheran Church & School, how COGLCS serves the surrounding community, and what’s coming up for COGLCS this summer. Find them at coglcs.com.

Alyssa Anders, who currently serves through the LCMS in St. Petersburg, Russia, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about working with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria (an LCMS partner church) enabling them with English as a Second Language skills, the history of the Ingrian Lutheran Church, and adjusting to Russian culture and language. Learn more about Alyssa at lcms.org/anders.

Bonnie Hartman, RN, Volunteer with a Mercy Medical Team to Sierra Leone, and Anne Gonzalez, DCE, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement for the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Bonnie’s experience on MMTs to Sierra Leone, the life-saving work that happens during these MMTs, and the need for team members for the upcoming MMT to Ghana in September 2019. Learn more and apply at lcms.org/mercyteams.

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the modern mythology we find in super hero movies and comics, how we process Christian themes in these movies, and where we find our real Savior. Read movie reviews from the LCMS at blogs.lcms.org/tag/movie-review.

The Rev. AJ Espinosa, new host of Thy Strong Word on KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what he’s been up to, why linguistics is so fascinating, his love for his daughters and wife, and what we can expect on Thy Strong Word. Find episodes at kfuo.org/category/thy-strong-word.

Daniel Jenkins, Vice President of Ministry Advancement with Lutheran Braille Workers, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the rich history of Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW), misconceptions about Braille and the visually impaired that are helpful to understand, and the resources, products, and services that LBW provides free of charge to people around the world. Learn more, request resources, and inquire about volunteering at lbwinc.org or facebook.com/LutheranBrailleWorkers.

Andy and Sarah, along with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, share more stories of their favorite teachers as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week.

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe, Senior Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska, and Aunnee Trampe, music teacher and voice of The Lutheran Songbird Project, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the idea that turned into the Lutheran Songbird Project, why it’s important for the music of the church to be accessible to everyone, and how people use The Lutheran Songbird Project. Find the music at facebook.com/songbirdlcms or on YouTube.com.

Rep. Nick Schroer, who represents part of St. Charles County (District 107) in the Missouri House of Representatives (R) and is the Primary Sponsor of Missouri House Bill 126, known as the Heartbeat Bill, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the origin of House Bill 126, why many states have moved forward with their own Heartbeat Bills, what Missouri’s HB 126 will accomplish, and the status and outlook for HB 126. Follow the progress of HB 126 at legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB126/2019.

Samantha Bear, Adult Living Skills Professor/Campus and Community Life Coordinator with Bethesda College Of Applied Learning at Concordia University Wisconsin, and Kalindi Drewry, second year Bethesda College student, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what Bethesda College of Applied Learning is and how it prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for independent adult living, including job training and servant events. Learn more about Bethesda College at CUW.edu/Bethesda. Read about Bethesda in the online LCMS Reporter at blogs.lcms.org/2019/campus-clips-people-projects-and-lists.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald, Associate Professor of exegetical theology, Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles, why we often jump to the “fireworks and sound effects”, how we sometimes read Acts the wrong way, and tips for reading Acts. Read Dr. Oschwald’s article “To You. Through You. By the Spirit.” in in the May edition of the Lutheran Witness. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.​

Jessica Ingraham, Founder and Executive Director of Different Dynamics, and Jessica Crawford, Director of Children and Families with Special Needs at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the impact music literacy and music therapy have on those with special needs, what Concordia offers for families with special needs, and why opportunities like inclusive music classes are important for families who have children with special needs. Learn more about Different Dynamics at differentdynamicsstl.org, facebook.com/DifferentDynamicsSTL, and instagram.com/DifferentDynamicsSTL. Different Dynamics Open House! Monday, May 13, 2019, from 5 PM – 7:45 PM Concordia Lutheran Church-Kirkwood facebook.com/events/856594541353253

Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Director of Urban and Inner City Mission and Church Planting with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the ‘Partners in Hope’ seminar in Washington, D.C. that was co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National League of Cities. Dr. Schave shares the purpose of the seminar, what the LCMS brings to the table regarding the opioid epidemic, how we approach a crisis like this from a unique standpoint, and how we are helping to address the issue. Read more at blogs.lcms.org/2019/partners-in-hope-schave-speaks-d-c-seminar-addiction-joblessness.

Bethany Andrews, Director of Christian Education at Zion Lutheran Church (Harvester) in St. Charles, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to share her story of being diagnosed with Lyme Disease, the challenges she faced, and how God provided for her during this time. Learn more at globallymealliance.org and cdc.gov/lyme/index.html.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S. How have teachers made an impact on your life? Andy and Sarah share just a few of their stories from their teachers over the years and how those teachers made a difference for them. Thank you, teachers!

Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how scouting programs have provided faithful character development for boys, how Christian congregations have been key partners in scouting programs, and the unique difference for boys in Trail Life USA Troops. Find your local Trail Life USA troop or begin chartering your own at traillifeusa.com.

Rev. Dr. Thomas Kuster, Director of the Christ in Media Institute at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Christ in Media Institute, how the first article gifts of technology and media being used and misused today, and the exciting new projects happening through the Christ in Media Institute, including the upcoming annual Gospel Outreach with Media Conference. Learn more at christinmedia.org and find archived sessions from the Gospel Outreach with Media Conference at gowm.org.

Rev. Dr. Curtis Giese, Professor of Religion at Concordia University Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Holy Spirit, the unique work and promises of the Holy Spirit, what we do with our emotions, and the proper understanding of how the Holy Spirit works. Read his article “What About the Holy Spirit” in the May edition of the Lutheran Witness. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Deaconess Kim Bueltmann, serving the Lord in Germany, and the Rev. Hugo Gevers, missionary with the LCMS’s partner church in Germany, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the continual language acquisition of Persian and Arabic, how the Gospel changes the lives of the refugee population they work with, and the partnerships that have blessed their service. Read more about their work in Germany with the refugee population at engage.lcms.org/germany-fall-2018. Learn more about Deaconess Kim at lcms.org/bueltmann and follow her story at facebook.com/DeaconessKim.

Dr. Jackie Veith, Executive Director of School Accreditation and Teacher Certification with the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the CCLE Student Contests, what this year’s contests include, and how these contests support the greater mission of CCLE. Submission deadline is May 10, 2019! Find details at ccle.org/2019-student-contests.

Brenda Jank, CEO & Founder of Run Hard. Rest Well, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about church worker fatigue in the season after Easter, what we learn from this fatigue, and how to give ourselves the space to rest properly in order to serve others. Find more about Run Hard. Rest Well at runhardrestwell.com.

Dr. Matt Hurtienne, Assistant Dean of Business at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the future of careers in trades and technology, how CUW is preparing professionals for Construction Management, and the open house happening on May 9 at the CUW Appleton campus. Find details at cuw.edu/events/details.php?id=33326.

Rev. Micah and Robin Wildauer, who serve the Lord as missionaries through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Togo, join Andy to share about their story of becoming missionaries, what their service in Togo entails, and the needs of the people they serve. Learn more about the Wildauers at lcms.org/wildauer, and follow the work in West Africa at facebook.com/LCMSWestAfrica and international.lcms.org/africa.

Mary Schmidt, Manager of Development for KFUO Radio, joins Andy to give a recap of Sharathon 2019, including our overall goal, what Day Sponsors are and if they’re still available, and the levels of giving and thank-you gifts. Find details about Sharathon and give at kfuo.org/sharathon! Find photos from Sharathon 2019 at facebook.com/kfuoradio and instagram.com/kfuoradio. A hearty THANK YOU to all of our faithful donors for supporting KFUO during this year’s Sharathon.

Phil Zielke, founder of Phil’s Friends, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his story of being a cancer survivor, how Phil’s Friends started, and how congregations and individuals can get involved. Learn more, including how to volunteer and follow their work on social media, at philsfriends.org.

Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, Professor of Theology at Concordia University Texas and co-founder of the Society of Creation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the age of the Earth matters, some different theories about the age of the Earth, and the upcoming Society of Creation Conference in June at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Read about this conference at blogs.lcms.org/2019/society-of-creation-to-host-conference-at-lcms-international-center and learn about the Society of Creation at societyofcreation.org and facebook.com/SocietyofCreation.

On Sharathon today, Rev. Charles Henrickson and Rev. Marcus Zill join Sarah Gulseth to talk about the mission of KFUO Radio and encourage you to support us. Give today at kfuo.org/sharathon.

On Sharathon today, Rev. Michael Meyer and Kelly Schumacher join Sarah Gulseth to talk about the mission of KFUO Radio and encourage you to support us. Give today at kfuo.org/sharathon.