The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

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.

Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom and executive director of Burning Bush Ministries, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the historical significance of Purim, how it is celebrated, and the celebration that will be at Chai v’Shalom on March 22 at 6:00 p.m. Learn more about Burning Bush Ministries at lije.org, and about Congregation Chai v’Shalom, including a Lenten devotional, at chaivshalom.com. View the flyer for the Purim Party here.

Rev. Daniel Ross, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins Andy and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about balancing academic and faith content on a Christian school’s website, what parents look for on a website, and advice for school administrators who are looking to overhaul their websites. Read Pastor Ross’s blog post at concordiatechnology.org/blog/2019/03/balancing-academic-and-faith-content-on-your-christian-schools-website.

Rev. Robert Paul, pastor and headmaster of Memorial Lutheran School in Houston, Texas, and Vice-President of the CCLE Board of Directors, joins Andy and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about the upcoming Consortium of Classical Lutheran Education conference July 16-18 at Concordia University Chicago, including what attendees will learn, who will be presenting, and why this conference is a great learning opportunity. Learn more and register at ccle.org.

Rev. William Weedon— Director of Worship with the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Joe Willmann— Senior Instructional Designer with Concordia Publishing House in St Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new CPH FaithCourse on Rev. Weedon’s book Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey, including recovering the joy of piety, what you’ll gain from the FaithCourse beyond reading the book, and how to use the FaithCourse. Find Rev. Weedon’s book at cph.org/piety and find the FaithCourse at cphfaithcourses.com/thank-praise-serve-and-obey.

Dr. Maurice Boyer, music director of the American Kantorei, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming American Kantorei concert featuring J.S. Bach Cantatas 47, 95, and 17, including why the music of J.S. Bach is so incredible, where the concert title “Christ Who Is My Life” comes from, and what attendees will hear and experience at this concert. Hear the Kantorei on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO. The concert is free and open to the public. (Parking is avaialbe on the first level of the Edward Jones parking garage at Manchester and Ballas, or in the North Lot next to the city park. A shuttle will run from 2:00pm-6:00pm.) Find details and learn more about the Kantorei at americankantorei.org/concerts and facebook.com/AmericanKantorei.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, of ilovemyshepherd.com, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what it means to have “resurrection” in the context of ministry, how and why we experience suffering in our life together, and why we should find joy in our vocations. Read resources about Church Worker Wellness at lcms.org/wellness This episode is part of an ongoing Church Worker Wellness series with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann. Find more episodes in this series with the tag “Church Worker Wellness.”

Michelle Wamser, Director of Aging Answers with Lutheran Senior Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of our aging neighbors, how providing services positively impacts the lives of seniors and their families, and the resources available through Lutheran Senior Services. Learn more at LSSAgingAnswers.org and call the hotline at 314-446-2475.

Stephen Born, LCMS Central Illinois District LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) Coordinator, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what LERT volunteers are trained to do, what disasters they respond to, and how these volunteers make a difference in peoples’ lives after a disaster. Find more information about LERT training and upcoming events at cidlcms.org/disasterservices.html and facebook.com/illinoisdisaster.

Steven P. Krycho, Jr., Undergraduate of Classical Education and Undergraduate Pre-professional Church work Organization (UPCO) Conference Director for Concordia University Wisconsin, and Dr. Kurt Taylor, faculty adviser to Undergraduate Pre-professional Church work Organization (UPCO) at CUW, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the uniqueness of classical education, how it relates to apologetics, and what attendees at the upcoming Concord Apologetics Conference can expect to learn. Find details about the Concordia Apologetics Conference at cuw.edu/academics/schools/arts-and-sciences/clubs/apologetics-conference.html, and register for the upcoming conference on classical education at emsweb.cuw.edu/EmsRegics/ConcordiaApologeticsConference2019?_ga=2.58967337.500343107.1551718049-82590604.1550613852.

Melanie Reiner, Program Director at Trinity Lutheran Camp in Big Fork, Montana, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp makes a difference in the lives of the youth and counselors who attend, what makes Trinity Lutheran Camp a unique experience, and what opportunities are available. Learn about camp options at Trinity Lutheran Camp at trinitylutherancamp.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/trinitycampbigfork and instagram.com/trinitylutherancamp. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Students from Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, Missouri; Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois; and St. Paul Lutheran High School in Farmington, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah while at the International Center for LCEF’s YES! (Young Entrepreneurs Sharing) Challenge to talk about why they’re participating in the event, what they’ve learned from the process of building a business, and how others have supported them in this journey.

Dr. Craig Oldenburg, Camp Director at Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about the difference camp has made in the lives of the kids and young adults who attend camp, what campers get to experience at camp, and what opportunities are available. Learn about camp options at Camp Concordia at campconcordia.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/CampConcordia, twitter.com/CampConcordia, and instagram.com/campconcordia. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Rev. Greg Truwe, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of the vocations of marriage and family as will be discussed at the upcoming Marriage and Family Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 26-27. Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller will be the keynote speaker, presenting on the three estates. Find details and register at marriagefamilyconference.org.

Nicole Ripke, Program Director at Camp Perkins in Hailey/Stanley, Idaho, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp made a difference in the life of day camper, the unique opportunities available for campers this summer, and how families can prepare for camp. Learn about camp options at Camp Perkins at campperkins.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/CampPerkinsID, instagram.com/campperkins, and twitter.com/campperkins. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the National Offering happening at the Synod Convention later this year, the wonderful projects that happened thanks to last convention’s National Offering, and how donors view this opportunity as “an extension of baptismal identity in places [they] may not be able to go.”

David Vandercar, Executive Director of Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how summer camp at Lakeview Ministries has been life-changing for kids, the opportunities for families this summer at Lakeview, and what makes Lakeview a unique place for families. Learn about camp options at Lakeview Ministries at lakeviewministries.camp. Follow them on social at facebook.com/Camp.Lakeview and instagram.com/lakeviewministries. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Kit Auble, Director of Fund Development and Marketing with Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA), and Alex Cupp, Head Chef of The Stellar Hog, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the LESA Cooking for Kids Dinner Auction happening on April 6. This premiere LESA Spring Dinner Auction brings together those who care about and support Lutheran schools around food and fellowship, and this year we will be featuring and tasting the masterpieces of some outstanding alumni of St. Louis area Lutheran Schools. Learn more about The Stellar Hog, the Best BBQ in the Galaxy, at thestellarhog.com, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @thestellarhog. Find details for Cooking for Kids at lesastl.org and facebook.com/LESASTL.

Robert Polansky, Executive Director of Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp makes a difference for campers, what campers learn and how they grow during camp, and the exciting opportunities for campers this summer. Learn more about camp options at Camp Wartburg at campwartburg.com. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to preview the March issue of LW and talk about the theme, “Life Together, Set Apart,” including things like potlucks and the lives of early Christians. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer, Director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new CTCR document on Baptism, why this document is needed, what questions it responds to, and how baptism plays into all aspects of our lives as Christians. Find this document and more from the CTCR at lcms.org/ctcr.

Sandra Rice, Religious Resource Creation Director with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, how we can advocate for those with developmental disabilities, and new resources available from Bethesda. Learn more and find resources at bethesdalc.org.

Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why learning some words in Biblical (Koine) Greek can be very useful for study, how Biblical Greek is different than Greek today, and what attendees will come away with after attending his seminary on March 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Find details and register at facebook.com/events/1332535456887630, and you can also send an email to Pastor Birkholz at [email protected] to register.

Luke Vandercar, Men’s Gathering organizer, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the fantastic opportunities for men to gather together and study scripture, learn about real and true masculinity with Rev. Jeff Hemmer, bond over (maybe slightly dangerous) physical activities, have opportunities to give back, and eat lots of food at the annual Men's Gathering. Find Pastor Hemmer's book at books.cph.org/manup. The gathering is April 5-7 at Lakeview Villages in Seymour, Indiana. Find details and register at mensgathering.us.

Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan, President of the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about family ministry, why it’s important to support the family in Christian vocation, and an upcoming family ministry conference opportunity for congregations. The “Tell the Next Generation: Family Ministry Conference” happens March 9 at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Charles, Missouri. Find details and register at mo.lcms.org/event/2019-family-ministry-conference/?event_date=2019-03-09.

Rev. Dr. Kent Burreson, Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Chapel at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history and customs for Ash Wednesday and where we have inherited our customs from.

Katie Schuermann, author of books available from Concordia Publishing House and Emmanuel Press, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a writing contest during the season of Lent presented by the team at He Remembers the Barren and sponsored by Emmanuel Press. All entries must be submitted via email to [email protected] by noon on March 25, 2019, to be considered. Find contest details and more information at heremembersthebarren.com.

Katie Schuermann, author of books available from Concordia Publishing House and Emmanuel Press, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the process of writing, what is important in the writing process, and her biggest joy of being a writer. Find her books at katieschuermann.com/books.

Sarah Harms, serving on behalf of the LCMS in eastern Europe, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her experiences in the Czech Republic and what she’s looking forward to in her next call.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the process and importance of registering voters for the synod presidential election in June 2019. Voter registrations must be received by March 24, 2019. If your congregation misplaced your voter registration form, send a message to [email protected]. Find more information at lcms.org/convention/president-election.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Health and Wellness Educator with Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the not-so-healthy stuff always tastes so good, tips for making favorite meals into heart-healthy meals, and a few healthy recipes that are guaranteed to also be delicious. Download a printer-friendly version of these recipes at kfuo.org/2019/02/22/ch-022219-delicious-and-heart-healthy-food.

Rev. Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the necessity for faithful LCMS chaplains in the Armed Forces, how congregations can observe Armed Forces Sunday, and the resources available for congregations at blogs.lcms.org/2019/armed-forces-sunday-resources-available-for-congregations. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces.

Rev. Bob Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who God says is our neighbor, how difficult it often is to serve those closest to us, and how we can serve others. Read Rev. Zagore’s article in the print or online February edition of the Lutheran Witness at blogs.lcms.org/2019/who-is-my-neighbor. View online articles in theLW at witness.lcms.org, and subscribe to the LW at cph.org/witness. Find more author interviews at kfuo.org/witness.

Julianna Shults, Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming opportunities for young adults to serve with LYAC, including feedback from past participants, where participants can serve, and how valuable this experience is for past participants. Learn more and apply at lcms.org/yacorps. Applications for this round are due March 1st!

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 episode of The Coffee Hour will be available as a printed transcript soon. Stay tuned! Thanks to our wonderful LCMS Volunteers for their support of this transcription.**

Today on The Coffee Hour, guests remember their time with Professor Charles Froehlich, Instructor of Biblical Greek at Concordia University Chicago, who recently went to be with the Lord. Rev. Charles Henrickson, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, shares stories of Professor Froehlich in class and also gives insights into why studying biblical languages is so important to church vocations. Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oaklawn, Illinois, shares some historical context of Professor Froehlich and also his experiences with Professor in classes and his one-on-one honors project. Melanie Sorenson shares her profound experiences with Professor Froehlich and his caring nature toward her and her husband. Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, Minnesota, shares his memories of classes with Professor Froehlich, and Andy shares a reflection from Rev. Martin R. Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California. Read his obituary at nidnews.org/called-to-glory-rev-charles-donald-froehlich.

Mrs. Nikki Kueck— Administrator for Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas in Warda, Texas, and Ruth Meyer— author, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of writing in their own lives and the lives of the students at Faith Lutheran High School, and also to share information about the upcoming Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up happening on March 8 at FLHS. Find registration and event details at facebook.com/events/379206619577180, and learn more about FLHS at faithlutheranhighschool.com.

Dr. Jerrode Baker Marsh, Director of Music at Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why singing in choir is so important for everyone, especially junior high students, and also the upcoming “Sing at St. Paul!” event happening on March 30th at Saint Paul Lutheran High School. Find event fliers and registration information at splhs.org/events, or contact Dr. Marsh at [email protected] or 816-605-5173.

Julianna Shults, DCE— program manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps for the LCMS Office of National Mission, Rev. Mark Kiessling— Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Ryan Curnutt— Senior Research Analyst for LCMS Research Services, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the three phases of study for the Young Adult Research, what insights came from the focus groups (final stage), and how parents and church leaders can use this research to help their ministries to young adults. Read more about the research process at blogs.lcms.org/2019/youth-ministry-wraps-up-multi-year-research-project-on-young-adult-retention and read the research findings and resources at youthesource.com/2018/06/04/lcms-young-adult-research.

Heather Smith, educator and author, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the love story of Martin and Katie Luther, the circumstances around their marriage, and what we can learn from them about our own vocations in marriage.

Aaron Nielsen with LCMS Disaster Response joins Andy and Sarah to share some of his insights into quick cooking, especially ways to make a dish fancier than usual, some staple items to have on hand, and the quickest way to make a meal.

Mark and Megan Mantey, who serve the Lord as missionaries in Uganda, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their work with the Lutheran Church of Uganda. Mark serves as a project manager for the LCU seminary, and Megan serves as an instructor of Christian education and counselings. Hear their wonderful stories and then learn more about them at lcms.org/mantey, and then follow their on-going journey at facebook.com/MissionMindedManteys.

Rev. Jeffery Hemmer, Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and author of Behold the Man! Lenten Devotions from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why daily devotions are helpful during Lent, what we’ll find in Behold the Man, and why he put such a strong emphasis on the human attributes of Jesus. Find your copy of this Lenten Devotional as well as other Behold the Man resources at cph.org/p-32396-behold-the-man-daily-devotions-for-lent-and-easter.aspx.

Kelly Schumacher of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her recent short-term mission to the Dominican Republic, including the artwork she was commissioned to create, the opportunities she had while she was there, and some of her favorite experiences. Learn more and find her art at agnusdeiarts.com. View a few photos from the LCMS Missions in Latin American & Caribbean Facebook page: facebook.com/LCMSLAC, and see the full progression of this artwork plus more stories about Kelly’s time in the DR on her page facebook.com/agnusdeiarts.

Brenda Jank— founder of Run Hard, Rest Well, wife, mother of five, and author of God’s Gift of Family from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her how her family was an inspiration for her new book from CPH, the joys of God’s gift of family, and what she’s learned about motherhood that she wants to share in this book. Find your copy of God’s Gift of Family at cph.org/p-32564-gods-gift-of-family.aspx. Learn more about Joshua’s story and Red Diamond Days at reddiamonddays.com.

Rev. Derek Wolter, chaplain at Lutheran Home & Harwood Place in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and author of “More Than a Nicety” in the February Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what it means to be a chaplain in a residental care community setting, how he describes his work to others, and what it means to share Jesus with people who need to hear about Him. Read stories online at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Kaye Wolff, vice-president of Special Focus Ministries with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and Amy Gerdts, Coordinator of Rural and Small Town Mission with the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming RSTM webinar “Reaching Young Women: LWML” on Thursday, February 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT, given by Kaye Wolff. Kaye and Amy discuss what young women are interested in, how churches can reach them, and how these webinars benefit churches. Learn more about LWML Young Women at lwml.org/young-women and facebook.com/LWMLYoungWomen. Learn about RSTM webinars at lcms.org/rstm and attend this one on 2/21 at anymeeting.com/lcmsrstm1.

Gail Pawlitz, author of a new children’s book available from Concordia Publishing House, “Waiting in Wonder for Easter,” joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the premise behind the book, how families can use the book, and what children will learn and think about as they read through these devotions. Find your copy at cph.org/WaitingInWonder.

Rev. William Weedon, Director of Worship for the LCMS and author of a new children’s book from Concordia Publishing House “See My Savior’s Hands,” joins Andy and Sarah to talk about this book, the inspiration for writing the text, and what why talking about the incarnation with children is very important. Find the book at cph.org/SaviorsHands.

Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Director of LCMS Church Planting, and Rev. Dr. Mark Larson, Manager of LCMS Church Planting, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the launch of the new Mission Field USA: Church Planting podcast, including what Mission Field USA is, why church planting is an engaging topic, and a sneak peek of what you’ll hear. Find church planting resources at lcms.org/churchplanting and find the new podcast on our website at kfuo.org/category/mission-field-usa. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or TuneIn. If you’re interested in learning more about church planting resources, you can sign up to receive email notifications of new podcast releases and other church-planting ministry news. Registration only requires your email address, name and zip code. Check the “Church Planting” option on the form. Sign up at mailchi.mp/lcms/resources.