The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Brenda Jank, founder of Run Hard. Rest Well., joins Andy and Sarah to talk about whether men and women rest differently, how that looks in daily life, and why it matters to couples and families. Read her blog post at runhardrestwell.com/7813-2 and follow Run Hard. Rest Well. at facebook.com/runhardrestwell. This is a rebroadcast from May 1, 2018.

Rev. Michael Schuermann, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, Illinois, and his wife Katie Schuermann, author of the Anthems of Zion series and He Remembers the Barren, brought their goddaughters Olivia and Lydia Brown from South Dakota to join Andy and Sarah in studio to talk about the vocations of godparent and godchild. They share stories about how they talk to each other about baptism, the love of Jesus, and the rewards the girls receive for memorizing many thing (including maybe even the Athanasian Creed down the road). Listen to this heart-warming and hopeful conversation and hear the faith of the church professed from the mouths of children and encouraged by their faithful godparents. This is a rebroadcast from June 20, 2018.

Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Sarah and guest host Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, in part two of our conversation about when you should talk to your pastor, specifically what to expect in your conversation, how to approach him with your question, and why you aren’t a burden on him. This is part two of this conversation, and you can hear part one here! Today’s program is a rebroadcast from March 12, 2018.

Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Sarah and guest host Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, to talk about the difference between pastoral care and counseling, when you should talk to your pastor, and why pastors need to know what you’re going through. This is part one of this conversation, and you can hear part two here! Today’s program is a rebroadcast from March 12, 2018.

Rev. William Weedon, Director of Worship with the LCMS, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about the difference between Christmas and Epiphany and a few of the themes we find in the season of Epiphany. Find worship resources at lcms.org/worship.

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Sarah to talk about how the theme of the January Lutheran Witness also applies in the home, including how parents influence their children in the Word of God and how spouses also encourage each other in the Word. Find the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe at cph.org/witness.

Emmy Woock, Director of Music Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rev. William Weedon, LCMS Director of Worship, to talk about the importance of training young people in the music and liturgy of the church, the program she created to teach young people to play organ, and how other churches can do the same. Follow Redeemer at facebook.com/RedeemerElmhurst. This is a rebroadcast from July 23, 2018.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Sarah to talk about the upcoming deadlines regarding the 2019 National Synodical Convention (including nominations for president!), presidential election voter registration, and the overtures that will be considered at convention. Learn more about the upcoming convention at lcms.org/convention.

Cheryl Magness, Managing Editor of Reporter Online with LCMS Communications, joins Sarah for an overview of the January edition of the Reporter, including a photo spread from Erik Lunsford, an special insert on Worker Wellness, and many stories on important things going on around the Synod. Find online stories and subscribe to the Reporter at reporter.lcms.org.

Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, KFUO Radio’s Church of the Week, joins Sarah to talk about who St. Mark’s is, and also the rich theology of the Baptism of Jesus. Learn more about St. Mark’s at stmarksferndale.com.

Rev. Adam and Deaconess Melissa DeGroot, domestic missionaries in Albuquerque, New Mexico, join Sarah to talk about their work in New Mexico, the congregation they’re serving at St. Andrew, and their hope for St. Andrew in the coming months. Follow their story in their Facebook Group DeGroots in ABQ and find information about St. Andrew Lutheran Church at saintandrewlutheran.church and facebook.com/standrewabq. If you’d like to support their work as missionaries, visit lcms.org/degroot.

Dr. David Scaer, The David P. Scaer Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology and Chairman of Systematic Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Sarah to talk about the upcoming Symposia Series, including the exegetical symposium on themes in the Gospel of John and the systematic symposium focusing on the meaning of Biblical authority. Find details and register at ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/symposia.

Deaconess Betsy Karkan, university deaconess at Concordia University Chicago, joins Sarah and guest co-host Peter Slayton, LCMS social media manager, to talk about some survival tips for the March for Life, including what to expect, things to pack, and what to look forward to. If you’re planning on joining the LCMS groups at the 2019 Chicago or DC marches, look for fluorescent yellow hats and meet at Federal Plaza in Chicago, and on 12th street between Jefferson and Madison in DC. Find details about the Chicago March at marchforlife-chicago.org and the DC March at marchforlife.org/mfl-2019.

Rev. Eric Longman, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, Missouri, joins Sarah and guest co-host Peter Slayton, LCMS social media manager, to talk about the “Night to Shine” event being held at St. Paul on February 8. “Night to Shine” is a prom experience for people with special needs, to show the love of Christ to them in a festive environment. Learn more about the event at St. Paul at stpauljackson.com/night-to-shine, and find more information about “Night to Shine” at timtebowfoundation.org/ministries/night-to-shine.

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Sarah to talk about the theology of the Baptism of our Lord using hymns we sing for this day in our liturgical calendar, specifically Lutheran Service Book 405 “To Jordan’s River Came Our Lord” and 404 “Jesus Once with Sinners Numbered.” Text of LSB 405 “To Jordan’s River Came Our Lord” © 1993 James P. Tiefel

Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFP, Executive Director of FACTS (Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science), joins Sarah to talk about what fertility awareness based methods (FABMs) are, how they fit into whole-body wellness, and why medical professionals should know how to use them in their practices. FACTS is offering one day CME conferences geared to educate more medical professionals about the science supporting fertility awareness based methods. Learn more and register at FACTSaboutfertility.org/learn-more/conferences.

Sara Corenti, MS RD LD, Health and Wellness Educator with Concordia Plan Services, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing witness of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about strategies for coping with seasonal affective disorder, resources for mental health, and some great ways to eat healthy during the winter. For Concordia Health Plan members, find Employee Assistance Program resources at mycigna.com, and non-CHP members can access resources at my.cigna.com?token=LCMS.

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, director of LCMS Witness & Outreach and Revitalization, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing witness of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about witnessing from a Lutheran perspective, how the Apostles’ Creed creates a framework for how we can share Jesus’ story with others, and how we live out our lives as witnesses to the Gospel. Read Rev. Wood’s article “Evangelism” in the January edition of the Lutheran Witness, which you can subscribe to at cph.org/witness. Find online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the January edition of the Lutheran Witness which includes great articles on the topic of missions and witness from a Lutheran perspective. These articles will enlighten and challenge you in a wonderful way! Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how American Heritage Girls demonstrates an affirmation of life, how AHG troops will be learning about and supporting the value of human life, and the Respect Life patch that girls are eligible to earn. Learn more about American Heritage Girls at aghonline.org.