The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rehema Kavugha, Director of Synod Relations for Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Synod 175 Student Art Contest from LCEF, including why LCEF created this contest, who was eligible, the response they received, and what the winners received. Then, some of the winners share about their artwork! These winners are: Lorraine Hester, Ava Anderson, Alayna Schna...

Ruth Meyer, author of N is for Nativity: Christmas from A to Z  and Our Faith from A to Z, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where the idea began to write an alphabet book on the Christmas story, the creative process for writing an alphabet book, and how families can enjoy this new book for Christmas. Find her books at cph.org/n-is-for-nativity-christmas-from-a-to-z, cph.org/our-faith-from-a-to-z...

Rev. Bryan Roberts, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, MO, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of the community in Jefferson County, how LCMS congregations in Jefferson County work together to meet the needs of this community, what is available at Grace Day, and how this day supports families in the Jefferson County area. Learn more about Zion Pevely and Grace Day at zionpevely.com...

FLAME, Lutheran artist and author of "Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself," available now from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey into the Lutheran faith, the people who were influential in this journey from childhood, how his love of rap music blossomed into more than just a hobby, how he discovered Lutheran theology, and why clarity in theology and...

Andy and Sarah talk with presenters at the upcoming CCLE Conference XXIII at Concordia University Nebraska, July 18-21. Rev. Robert Paul, Headmaster of Memorial Lutheran Church and School in Houston, TX, talks about "Culture Cultivation and the Administrator’s Role," including the role of an administrator in creating school culture and parents also play a role. Rev. Phillip Fischaber, pastor of Ho...

Bill Schranz — Director of Education & Synodical Careers and Director of Colloquy at Concordia University Nebraska, and Lead Placement Director for the Concordia University System, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his path to becoming a Lutheran teacher, the process of formation to placement for commissioned church workers, his role as placement director in the...

Amy Hubach — DCE Internship Placement Coordinator and Assistant Professor at Concordia University Nebraska, Deaconess Caitlin Ramirez — LCMS missionary serving the Lord in Peru, and Anne Gonzalez — Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about serving on an international short-term mission team, learning about t...

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, Jr, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our History of Lutheranism in America series to talk about the formation of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, including the people who began the ground work for forming what became The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the challenges that they faced...

Rev. Dr. James Gimbel, President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how we understand “vocation” from a Biblical perspective, the difference between vocation and career, how Martin Luther understood and taught about vocation, what it means to be a "mask of God," and how we see vocation playing out in different areas of our lives. Read Dr...

Rev. Roger James, Assistant to the General Secretary for the International Lutheran Council, joins Andy and guest co-host Rev. Brady Finnern at the 2023 LWML National Convention to talk about who makes up the International Lutheran Council, why this Council was formed, the church bodies that are active members (including the LCMS), and what is accomplished through this partnership. Learn more abou...

Mike Schiemann, Principal of Bethany Lutheran School in Parma, Ohio, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how the church and church work were a part of his childhood and youth, when he began thinking about church work as a possible vocation, how church worker formation different in the Lutheran Church-Canada than The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, what his formation as a Lut...

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, Bishop of the English District of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2023 LWML National Convention to talk about his book Pastoral Leadership available from Concordia Publishing House, including his background in leadership, how he defines pastoral leadership, when learning about leadership happens, how we learn from mistakes, what it means to be a leader not a follower,...

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, Jr, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our History of Lutheranism in America series to talk about how churches began to organize into large synods, how language played a role in the development of these synods, challenges these Lutherans faced, and two important characters in this story: C.F.W. Walther and Martin Stephan. Fin...

Rev. Charles Ferry, Regional Director for Asia Region with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2023 LWML National Convention to talk about what countries make up the Asia Region, the creation of a music conservatory in Taiwan, how music is a key bridge into communities in Asia, other exciting things happening in the Region, and the need for partner churches in thi...

Rev. Ed and Sheryl Dewitt, Founders of Redeeming Life Outreach in Sanford, Florida, join Andy and Sarah live at the 2023 LWML National Convention to talk about how Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries began, why this ministry is so important to them, how this ministry helps women with unplanned pregnancies, the need for this type of outreach, and how Redeeming Life is expanding. Learn more at rlom.o...

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood — Managing Director for Church Planting, Renewal and Support with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his life and career before seminary, how he made the decision to pursue seminary education and church work vocation, the challenges of moving to seminary as a second career family, how seminary life was for his family,...

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (which we commemorate on June 25), including the cultural and political context leading up to the Diet of Augsburg, what the Diet of Augsburg was and why it became necessary, how the Confessors prepared f...

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, Jr, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our History of Lutheranism in America series to talk about the different groups leaving the Holy Roman Empire German states for America, how things like Pietism and Rationalism affected their decision to leave, the variety of groups that immigrated to America, and Rev. Muhlenburg and the...

Benjamin Kolodziej, member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, highly active church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about three upcoming hymns in the Three Year Lectionary for Series A, Propers 14-16: Lutheran Service Book 717, 615, and 645. Learn more about the LSB Hymnal Companion and find your copy at music.cp...

Dr. Wilhelm Weber, Director of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, joins Andy to talk about what's been happening at the Old Latin School, including how Ukrainian refugee families have been served by the School, the joys and challenges of serving a large number of people, how these refugees are being fed the Gospel, and what is happening in the coming months. Learn more about the Old Lati...

Linda Dehn, Teacher and Principal at Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, MO, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how the Lord brought her to the Lutheran church, her journey into church work as a second-career Lutheran teacher, how her family supported this decision, the colloquy process she went through, and her advice for others considering second-career church work. Vis...

Rev. Sean Daenzer, director of worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Sarah to talk about how the Athanasian Creed became part of our Confessions, who St. Athanasius was and his relationship to this creed, how it's similar and different to the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, some of the language that might make us uncomfortable and also the beautiful language to pay attention t...

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Andy to talk about what happened during Floor Committee Weekend leading up to the LCMS Convention, including what Floor Committees do, what they accomplished over the weekend, and how this weekend helps in preparation for an efficient and productive convention. Learn more about all things LCMS Convention at www.lcms.org/convention/national.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant to the President for Mission, Mercy, and Stewardship at South Wisconsin District – LCMS, joins Andy to talk about volunteering at this year's LCMS Synodical Convention. Learn more and register to volunteer in a variety of ways at swd.lcms.org/serve.

The Rev. Ted Krey, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the LCMS Office of International Mission,  joins Andy for an update on the Lord's work in that region, including the growth of the Seminario Concordia el Reformador in the Dominican Republic.  To learn more about Pastor Krey and the Lord's work in Latin America and the Caribbean region visit lcms.org/krey