The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Scott Jarus, Project Chairman—MAC Homeschool Zoo Days with the Missouri Association for Creation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the Missouri Association for Creation, how a visit to the zoo can be a meaningful way to learn about Creation, the exciting things that happen during a MAC MAC Homeschool Zoo Day, and how to register. Learn more at missouricreation.com/zoo-day and email S...

Rev. Charles Henrickson — Instructor of Online Greek and Latin Courses for Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE) and Pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre and Grace Lutheran Church in De Soto, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about when he first studied Greek and Latin, how these languages have served him, why a layperson would want to learn Greek and/or Latin, an...

Ruthann Gieseke, Teacher at Green Park Lutheran School in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about her path to becoming a teacher, the influence of teachers in the lives of children and youth, how teachers help children and youth begin thinking about church work vocations, and how parents play an integral role in this encouragement. Learn more about...

The Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, pastor and evangelist of Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his article in the August 2022 issue of The Lutheran Witness titled "Four Accounts: One Truth, The Baptism of Jesus," including some misunderstandings regarding events recorded in Scripture in multiple accounts or by multiple writers, how to best approach these section...

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the August 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "United in the Bond of Peace" on Ephesians 4:1-16. This year, "Searching the Scriptures" will study the book of Ephesians, so stay tuned each month for the next Bible study. Follow along and search the Scriptures with us!...

Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, Director of LCMS Disaster Response, and Rev. Michael Meyer, Director of Training with LCMS Disaster Response, join Andy to talk about how LERT and Disaster Response become a part of LCMS congregations, what happens at the LCMS National Disaster Response Conference, the theme of this year's conference “Day by Day We Magnify Thee: LERT in the Life of the Church,” and how to re...

Rev. Paul Ernewein, Founder and Director of Forged by Fire, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the idea for Forged by Fire began, how this organization has been able to serve those in need, the volunteers who make this organization a success, some of the favorite recipes when they serve large groups, and the connection between food, mercy and serving in the midst of a disaster. Learn more abou...

Jolene Siebarth, DCE at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School in St. Charles, Missouri, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about when she first learned about Directors of Christian Education, her path to becoming a DCE, the formation of a DCE, who encouraged her to pursue this vocation, and how she serves as a DCE. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setapa...

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about nominations for boards and commissions for the Synod, where these volunteers come from and the qualifications to serve, how important these positions are for the work of the Synod, and the process for nomination. Find the nomination information and forms at lcms.org/convention.

Lea Verslues, KFUO Radio Summer Intern, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her time as the summer intern, what she's learned about radio and media, how this experience has changed her perspective on media and film, and what's next for her! We are very grateful for Lea's time with us and wish her all the best in the future!

Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to recap the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering, including what made this a unique Gathering, the servant events that youth participated in during the Gathering, the planning process for this Gathering, and the plans already underway for the 2025 Gathering in New Orleans! Find all things LCMS Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Read the...

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and Chaplain of the LCMS International Center, joins Sarah on the commemoration day of Joanna, Mary, and Salome — Myrrhbearers to talk about who these women are, where we read about them in Scripture, the traditions of burial practice in Biblical times, and what we learn from their reverent actions toward Jesus' body.

Anne Gonzalez, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with LCMS International Mission, and Matt Pleshek, volunteer for English Bible Camps in the Czech Republic with LCMS International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how Matt learned about this opportunity to serve, his unique connection to the Czech Republic, how he and his team prepared to serve internationally, and his e...

Rev. Tim Droegemueller, Pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of adult catechesis and how the seasons of the church year play into how the catechism and vocation are taught in his congregation. Read the explanation of his process at livingfaithlutheran.com/im-new. This is a rebroadcast from June 8, 2018.

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.

Bethany Johnson, Kantor / Director of Parish Music at St. John Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about her role as Kantor, the things she gets to do on a weekly basis througout the church year, her path to becoming a church musician, who was influential in her path to this vocation, and how J.S. Bach has play a role i...

Dr. Maurice Boyer, Professor of Music at Concordia University Chicago and Music Director of the American Kantorei, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about J.S. Bach as composer, including his musical style and how it compared to other composers of his time, who he composed for and who his audience was, how his compositions have been regarded through multiple generations, and a few sele...

Chaplain Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain and author of a forthcoming article, “Bach Behind the Iron Curtain: A Musical Post Card from Russia, 1962,” joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about the Robert Shaw Chorale and their global tours, the Chorale's tour of Russia in 1962, how audiences in Russia reacted to J.S. Bach's B Minor Mass on this tour, and what this event implies for...

Luther Gulseth, Church Musician and Sacred Music Curator for KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the differences between a chorale and a hymn, some hymn tunes we might find in Bach's chorales, and things to listen for as you listen to these familiar tunes. Find the chorales mentioned at the links below: A Mighty Fortress (LSB 656/657), Cantata BWV 80 Movement 8 (Ein Feste Burg) youtu.be...

Dr. Nancy Peterson — Organist and Director of Music at Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL, Coordinator of St. Clair County Christian Home Educators, and Homeschool Mom of 10, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Bach has shaped her work as an organist, how Bach play a role in her own schooling at home and the classes she teaches to others, what Bach can teach us through his music, and how Bac...

Deaconess Mika Patron of Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how she learned about deaconesses, her formation as a deaconess, and how she serves today at Grace Lutheran Church.  Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.

Rev. Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of military connected families in the days ahead, how we can be supportive of these families, and how we can pray for our troops and chaplains. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces. Interested in becoming a chaplain? Contact Chaplain Muehler at lcmsc...

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a few hymns common during the "Green Season," or the season after Pentecost or Trinity. These hymns are: LSB 708 "Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart," LSB 722 "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me," and LSB 729 "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus." This is a rebroadcast from August 27, 2019.

Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor with Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about just a few of the hymns we sing in the "Green Season" of the church and why they are great ones to sing, including Lutheran Service Book 536, 541, and 552. This is a rebroadcast from August 1, 2019.

Rev. Trevor Sutton, Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, joins Andy to talk about narcissism on social media, what the idea of "self-amputation" means in the social media world, and how we can act like Christians on social media. Read his article in The Gospel Coalition at thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-social-media-narcissist. This is a rebroadcast from September 13, 2019...