The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Messes in Community: Broken Belonging, including what "connection" and "community" mean, how we have a need for community, the relationship of connection to community, how connection is the work of God, and how brokenness complicates connection and community. Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org...

Broadcasting live from the Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up at Faith Lutheran High School Central Texas in Warda, Texas, authors Christina Hergenrader, Sarah Baughman, Susan Maluschka, and Ruth Meyer join Andy and Sarah to talk about their current book projects and ideas, their favorite genres to read, how they deal with writers block, and their advice for aspiring writers. - Christina Hergenrader,...

Dr. Robert Sorensen, Professor of Theology and Foreign Languages at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about St. Matthias, whose commemoration day is February 24, including where we hear about St. Matthias in Scripture, what is unique about how he became an apostle, how he served the Church, and what we can learn from Matthias’ story and service to...

Rev. Peter Ill, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr, including when he lived and what we know about his life, what is significant about his service to the Church, the story of his martyrdom, and what we can learn from his life and death.

Kelly Schumacher (Uffenbeck) of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts joins Sarah to talk about her style of Classical Realism in liturgical and portrait art, how the medium of creating art makes a difference in the final piece, some of the interesting ways to create portraits, how she makes colors especially beautiful and vivid in her art, and the wide variety of art she is creating. Learn more about Agnus D...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role psychologists play in mental health care, how the variety of mental health professionals interact in our lives, and how to seek care. Read the full list with explanations at resources.lcms.org/reading-study/commentaries/life-transitions-church-work-marriage. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episod...

Dr. Joe Herl, professor of music at Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah on Martin Luther's commemoration day (February 18) to talk about Luther's Deutsche Messe (German Mass), including the problems Luther had with the traditional Latin Mass, why Luther wrote this German Mass and who it was for, what the German Mass contained after he translated it from Latin, and where we have thi...

Rev. Tom Messer, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his life as a pastor, how this vocation can be challenging on physical health, what led up to his healthy lifestyle change, and how this lifestyle change has made a difference in his vocations as pastor, husband, and father.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, The Forest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Philipp Melanchthon, including his upbringing and formation as a scholar, how he got involved with the Reformation, his relationship with Martin Luther and the other Reformers, and his legacy of work that we have...

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role of a university pastor, how he is able to serve the spiritual needs of college students, the blessings and burdens of campus ministry, the importance of campus ministry in times when the world seems unstable, and how he is able to help students with t...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Family Life, including how we define family, where we find hope and grace in the midst of broken family life, what happens when we try to use our family to escape the world’s brokenness, some ways we build safety and knowing in our families, and what Christ’s freedom look like in families? Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Broke...

Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and guest co-host Pastor James Cleland to talk about St. Valentine, including why the church commemorates him on February 14, what we know about the era in which Valentine lived and served, how Valentine served the church, what we can le...

Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about some beautiful Epiphany hymns! Hear about: Lutheran Service Book 402 "The Only Son From Heaven", Lutheran Service Book 403 "O Savior of Our Fallen Race", Lutheran Service Book 396 "Arise and Shine in Splendor", and Lutheran Service Book 395 "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright"...

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the next LCMS Synodical Convention in 2023, what takes place at a regular LCMS Convention, who attends these conventions, and how to stay up to date on all resolution, overtures, and nominations. Learn more at lcms.org/convention.

Dr. Jim Marriott — director of Music Arts and the Kreft Chair for Music Arts at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and Michael Wilke — 4th year student at Concordia Seminary and Laudamus member, join Andy and Sarah to talk about who Laudamus is, how sacred music is a valuable part of pastoral formation, the locations for the Spring tour, the selections Laudamus will be presenting on this tour, and h...

Phil Zielke, Founder of Phil’s Friends, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work and ministry of Phil's Friends, how acts of grace and kindness affect those who are fighting cancer, and how anyone nationwide can get involved with this work of sending care packages and prayers. Learn more about Phil's Friends and how you can get involved at philsfriends.org.

Dr. Jackquelyn Veith, Executive Director of Educational Certification for the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the 2022 CCLE Student Contests, including why these contests are presented by CCLE, how they're beneficial for students, and the three contests that are available this year. Learn more about these contests and how to enter at ccle.org/...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Romantic Relationships, including the difference between a biblical and secular worldview of romantic relationships, where we see the impact of brokenness on romantic relationships, the ways in which marriage is a mystery, and the different areas of marriage. Follow the links below to read more about each of the areas of marriage i...

Rev. Nathan Sherrill — Executive Director of David’s Harp, a Center for Musical Development, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how David’s Harp is helping congregations and ministries reach their communities with music education, some of the newest resources from David’s Harp, where David’s Harp is growing and in development,  and the very exciting international opportunities for music education....

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, joins Andy and Sarah to share about updates around the globe, including the continuing sad saga of the hate crime trial in Finland against those whom LHF helped print a biblical response to gay marriage; the Books of Concord being printed now in Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam; the graduation last November and startup of cla...

Dr. John Boonenberg — Director of Church Music and Worship Arts at Concordia University Ann Arbor, and Dr. William Perrine — Director of Instrumental Music at Concordia University Ann Arbor, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Music Day Honor Band or Honor Choir at Concordia University Ann Arbor, why this experience is valuable and formational for high school students, what high school attendees wil...

Rev. Mark Kiessling — Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and DCE Julianna Shults — Program Manager with Youth Ministry for the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk aout the theme and location of the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering, details for registration information, tips for first time youth leaders, and how to stay updated on the latest news. Find everything you need to know at lcmsgathering.com,...

St. Paul's Lutheran School Students Lilian and Bryant, along with Pastor Joseph Schlie, from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Perryville, MO, join Andy  during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Immanuel for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes Immanuel a unique place, and why th...

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health & Welfare – Member Wellness Products with Concordia Plans, joins Andy to talk about Grand Rounds available for Concordia Plans Members, how a second opinion be helpful when facing a new diagnosis or chronic illness, and some of the updates. Learn more about Grand Rounds for Concordia Plans members at grandrounds.com/microsite/concordiaplans, and learn mor...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about childhood, how our family of origin shapes us, the role of belonging in family and other contexts, and hope for the broken childhood.  Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View De...