The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rachel Bomberger—writer, editor, home-educator, mom, wife to US Navy Chaplain, and co-host of The Lutheran Ladies Lounge podcast—joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her experiences entering into the traditions and culture of military life, her encounter with the tradition of Morning and Evening Colors, and how this tradition has become part of her own life. Read her article in the online Lutheran W...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about resilience and growth, including what resilience is, where we see stories of resilience in the Bible, where we have resilience in our own lives, and and skills for building resilience in ourselves and others. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi...

Rev. Dr. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and Julianna Shults, DCE, Program Manager of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the support that leaders in youth ministry need, how National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference offers support to those serving in youth ministry, and what youth can learn in YouthLead at National. Learn more and find details...

Mr. Mike Schiemann, Principal at Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School in Cornelius, Oregon, and students Parker, Shani, Alina, and Micah join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School, what a typical day looks like for these students, when they learn about Christ during their day, and how Forest Hills Luther...

Dr. Craig Oldenburg, Camp Director at Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Camp Concordia plays a part in Christian formation those who attend camp there, opportunities for youth this summer, what makes Camp Concordia a unique camp, and opportunities for summer staff. Learn more about Camp Concordia at campconcordia.org. Find out more about all Lutheran camps f...

Mr. Timothy Merritt, high school principal and teacher at Faith Lutheran School in Plano, Texas, and high school students John, Olivia, David, and Slade join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Faith Lutheran, what a typical day looks like for these students, when they learn about Christ during their day, and how Faith Lutheran serves the fam...

Dr. Mark Bender— Minister of Music at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, Kelly Schumacher— Liturgical artist, and Erin Bode— recording artist, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Art & Song event at St. Paul's, including the aim of liturgical art, what art Kelly will be showing, how hymnody has influenced Erin's musical formation, and the sons Erin will be singing. Find...

Mrs. Jocelyn Benson, Head Teacher for Wittenberg Academy, and Scholars Douglas, Joanna, and Sarah join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Wittenberg Academy, what a typical day looks like for these scholars, when they learn about Christ during their day, and how Wittenberg Academy serves students in a variety of places. Learn more about Witt...

Professor Eugene Pitchford, professor in Concordia University Wisconsin's School of Education and a program director of Project Invest, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Project Invest began, who is served by this program, the successes that have come from the program, and how the students who complete this program serve their communities. Learn more at blog.cuw.edu/project-invest and cuw.edu...

Rev. Bob Riggert, Author of the "Sent to Serve" Chapel Talks for LCMS School Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why Lutheran Schools are important today, what happens in a Lutheran chapel service, and the theme for the National Lutheran Schools Week chapel talks. Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and the Chapel Talks for 2020-2021 at files.lc...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about relationships and growth, including how we begin relationships, how we make and receive bids for connection with those around us, and how we grow relationships with our friends and family. This week, pay attention to how you bid for connection with others, and how you react to others when they bid for connection with you! More info...

Bobby Schroeder— Pianist and Director of Music Ministry St John’s Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, and Daniel Burroughs, Producer, join Andy to talk about Bobby's musical journey, the aim of his music, what goes into the process of making a new album, and his approach to composing new original music. Learn more and listen to Bobby's music at bobbyschroeder.com. Music in this episode: Rock of A...

Rev. Brady Finnern, new host of Thy Strong Word on KFUO Radio and pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Sartell, Minnesota, joins Andy to share his story, explain just how Minnesotan he really is, what he's looking forward to as host of Thy Strong Word, why it's important to study the Word of God, and what he hopes to accomplish with Thy Strong Word. Read his bio at kfuo.org/author/bradyfinnern and...

Steve Johnson, Executive Director of Lutheran Valley Retreat in Woodland Park, Colorado, joins Andy to talk about how LVR plays a part in Christian formation those who attend camp there, opportunities for children and youth this summer, what makes LVR a unique camp, and opportunities for summer staff. Learn more about Lutheran Valley Retreat at lvr.org. Find out more about all Lutheran camps for a...

Bethany Andrews, Director of Engagement for Camp Lutherhaven in Albion, Indiana, joins Andy to talk about how Camp Lutherhaven plays a part in Christian formation for everyone who visits, what makes Camp Lutherhaven unique, opportunities for children and youth this summer, and openings for summer camp staff. Learn more about Camp Lutherhaven at lutherhaven.org. Find out more about all Lutheran cam...

Rev. David Fleming, Executive Director for Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, joins Andy and Sarah during Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about how DOXOLOGY supports pastors in their own spiritual care and caring for the souls in their congregations, the critical nature of pastors and church workers (and really everyone) to receive spiritual and...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how to have empathy on social media, including these five points: Find Their Face Know When to Abort or Relocate Utilize the Facebook Disclaimer Be Real, but Understand the Intimacy Level Just Be Happy for Them. This is a rebroadcast from June 15, 2020. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag...

Christina Roberts, Kantor at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming NIKE: A Marathon of Hymns Celebrating Christ's Victory at Our Savior on Friday, January 29th, 8:30am ET / 7:30am CT, including what inspired this idea, how the children of Our Savior Lutheran School will be an integral part of this festival, why singing hymn...

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health and Wellness with Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to highlight two great services from CPS, 98point6 and Grand Rounds, that help you take control of your health care with better quality care. Both of these are available to CPS Members through the Member Portal and in App Stores. Learn more at concordiaplans.org.

Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Madison, Nebraska, and Director of Rural and Small Town Mission with the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the challenges faced by rural and small town congregations, how these congregations may be uniquely positioned to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, how partnerships have proven immensely beneficial for these congregations,...

Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what we learn from the Church Fathers, how these writings are especially beneficial for us today, a few recommendations of where to start, and some wonderful examples of teachings. Read Dr. Boyle's series on "Reading the Old Testament with the Early Church Fat...

Rev. Peter Ill, Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Jesus’ Baptism mean for us, why this is significant in the life of the Church, and how we observe this day in the season of Epiphany.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what God’s memory has to do with growth, what God remembers (i.e. His character, His children, truth), how God's memory is wonderfully different than our own, and how remembering God's faithfulness is part of our growth.  Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View De...

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the January 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "I Believe," all about the First Article of the Apostles' Creed. Follow along and search the Scriptures and Apostles' Creed with us! Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscri...

Dr. Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his article in the January 2021 issue of The Lutheran Witness "A Chaste and Decent Life" including how we value virtues in our modern society, why chastity is an awkward thing for us to talk about, and how chastity relates to our vocations.  Find online exclusives of...