The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, Director of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about damage from the derecho that hit Iowa and Illinois, how local LCMS congregations and schools were impacted, and how Disaster Response is aiding those who are affected. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response and how you can help at lcms.org/disaster.

Barb Rebentisch, who serves the Lord in Taiwan, based in ChiaYi, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her role translating and interpreting between Mandarin and English to facilitate the communication of the Gospel, what led up to her service in Taiwan, and what she enjoys most about this culture and service. Read her story and how to support her work at lcms.org/rebentisch.

Erin Alter, Director of Short-Term Missions for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about her interest in sewing, some of the wonderful pieces she's made, and some of the things she's learned over the years. Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how trust impacts our mental health, including how trust is like an "essential multivitamin" for our mental health, what happens when we don't have trust in our relationships, and how our ultimate trust is in Christ alone. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View D...

Tanner Olson, poet of Written to Speak, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his Poetry School happening virtually this fall, including how poetry can be beneficial for kids, who this school is for, and what the curriculum includes. Learn more and sign up at writtentospeak.com/poetry-school-1.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the theme for the August issue of LW, why talking about religion and politics is timely and necessary, and some of the great things to read and listen to in this month's issue. Read and listen to LW online at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Randy Asburry, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about his interest in woodworking, some of his latest projects, tips for newbies, and why he loves woodworking. Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Jenn Rutherford, Vice President of Lending with Lutheran Federal Credit Union (LFCU), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about insights into buying a first home, important steps in preparation for a mortgage, and how LFCU can help home buyers and especially church workers. Learn more at LutheranFCU.org.

Rev. William Cwirla, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about his interest in baking bread, the key pointers for newbies, and the best parts about having fresh bread from your own oven. Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what trust is, how our bodies interpret trust, and what God's Word says about trust. Read more: heidigoehmann.com/blog/always-growing-what-is-trust. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube and find all of her wri...

Rev. Weslie Odom, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Arlington, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the August issue of the Lutheran Witness, all about civility and conviction. Follow along and search the Scriptures with us! Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/...

Beth Lutz, Director of Programs for Camp Luther in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about an incredible opportunity for college students to live at Camp Luther for a semester while completing classes online at their own individual schools, requirements for this new program, and how this program is a unique way for students to learn and serve. Learn more and apply at campluther....

Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and Rev. Derek Broten, Program Director, for the LCMS Youth Gathering, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the purpose of LCMS Youth Gatherings, the theme for Youth Gathering 2022 in Houston, and what to look forward to at this Gathering. Join the community for LCMS Youth Ministry on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/LCMSYouthMinistry. Lear...

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...

Mrs. Jocelyn Benson, Head Teacher with Wittenberg Academy, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Wittenberg Academy offers to families, how classical education and online learning are very compatible together, and curriculum options for both primary grades and junior/high school students. Learn more, sign up for free primary grades curriculum, and register for Fall junior/high school classes at...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about play and delighting in God, including the relationship of silliness, delight, and play; the value of silliness and delight for our mental health; and some ways to let out the silliness and delight in God. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi's M...

Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana, Associate Director of LCMS Ministry to Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the challenges our troops and chaplains have faced during COVID-19 pandemic, why our military chaplains are a vital resource for our armed forces, and the need for more Directors of Religious Education and Chaplains. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedfor...

Rev. Mark Femmel, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Maryland Heights, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Higher Groundz Coffee & Tea at Zion Lutheran, including what prompted the idea for a coffee shop at Zion, what the shop is currently serving, and how to follow what's happening at Higher Groundz. Learn more at zionmh.org/hgz and facebook.com/HigherGroundzMH.

Rev. Nathan Wendorf, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how hurricanes have impacted the community of Harlingen in the past, how the congregation of St. Paul was impacted by Hurricane Hanna, and how St. Paul continues to proclaim the Good News of Jesus in the Harlingen community. Learn more LCMS Disaster Response at lcms.org/disaster.

Cheryl Swope, educator and author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about quick tips for homeschoolers for parents who all of a sudden find themselves figuring out homeschooling, including routine, vision, and ways to enjoy this time together. Find Cheryl's work at cherylswope.com. This is a rebroadcast from March 18, 2020.

Erica Jacoby, Executive Director of Higher Things, and Crysten Sanchez, Events Executive for Higher Things, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the aim of Higher Things Conferences, this year's theme "Watermarked," and how participants can enjoy this year's virtual conference on August 6-7 and all it has to offer. Learn more and register at higherthings.org/conferences.

Rev. Marcus Zill, Chancellor of LCMS U and host of The Student Union on KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of LCMS Campus Ministry, how the Lord has grown campus ministry over the last 100 years, and insight he's gained from hosting The Student Union. Learn more about LCMS U at lcms.org/lcmsu and find The Student Union podcast at kfuo.org/TheStudentUnion.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book available from Concordia Publishing House Callings for Life, including some myths about callings that need to be addressed, what vocation means and what callings are for, and why it's important to understand our callings in life. Find your copy an...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about play and adults, including relationship to play as a child and how we experience play as adults; the difference between play, rest, entertainment, and recreation; and how Nature, Art, Music, Words, Movement are incorporated into play as adults. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental...

Rev. Timothy Appel, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas, and Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, join Andy and Sarah (both in studio for the first time in 133 days) to talk about the greater tragedy of this season of pandemic, why it's so easy to point the finger at other people rather than examine ourse...