The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Joshua Kittleman, Assistant Professor of Family Life at Concordia University Ann Arbor, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the advantages of using service opportunities in Youth Ministry, the benefits those opportunities bring both the youth and the church, and how these projects share the love of Christ. Read Joshua’s article in the March Lutheran Witness entitled “The Joy of Serving.” Find your...

Rev. Dr. Kent J. Burreson, Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Chapel at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and also one of the presenters of The Gospel of Mark, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what this presentation is, why it’s very different from just sitting down to read the Gospel of Mark, and how the speakers prepare to present the text. See this presentation at various places...

Maureen & Rudy Bertarelli, parents of students at Christ Community Lutheran School in Kirkwood, Missouri, and Sue Nahmensen, CEO of the Lutheran Elementary School Association in St. Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to share personal stories of how Lutheran schools have made a difference in their lives and the lives of the Bertarelli children, the special community that exists in Lutheran schoo...

Peter Slayton— Social Media Manager with LCMS Communications, Matthew Bergholt— Manager of Online Support and Services with LCMS School Ministry, and Meredith Whitefield— Communications Specialist with LCMS Youth Ministry, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the latest social media trends with the app TikTok, what is useful and not that useful in social media platforms, and how adults can help child...

Jay and Sofia Lyons, filmmakers sharing the story of Kara Tippetts, “The Long Goodbye,” join Andy to talk about Kara Tippetts, her legacy of love and beauty, and the documentary available on March 22 on digital and DVD. Learn more and watch the trailer at karatippettsdocumentary.com and follow more of the story at facebook.com/karatippettsdocumentary.

Dr. Joel D. Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about being in the world but not of it as he wrote about in his article “In Christ and in the World” in the March issue of Lutheran Witness, including what that means to live in the world but not of it, what the two realms are, and whether we should live cloistered lives. Find yo...

Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about just a few of the rich Lenten hymns we sing at this time of year. Included in our conversation is LSB 432 – In Silent Pain the Eternal Son, LSB 438 – A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth, and LSB 455 – The Royal Banners Forward Go. Find your copy of the Lutheran Service Book at c...

Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the lives of early Christians as he wrote about in his article “Life Among the Pagans” in the March issue of Lutheran Witness, including the society early Christians lived in, how their time is similar and different to ours today, and how Christians set themselves apart fr...

Mary Schmidt, Manager of Development for KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to preview this year’s Sharathon happening April 25-27, including why we need your support, what your support makes possible, and the levels of giving available this year. To show your love for KFUO Radio and partner with us financially, visit kfuo.org/support-us.

Larry Hansen, an attorney in the Chicago office of Locke Lord LLP, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Gaylor v. Mnuchin, a case before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, regarding the constitutionality of the so-called clergy housing allowance, an Internal Revenue Code provision that allows certain religious leaders to exempt church-approved housing allowances from their taxable inco...

Rev. Michael Meyer, Manager of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to share updates from LCMS congregations in the flood-affected areas of Nebraska, what immediate and future needs will be, and how you can support the recovery efforts. Read about the flooding at blogs.lcms.org/2019/nebraska-other-states-face-historic-flooding, and give to LCMS Disaster Response at lcms.org/givenow/flood o...

Deaconess Dr. Kim Schave, CEO of Humanitri in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to share an incredible story about the real impact of Humanitri’s work in the St. Louis community, the programming available through Humanitri, and how you can get invovled to support Humanitri’s efforts. Learn about programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events at humanitri.org. You can also follow...

Steven Meseke— Superindendent, and Paul Looker— Assistant Superintendent, of the Lutheran High School Association (LHSA) of Greater Detroit, join Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about the legacy of Lutheran higher education in the Detroit area for the last 75 years, the future for the high schools, and how Lutheran education has made a dif...

Tim Young Eagle, Executive Director of Lutheran Indian Ministries, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about the mission and impact of Lutheran Indian Ministries, the difference the Gospel of Jesus makes in the lives of Native people, and an upcoming event in St. Louis for the public to learn about Lutheran Indian Ministries. The event t...

Jana Inglehart, who serves the Lord through the LCMS as a missionary in the Latin America and Caribbean Region, based in the Dominican Republic, as this region’s communication specialist, joins Andy and Sarah to share her story of being a missionary, what her unique role gives her the opportunity to experience, and how she sees the Good News of Jesus Christ being proclaimed in the LAC Region. Read...

Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom and executive director of Burning Bush Ministries, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the historical significance of Purim, how it is celebrated, and the celebration that will be at Chai v’Shalom on March 22 at 6:00 p.m. Learn more about Burning Bush Ministries at lije.org, and about Congregation Chai v’Shalom, including a Lenten devotional,...

Rev. Daniel Ross, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins Andy and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about balancing academic and faith content on a Christian school’s website, what parents look for on a website, and advice for school administrators who are looking to overhaul their websites. Read Pastor Ross’s blog post at concordia...

Rev. Robert Paul, pastor and headmaster of Memorial Lutheran School in Houston, Texas, and Vice-President of the CCLE Board of Directors, joins Andy and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about the upcoming Consortium of Classical Lutheran Education conference July 16-18 at Concordia University Chicago, including what attendees will learn, who will be...

Rev. William Weedon— Director of Worship with the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Joe Willmann— Senior Instructional Designer with Concordia Publishing House in St Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new CPH FaithCourse on Rev. Weedon’s book Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey, including recovering the joy of piety, what you’ll gain from the FaithCourse beyond reading the book,...

Dr. Maurice Boyer, music director of the American Kantorei, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming American Kantorei concert featuring J.S. Bach Cantatas 47, 95, and 17, including why the music of J.S. Bach is so incredible, where the concert title “Christ Who Is My Life” comes from, and what attendees will hear and experience at this concert. Hear the Kantorei on Sunday, March 17, 2019,...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, of ilovemyshepherd.com, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what it means to have “resurrection” in the context of ministry, how and why we experience suffering in our life together, and why we should find joy in our vocations. Read resources about Church Worker Wellness at lcms.org/wellness This episode is part of an ongoing Church Worker Wellness series with D...

Michelle Wamser, Director of Aging Answers with Lutheran Senior Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of our aging neighbors, how providing services positively impacts the lives of seniors and their families, and the resources available through Lutheran Senior Services. Learn more at LSSAgingAnswers.org and call the hotline at 314-446-2475.

Stephen Born, LCMS Central Illinois District LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) Coordinator, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what LERT volunteers are trained to do, what disasters they respond to, and how these volunteers make a difference in peoples’ lives after a disaster. Find more information about LERT training and upcoming events at cidlcms.org/disasterservices.html and facebook.com/illi...

Steven P. Krycho, Jr., Undergraduate of Classical Education and Undergraduate Pre-professional Church work Organization (UPCO) Conference Director for Concordia University Wisconsin, and Dr. Kurt Taylor, faculty adviser to Undergraduate Pre-professional Church work Organization (UPCO) at CUW, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the uniqueness of classical education, how it relates to apologetics, an...

Melanie Reiner, Program Director at Trinity Lutheran Camp in Big Fork, Montana, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp makes a difference in the lives of the youth and counselors who attend, what makes Trinity Lutheran Camp a unique experience, and what opportunities are available. Learn about camp options at Trinity Lutheran Camp at trinitylutherancamp.org. Follow them on so...