The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Students from Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, Missouri; Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois; and St. Paul Lutheran High School in Farmington, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah while at the International Center for LCEF’s YES! (Young Entrepreneurs Sharing) Challenge to talk about why they’re participating in the event, what they’ve learned from the process of building a b...

Dr. Craig Oldenburg, Camp Director at Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about the difference camp has made in the lives of the kids and young adults who attend camp, what campers get to experience at camp, and what opportunities are available. Learn about camp options at Camp Concordia at campconcordia.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/CampCo...

Rev. Greg Truwe, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of the vocations of marriage and family as will be discussed at the upcoming Marriage and Family Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 26-27. Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller will be the keynote speaker, presenting on the three estates. Find details and register a...

Nicole Ripke, Program Director at Camp Perkins in Hailey/Stanley, Idaho, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp made a difference in the life of day camper, the unique opportunities available for campers this summer, and how families can prepare for camp. Learn about camp options at Camp Perkins at campperkins.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/CampPerkinsID, instagra...

Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the National Offering happening at the Synod Convention later this year, the wonderful projects that happened thanks to last convention’s National Offering, and how donors view this opportunity as “an extension of baptismal identity in places [they] may not be able to go.”

David Vandercar, Executive Director of Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how summer camp at Lakeview Ministries has been life-changing for kids, the opportunities for families this summer at Lakeview, and what makes Lakeview a unique place for families. Learn about camp options at Lakeview Ministries at lakeviewministries.camp. Follow them...

Kit Auble, Director of Fund Development and Marketing with Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA), and Alex Cupp, Head Chef of The Stellar Hog, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the LESA Cooking for Kids Dinner Auction happening on April 6. This premiere LESA Spring Dinner Auction brings together those who care about and support Lutheran schools around food and fellowship, and this year we...

Robert Polansky, Executive Director of Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp makes a difference for campers, what campers learn and how they grow during camp, and the exciting opportunities for campers this summer. Learn more about camp options at Camp Wartburg at campwartburg.com. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Luth...

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to preview the March issue of LW and talk about the theme, “Life Together, Set Apart,” including things like potlucks and the lives of early Christians. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer, Director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new CTCR document on Baptism, why this document is needed, what questions it responds to, and how baptism plays into all aspects of our lives as Christians. Find this document and more from the CTCR at lcms.org/ctcr.

Sandra Rice, Religious Resource Creation Director with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, how we can advocate for those with developmental disabilities, and new resources available from Bethesda. Learn more and find resources at bethesdalc.org.

Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why learning some words in Biblical (Koine) Greek can be very useful for study, how Biblical Greek is different than Greek today, and what attendees will come away with after attending his seminary on March 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Find details and register at facebook.com/events...

Luke Vandercar, Men’s Gathering organizer, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the fantastic opportunities for men to gather together and study scripture, learn about real and true masculinity with Rev. Jeff Hemmer, bond over (maybe slightly dangerous) physical activities, have opportunities to give back, and eat lots of food at the annual Men's Gathering. Find Pastor Hemmer's book at books.cph.org...

Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan, President of the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about family ministry, why it’s important to support the family in Christian vocation, and an upcoming family ministry conference opportunity for congregations. The “Tell the Next Generation: Family Ministry Conference” happens March 9 at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Charles, M...

Rev. Dr. Kent Burreson, Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Chapel at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history and customs for Ash Wednesday and where we have inherited our customs from.

Katie Schuermann, author of books available from Concordia Publishing House and Emmanuel Press, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a writing contest during the season of Lent presented by the team at He Remembers the Barren and sponsored by Emmanuel Press. All entries must be submitted via email to katie@katieschuermann.com by noon on March 25, 2019, to be considered. Find contest details and more...

Katie Schuermann, author of books available from Concordia Publishing House and Emmanuel Press, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the process of writing, what is important in the writing process, and her biggest joy of being a writer. Find her books at katieschuermann.com/books.

Sarah Harms, serving on behalf of the LCMS in eastern Europe, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her experiences in the Czech Republic and what she’s looking forward to in her next call.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the process and importance of registering voters for the synod presidential election in June 2019. Voter registrations must be received by March 24, 2019. If your congregation misplaced your voter registration form, send a message to lcmspresidentvote@lcms.org. Find more information at lcms.org/convention/president-elect...

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Health and Wellness Educator with Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the not-so-healthy stuff always tastes so good, tips for making favorite meals into heart-healthy meals, and a few healthy recipes that are guaranteed to also be delicious. Download a printer-friendly version of these recipes at kfuo.org/2019/02/22/ch-022219-delicious-and-hear...

Rev. Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the necessity for faithful LCMS chaplains in the Armed Forces, how congregations can observe Armed Forces Sunday, and the resources available for congregations at blogs.lcms.org/2019/armed-forces-sunday-resources-available-for-congregations. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lc...

Rev. Bob Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who God says is our neighbor, how difficult it often is to serve those closest to us, and how we can serve others. Read Rev. Zagore’s article in the print or online February edition of the Lutheran Witness at blogs.lcms.org/2019/who-is-my-neighbor. View online articles in theLW at witness...

Julianna Shults, Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming opportunities for young adults to serve with LYAC, including feedback from past participants, where participants can serve, and how valuable this experience is for past participants. Learn more and apply at lcms.org/yacorps. Applications for this...

Deaconess Heidi Sias with Lutheran Friends of the Deaf, a Mill Neck Organization, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique joys and challenges of Deaf ministry, resources that Lutheran Friends of the Deaf is creating, and great opportunities to learn more about Deaf ministry at Church Interpreter Training Institute. Find these resources and learn more about Deaf ministry at lutheranfriendsoft...

Today on The Coffee Hour, guests remember their time with Professor Charles Froehlich, Instructor of Biblical Greek at Concordia University Chicago, who recently went to be with the Lord. Rev. Charles Henrickson, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, shares stories of Professor Froehlich in class and also gives insights into why studying biblical languages is so important...