The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Mrs. Nikki Kueck— Administrator for Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas in Warda, Texas, and Ruth Meyer— author, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of writing in their own lives and the lives of the students at Faith Lutheran High School, and also to share information about the upcoming Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up happening on March 8 at FLHS. Find registration and event...

Dr. Jerrode Baker Marsh, Director of Music at Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why singing in choir is so important for everyone, especially junior high students, and also the upcoming “Sing at St. Paul!” event happening on March 30th at Saint Paul Lutheran High School. Find event fliers and registration information at splhs.org/events, or...

Julianna Shults, DCE— program manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps for the LCMS Office of National Mission, Rev. Mark Kiessling— Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Ryan Curnutt— Senior Research Analyst for LCMS Research Services, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the three phases of study for the Young Adult Research, what insights came from the focus groups...

Heather Smith, educator and author, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the love story of Martin and Katie Luther, the circumstances around their marriage, and what we can learn from them about our own vocations in marriage.

Aaron Nielsen with LCMS Disaster Response joins Andy and Sarah to share some of his insights into quick cooking, especially ways to make a dish fancier than usual, some staple items to have on hand, and the quickest way to make a meal.

Mark and Megan Mantey, who serve the Lord as missionaries in Uganda, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their work with the Lutheran Church of Uganda. Mark serves as a project manager for the LCU seminary, and Megan serves as an instructor of Christian education and counselings. Hear their wonderful stories and then learn more about them at lcms.org/mantey, and then follow their on-going journey at...

Rev. Jeffery Hemmer, Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and author of Behold the Man! Lenten Devotions from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why daily devotions are helpful during Lent, what we’ll find in Behold the Man, and why he put such a strong emphasis on the human attributes of Jesus. Find your copy of this Lenten Devotional as wel...

Kelly Schumacher of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her recent short-term mission to the Dominican Republic, including the artwork she was commissioned to create, the opportunities she had while she was there, and some of her favorite experiences. Learn more and find her art at agnusdeiarts.com. View a few photos from the LCMS Missions in Latin American & Caribbean Fac...

Brenda Jank— founder of Run Hard, Rest Well, wife, mother of five, and author of God’s Gift of Family from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her how her family was an inspiration for her new book from CPH, the joys of God’s gift of family, and what she’s learned about motherhood that she wants to share in this book. Find your copy of God’s Gift of Family at cph.org/p-3...

Rev. Derek Wolter, chaplain at Lutheran Home & Harwood Place in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and author of “More Than a Nicety” in the February Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what it means to be a chaplain in a residental care community setting, how he describes his work to others, and what it means to share Jesus with people who need to hear about Him. Read stories online at witnes...

Kaye Wolff, vice-president of Special Focus Ministries with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and Amy Gerdts, Coordinator of Rural and Small Town Mission with the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming RSTM webinar “Reaching Young Women: LWML” on Thursday, February 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT, given by Kaye Wolff. Kaye and Amy discuss what young women are...

Gail Pawlitz, author of a new children’s book available from Concordia Publishing House, “Waiting in Wonder for Easter,” joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the premise behind the book, how families can use the book, and what children will learn and think about as they read through these devotions. Find your copy at cph.org/WaitingInWonder.

Rev. William Weedon, Director of Worship for the LCMS and author of a new children’s book from Concordia Publishing House “See My Savior’s Hands,” joins Andy and Sarah to talk about this book, the inspiration for writing the text, and what why talking about the incarnation with children is very important. Find the book at cph.org/SaviorsHands.

Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Director of LCMS Church Planting, and Rev. Dr. Mark Larson, Manager of LCMS Church Planting, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the launch of the new Mission Field USA: Church Planting podcast, including what Mission Field USA is, why church planting is an engaging topic, and a sneak peek of what you’ll hear. Find church planting resources at lcms.org/churchplanting and find...

Scholars Austin, Ella, and Peter, along with Principal Kate Thoelke of Saint Paul Lutheran School in Hamel, Illinois, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their school and what they love about it during National Lutheran Schools Week. Learn more about St. Paul Hamel at school.stpaulhamel.org. Learn about National Lutheran Schools Week festivities at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek.

Mr. Alan Freeman, Assistant to the President of the Missouri District of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod: Schools, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the legacy of Lutheran education, specifically early childhood education, in Missouri, and the details of the upcoming Missouri District Early Childhood Conference on March 2, 2019. Learn more and register at mo.lcms.org/event/early-childhood-director...

Ryan and Logann Edinger, young church musicians in the St. Louis area, and Dr. Mark Laverty, their teacher and Music Director at Zion Lutheran Church in Maryland Heights, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about learning to play piano and organ at young ages, what it’s like to be a young church musician, and encouraging young people to get involved with music in church. Ryan Edinger will be pre...

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, of ilovemyshepherd.com, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about wellness for the church work student, including why it’s important to start wellness habits while still in college, tips for finding a mentor, and how wellness habits benefit the future vocation of church workers. Read resources about Church Worker Wellness at lcms.org/wellness. This episode is part of...

Jackie Smith, Executive Director of LASE Specialized Education in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about typical evaluations for special needs for students, what parents can do to start the evaluation process, and how LASE supports families through the education process. Read the article mentioned in this conversation at wcpastl.com/a-parents-call-to-action-10-reasons-not-to-avoid...

Students Anthony and Abby along with Director of Music Miss Jennifer Brauer and Head of School Dr. Craig Ernstmeyer from Lutheran High School of St. Charles County, Missouri, join Andy to talk about their school and what they love about it during National Lutheran Schools Week. Learn more about Lutheran High St. Charles at lutheranhighstcharles.com. Learn about National Lutheran Schools Week festi...

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to preview the February edition of LW, including what it means to have “mercy” in our context, and a few of the great articles about the legacy of the church’s mercy work. Subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness and find articles online at witness.lcms.org.

Students Saffron and Lindsay along with Choir Director Greg Gastler from Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their school and what they love about it during National Lutheran Schools Week. Learn more about LHSS at lhssstl.org. Learn about National Lutheran Schools Week festivities at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek.

Violet T. – Tenderheart in American Heritage Girls Troop VA0325, and Adalyn T. – Girl Member in American Heritage Girls Troop NE0508, join Andy to share their experiences in the 2019 March for Life in Washington, D.C., including their favorite things about the March and ways AHG has helped them learn about respecting life. Violet said, “It was great to see how many people come out and march for li...

Dr. Bruce Carvell, Artistic Director of the Collegium Vocale of St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming “Rejoice and Be Glad!: Four Sacred Cantatas by Christoph Graupner,” a concert of Baroque sacred music on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Bruce Carvell will give an introductory lecture at 2:30 p.m. to provide greater context and insight into Graupner and his music. T...

Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why creation education is so important for people of all ages and to preview upcoming creation education events in Missouri. Events mentioned are: “Creation Truth Conference” sponsored by Missouri Association for Creation. Friday, March 1 – Saturday, March 2 at Concordia Seminary in...