Chaplain Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about the St. Martin of Tours Silver Medal, who St. Martin of Tours is, and the recipient of this award at the National Convention. Learn more about Synod Convention at lcms.org/convention and Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces.

Chaplain Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about the St. Martin of Tours Silver Medal, who St. Martin of Tours is, and the recipient of this award at the National Convention. Learn more about Synod Convention at <a href="https://www.lcms.org/convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/convention</a> and Ministry to the Armed Forces at <a href="https://www.lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces</a>.

St. Martin of Tours Silver Medal Recipient

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant to the President of the LCMS South Wisconsin District, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about his role in the South Wisconsin District, this District's role in the National Convention this year, and what it means to be a Lutheran in Wisconsin. Find all things Convention at lcms.org/convention.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant to the President of the LCMS South Wisconsin District, joins Andy and guest co-host Jordan Harms from the LCMS National Convention to talk about his role in the South Wisconsin District, this District's role in the National Convention this year, and what it means to be a Lutheran in Wisconsin. Find all things Convention at <a href="http://lcms.org/convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/convention</a>.

Being Lutheran in Wisconsin (Also: The Host District for LCMS National Convention)

Matthew Machemer, Assistant Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series during Bach Week to talk about who helped him consider a career in church music, his path to where he is serving today, his responsibilities as a Kantor / Director of Parish Music, the influence of Bach in the role of a Kantor today, and what about Bach’s life and service to the Church has influenced him as a Kantor.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Matthew Machemer, Assistant Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series during Bach Week to talk about who helped him consider a career in church music, his path to where he is serving today, his responsibilities as a Kantor / Director of Parish Music, the influence of Bach in the role of a Kantor today, and what about Bach’s life and service to the Church has influenced him as a Kantor. Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/tag/bach-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/tag/bach-week</a>. Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. <a href="https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set Apart to Serve (SAS)</a> is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit <a href="https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.</a>

Set Apart to Serve + Bach Week: Serving As A Modern-Day Kantor

Dr. Martin Dicke, former LCMS missionary in Papua New Guinea and board member for David’s Harp, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about Bach’s celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Lutheran Chorale in 1724 with the Chorale Cantata Cycle, what is unique about the Lutheran chorale, how Luther's influence on church music was carried on by Bach, how the Chorale Cantata Cycle has persisted the test of time, and the resources David's Harp is producing in celebration of Reformation-era Lutheran music. Learn more about David's Harp at davidsharpmusic.org.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.

Dr. Martin Dicke, former LCMS missionary in Papua New Guinea and board member for David’s Harp, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about Bach’s celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Lutheran Chorale in 1724 with the Chorale Cantata Cycle, what is unique about the Lutheran chorale, how Luther's influence on church music was carried on by Bach, how the Chorale Cantata Cycle has persisted the test of time, and the resources David's Harp is producing in celebration of Reformation-era Lutheran music. Learn more about David's Harp at <a href="https://davidsharpmusic.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">davidsharpmusic.org</a>. Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/tag/bach-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/tag/bach-week</a>.

Bach Week: 300th Anniversary of the Chorale Cantata Cycle

Paul Soulek — cantor of St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, NE, and cantor for Higher Things, and Renata Peperkorn — Higher Things Summer Cantoral Intern, join Andy and Sarah at Higher Things in Carbondale, IL, to talk about their duties as Cantor and Cantoral Intern at Higher Things, what worship looks like at a Higher Things conference, their teaching about the work of church musicians and hymnody to the youth at Higher Things, and how Bach has played a role in their formation as church musicians. Learn more at Higher Things at higherthings.org.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.

Paul Soulek — cantor of St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, NE, and cantor for Higher Things, and Renata Peperkorn — Higher Things Summer Cantoral Intern, join Andy and Sarah at Higher Things in Carbondale, IL, to talk about their duties as Cantor and Cantoral Intern at Higher Things, what worship looks like at a Higher Things conference, their teaching about the work of church musicians and hymnody to the youth at Higher Things, and how Bach has played a role in their formation as church musicians. Learn more at Higher Things at <a href="https://higherthings.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">higherthings.org</a>. Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/tag/bach-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/tag/bach-week</a>.

Bach Week: Formation as a Cantor

Dr. Jonathan Wessler, Kantor at First Lutheran Church in Boston, MA, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about Liturgy in Bach’s Leipzig, including the role of the cantata in the service, how hymn singing worked in those days versus what we're used to now, the “pulpit service” and preaching and its associated music, and music in the service and how everything except the sermon was sung.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.

Dr. Jonathan Wessler, Kantor at First Lutheran Church in Boston, MA, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about Liturgy in Bach’s Leipzig, including the role of the cantata in the service, how hymn singing worked in those days versus what we're used to now, the “pulpit service” and preaching and its associated music, and music in the service and how everything except the sermon was sung. Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/tag/bach-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/tag/bach-week</a>.

Bach Week: Liturgy in Bach’s Leipzig

Rev. Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain and author of Cantatas Over Coffee - J. S. Bach Cantata 75, “The Poor Shall Eat and be Satisfied”, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about why Cantata 75 is so unique to Bach's Leipzig heritage, the liturgical context for Cantata 75, Hamer's Highlights for the Cantata, how the people of Leipzig reacted to the cantata, and the beautiful hymn we have inherited from the Cantata. Read Chaplain Hamer's article at whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer/cantatas-over-coffee-j-s-bach-cantata-75-the-poor-shall-eat-and-be-satisfied and find Lutheran Service Book 760 "What God ordains is always good" at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/760.Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at kfuo.org/tag/bach-week.

Rev. Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain and author of <a href="https://www.whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer/cantatas-over-coffee-j-s-bach-cantata-75-the-poor-shall-eat-and-be-satisfied" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cantatas Over Coffee - J. S. Bach Cantata 75, “The Poor Shall Eat and be Satisfied”</a>, joins Andy and Sarah during Bach Week to talk about why Cantata 75 is so unique to Bach's Leipzig heritage, the liturgical context for Cantata 75, Hamer's Highlights for the Cantata, how the people of Leipzig reacted to the cantata, and the beautiful hymn we have inherited from the Cantata. Read Chaplain Hamer's article at <a href="https://www.whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer/cantatas-over-coffee-j-s-bach-cantata-75-the-poor-shall-eat-and-be-satisfied" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer/cantatas-over-coffee-j-s-bach-cantata-75-the-poor-shall-eat-and-be-satisfied</a> and find Lutheran Service Book 760 "What God ordains is always good" at <a href="https://hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/760" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/760</a>. Listen to all previous Bach Week episodes at <a href="https://www.kfuo.org/tag/bach-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/tag/bach-week</a>.

Bach Week: Cantata 75 and "What God Ordains Is Always Good"

Erica Sorensen — Executive Director for Higher Things, and Rev. Harrison Goodman — Content Executive for Higher Things, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about the mission of Higher Things, how Higher Things facilitates conversations with youth about considering full-time church work, how Higher Things supports church workers in their vocations, and why conferences are important for teaching the faith to youth. Learn more about Higher Things at higherthings.org.Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Erica Sorensen — Executive Director for Higher Things, and Rev. Harrison Goodman — Content Executive for Higher Things, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about the mission of Higher Things, how Higher Things facilitates conversations with youth about considering full-time church work, how Higher Things supports church workers in their vocations, and why conferences are important for teaching the faith to youth. Learn more about Higher Things at <a href="https://higherthings.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">higherthings.org</a>. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at <a href="https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/setaparttoserve</a>. Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. <a href="https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set Apart to Serve (SAS)</a> is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit <a href="https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.</a>

Set Apart To Serve: Encouraging Church Work at Higher Things

Lars Gindler and Stephen Christian, CCVs at Higher Things in Carbondale, IL, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what a CCV (College Conference Volunteer) does to make conferences run smoothly, what they've learned as they've served in this way, why it's important for them to serve, and how this experience shapes their thoughts about future vocations. Learn more about Higher Things at higherthings.org.

Lars Gindler and Stephen Christian, CCVs at Higher Things in Carbondale, IL, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what a CCV (College Conference Volunteer) does to make conferences run smoothly, what they've learned as they've served in this way, why it's important for them to serve, and how this experience shapes their thoughts about future vocations. Learn more about Higher Things at <a href="https://higherthings.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">higherthings.org</a>.

College Student Experience at a Higher Things Conference

Rev. Dr. Stephen Oliver, serving the Lord in Taiwan and the Asia Region, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how he serves in Taiwan, mission projects happening in the Asia region, exciting new things happening in the Asia region, and the current project he's working on. Learn more about the Oliver family and how to support their work at lcms.org/oliver.

Rev. Dr. Stephen Oliver, serving the Lord in Taiwan and the Asia Region, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how he serves in Taiwan, mission projects happening in the Asia region, exciting new things happening in the Asia region, and the current project he's working on. Learn more about the Oliver family and how to support their work at <a href="https://www.lcms.org/oliver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/oliver</a>.

Serving the Lord in Taiwan and Asia Region

As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran.The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

This show is a lot of fun. Christianity, Lutheranism and caffeine all mix up and served in a bright and positive cup.

Informative and fun

As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at <a href="http://cuw.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cuw.edu</a>.

The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Norman Nagel

We remember the wonderful Dr. Norman Nagel on this episode of The Coffee Hour. Rev. William Cwirla— pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, Rev. Dr. John Pless— Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Director of Field Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Rev. Charles Henrickson— pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their memories of Dr. Nagel, what they learned from him, and how his ministry has influenced and shaped their own ministries. In bonus podcast content, Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, shares his memories of Dr. Nagel.Read Dr. Nagel’s obituary at blogs.lcms.org/2019/obituary-rev-dr-norman-edgar-nagel-professor-emeritus-at-concordia-seminary-st-louis.This hymn was written by Rev. Charles Henrickson and set to the tune Merton (LSB 345), and he wrote it for the festschrift Dona Gratis Donata for Dr. Nagel for his 90th birthday:Always More than We Can Measure1    Always more than we can measure,All the gifts God has in store;More than any earthly treasure,Gospel gifts are always more.2    Our dear Father we’re addressing,All we need He knows before:Food and drink and every blessing,Daily gifts, and always more.3    Jesus came, the Man from heaven,All our sins our Savior bore;Full forgiveness, freely given,And with that comes even more.4    Life arising, life victorious,At the tomb an open door;Through the cross comes new life glorious:Christ is risen, first of more.5    Now the Holy Spirit’s preachingSpreads the news from shore to shore;Now the church, baptizing, teaching,Brings true faith to more and more.6    Christ speaks words of consecration:“Body given, blood outpoured”;Life, forgiveness, and salvation–Gospel gifts, and always more!∆    7    Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,Triune God whom we adore;Heaven’s song–we soon will hear it,Praising You forevermore!Text:     © 2014 Charles HenricksonTune:    Merton (LSB 345) 87 87

We remember the wonderful Dr. Norman Nagel on this episode of The Coffee Hour. Rev. William Cwirla— pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, Rev. Dr. John Pless— Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Director of Field Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Rev. Charles Henrickson— pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their memories of Dr. Nagel, what they learned from him, and how his ministry has influenced and shaped their own ministries. In bonus podcast content, Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, shares his memories of Dr. Nagel. Read Dr. Nagel’s obituary at <a href="http://blogs.lcms.org/2019/obituary-rev-dr-norman-edgar-nagel-professor-emeritus-at-concordia-seminary-st-louis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blogs.lcms.org/2019/obituary-rev-dr-norman-edgar-nagel-professor-emeritus-at-concordia-seminary-st-louis</a>. This hymn was written by Rev. Charles Henrickson and set to the tune Merton (LSB 345), and he wrote it for the festschrift Dona Gratis Donata for Dr. Nagel for his 90th birthday: Always More than We Can Measure 1 Always more than we can measure, All the gifts God has in store; More than any earthly treasure, Gospel gifts are always more. 2 Our dear Father we’re addressing, All we need He knows before: Food and drink and every blessing, Daily gifts, and always more. 3 Jesus came, the Man from heaven, All our sins our Savior bore; Full forgiveness, freely given, And with that comes even more. 4 Life arising, life victorious, At the tomb an open door; Through the cross comes new life glorious: Christ is risen, first of more. 5 Now the Holy Spirit’s preaching Spreads the news from shore to shore; Now the church, baptizing, teaching, Brings true faith to more and more. 6 Christ speaks words of consecration: “Body given, blood outpoured”; Life, forgiveness, and salvation– Gospel gifts, and always more! ∆ 7 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Triune God whom we adore; Heaven’s song–we soon will hear it, Praising You forevermore! Text: © 2014 Charles Henrickson Tune: Merton (LSB 345) 87 87

Remembering Dr. Norman Nagel --- 2019/10/25

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.

Ash Wednesday History and Customs --- 2019/02/27

Rev. Mark Kiessling— Director of Youth Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Meredith Whitefield— Communications Specialist with Youth Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the LCMS Gathering history, how the theme is developed, what attendees are learning at this year’s gathering, and how they will be serving. Learn more and watch the livestream at lcmsgathering.com.

Rev. Mark Kiessling— Director of Youth Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Meredith Whitefield— Communications Specialist with Youth Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the LCMS Gathering history, how the theme is developed, what attendees are learning at this year’s gathering, and how they will be serving. Learn more and watch the livestream at <a href="http://lcmsgathering.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcmsgathering.com</a>.

Live from LCMS #NYG2019 --- 2019/07/12

Frank Kohn, editorial coordinator for the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his Bene+diction article in the February issue of LW, including what “Lutheran” meant to him a decade ago, what shaped his identity as a Lutheran-confessing Christian, and how this has shaped his understanding of vocation.Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. Find all of our KFUO Radio LW conversations at kfuo.org/witness.

Frank Kohn, editorial coordinator for the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his Bene+diction article in the February issue of LW, including what “Lutheran” meant to him a decade ago, what shaped his identity as a Lutheran-confessing Christian, and how this has shaped his understanding of vocation. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at <a href="http://witness.lcms.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">witness.lcms.org</a> and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at <a href="http://cph.org/witness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cph.org/witness</a>. Find all of our KFUO Radio LW conversations at <a href="http://kfuo.org/witness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kfuo.org/witness</a>.

Why “Lutheran”?

Dr. John F. Brug, General Editor and Old Testament Editor with Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about the new Evangelical Heritage Version of the Bible available from Northwestern Publishing House, difficulties in producing this version, and features that distinguish it from other translations. Find your copy at online.nph.net/ehv and learn about the Wartburg Project at wartburgproject.org.

Dr. John F. Brug, General Editor and Old Testament Editor with Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about the new Evangelical Heritage Version of the Bible available from Northwestern Publishing House, difficulties in producing this version, and features that distinguish it from other translations. Find your copy at <a href="http://online.nph.net/ehv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online.nph.net/ehv</a> and learn about the Wartburg Project at <a href="http://wartburgproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wartburgproject.org</a>.

The Bible: Evangelical Heritage Version --- 2019/07/24

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 from society. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness  at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.

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 from society. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at <a href="http://cph.org/witness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cph.org/witness</a>, and read online articles at <a href="http://witness.lcms.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">witness.lcms.org</a>.

Life Among the Pagans --- 2019/03/21

Jennifer Burton, Founder of Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas, and Dr. Tina Merritt, with the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Northwest Arkansas, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Alpha Gal Syndrome, both Jennifer and Dr. Merritt’s journeys through diagnosis and coping, and Jennifer’s creation of the Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at alphagalencouragers.org and read about Alpha Gal Syndrome from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma &amp; Immunology.

Jennifer Burton, Founder of Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas, and Dr. Tina Merritt, with the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Northwest Arkansas, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Alpha Gal Syndrome, both Jennifer and Dr. Merritt’s journeys through diagnosis and coping, and Jennifer’s creation of the Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at <a href="http://alphagalencouragers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alphagalencouragers.org</a> and read about Alpha Gal Syndrome from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma &amp; Immunology.

Coping with Alpha Gal Syndrome --- 2019/08/19

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how labeling personality types can be helpful, how this labeling can be limiting, and what contentment in Christ looks like. Read about being a “contentrovert” at medishare.com/blog/on-being-a-contentrovert.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 writings at heidigoehmann.com.The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how labeling personality types can be helpful, how this labeling can be limiting, and what contentment in Christ looks like. Read about being a “contentrovert” at <a href="https://www.medishare.com/blog/on-being-a-contentrovert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">medishare.com/blog/on-being-a-contentrovert</a>. Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag “<a href="https://www.kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mental Health Monday</a>.” View Deaconess Heidi’s Mental Health Playlist on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rUEr-3-fUY&amp;list=PLCryz1QG5wDuAZO9O1CdUHdj_6_j_Wn6D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> and find all of her writings at <a href="https://heidigoehmann.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heidigoehmann.com</a>. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by <a href="https://www.cuw.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Concordia University Wisconsin</a>. <a href="https://www.cuw.edu/about/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live Uncommon</a>. Learn more at <a href="https://www.cuw.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cuw.edu</a>.

Mental Health Monday: Introvert, Extrovert…Contentrovert?

Matt Whitman, host of the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why he visits churches of various denominations to make YouTube videos, his experiences visiting an LCMS church (St. Paul in Hamel, IL) for the first time, and the things he learned about Lutheranism that makes Lutherans unique. Find his videos from his visit with Rev. William Weedon at St. Paul along with all of his other content at thetenminutebiblehour.com and The Ten Minute Bible Hour on Youtube.

Matt Whitman, host of the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why he visits churches of various denominations to make YouTube videos, his experiences visiting an LCMS church (St. Paul in Hamel, IL) for the first time, and the things he learned about Lutheranism that makes Lutherans unique. Find his videos from his visit with Rev. William Weedon at St. Paul along with all of his other content at <a href="http://thetenminutebiblehour.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thetenminutebiblehour.com</a> and The Ten Minute Bible Hour on Youtube.

An Outsider Visits a Lutheran Church --- 2019/11/05

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how memorizing Scripture is helpful to us, ways to make memorizing verses a little easier, and the challenge from the LCMS for her members to learn Scripture verses each week. Read the Reporter article at blogs.lcms.org/2020/synod-chaplain-issues-scripture-memory-challenge and find the current challenge verse at lcms.org/memoryverse.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how memorizing Scripture is helpful to us, ways to make memorizing verses a little easier, and the challenge from the LCMS for her members to learn Scripture verses each week. Read the Reporter article at <a href="http://blogs.lcms.org/2020/synod-chaplain-issues-scripture-memory-challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blogs.lcms.org/2020/synod-chaplain-issues-scripture-memory-challenge</a> and find the current challenge verse at <a href="http://lcms.org/memoryverse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/memoryverse</a>.

Memorizing Scripture

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 (final stage), and how parents and church leaders can use this research to help their ministries to young adults. Read more about the research process at blogs.lcms.org/2019/youth-ministry-wraps-up-multi-year-research-project-on-young-adult-retention and read the research findings and resources at youthesource.com/2018/06/04/lcms-young-adult-research.

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 (final stage), and how parents and church leaders can use this research to help their ministries to young adults. Read more about the research process at <a href="http://blogs.lcms.org/2019/youth-ministry-wraps-up-multi-year-research-project-on-young-adult-retention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blogs.lcms.org/2019/youth-ministry-wraps-up-multi-year-research-project-on-young-adult-retention</a> and read the research findings and resources at <a href="http://youthesource.com/2018/06/04/lcms-young-adult-research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youthesource.com/2018/06/04/lcms-young-adult-research</a>.

Reaching and Encouraging Young Adults --- 2019/02/15

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.

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 <a href="http://karatippettsdocumentary.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">karatippettsdocumentary.com</a> and follow more of the story at <a href="http://facebook.com/karatippettsdocumentary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/karatippettsdocumentary</a>.

Facing the Impossible --- 2019/03/22

Katie Schuermann, author of books including the Anthems of Zion series from Concordia Publishing House and He Remembers the Barren from Emmanuel Press, and her goddaughters Olivia and Lydia Brown join Andy and Sarah to talk about memorizing the Athanasian Creed, what they learned about our God while memorizing, what they learned about themselves, and why it’s important to know what you believe. Hear them recite the Creed, as well!Want to memorize the Athanasian Creed, too? Find a memorization chart here!

Katie Schuermann, author of books including the Anthems of Zion series from Concordia Publishing House and He Remembers the Barren from Emmanuel Press, and her goddaughters Olivia and Lydia Brown join Andy and Sarah to talk about memorizing the Athanasian Creed, what they learned about our God while memorizing, what they learned about themselves, and why it’s important to know what you believe. Hear them recite the Creed, as well! Want to memorize the Athanasian Creed, too? Find a memorization chart here!

Memorizing the Faith: Athanasian Creed --- 2019/08/08

Dr. Bernard Bull, President of Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, joins Andy to talk about the role of goals setting in our Christian vocations, how we approach it, and why it’s beneficial in our daily lives.

Setting Goals

Stacy Hoehl, PhD, author of Purposeful Grieving from Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about what grief is, how grief can affect our faith, and how to find comfort in God’s Word during times of grief. Find your copy at online.nph.net/purposeful-grieving.html. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Stacy Hoehl, PhD, author of Purposeful Grieving from Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about what grief is, how grief can affect our faith, and how to find comfort in God’s Word during times of grief. Find your copy at <a href="http://online.nph.net/purposeful-grieving.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online.nph.net/purposeful-grieving.html</a>. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at <a href="http://cuw.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cuw.edu</a>.

Purposeful Grieving  --- 2019/09/10

Rev. William Weedon, Director of Worship for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, including an overview of the story, how the feast is typically observed, and what we learn from the story and appointed texts, hymns, and prayers.

The Feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist --- 2019/08/28

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about ambiguous loss, the difference between actual missing out on things and the fear of missing out (FOMO), what JOMO (joy of missing out) really means, and how we balance all of these heavy emotions. Read her article “From FOMO to Joy” at youthesource.com/2020/04/08/from-fomo-to-joy and find the discussion guide at youthesource.com/2020/04/08/from-fomo-to-joy-leaders-guide. Also, read DCE Julianna Shults’ post on ambiguous loss at youthesource.com/2020/03/25/ambiguous-loss.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 writings at heidigoehmann.com.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about ambiguous loss, the difference between actual missing out on things and the fear of missing out (FOMO), what JOMO (joy of missing out) really means, and how we balance all of these heavy emotions. Read her article “From FOMO to Joy” at <a href="http://youthesource.com/2020/04/08/from-fomo-to-joy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youthesource.com/2020/04/08/from-fomo-to-joy</a> and find the discussion guide at <a href="http://youthesource.com/2020/04/08/from-fomo-to-joy-leaders-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youthesource.com/2020/04/08/from-fomo-to-joy-leaders-guide</a>. Also, read DCE Julianna Shults’ post on ambiguous loss at <a href="http://youthesource.com/2020/03/25/ambiguous-loss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youthesource.com/2020/03/25/ambiguous-loss</a>. 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 writings at <a href="http://heidigoehmann.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heidigoehmann.com</a>.

Mental Health Monday: Joy of Missing Out?

Rev. Dr. Matt Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk through a Christian response to violent events like the recent mass shootings, including real issue at the root of violence, the solutions we try to bring to the table, and how we cope with moving forward. Read his blog post at pastormattrichard.com/2019/08/the-root-problem-of-mass-shootings.html.

Rev. Dr. Matt Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk through a Christian response to violent events like the recent mass shootings, including real issue at the root of violence, the solutions we try to bring to the table, and how we cope with moving forward. Read his blog post at <a href="http://pastormattrichard.com/2019/08/the-root-problem-of-mass-shootings.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pastormattrichard.com/2019/08/the-root-problem-of-mass-shootings.html</a>.

Coping with Violent Events --- 2019/08/09

Jennifer Hamer, Chaplain’s Wife, ACE Group Fitness certified, Schwinn Indoor Cycle Certified, and Fitness Instructor at Camp Pendleton, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about motivation to stay fit during this time of social distancing, how to use equipment around the house, and how to incorporate the whole family into the routine.

Staying Fit while Socially Distanced

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 concordiatechnology.org/blog/2019/03/balancing-academic-and-faith-content-on-your-christian-schools-website.

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 <a href="http://concordiatechnology.org/blog/2019/03/balancing-academic-and-faith-content-on-your-christian-schools-website" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">concordiatechnology.org/blog/2019/03/balancing-academic-and-faith-content-on-your-christian-schools-website</a>.

Balancing Faith & Academics on School Websites --- 2019/03/14

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