The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Michael Paul — theological educator in Asia with LCMS International Mission, serving in Taiwan, and Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise — Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Chinese translation of the Book of Concord, how this project was started, why it was important for Lutheran Heritage Foundation to be involved, other Lutheran theological resources available in the Chinese language, and how this translation will be very useful for those who speak the Chinese language. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org and contact Dr. Paul at michael.paul@lcms.org for more information about this translation project. (L-R) Rev. Dr. Joseph Lu, vice president, China Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC); Rev. Andrew Miao, president, CELC; Rev. Charles Ferry, Asia Regional Director, LCMS International Mission; Rev. Dr. Michael Paul[/caption]

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, Director of Witness & Outreach and Revitalization with LCMS National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Every One His Witness, how the Every One His Witness website is helpful in additional learning about witnessing, the content is the in-depth context modules, and what is available for participants.All of this content will be available to everyone on May 23, 2022! Check LCMS and Every One His Witness Facebook pages, and find all the details at everyonehiswitness.org.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the May 2022 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "The Mystery of Christ" on Ephesians 3:1-13. This year, "Searching the Scriptures" will study the book of Ephesians, so stay tuned each month for the next Bible study. 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/witness.Ephesians 3:1-13The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed3 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is[a] that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in[b] God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.Read full chapterFootnotesEphesians 3:6 The words This mystery is are inferred from verse 4Ephesians 3:9 Or byEnglish Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah during our mini-series on Social Media to talk about the potential benefits of social media such as connection, support, and a sense of community.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, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.

Rev. Tim Mueller, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in New Minden, Illinois, joins Andy to talk about the history of St. John's (a charter congregation of the LCMS), the original timber-frame structure that served the congregation, events in 2013 that impacted the 1847 structure, and the upcoming event to raise the 1847 structure again.“Church Raising” at St. John’s, New MindenSt. John’s Lutheran Church, New Minden, Illinois, announces that, God willing, its 1847 timber-frame church will once again be raised on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The 20’ x 33’ building was flattened in the tornado that struck New Minden November 17, 2013. When the interior is completed, the building will be dedicated as the “Jesus Sends You Missionary Chapel.” Comments Tim Mueller, Pastor of St. John’s, “When the tornado hit, our church and community were richly blessed with help from many people in Southern Illinois, the St. Louis region, and all over the country. We want to share our joy as this last item of the rebuild is put back in place. Thanks be to God!”Project Manager Tom Polczynski of Nashville, assisted by Donovan Holle of Hoyleton, and other volunteers have been diligently working to refurbish and reassemble the timbers. They have been aided by the diligence of original builders Heinrich Kasten and Christian Brink, who 175 years ago carved matching Roman numerals where pieces were to be joined. Like the original builders, those working on the structure 175 years later are all volunteers.When originally constructed, Pastor C.F.W. Scholz and his bride lived behind a partition wall twelve feet from the west wall. During the six years (1847-1853) they lived in that 12’ by 20’ space, two sons were born to them. The 20’ by 20’ space on the other side of the partition served as both church and school. By 1853, as both the congregation and the Pastor’s family were growing, the partition was removed and a separate house provided for the Pastor and his family. The entire building was then dedicated for use as a church. The rebuilding project aims to reproduce the configuration of the building at that time (1853), though visitors will readily see where the original partition was. After a stone church was built in 1863 (still used as the house of worship), the timber-frame building was used solely as a school building. When another school building was built in 1879, the timber-frame building served as a classroom for the lower grades. In 1920 this use was discontinued when all grades were housed in the present-day Schoolhouse. From 1920 until 2013, the building served as a tool shed. In 2013 the building was moved to a new site for restoration, where the tornado took it down before it could be properly anchored.Though built with historic components, the building is being rebuilt for modern use, with handicapped accessibility and modern heating and cooling. It is envisioned as an intimate venue for worship and other meetings. Pastor Mueller explains the name, the “Jesus Sends You Missionary Chapel”: “This building is really all about Jesus. After He rose from the dead He told His disciples, ‘As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you.’ The first pastor who came here from Germany was a missionary, trained and sent by the faithful over there in order to preach and teach the Good News of Jesus, the Savior, over here. Jesus is the Son of God who was sent from the Father to save the world with His life, death, and resurrection. This same Jesus sent Pastor Scholz, not to India (where he first wanted to go), but to our ancestors, these pioneers in southern Illinois. We believe that Jesus is still sending each of us today into the world; we pray that visitors to this little church will remember what Jesus has done for them and ask, ‘To whom is Jesus sending me?’ ‘How can I share the love of Jesus in word and deed?’ ‘On what mission is He sending me?’ It may simply be He is sending you back home to your family members and neighbors and the people with whom you work, but surely He has someone in mind who needs His love and the Good News of His forgiveness.”

Jacob Weber, Associate Editor of Music and Worship with Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about "Eternal Anthems: The Story Behind Your Favorite Hymns," including where the idea for this book came from, what we'll find in this book, some of the hymns and hymnwriters selected for the book, and how might this book be useful in devotional life. Find "Eternal Anthems" at cph.org/eternalanthems

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Frederick the Wise (Frederick III, Elector of Saxony), including why he was such a crucial figure in the Reformation, how his role as Elector allowed him to protect Martin Luther, what he did to influence the playing out of the Reformation, and how Reformation theology affected him and his personal beliefs

Brian Ryherd, Principal of Abiding Savior Lutheran School in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah during Teacher Appreciation Week to talk about why he decided to pursue a vocation in education, how Lutheran teachers make a difference every day, and what he loves about serving with Lutheran teachers. Find Abiding Savior Lutheran School at aslsonline.org. Learn more about LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Rev. Brian Hamer, Active Duty Navy Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about J.S. Bach's Cantata 104, how this fits in the Church Year with Good Shepherd Sunday, the Scripture basis of this Cantata, what we find in the text of this Cantata, and where we find these tunes outside of just this Cantata. Find articles from Chaplain Hamer at whatdoesthismean.org/lifted-voice--brian-hamer. View Cantata 104 from the Netherlands Bach Society at youtu.be/eZaL8XakQLo.

Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the life and legacy of St. Athanasius of Alexandria, including what we know of his early life, what has going on in church history at his time (294-373), his role in this history, his conflicts with Arius and Arianism, and how he helped shape the church confessions and creeds we have today. Find "On the Incarnation" by Athanasius at svspress.com/on-the-incarnation-english-only.This is a rebroadcast from May 5, 2021.