The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Dr. Joe Herl, professor of music at Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah on Martin Luther's commemoration day (February 18) to talk about Luther's Deutsche Messe (German Mass), including the problems Luther had with the traditional Latin Mass, why Luther wrote this German Mass and who it was for, what the German Mass contained after he translated it from Latin, and where we have this Mass in our Lutheran liturgy today. Find Divine Service Setting 5 in Lutheran Service Book on p. 213.

Rev. Tom Messer, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his life as a pastor, how this vocation can be challenging on physical health, what led up to his healthy lifestyle change, and how this lifestyle change has made a difference in his vocations as pastor, husband, and father.

Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, The Forest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Philipp Melanchthon, including his upbringing and formation as a scholar, how he got involved with the Reformation, his relationship with Martin Luther and the other Reformers, and his legacy of work that we have today. Find the "Commonplaces: Loci Communes 1521" and Melanchthon's commentary on Romans mentioned in this episode at cph.org. Find your copy of the Book of Concord at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role of a university pastor, how he is able to serve the spiritual needs of college students, the blessings and burdens of campus ministry, the importance of campus ministry in times when the world seems unstable, and how he is able to help students with their vocations while they are on campus. Find Pastor Leininger's book "Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose" at cph.org/callings.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Family Life, including how we define family, where we find hope and grace in the midst of broken family life, what happens when we try to use our family to escape the world’s brokenness, some ways we build safety and knowing in our families, and what Christ’s freedom look like in families?Find your copy of Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration at cph.org/findinghope.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. Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and guest co-host Pastor James Cleland to talk about St. Valentine, including why the church commemorates him on February 14, what we know about the era in which Valentine lived and served, how Valentine served the church, what we can learn from his example, and why this day of his commemoration is associated with love, relationships, greeting cards, candy, gifts and flowers.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about some beautiful Epiphany hymns! Hear about: Lutheran Service Book 402 "The Only Son From Heaven", Lutheran Service Book 403 "O Savior of Our Fallen Race", Lutheran Service Book 396 "Arise and Shine in Splendor", and Lutheran Service Book 395 "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright".Find your copy of the pew edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book and the Lutheran Service Book Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the next LCMS Synodical Convention in 2023, what takes place at a regular LCMS Convention, who attends these conventions, and how to stay up to date on all resolution, overtures, and nominations. Learn more at lcms.org/convention.

Dr. Jim Marriott — director of Music Arts and the Kreft Chair for Music Arts at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and Michael Wilke — 4th year student at Concordia Seminary and Laudamus member, join Andy and Sarah to talk about who Laudamus is, how sacred music is a valuable part of pastoral formation, the locations for the Spring tour, the selections Laudamus will be presenting on this tour, and how these tours connect the Seminary to the church at large. Learn more about Laudamus and the tour dates and locations at csl.edu/laudamus.The Laudamus spring 2022 tour itinerary includes the following:Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Broken Arrow, Okla.Sunday, March 20, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Tulsa, Okla.Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Edmond, Okla.Monday, March 21, 7 p.m. Lamb of God Lutheran Church, Flower Mound, TexasWednesday, March 23, 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Klein, TexasSunday, April 3, 4 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Mo.

Phil Zielke, Founder of Phil’s Friends, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work and ministry of Phil's Friends, how acts of grace and kindness affect those who are fighting cancer, and how anyone nationwide can get involved with this work of sending care packages and prayers. Learn more about Phil's Friends and how you can get involved at philsfriends.org.