The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Dr. Jackquelyn Veith, Executive Director of Educational Certification for the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the 2022 CCLE Student Contests, including why these contests are presented by CCLE, how they're beneficial for students, and the three contests that are available this year. Learn more about these contests and how to enter at ccle.org/student-contests.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Romantic Relationships, including the difference between a biblical and secular worldview of romantic relationships, where we see the impact of brokenness on romantic relationships, the ways in which marriage is a mystery, and the different areas of marriage. Follow the links below to read more about each of the areas of marriage in more detail:Leaving and Cleaving blogsblog.cph.org/read/family/first-year-marriage-stinkin-hardblog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/blended-families-a-place-where-grace-can-reignblog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/love-honor-and-cherish-your-mother-in-lawThe work or effort of marriageblog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/inspiration/law-and-gospel-and-grouchinessblog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/plank-log-spouse-gets-nervesStorms of marriageblog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/riding-the-storms-of-marriageFind 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. Nathan Sherrill — Executive Director of David’s Harp, a Center for Musical Development, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how David’s Harp is helping congregations and ministries reach their communities with music education, some of the newest resources from David’s Harp, where David’s Harp is growing and in development, and the very exciting international opportunities for music education. Learn more about David's Harp at davidsharpmusic.org.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, joins Andy and Sarah to share about updates around the globe, including the continuing sad saga of the hate crime trial in Finland against those whom LHF helped print a biblical response to gay marriage; the Books of Concord being printed now in Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam; the graduation last November and startup of classes at the Lutheran seminary LHF sponsors in South Sudan; and the printing of the Spanish hymnal for North, Central and South America. Learn more about the wonderful work of Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.

Dr. John Boonenberg — Director of Church Music and Worship Arts at Concordia University Ann Arbor, and Dr. William Perrine — Director of Instrumental Music at Concordia University Ann Arbor, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Music Day Honor Band or Honor Choir at Concordia University Ann Arbor, why this experience is valuable and formational for high school students, what high school attendees will learn and experience at this event, and how to register. Learn more and register at cuaa.edu/musicday.

Rev. Mark Kiessling — Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and DCE Julianna Shults — Program Manager with Youth Ministry for the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk aout the theme and location of the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering, details for registration information, tips for first time youth leaders, and how to stay updated on the latest news. Find everything you need to know at lcmsgathering.com, and find the End Goals Podcast at kfuo.org/endgoals.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Manager of Health & Welfare – Member Wellness Products with Concordia Plans, joins Andy to talk about Grand Rounds available for Concordia Plans Members, how a second opinion be helpful when facing a new diagnosis or chronic illness, and some of the updates. Learn more about Grand Rounds for Concordia Plans members at grandrounds.com/microsite/concordiaplans, and learn more about Concordia Plans benefits at concordiaplans.org/members/my-wellness-benefits.

St. Paul's Lutheran School Students Lilian and Bryant, along with Pastor Joseph Schlie, from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Perryville, MO, join Andy during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Immanuel for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes Immanuel a unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about Immanuel Lutheran School at ilsperryville.orgLearn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about childhood, how our family of origin shapes us, the role of belonging in family and other contexts, and hope for the broken childhood. 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.

Faith Lutheran High School Students Elizabeth, Julia, and Lance, along with Mrs. Christy Rivers, third grade teacher at Faith Lutheran School in Plano, TX, join Andy during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose FLS for their education, what they love about their school, when they learn about Jesus during their school day, what makes FLS a unique place, and why the arts are important to them. Learn more about Faith Lutheran School at flsplano.org.Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/schools.