The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise — Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, and Rev. Peter Anibati — bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of Lutherans in South Sudan and Sudan, how these needs are being met through Lutheran Heritage Foundation, and how this partnership has been integral in growing Lutheranism in South Sudan and Sudan. Learn more about the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan at elcss-s.org. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how to be mentally well during a time of transition, the different categories of mental health professionals, and how to decide which professional you might want to start with. Read the full list with explanations at resources.lcms.org/reading-study/commentaries/life-transitions-church-work-marriage.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.

Sue Nahmensen — CEO of Lutheran Elementary School Association, and Kit Auble — Director of Development and Marketing for Lutheran Elementary School Association, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how LESA support Christ-centered Lutheran schools in the St. Louis area, the families that seek financial assistance from LESA, and the upcoming Brew in the Lou event. Learn more about LESA and Brew in the Lou at lesastl.org/lesas-brew-in-the-lou-festival-returns-to-francis-park-oct-9-2021.

Rev. German Novelli, Jr. — pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and President of the LCMS Hispanic National Convention, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of Lutheran Hispanic ministries in the USA, how the Hispanic National Convention came about, what happens at a Hispanic National Convention the great need for Lutheran Hispanic ministry, and how Lutheran Hispanic ministry is thriving today. Learn more about LCMS Hispanic ministry and details for next year's conference at hispanoslcms.com. Learn more about Pastor Novelli's ministry at grace-ok.org.

The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Naumann, serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the community where he and his wife serve, the life of the seminary and missionaries in the Dominican Republic, how the community has been affected by the pandemic, and how the Lord has provided for them. Read the Naumann family story and how to support their work at lcms.org/jonathan.naumann.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, which the Church celebrates on September 29, to discuss what we know about angels, the various misconceptions about who angels are and what they do, the vivid story in Revelation 12 about the war in heaven, and the propers and hymns assigned for this day.Hymn of the Day: Lutheran Service Book 522(Another wonderful hymn: Lutheran Service Book 521)Lectionary:Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3Psalm 91Revelation 12:7-12Matthew 19:1-11 or Luke 10:17-20This is a rebroadcast from September 29, 2020.

The Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Jerome, Translator of Holy Scriptures. Hear about his significance in Church history, what we know about his life, what led to his translation work, and why his work was valuable to the Church in the 400s and still today.

Crysten Sanchez — Events Executive for Higher Things, and Rev. Harrison Goodman — a plenary speaker for Higher Things: Retreat in a Box, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why retreats are a valuable experience for youth, how they can sometimes be challenging to pull off, what the Higher Things Retreat in a Box will provide for congregations, and how this can be a wonderfully fun things for congregational youth. Learn more at higherthings.org/riab.

Anna Beilsmith — event coordinator for the Houston Hustle 5k, Jolene Siebarth — DCE at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Charles, MO, and 8th Grade Student Benjamin, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what Benjamin is looking forward to at the upcoming LCMS Youth Gathering, how he is participating in the Houston Hustle 5k, and how he is preparing to go to the Gathering. Anna and Jolene share details about the 5k, how to participate, and how this event benefits the youth at Immanuel St. Charles who will be attending the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering. Learn more at immanuelstcharles.org/featured-events.

The Rev. Dr. Rudolph Blank, former LCMS missionary in Venezuela for more than 40 years and founder and former director of the Juan de Frías Theological Institute, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about this history of Juan de Frías, why his story is important in Latin American Lutheran history, how the Reformation came to Latin America, and the legacy of his work and the work of others in our Lutheran churches today. Read Dr. Blank's article in the LCMS Reporter at reporter.lcms.org/2021/juan-de-frias-lutheran-martyr-of-venezuela.