The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Dr. Daniel Harmelink, Executive Director of Concordia Historical Institute, joins Andy and Sarah live from the LWML National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, to talk about the 491st commemoration of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, including the historical context of when the presentation happened, why the Augsburg Confession is so important in our Lutheran history, and what you will learn when you read it! Read through the Augsburg Confession and the rest of the Book of Concord at bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession or find a copy at cph.org/p-22525-The-Augsburg-Confession-Concordia-Readers-Edition.aspx.

Cathy Stanish and Elise Zeigler from Selah Textiles in St. Louis, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah live from the LWML National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, to talk about how Selah Textiles got its start, how this social entrepreneurship serves other people, and what they've learned while creating this enterprise. Learn more and browse their store at selahtextiles.org.

Rev. James Krikava, serving the Lord with the LCMS Office of International Mission as regional director for the Eurasia region, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the geographical area of the Eurasia region, the theological education going on in different parts of this region, the challenges faced by some in this region, and how the Lord has blessed His church over the last year. Read the Krikava family's story and how to support their work at lcms.org/krikava and learn more about the work being done in the Eurasia region at international.lcms.org/eurasia.

NADCE Board Members Thad Warren, Shelli Haynes, and Emily Phoenix join Andy and Sarah to talk about where Directors of Christian Education serve today, the process of DCE formation, and how DCEs serve with pastors and other church workers.

Dr. Bill Karpenko — Director of Christian Education, Emeritus, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a Director of Christian Education is, the history of the DCE position, how the first DCEs served in their congregations, and how this office has developed into the Commissioned Minister status in the LCMS.

Sara Correnti, MS, RD, LD — Manager of Health & Welfare – Member Wellness Products with Concordia Plan Services, Dr. Jeff Stanley — Medical Director of Virta, and Bonnie Parker — LCMS Employee and Virta Client, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what is significant about Type 2 Diabetes, the correlation between obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, challenges faced when adressing obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, and how accountability and personal support are crucial in making lifestyle changes. Bonnie shares her story of how Virta helped her reverse her Type 2 Diabetes, and we discuss how Virta can be an important tool in the toolbox of a person with diabetes. Learn more about diabetes solutions from Concordia Plans at concordiaplans.org/members/my-wellness-benefits/diabetes-solutions and about Virta at virtahealth.com/concordia.

Chara Sype, preschool teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chelsea Irwin, who serves the Lord in the Czech Republic, join Sarah to talk about the Missions Unpacked for Kids program available this summer through the LCMS Office of International Mission, including what kids will learn about during this program, why it's important for kids to learn about mission service around the globe, and how families and schools can participate. Learn more about the regions kids will explore and register for the program at international.lcms.org/missions-unpacked.

Carla Elenz, Zone President of the LWML Land of Lakes Zone in Michigan, and who is cycling from Gaylord, Michigan to the LWML Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her long history of cycling (including biking across America), preparations for a long cycling trip, what inspired her to make this 550-mile journey, and what she hopes to accomplish with this ride. Read more of her story at lwml.org/posts/news/enews-336#3 and find Miles for Mites on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/milesformites.

Rev. Mark Rabe, who serves the Lord in Ethiopia as a theological educator at Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the community at the seminary and in Addis Ababa, the seminary students and education available in Ethiopia, the struggles they have weathered over the last year, and how the Lord has provided for them through these challenges. Read his family's story and how to support their work at lcms.org/rabe.

Rev. Dr. Travis Scholl, managing editor of the Concordia Journal, joins Andy and Sarah to share his story as a writer, how creative writing really encompasses more than we may think, what the intersection of faith and writing means, and the format for this year's Faith & Writing Workshop at Concordia Seminary St. Louis. Learn more and register at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/faith-writing-workshop.Faith and Writing WorkshopConcordia Seminary’s Faith and Writing Workshop explores various forms of creative writing — starting a blog, creating a sermon or devotion, “traditional” forms of creative writing (story, nonfiction, drama, poetry) — and everything in between. Attention will be given to social media and new forms of expression, with ample time provided for creative exercises.July 20-22, 2021 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDTRegistration: $175 (Seminary students $75 per person)Registration deadline: July 7, 2021