The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

David Vandercar, co-coordinator for the Men’s Gathering, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what's unique about a men's gathering, what's happened at past gatherings, the topic of study at this year's gathering, and the full fantastic lineup for this year. Learn more and register at mensgathering.us.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Pulse — Professor of Exegetical Theology, Director of Certification and Placement, and Director of Continuing Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why Call Day is a special day at CTSFW, the formation process that happens during a seminarian's time at the Seminary, the process for Calling candidates, and why this day is significant for congregations. Call Day at CTSFW is Tuesday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT. Watch the livestream and find the listing of placements at callday.ctsfw.edu.

Rev. Dr. Glenn Nielsen — Professor of Practical Theology, Director of Placement, and Director of Vicarage and Deaconess Internships at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes Call Day a special day at CSL, the formation that happens during four years at the Seminary, how this Call is different from future Calls a pastor may receive, and how the day is significant for both candidates and congregations. Call Day service at CSL is Wednesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. CT. Watch the livestream and find the listing of placements at csl.edu/callday.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about making meaning thoughtfully, how integrity fits into our thoughts and emotions, and how our identity as a child of God gives us a base to process our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.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 and find all of her writings at heidigoehmann.com.

Rev. Brian Heller, Chaplain at Lutheran Senior Services in Laclede Groves, Missouri, and author of “Memory Matters” in the April 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how he has seen memorization of Scipture and hymns as a blessing to those in memory care units, how families can teach their children Scripture and hymnody, and why we should commit these things to memory. Read this article online at witness.lcms.org/2021/memory-matters.

Mary Schmidt, Manager of Development for KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about this year's Sharathon event, the giving levels offered this year, and how to support KFUO Radio. We rely on listener support to continue sharing the Gospel of Christ Jesus to listeners worldwide! Join us for Sharathon 2021 on April 22-24 to partner with us in this work. Find all the details at kfuo.org/sharathon.Text-to-GiveText KFUO to 41444 at any time.Receive a messageto complete your gift.Visit kfuo.org/donate

Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez — Professor of Hispanic Ministries, professor of Systematic Theology, and director of the Center for Hispanic Studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri — joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the need for conversations and studies for church leaders in multiethnic topics, what Global South Christianity is, and how we can approach these conversations in order to learn and grow. Register for the 2021 Multiethnic Symposium at Concordia Seminary at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/multiethnic-symposium.

Erika Bennett, Director of Continuing Education with Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of the Multiethnic Symposium at Concordia Seminary, the theme for this year's event, who will be presenting, and how people can participate from anywhere during this year's virtual event. Learn more and register at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/multiethnic-symposium.

Rev. Craig G. Muehler, CAPT, CHC, USN, (Ret.), Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where LCMS Chaplains are serving today, the needs of those whom they serve, the challengles that chaplains have faced in the past year, and some stories of our chaplains in the field. Learn more about Chaplaincy and LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces. Follow stories from the field at facebook.com/MinistryArmedForces.LCMS, instagram.com/lcmsmaf, and twitter.com/lcmsmaf.

Pastor James Cleland joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new role doing production and on-air work at KFUO Radio, his background and journey to becoming a pastor, a few of his favorite things, and when you can hear him on air. Welcome, Pastor Cleland!