The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history and legacy of St. Patrick, what is significant about his early years, the misunderstandings we may have about him, the impact of his work on Ireland and the rest of Christianity, and where we find his work in our Lutheran circles. Find Lutheran Service Book 604, St. Patrick's Breastplate, at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/604.

Rev. Timothy Appel— pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas, and Rev. Philip Hoppe— pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, Minnesota, join Andy and Sarah to continue the conversation on The Greater Tragedy of Coronatide that we began in July 2020, including how the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges, questions the pandemic has raised, how the pandemic has brought to light our idols, things we've lost and gained, and where we find our true hope. Listen to part one of this conversation at kfuo.org/2020/07/24/coffee-hour-072420-the-greater-tragedy-of-coronatide.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how we build generativity, including how a generativity mindset influences better health, how relationships feed us and provide depth, how community involvement feed productivity, and how tiny contributions feed fulfillment.Listen to all of Gertrude Simon's story on this Story Time with Sarah episode of The Lutheran Ladies Lounge podcast.kfuo.org/2020/01/10/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-016-the-heroic-story-of-gertrude-simon-china-1943

Rev. Jeffrey Nehrt — pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville, Illinois, and Monica Shannon — Life Coordinator for the LCMS Southern Illinois District, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the Southern Illinois District Advocates for Life, the current state of life issues in Illinois, and the upcoming Life-Affirming Prayer Vigil at the Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Learn more about this event at sidadvocatesforlife.com.

Rev. Dr. John Bombaro, assistant to the regional director of the Eurasia region for LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his work as a Navy Chaplain with the Marine Corps, his work in Latvia with Riga Luther Academy, how Lutherans are regarded in Latvia, and the upcoming virtual conference titled "The Lost Art of Lutheranism" on March 12-14. Dr. Bombaro discusses the topics for this conference, why these topics are specifically important to Latvian and Eurasian Lutherans, and how to register. Learn more about Dr. Bombaro's work at lcms.org/bombaro. Find the Facebook event for this conference at facebook.com/events/179634107029551/?ti=ls or send an email to john.bombaro@lcms.org.

Crysten Sanchez, Events Executive for Higher Things, and Daniel Sanchez, Camp Director for Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Higher Things Confirmation Camp happening August 3-6 at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca in Solon, Iowa, what campers will be studying during this time, how the unique camp setting adds a fun experience to studying the catechism, and how to register. Learn more at either campiodiseca.org or higherthings.org/confirmationcamp.

Rev. Seth Moorman, LCMS National Youth Gathering Planner and pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how volunteers serve at the National Youth Gathering, how these volunteers are critical to the success of the Gathering, and how to apply for all of the various opportunities. Learn more at lcmsgathering.com/volunteer.

Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the historical significance of the events of April 18, 1521, what these events at the Diet of Worms and Martin Luther's actions mean for us today in our Lutheran church, where the idea of Here I Stand Sunday began, and how congregations can participate.Find all resources at lcms.org/here-i-stand-sunday.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about generations and mental health, including what "generativity" is and how we approach this term, why caring about the generations to come is important for our mental health, and what scripture says about God's love for all generations.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. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the March 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary," about the second phrase of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed. Follow along and search the Scriptures and Apostles' Creed with us!Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.