The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rachel Bomberger—writer, editor, home-educator, mom, wife to US Navy Chaplain, and co-host of The Lutheran Ladies Lounge podcast—joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her experiences entering into the traditions and culture of military life, her encounter with the tradition of Morning and Evening Colors, and how this tradition has become part of her own life. Read her article in the online Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org/2020/praying-colors-morning-and-evening.Read and listen to LW online at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.This is a rebroadcast from October 6, 2020.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about resilience and growth, including what resilience is, where we see stories of resilience in the Bible, where we have resilience in our own lives, and and skills for building resilience in ourselves and others.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.

Mr. Mike Schiemann, Principal at Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School in Cornelius, Oregon, and students Parker, Shani, Alina, and Micah join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School, what a typical day looks like for these students, when they learn about Christ during their day, and how Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School serves the families of the students who attend there. Learn more about Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School at fhlcs.org.

Rev. Dr. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and Julianna Shults, DCE, Program Manager of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the support that leaders in youth ministry need, how National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference offers support to those serving in youth ministry, and what youth can learn in YouthLead at National. Learn more and find details for National at lcmsgathering.com/national-2021.

Dr. Craig Oldenburg, Camp Director at Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Camp Concordia plays a part in Christian formation those who attend camp there, opportunities for youth this summer, what makes Camp Concordia a unique camp, and opportunities for summer staff. Learn more about Camp Concordia at campconcordia.org. Find out more about all Lutheran camps for attendees and staff through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association at nloma.org.

Mr. Timothy Merritt, high school principal and teacher at Faith Lutheran School in Plano, Texas, and high school students John, Olivia, David, and Slade join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Faith Lutheran, what a typical day looks like for these students, when they learn about Christ during their day, and how Faith Lutheran serves the families of the students who attend there. Learn more about Faith Lutheran School at flsplano.org.

Dr. Mark Bender— Minister of Music at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, Kelly Schumacher— Liturgical artist, and Erin Bode— recording artist, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Art & Song event at St. Paul's, including the aim of liturgical art, what art Kelly will be showing, how hymnody has influenced Erin's musical formation, and the sons Erin will be singing. Find all of Kelly's work at agnusdeiarts.com and Erin's music at erinbode.com.Sunday, January 31, 2021Art Exhibit 2:00-6:00 p.m.Concert 4:00 p.m.Covid guidelines will be followed and pre-registration is required. Find details at stpaulsdesperes.org/music and register through signupgenius.com.

Mrs. Jocelyn Benson, Head Teacher for Wittenberg Academy, and Scholars Douglas, Joanna, and Sarah join Andy and Sarah during National Lutheran Schools Week to talk about why their families chose Wittenberg Academy, what a typical day looks like for these scholars, when they learn about Christ during their day, and how Wittenberg Academy serves students in a variety of places. Learn more about Wittenberg Academy at wittenbergacademy.org.

Professor Eugene Pitchford, professor in Concordia University Wisconsin's School of Education and a program director of Project Invest, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Project Invest began, who is served by this program, the successes that have come from the program, and how the students who complete this program serve their communities. Learn more at blog.cuw.edu/project-invest and cuw.edu/academics/schools/education/outreach/project-invest.html.

Rev. Bob Riggert, Author of the "Sent to Serve" Chapel Talks for LCMS School Ministry, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why Lutheran Schools are important today, what happens in a Lutheran chapel service, and the theme for the National Lutheran Schools Week chapel talks. Learn more about National Lutheran Schools Week at lcms.org/lutheranschoolsweek and the Chapel Talks for 2020-2021 at files.lcms.org.