The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what we learn from the Church Fathers, how these writings are especially beneficial for us today, a few recommendations of where to start, and some wonderful examples of teachings. Read Dr. Boyle's series on "Reading the Old Testament with the Early Church Fathers" at witness.lcms.org/2020/reading-the-old-testament-with-the-early-church-fathers.Recommended Writings:St. Athanasius "On the Incarnation" — amazon.com or svspress.com/on-the-incarnation-english-only.Melito of Sardis "On Pascha" — amazon.com or svspress.com/on-pascha-second-edition-pps55.

Rev. Peter Ill, Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Jesus’ Baptism mean for us, why this is significant in the life of the Church, and how we observe this day in the season of Epiphany.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what God’s memory has to do with growth, what God remembers (i.e. His character, His children, truth), how God's memory is wonderfully different than our own, and how remembering God's faithfulness is part of our growth. 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 January 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "I Believe," all about the First 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.

Dr. Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his article in the January 2021 issue of The Lutheran Witness "A Chaste and Decent Life" including how we value virtues in our modern society, why chastity is an awkward thing for us to talk about, and how chastity relates to our vocations. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Erin Mackenzie— Volunteer Coordinator for the Latin America and Caribbean Region, based in the Dominican Republic, and Anne Gonzalez— Manager of Short Term Mission Training and Engagement with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming month-long free virtual event Missions Unpacked, including what exciting things participants will experience during this event, the regions and cultures that participants will visit, and how to participate. Learn more and register at calendar.lcms.org/event/missions-unpacked-jan2021.

Christina Roberts, Kantor at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 362, "O Sing of Christ."Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Chaplain Brian Hamer, Chaplain in the US Marine Corps, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 358, "From heaven above to earth I come."Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Missionary, Sacred Music Educator in Asia, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 360, "All my heart again rejoices."Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.

Benjamin Kolodziej, member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Andy and Sarah to explore our rich hymnody for the season of Christmas! Today, we learn about Lutheran Service Book 969, "Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band."Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org and tips at music.cph.org/blog/diy-hymnology-research-tips-for-studying-hymns.