

The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
KFUO Radio
As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran.
The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
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Sep 10, 2020 • 27min
Happy Hobbies: Knife and Tomahawk Throwing
Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about how he got into knife an tomahawk throwing, how this is actually a really fun (and safe) hobby, insights for people who want to get into this hobby, and how hobbies are good for body and spirit.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Sep 9, 2020 • 13min
Trail Life USA Update
Mark Hancock, CEO of TrailLife USA, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the biggest challenges facing boys today, how TrailLife helps to raise up Christ-centered boys, and how TrailLife has remained active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about TrailLife and troops in your area at traillifeusa.com.

Sep 9, 2020 • 13min
Serving the Lord in Belize
Justin and Jordan Logston, who serve the Lord in Belize, join Andy to talk about their journey to becoming missionaries, how the Lord has prepared them for this service, and what their primary duties will be once they are deployed. Learn more about the Logstons and how to support their work at lcms.org/logston.

Sep 8, 2020 • 28min
Happy Hobbies: Winemaking
Rev. Sean Smith, Pastor of the Evangelical Dual Parish of Immanuel-Campbell Hill and St. Paul-Wine Hill, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about why he enjoys making wine, all the wonderful lingo and science that goes along with making wine, and tips for newbies who want to start making their own wine.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Sep 7, 2020 • 27min
Mental Health Monday: Empathy on Social Media (Rebroadcast)
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how to have empathy on social media, including these five points:Find Their FaceKnow When to Abort or RelocateUtilize the Facebook DisclaimerBe Real, but Understand the Intimacy LevelJust Be Happy for Them.This is a rebroadcast from June 15, 2020.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.

Sep 4, 2020 • 26min
LWML: Planting Seeds of the Gospel
Mrs. Debbie Larson, President of the LWML, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the LWML supports global mission work, some of the LWML Mission Grants for this year, and how having a community of women devoted to sharing the Gospel makes a difference to our communities and church at large. Learn more at lwml.org.

Sep 3, 2020 • 27min
Happy Hobbies: Radio Controlled Aircraft
Wade Waterstreet, student at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about why he loves radio controlled aircraft, what makes this hobby fun and exciting, and tips for newbies who would like to take up this hobby.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Sep 2, 2020 • 15min
LCMS Disaster Response: Hurricane Laura
Rev. Michael Meyer, Director of Disaster Training with LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the damage sustained by communities in Texas and Louisiana from Hurricane Laura, the LCMS congregations that will respond to the communities, and the outlook for volunteers and recovery work. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response and volunteer work at lcms.org/disaster and facebook.com/LCMSDisasterResponse.

Sep 2, 2020 • 13min
Church of the Week: Trinity Nashville
Rev. James Miller, associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville, Illinois, KFUO Radio's Church of the week, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Trinity serves the community around them, how the congregation has been gathered around the Word during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how KFUO Radio is a part of Trinity's ministry. Learn more about Trinity Lutheran Church at tlcnashville.org and facebook.com/trinitynashvilleillinois.

Sep 1, 2020 • 28min
Happy Hobbies: Painting
Samantha Bender, mom and artist, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about why she loves to paint, insights for people who want to start painting, different styles of painting, and some favorite tools and supplies to use.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.


