

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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Aug 19, 2020 • 14min
Disaster Response for Iowa Derecho Damage
Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, Director of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about damage from the derecho that hit Iowa and Illinois, how local LCMS congregations and schools were impacted, and how Disaster Response is aiding those who are affected. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response and how you can help at lcms.org/disaster.

Aug 19, 2020 • 13min
Translation in Taiwan
Barb Rebentisch, who serves the Lord in Taiwan, based in ChiaYi, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her role translating and interpreting between Mandarin and English to facilitate the communication of the Gospel, what led up to her service in Taiwan, and what she enjoys most about this culture and service. Read her story and how to support her work at lcms.org/rebentisch.

Aug 18, 2020 • 27min
Happy Hobbies: Sewing
Erin Alter, Director of Short-Term Missions for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about her interest in sewing, some of the wonderful pieces she's made, and some of the things she's learned over the years.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Aug 17, 2020 • 27min
Mental Health Monday: Trust and Mental Health— How does trust impact our mental health?
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how trust impacts our mental health, including how trust is like an "essential multivitamin" for our mental health, what happens when we don't have trust in our relationships, and how our ultimate trust is in Christ alone.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.

Aug 14, 2020 • 13min
Poetry School
Tanner Olson, poet of Written to Speak, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his Poetry School happening virtually this fall, including how poetry can be beneficial for kids, who this school is for, and what the curriculum includes. Learn more and sign up at writtentospeak.com/poetry-school-1.

Aug 14, 2020 • 13min
Religion and Politics: August Lutheran Witness
Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the theme for the August issue of LW, why talking about religion and politics is timely and necessary, and some of the great things to read and listen to in this month's issue. Read and listen to LW online at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Aug 13, 2020 • 27min
Happy Hobbies: Woodworking
Rev. Randy Asburry, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about his interest in woodworking, some of his latest projects, tips for newbies, and why he loves woodworking.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Aug 12, 2020 • 27min
First Time Home Buying
Jenn Rutherford, Vice President of Lending with Lutheran Federal Credit Union (LFCU), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about insights into buying a first home, important steps in preparation for a mortgage, and how LFCU can help home buyers and especially church workers. Learn more at LutheranFCU.org.

Aug 11, 2020 • 29min
Happy Hobbies: Baking Bread
Rev. William Cwirla, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins Andy and Sarah during our series on hobbies to talk about his interest in baking bread, the key pointers for newbies, and the best parts about having fresh bread from your own oven.Find all the episodes in our series on hobbies at kfuo.org/tag/hobbies.

Aug 10, 2020 • 27min
Mental Health Monday: What is Trust?
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what trust is, how our bodies interpret trust, and what God's Word says about trust. Read more: heidigoehmann.com/blog/always-growing-what-is-trust.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.


