The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Rich Rudowske, Director for Program Ministries & COO with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his story of missionary life, the programs of Lutheran Bible Translators, and where God’s Word is now being proclaimed and read because of Bible translation projects and partnerships. Learn more about Lutheran Bible Translators at lbt.org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the lectionary, hymns, and history of Ash Wednesday. Lectionary, One Year Lectionary: Joel 2:12-19 or Jonah 3:1-10 Psalm 51:1-13 (14-19) 2 Peter 1:2-11 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Lectionary, Series A: Joel 2:12-19 Psalm 51:1-13 (14-19) 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hymn of the Day: Lutheran Service Book 607 “From depths of woe I cry to Thee” Additional Hymn: Lutheran Service Book 616 “Baptismal waters cover me”

Brian Westbrook, Executive Director of Coalition for Life St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what Coalition for Life St. Louis does every day to encourage women to choose life, who these women are, and details for the upcoming March on the Arch. Register and find details at stlmarch.com. March on the Arch, from Planned Parenthood to the Gateway Arch March 7, 2020 // check-in at 11:00 a.m., rally at 12:30 p.m. Begin at Planned Parenthood in Central West End, 4251 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

Ali Federwitz, Member Care Coordinator with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her work with LBT, how her experiences on the field help her serve others, and the unique needs of missionaries on the field. Learn more about Ali’s story and Lutheran Bible Translators at lbt.org/project/missionaries-paul-and-ali-federwitz and pafederwitz.wordpress.com.

Mark Cannon, CFO, Sr. VP of Finance and Administration for the LCMS Foundation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what he does for the LCMS Foundation, the recent St. Louis Post Dispatch contest he entered, and how being knowledgeable about the stock market and economy can benefit the church and also individuals. Read the story at stltoday.com/business/columns/david-nicklaus/nicklaus-reader-nails-with-near-perfect-dow-forecast/article_b25710c9-345d-55d3-8c26-1d297165fb4f.html. Learn more about LCMS Foundation at lcmsfoundation.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the place of fear in our faith and in our mental health, how fear works as an indicator, and the relationship between fear and health curiosity. 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.

Authors Sarah Baughman, Elizabeth Ahlman, Christina Hergenrader, and Susan Maluschka join Andy and Sarah live from the Texas Lutheran Writer’s Round Up in Warda, Texas, to talk about their favorite genres of reading and writing, the advice they’re sharing with the young writers attending the Round Up, and the next thing they’re writing. Find Sarah’s book “A Flame in the Dark” at cph.org/flameinthedark. Find Elizabeth’s books “Ruth: More than a Love Story” and “Demystifying the Proverbs 31 Woman” at cph.org/elizabethahlman. Find Christina’s several books, including “Shine” and “Family Trees & Olive Branches” at cph.org/christinahergenrader. Find Susan’s book “Watching Movies with Christian Eyes” at amazon.com/gp/product/1644586401 and “Nameless Women of the Bible” at amazon.com/Nameless-Women-Bible-Susan-Maluschka/dp/1098014782. Find her blog at sites.google.com/view/growinginfaithwithsusan.

“Your favorite robotics team,” the Robo Raiders, has made it to the State Championship for their robotics division on February 21-22 in Elgin, IL. Robo Raiders Bella, Alana, Nathaniel, Isaac, Hannah, Matthew, and Taylor, along with their robot Mando, from Southern Illinois join Andy and Sarah in studio to talk about what being a member of this robotics team has taught them, their roles on the the team and how they work together, and the uniqueness of this year’s robot. Watch the Facebook Live video of the robot in action at facebook.com/KFUOradio!

Rev. Dr. Fritz Baue— author, retired pastor, and master storyteller, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the value of stories and storytelling, his process for telling stories, and the Diamond Quintet series of novels he has available. Find these books and more, including music and non-fiction books, at pergolapress.com.

Frank Kohn, editorial coordinator for the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his Bene+diction article in the February issue of LW, including what “Lutheran” meant to him a decade ago, what shaped his identity as a Lutheran-confessing Christian, and how this has shaped his understanding of vocation. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. Find all of our KFUO Radio LW conversations at kfuo.org/witness.