The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Michael Ersland, Translation Advisor for the Komba Old Testament Project with Lutheran Bible Translators, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey to becoming a Bible translator, the unique education and experience for Bible translation vocation, and the project he’s currently working on. Learn more about him and Lutheran Bible Translators at lbt.org/project/missionary-michael-ersland.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, and Rev. Robert Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about clergy and mental illness, including what the Bible says about mental illness, the challenges facing pastors and church workers who want to seek help, and practical advice for people in the pews to support their church workers’ health. Several links and resources are mentioned in this episode. These links are listed below: Wall Street Journal article ‘It’s Like I Got Kicked Out of My Family.’ Churches Struggle With Mental Health in the Ranks.: wsj.com/articles/its-like-i-got-kicked-out-of-my-family-churches-struggle-with-mental-health-in-the-ranks-11579547221 LCMS Worker Wellness page: lcms.org/wellness DOXOLOGY: doxology.us Shepherd’s Canyon: shepherdscanyonretreat.org Grace Place Wellness: graceplacewellness.org Concordia Plan Services: concordiaplans.org Soldiers of the Cross: lcms.org/soldiersofthecross Veterans of the Cross: lcms.org/veteransofthecross “Clergy and Mental Health” article from Deaconess Heidi Goehmann: heidigoehmann.com/blog/clergy-and-mental-health “The Truth about Mental Health: For Us and For Our Children” article from Deaconess Heidi Goehmann: heidigoehmann.com/blog/the-truth-about-mental-health 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. Richard Resch, President of David’s Harp, and Rev. Greg Truwe, on the board of directors for David’s Harp, join Andy and Sarah to talk about David’s Harp, including the role music plays in the life of a congregation, how our Lutheran understanding of the importance of music education helps our congregations reach out into the community, and the resources David’s Harp will provide for congregations wishing to start their own music conservatories. Find more information about David’s Harp, St. Paul’s Music Conservatory, and how to begin your congregation’s journey at stpaulsmusicconservatory.org/news/article/davids-harp-a-center-for-musical-development and facebook.com/musicserves.

Tim Stair, Director of Operations with Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how camp makes a difference for children and families, what makes Lakeview Ministries unique, and what parent should know while preparing for summer camp. Learn more at lakeviewministries.camp.

Bill Barnes, Material Scientist and presenter of the Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show on March 7, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a material scientist does, what these scientists study about creation, and how these parts of creation show God’s majesty and care. Visit the Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show on March 7 at The Pillar Foundation. View the flyer here! Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show (From a Biblical Perspective) with Bill Barnes Saturday March 7, 2020 // 9am – 9pm 15820 Clayton Road ◦ Ellisville, MO 63011

Geordie, Jon, and Nick, who are members of Laudamus from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their experiences in Laudamus, where they’ll be going on tour and what they’ll be singing, and how this choral experience enhances their pastoral formation while at the seminary. To learn more about Laudamus and the spring tour, visit csl.edu/laudamus.

Margo Heath-Dupre, author of “Be Thou My Guide: A Bible study on Trusting God” available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the LWML has been instrumental in developing an understanding of Christian vocations, who encouraged her to pursue writing, and how this book will be helpful to readers. Find her book at books.cph.org/be-thou-my-guide-a-bible-study-on-trusting-god.

Jeff Herndon, director of LCEF’s Laborers For Christ, joins Andy and Sarah to share his story about why he loves Laborers for Christ, the projects and people involved in Laborers for Christ, and how to get involved. Learn more at lcef.org/laborers-for-christ. Interested in joining? Email ministry.support@lcef.org.

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his background and experience before becoming managing editor of LW, the legacy of LW, and how he hopes to move the magazine forward. 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.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how contentment is different from happiness or joy, how we attain contentment (if we can), and what happens when we have a lack of contentment. 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.