The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Timothy Shoup, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, Wisconsin, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book from Concordia Publishing House titled “Praise and Honor: Hymn-Inspired Devotions,” including how hymns share the truth of God’s Word differently than reading or speaking, how this book will help others study God’s Word through hymns, and insights into a few of the hymns in the devotional book. Learn more and find your copy at cph.org/p-32622-praise-honor-hymn-inspired-devotions.aspx.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what emotional well-being means, what happens if we pay too much or too little attention to our emotions, what is really unchanging in all of this, and why we should not judge our emotions. 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.

We remember the wonderful Dr. Norman Nagel on this episode of The Coffee Hour. Rev. William Cwirla— pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, Rev. Dr. John Pless— Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Director of Field Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Rev. Charles Henrickson— pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their memories of Dr. Nagel, what they learned from him, and how his ministry has influenced and shaped their own ministries. In bonus podcast content, Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, shares his memories of Dr. Nagel. Read Dr. Nagel’s obituary at blogs.lcms.org/2019/obituary-rev-dr-norman-edgar-nagel-professor-emeritus-at-concordia-seminary-st-louis. This hymn was written by Rev. Charles Henrickson and set to the tune Merton (LSB 345), and he wrote it for the festschrift Dona Gratis Donata for Dr. Nagel for his 90th birthday: Always More than We Can Measure 1 Always more than we can measure, All the gifts God has in store; More than any earthly treasure, Gospel gifts are always more. 2 Our dear Father we’re addressing, All we need He knows before: Food and drink and every blessing, Daily gifts, and always more. 3 Jesus came, the Man from heaven, All our sins our Savior bore; Full forgiveness, freely given, And with that comes even more. 4 Life arising, life victorious, At the tomb an open door; Through the cross comes new life glorious: Christ is risen, first of more. 5 Now the Holy Spirit’s preaching Spreads the news from shore to shore; Now the church, baptizing, teaching, Brings true faith to more and more. 6 Christ speaks words of consecration: “Body given, blood outpoured”; Life, forgiveness, and salvation– Gospel gifts, and always more! ∆ 7 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Triune God whom we adore; Heaven’s song–we soon will hear it, Praising You forevermore! Text: © 2014 Charles Henrickson Tune: Merton (LSB 345) 87 87

Rev. Roy Askins, Communications Manager for the Asia Region of the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the vast region he serves, the perception of Lutheranism across Asia, and several stories of the incredible projects happening in different countries. Follow all things LCMS Asia at international.lcms.org/asia and lcmsasia.fireside.fm. Follow the Askins at askinsinasia.com and the Wood family at theseaside.asia.

Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director of Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA), and Joanie Harwell, volunteer with CFNA, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the wonderful ways CFNA helps new immigrants to America, how new immigrants are connected to the Gospel of Jesus, and the upcoming Trivia Night & Silent Auction. Learn more and register for the Trivia Night at cfna-stl.org/trivia-night. Annual Trivia and Silent Auction Benefits Youth & Family Ministry to refugees and immigrants. Saturday, November 16, 2019 At the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens

Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what ministry support means for LCEF and the organizations it serves, stories of how LCEF has helped congregations move forward, and who is eligible for help from LCEF. Learn more at lcef.org.

Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Hymnal Consultant for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the latest news from hymnal projects for Amharic and Mandarin languages, as well as teaching liturgical history in Southeast Asia. Read more of her story and watch videos of this hymnal translation process in the Spring 2018 edition of Lutherans Engage, available at engage.lcms.org/hymnal-project-spring-2018.

Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Specific Ministry Pastor Program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Advent is an opportunity for more time in the Word, the Advent-Christmas sermon series and devotion series available from Concordia Seminary, and how both pastors and families can benefit from this resource. Learn more and find the resource at concordiatheology.org/2019/10/come-lord-jesus-an-advent-christmas-sermon-series.

Kelly Schumacher, Liturgical Artist of AgnusDeiArts.com, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her travels to the Dominican Republic to share liturgical art, the giclee painting “Children of the Heavenly Father,” and the impact of this trip and project. Latin American missionaries are requesting these reproductions for their schools and churches. For every print purchased 1 will also be donated to Latin American missions! View the artwork at squareup.com/store/agnus-dei-liturgical-arts/item/dominican-republic-giclee.

Stephen M. Saunders, Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson of the Psychology Department at Marquette University, and Deaconess Laura Jostes from Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the Village Lecture Series, the upcoming lecture Dr. Saunders will present about stress and anxiety in young people, and how the stress affects them as they mature. Attend this Lecture on Saturday, November 2, at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri. The lecture is free and childcare will be available. Find more details at villagelectures.com and facebook.com/events/2150720841900657.