The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Dr. Jacque Breman, a volunteer with LCMS International Mission serving with Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa, joins Andy and Sarah in Part 1 of our conversation about agricultural consultancy. Dr. Breman talks about his interest and experience in agricultural consultancy, the goals of agricultural consultancy in East Africa, and the partners in the program. Learn more about the LCMS Africa Region at international.lcms.org/africa and find all of the agricultural consultancy conversations at kfuo.org/tag/agricultural-consultancy. To support this continuing project, funding is routed to the LCMS through Mission Central. Please address your check to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designate it for Project #61007 Agricultural Consultancy in East Africa. Mail check to: Mission Central Gary Thies, Mission Development Counselor 40718 Hwy. E-16 Mapleton, IA 51034-7105

Sue Nahmensen—CEO of Lutheran Elementary School Association, Katie Foristal— Christ Community Lutheran School administration, and Stephanie Silbey—Lutheran school parent, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the resources LESA provides for professional development for teachers, how LESA supports parents who want to send their children to Lutheran Schools, and the impact LESA makes for children and parents throughout the St. Louis area. Support LESA at the “Brew in the Lou Festival” at Francis Park, – October 12, 2019. Learn more and purchase wristbands at LESAstl.org, or over the phone at (314) 200-0797.

Dr. Todd Wood, President of the Core Academy of Science, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his research on human fossils, what these fossils teach us about our lineage from the flood, and what many scientists find difficult in the history of human origins. Hear Dr. Wood present at the Missouri Association for Creation Workshop: Adam’s Children on October 26th in St Louis. Learn more at coresci.org/adam.

Larry Crume, Chief Lending Officer for LCEF, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how LCEF supports the mission and ministry of LCMS schools, some stories of recent projects LCEF supported, and how you can be a part of this ministry. Learn more and become involved at lcef.org or call 800-843-5233. You can also read powerful ministry stories at InterestTime.org.

Rev. Peter Lange, First Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy to talk about what he loves about parish ministry, what his chief duties are as First VP, and what he’s looking forward to in this role.

Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Senior Assistant to the President of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes a good hymn writer, how hymn writers have influenced him, and the wonderful speakers and topics at the upcoming “Symposium for Hymn Writers and Translators” happening November 10-14 in tandem with the Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Find details at and registration information at lcms.org/worship.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who to ask when you’re in need of help, including whether a professional or lay person is best, whether a Christian worldview matters, and other qualities to look for. Find the Faith & Family episode Heidi mentions at kfuo.org/2017/12/20/faf-122017-pastor-psychologist. 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.

Dr. Scott Hyslop, Cantor at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Lutheran and musical heritage at St. Lorenz, details of the Paul Manz hymn festival on September 29, and the harpsichord recital at Concordia Seminary on September 30. Sunday, September 29, 4:00pm agostlouis.org/event/paul-manz-hymn-festival A Paul Manz Hymn Festival, Dr. Scott Hyslop, organ Sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church 9450 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63124 Co-Sponsored by MorningStar Music Monday, September 30, 9:55am csl.edu/campus-life/music-arts/concordia-seminary-concert-series After Chapel Concerts Concordia Seminary 801 Seminary Place, Saint Louis, MO 63105 Dr. Scott Hyslop, harpsichord

Rev. Timothy Appel, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas, and host of KFUO Radio’s Sharper Iron, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who St. Michael is, how we celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, and what we understand about angels. Read more about this festival and what we believe about angels at blogs.lcms.org/2011/st-michael-and-all-angels-9-2011 and lutheranreformation.org/theology/reformers-say-angels.

Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how AHG troops celebrated 24 years, the unique service projects girls participated in on National Day of Service, and the theme for the 2019 – 2020 program year. Learn more about American Heritage Girls and find your local chapter (or start your own!) at americanheritagegirls.org.