The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Luke Wolters, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Wellsville, Missouri, joins Sarah to talk about why Grace Lutheran supports KFUO Radio as a Church of the Week, how he and his congregation use KFUO programming in their daily lives, and the upcoming Drive Your Tractor to Church Sunday. If you’re in the Wellsville area, drive your tractor to Grace Lutheran on Sunday, August 25, 2019! Find details on Facebook: facebook.com/events/2455460138024007.

Jennifer Burton, Founder of Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas, and Dr. Tina Merritt, with the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Northwest Arkansas, join Andy and Sarah to talk about Alpha Gal Syndrome, both Jennifer and Dr. Merritt’s journeys through diagnosis and coping, and Jennifer’s creation of the Alpha Gal Encouragers of Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at alphagalencouragers.org and read about Alpha Gal Syndrome from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about mental health and worker wellness, the blog “Building Up the Body,” and a new series this Fall called “Mental Health Mondays.” Find that series in various places including The Coffee Hour! Find Heidi’s writing at heidigoehmann.com and read the Church Worker Wellness Devotions at blogs.lcms.org/tag/church-worker-wellness-devotions.

Darin Storkson, Interim General Secretary of the International Lutheran Council (ILC), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the ILC, how Lutheran church in the ILC support each other, and the significant things happening at this year’s ILC World Seminary Conference. Read more about the Conference at ilc-online.org/2019/07/31/philippines-to-host-2019-ilc-world-seminary-conference.

Michael Olin, who served on Short Term Missionary Teams for English Bible Camps in Poland, and Anne Gonzalez, Manager of Short-Term Training and Engagement with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about serving on a short-term team, a typical day for an English Bible Camp, the importance of these short-term teams, and upcoming opportunities to serve. Discover how you can serve at servenow.lcms.org.

Rev. Michael Meyer, Manager of LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Disaster Response Conference, some of the topics that will be covered, extra training available at the Conference, and why we have conferences about disaster response and mercy work. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response at lcms.org/disaster and register for the conference, especially for the additional chainsaw training, at calendar.lcms.org/event/2019-lcms-national-disaster-response-conference.

Rev. Robert Riggert, author of the 2019-2020 Chapel Talks, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the difference chapel makes for students at Lutheran Schools, how schools use the Chapel Talks resource, and this year’s theme of “Joy:fully Lutheran.” Find the Chapel Talks at luthed.org/chapel-talks.

Dr. Becky Schmidt, Director of School Ministry with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the distinct difference Lutheran Schools make for students, the emphasis of all 1,950 Lutheran schools across the country, and this year’s theme. Learn more at lcms.org/schoolministry.

Dr. Michelle Cretella, Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about EMTALA and the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act of 2002, why the Department of Health & Human Services recently re-issued guidance regarding these issues, and the importance of these documents. Read the re-issuing from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, senior pastor at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Southern California Defending Life Conference, including why these gatherings are so important, the cultural issues we face as Christians, and the exciting line-up of speakers and guests. Learn more and register at defendinglifeconference.org.