The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Jody Token, Founder of the Great Flip, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about 4 important safety tips for college women going back to campus, the Triple As to remember in an unsafe situation, and teaching young girls self defense and life skills. Learn more about Jody’s online self defense curriculum for girls at thegreatflip.com.

Ian Burger, Lutheran Young Adult Corps Participant at KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah on his last day to reflect about his time at KFUO Radio, what he’s learned, and what he’ll take with him as he moves on. Interested in serving on the Lutheran Young Adult Corps? Find information at lcms.org/yacorps.

Rev. Dr. Matt Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk through a Christian response to violent events like the recent mass shootings, including real issue at the root of violence, the solutions we try to bring to the table, and how we cope with moving forward. Read his blog post at pastormattrichard.com/2019/08/the-root-problem-of-mass-shootings.html.

Dr. Jim Marriott, Director of Musical Arts and Kreft Chair for Music Arts at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about The Concordia Seminary Concert Series, including After Chapel Concerts once per month, the Premiere Concert Series, and the summer Carillon concerts. Find details about these fantastic events at csl.edu/music. Opening Weekend Hymn Festival The festival will be available via live stream at csl.edu/live. 3 p.m. Aug. 25, 2019 Valparaiso University Chorale Concert 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020 Organ and Carillon Concert 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2020

Katie Schuermann, author of books including the Anthems of Zion series from Concordia Publishing House and He Remembers the Barren from Emmanuel Press, and her goddaughters Olivia and Lydia Brown join Andy and Sarah to talk about memorizing the Athanasian Creed, what they learned about our God while memorizing, what they learned about themselves, and why it’s important to know what you believe. Hear them recite the Creed, as well! Want to memorize the Athanasian Creed, too? Find a memorization chart here!

Deaconess Kim Bueltmann, who serves as a missionary in Germany, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the recent youth camp in Germany including opportunities the youth had to worship and play, camp experiences that American kids would recognize, and unique experiences these campers were able to experience. Follow Deaconess Kim’s story at facebook.com/DeaconessKim.

Rev. Duane Meissner, former missionary to Belize and now Executive Director of Belize Mission Society, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work he did in Belize as a missionary, the work that the Belize Mission Society does, and how this Society makes a difference in the lives of people in Belize. Follow their work at belizemissionsociety.net and facebook.com/BelizeLutherans.

Andrew Nelson, DCE in St. Louis Area, Missouri, and Shelli Haynes, DCE in Southern California, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how DCEs are Lifespan Educators, the work of DCEs in churches, and how DCEs help make disciples for life.

Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan, President of the LCMS Missouri District and Chairman of Floor Committee 1 for the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of a floor committee, the work Floor Committee 1 worked on, and the outcomes of resolutions for National Witness. Read more about these resolutions at blogs.lcms.org/2019/lcms-convention-passes-four-national-witness-resolutions-by-wide-margins.

Dr. Kevin Armbrust, Interim Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the theme of the August issue, what it means to be Joy:fully Lutheran, and what readers can expect to read and see when they pick up this month’s issue. Find online LW articles at lcms.org/witness and subscribe to the LW at cph.org/witness.