The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

We share an interview with Kip Allen and Rev. Dr. Charles Cortright. Find all of these conversations along with regular programming from convention at kfuo.org/convention. Live from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS, Rev. Dr. Charles Cortright, theological educator for the Eurasia Region for the LCMS Office of International Mission and based in St. Petersburg, Russia, joins Kip Allen to talk about theological education in this part of the world and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia (ELCIR). Read more about the Cortrights at lcms.org/cortright.

Christa Goodwin, with St Paul’s Music Conservatory in Council Bluffs, Iowa, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the uniqueness of a lute concert, music of the Renaissance period, and the wonderful work being done at St. Paul’s Music Conservatory. Find details about music events in August here. Learn more about St. Paul’s Music Conservatory at stpaulsmusicconservatory.org.

We share an interview with Kip Allen, Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, and Congressman John Shimkus. Find all of these conversations along with regular programming from convention at kfuo.org/convention. Live from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS, Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, and Congressman John Shimkus, U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 15th congressional district, join Kip Allen to talk about religious liberty and how Lutherans interact with politics in American society.

Sharon Riordan, Director of International Student Ministry (ISM) – St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to share stories of students who have connected with ISM, how the furniture drive helps international students become acclimated and welcomed to St. Louis, and how people can donate and volunteer for this year’s furniture drive. Learn more at ismstl.org/2019/06/23/2019-furniture-giveaway. 2019 ISM Furniture and Household Goods Giveaway Saturday, August 17 Wydown Middle School 6500 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105 To donate furniture by July 31 or volunteer, contact Ann: 636-273-6239 annismstl@gmail.com

Kip and Gary check in with Andy from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS to talk about a summary of Tuesday’s business and the partner churches and international guests represented at convention. Follow convention proceedings at lcms.org/convention.

Dr. John F. Brug, General Editor and Old Testament Editor with Northwestern Publishing House, joins Andy to talk about the new Evangelical Heritage Version of the Bible available from Northwestern Publishing House, difficulties in producing this version, and features that distinguish it from other translations. Find your copy at online.nph.net/ehv and learn about the Wartburg Project at wartburgproject.org.

Rev. Bart Day, President & CEO of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), along with Gary and Kip, join Andy and Sarah live from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS to talk about the impact of LCEF on congregations and organizations in the U.S. and internationally, as well as an overview of the convention proceedings. Learn about the work of LCEF at lcef.org. Follow convention proceedings at lcms.org/convention.

From the 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Higher Things team of Sandra Madden— Conference Executive, Erica Jacoby— Executive Director, and Patrick Sturdivant— Marketing Executive join Andy and Sarah to talk about the opportunites Higher Things provides for youth to learn about what it means to be Lutheran, and they also preview the 2020 Conferences: Watermarked. Learn more about resources and conferences at HigherThings.org.

Kip Allen and Gary Duncan join Andy and Sarah to talk about the latest happenings from the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Debbie Arfsten, DCE Program Director at Concordia University Chicago, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Director of Christian Education vocation began, how DCEs are prepared for service, and how they serve today. Learn more about DCE training at Concordia Chicago at cuchicago.edu/dce.