The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the modern mythology we find in super hero movies and comics, how we process Christian themes in these movies, and where we find our real Savior. Read movie reviews from the LCMS at blogs.lcms.org/tag/movie-review.

The Rev. AJ Espinosa, new host of Thy Strong Word on KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what he’s been up to, why linguistics is so fascinating, his love for his daughters and wife, and what we can expect on Thy Strong Word. Find episodes at kfuo.org/category/thy-strong-word.

Daniel Jenkins, Vice President of Ministry Advancement with Lutheran Braille Workers, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the rich history of Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW), misconceptions about Braille and the visually impaired that are helpful to understand, and the resources, products, and services that LBW provides free of charge to people around the world. Learn more, request resources, and inquire about volunteering at lbwinc.org or facebook.com/LutheranBrailleWorkers.

Andy and Sarah, along with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, share more stories of their favorite teachers as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week.

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe, Senior Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska, and Aunnee Trampe, music teacher and voice of The Lutheran Songbird Project, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the idea that turned into the Lutheran Songbird Project, why it’s important for the music of the church to be accessible to everyone, and how people use The Lutheran Songbird Project. Find the music at facebook.com/songbirdlcms or on YouTube.com.

Rep. Nick Schroer, who represents part of St. Charles County (District 107) in the Missouri House of Representatives (R) and is the Primary Sponsor of Missouri House Bill 126, known as the Heartbeat Bill, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the origin of House Bill 126, why many states have moved forward with their own Heartbeat Bills, what Missouri’s HB 126 will accomplish, and the status and outlook for HB 126. Follow the progress of HB 126 at legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB126/2019.

Samantha Bear, Adult Living Skills Professor/Campus and Community Life Coordinator with Bethesda College Of Applied Learning at Concordia University Wisconsin, and Kalindi Drewry, second year Bethesda College student, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what Bethesda College of Applied Learning is and how it prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for independent adult living, including job training and servant events. Learn more about Bethesda College at CUW.edu/Bethesda. Read about Bethesda in the online LCMS Reporter at blogs.lcms.org/2019/campus-clips-people-projects-and-lists.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald, Associate Professor of exegetical theology, Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of the Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles, why we often jump to the “fireworks and sound effects”, how we sometimes read Acts the wrong way, and tips for reading Acts. Read Dr. Oschwald’s article “To You. Through You. By the Spirit.” in in the May edition of the Lutheran Witness. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.​

Jessica Ingraham, Founder and Executive Director of Different Dynamics, and Jessica Crawford, Director of Children and Families with Special Needs at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, Missouri, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the impact music literacy and music therapy have on those with special needs, what Concordia offers for families with special needs, and why opportunities like inclusive music classes are important for families who have children with special needs. Learn more about Different Dynamics at differentdynamicsstl.org, facebook.com/DifferentDynamicsSTL, and instagram.com/DifferentDynamicsSTL. Different Dynamics Open House! Monday, May 13, 2019, from 5 PM – 7:45 PM Concordia Lutheran Church-Kirkwood facebook.com/events/856594541353253

Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Director of Urban and Inner City Mission and Church Planting with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the ‘Partners in Hope’ seminar in Washington, D.C. that was co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National League of Cities. Dr. Schave shares the purpose of the seminar, what the LCMS brings to the table regarding the opioid epidemic, how we approach a crisis like this from a unique standpoint, and how we are helping to address the issue. Read more at blogs.lcms.org/2019/partners-in-hope-schave-speaks-d-c-seminar-addiction-joblessness.