The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Eric Longman, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, Missouri, joins Sarah and guest co-host Peter Slayton, LCMS social media manager, to talk about the “Night to Shine” event being held at St. Paul on February 8. “Night to Shine” is a prom experience for people with special needs, to show the love of Christ to them in a festive environment. Learn more about the event at St. Paul at stpauljackson.com/night-to-shine, and find more information about “Night to Shine” at timtebowfoundation.org/ministries/night-to-shine.

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Sarah to talk about the theology of the Baptism of our Lord using hymns we sing for this day in our liturgical calendar, specifically Lutheran Service Book 405 “To Jordan’s River Came Our Lord” and 404 “Jesus Once with Sinners Numbered.” Text of LSB 405 “To Jordan’s River Came Our Lord” © 1993 James P. Tiefel

Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFP, Executive Director of FACTS (Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science), joins Sarah to talk about what fertility awareness based methods (FABMs) are, how they fit into whole-body wellness, and why medical professionals should know how to use them in their practices. FACTS is offering one day CME conferences geared to educate more medical professionals about the science supporting fertility awareness based methods. Learn more and register at FACTSaboutfertility.org/learn-more/conferences.

Sara Corenti, MS RD LD, Health and Wellness Educator with Concordia Plan Services, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing witness of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about strategies for coping with seasonal affective disorder, resources for mental health, and some great ways to eat healthy during the winter. For Concordia Health Plan members, find Employee Assistance Program resources at mycigna.com, and non-CHP members can access resources at my.cigna.com?token=LCMS.

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, director of LCMS Witness & Outreach and Revitalization, joins Sarah and guest co-host Rachel Bomberger, managing witness of the Lutheran Witness, to talk about witnessing from a Lutheran perspective, how the Apostles’ Creed creates a framework for how we can share Jesus’ story with others, and how we live out our lives as witnesses to the Gospel. Read Rev. Wood’s article “Evangelism” in the January edition of the Lutheran Witness, which you can subscribe to at cph.org/witness. Find online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the January edition of the Lutheran Witness which includes great articles on the topic of missions and witness from a Lutheran perspective. These articles will enlighten and challenge you in a wonderful way! Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how American Heritage Girls demonstrates an affirmation of life, how AHG troops will be learning about and supporting the value of human life, and the Respect Life patch that girls are eligible to earn. Learn more about American Heritage Girls at aghonline.org.