The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

As Lutherans continue to form synods in America, what is the story of the Ohio Synod, and how did American Protestantism begin to have a poor influence on Lutherans? Why were the German Lutherans so concerned about retaining the German language? Hear these stories and the history of the meetings leading up to the First Convention of The German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States.Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series on the History of the LCMS. Find more from Dr. Mackenzie at video.ctsfw.edu.

How can the arts, specifically music and rap, engage communities and reach people with the Gospel? Flame — Lutheran rap artist, author of Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself (available from CPH), and creative behind Extra Nos Academy, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about rap as art, art in outreach to engage communities, what he's been working on and upcoming projects, Extra Nos Conferences, and the value he sees in equipping laity to understand great Biblical doctrine. (Plus, hear his answers to our Lightning Round!) Find Flame's book at books.cph.org/extra-nos and find Extra Nos Academy at extranosacademy.com.

What is Luther's advice for managing behaviors associated with mental health?Stephen M. Saunders, PhD, Schneider Endowed Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Marquette University, and author of Martin Luther on Mental Health: Practical Advice for Christians Today available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy, Sarah, and guest co-host Deaconess Tiffany Manor to talk about Luther's advice for behavior, Luther's understanding of Anfechtung, how Anfechtung is different from mental illness, and Luther's personal experience with Anfechtung.Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9:00 a.m. CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.Disclaimer: Dr. Saunders is a professional clinical psychologist and is very pleased to offer ideas and suggestions about mental health and mental health problems on these shows. However, one of the most important pieces of advice Dr. Saunders frequently gives is to get professional help when you need it. Nothing said on these shows should be taken as therapy or treatment or as a substitute for personal consultation with a professional.

How do faithful Lutheran school leaders encourage children to pursue church work? Thomas Wrege, Principal of Zion Lutheran Church & School in Georgetown, TX, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey from the military to Concordia Nebraska to Lutheran education, how the military prepared him for service in the church, how he sees faithful Lutheran school leaders encouraging children to consider church work vocations, how his relationship with students resulted in some of them considering a church work vocation, and how we form and recruit Lutheran school principals. Learn more about the Lutheran Education Association (LEA) at lea.org.Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

What was life like as a pastor's kid during LCMS Black Ministry from 1927-1977? Mrs. Cheri Laurent Blair joins Andy and Sarah to share her personal family history of LCMS Black Ministry, including her family's story, her father's service to the church, where her father trained to become a pastor, her memories of how her father cared for his congregation, and more stories from her childhood. Resources in this series:LCMS Black Ministry lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/black-ministryRoses and Thorns by Dr. Richard C. Dickenson cph.org/roses-and-thorns-black-lutheran-centennialRecommended reading from LCMS Black Ministry lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/black-ministry/recommended-reading

How did Lutheranism settle on the American frontier, and what was the religious culture like in those remote areas? What was the relationship between the Lutheran missionaries and Native Americans on the frontier? Hear these stories and the influence of men like Friedrich August Craemer and Wilhelm Sihler on the frontier Lutheran churches and the formation of Lutheran church bodies and seminaries.Find the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast episode about Dorothea Craemer at kfuo.org/2021/04/09/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-080-story-time-with-sarah-dorothea-craemer-goes-to-america.Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series on the History of the LCMS. Find more from Dr. Mackenzie at video.ctsfw.edu.

What can humans do that artificial intelligence will never be able to do? Why should we care? Dr. Robert Marks — Distinguished Professor at Baylor University, Director of Discovery’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural & Artificial Intelligence, and author of Non-Computable You: What You Do Artificial Intelligence Never Will, and Dr. Elisabeth Bennett — Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Leadership for the Haab School of Business at Concordia University Wisconsin, join Andy and Sarah to talk about what sparked Dr. Marks' interest in design and AI that led to a full career in research and academia in this field, how AI has become useful to the average person and business, what humans do that AI never will, and the upcoming leadership conference at Concordia Unversity Wisconsin that will provide opportunities to learn more about human-centered leadership in the time of artificial intelligence. Find registration information for the Ignite & Inspire Leadership Conference at learn.cuw.eduDr. Marks’ books:Non-Computable You: What You Do Artificial Intelligence Never WillFor a Greater Purpose Minding the Brain

What was the state of medicine and mental health care during the Renaissance Era and the time of Martin Luther? Stephen M. Saunders, PhD, Schneider Endowed Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Marquette University, and author of Martin Luther on Mental Health: Practical Advice for Christians Today available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy, Sarah, and guest co-host Deaconess Tiffany Manor to talk about how he first learned about Martin Luther’s experience with mental health problems, the understanding of medicine and mental health care during the Renaissance Era and the time of Luther, how mental illnesses typically were treated by physicians or other caregivers in this era, and how Martin Luther cared for souls with mental health problems and mental illness.Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9:00 a.m. CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.Disclaimer: Dr. Saunders is a professional clinical psychologist and is very pleased to offer ideas and suggestions about mental health and mental health problems on these shows. However, one of the most important pieces of advice Dr. Saunders frequently gives is to get professional help when you need it. Nothing said on these shows should be taken as therapy or treatment or as a substitute for personal consultation with a professional.

It's soup season, so we're having a Live Soup-er Bowl Social! Mike Broberg, Administrator of Residential Services at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Concordia Seminary Food Bank, how this service helps seminary students and their families, and how people can support the Food Bank. Call 314-505-7029, email Foodbank@csl.edu, and visit csl.edu/campus-life/food-bank to learn more.

What did the first 50 years of LCMS Black Ministry look like, from 1877-1927? Rev. Dr. James McDaniels, serving St. Luke Lutheran Church in High Point, North Carolina, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Lutheran Synodical Conference's work in evangelization, some important figures in the early work of missionary work to Black Americans, Black Lutheran congregations that flourished in North Carolina and other areas, how Black professional church workers were raised up, some challenges of this work, and the joyful outcome of this work.Resources in this episode:LCMS Black Ministry lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/black-ministryConcordia Seminary's post about Marmaduke Carter facebook.com/ConcordiaSem/posts/948333803689601 Roses and Thorns by Dr. Richard C. Dickenson cph.org/roses-and-thorns-black-lutheran-centennialRecommended reading from LCMS Black Ministry lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/black-ministry/recommended-reading