The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where we are in the Convention timeline, what's happening with nominations and elections, what happens at Floor Committee Weekend, some of the Overtures in the Convention Workbook, and the Convention Bible Study. Find the Workbook and all things for Convention at lcms.org/convention.

Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the May 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "A Drink Offering" on Philippians 2:12-18. This year, "Searching Scripture" will study the book of Philippians, so stay tuned each month for a new Bible study. Follow along and search Scripture with us!Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.Philippians 2:12-18Lights in the World12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.Read full chapterEnglish Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Rev. Eric Andrae — pastor of First Trinity Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and Lutheran Student Fellowship Pittsburgh, and Rev. Michael Meyer — managing director in the LCMS Office of National Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about why ministry to college students is important today, how campus ministry made a difference for both of them when they were students, what campus ministry looks like today, and how campus ministry staff and leaders will be equiped in the LCMSU Campus Ministry Staff Conference 2023. Find Lutheran Student Fellowship Pittsburgh at lsfpgh.com and register for the LCMSU Campus Ministry Staff Conference at calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2023.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Felt Compassion, including what makes "felt compassion" different from our usual idea of compassion, how felt compassion is different from "love" or "kindness" or "comfort," the characteristics of felt compassion, and where we see felt compassion in Scripture.Find your copy of Emotions and the Gospel: Created for Connection at books.cph.org/emotions-and-the-gospel. Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/emotions-and-the-gospel.Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT, or listen to all episodes at kfuo.org/tag/mental-health-monday.View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube, listen to the Life in Relationship Podcast, and find all of her writings and resources at heidigoehmann.com.This is a rebroadcast from March 13, 2023.

Rev. Dr. James Baneck, LCMS Executive Director of Pastoral Education and the Set Apart to Serve Initiative, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about how KFUO Radio has partnered with the Set Apart to Serve Initiative, why this partnership is important, and why KFUO Radio is important in his personal life as well. Learn more about Set Apart to Serve at lcms.org/sas and find all Set Apart to Serve podcasts at kfuo.org/SetApartToServe.It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about where LHF serves our neighbors with resources to support them in the faith, why these resources are critical for the people they serve, the latest projects happening at LHF, and why it's important for LHF to partner with the work of KFUO Radio. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at lhfmissions.org.It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Flame — Lutheran rap artist, author, and creative behind Extra Nos Academy, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about the latest with Extra Nos Academy, his book releasing in July 2023 from Concordia Publishing House (available for pre-order now), and how Lutheran creatives can use their talents to share the Gospel of Christ around the globe. Find Extra Nos Academy at extranosacademy.com and find his book "Extra Nos" at cph.org/extranos.It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Julianna Shults — Program Manager with LCMS Youth Ministry, and Rev. Mark Kiessling — Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, join Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about what's happening with LCMS Youth Ministry this year, the key strengths of LCMS Youth Ministry today, how their investment in research has been useful to synod and the local congregation, and what listeners will find on the End Goals Podcast. Find the podcast at kfuo.org/EndGoals.It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.

Debbie Larson, President of LWML (Lutheran Women in Mission), joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about the work of LWML today, where we see LWML serving the church and our neighbors, details about the LWML National Convention this summer, and what happens when the saints share the gifts given to them for the sake of the Gospel.It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

Erik Lunsford, Managing Photojournalist for the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about where his job takes him around the world, how KFUO Radio is a part of his daily family routine, how this makes a difference in how his day begins or ends, and why it's important that his children hear God’s Word regularly.It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support!By God’s grace and with your generous support, we’ve been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide.Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel.And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God’s people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone.In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God’s Word.Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.