The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

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.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about how KFUO Radio is a valuable part of the mission and work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the importance of hearing and studying God’s Word regularly, and the importance of the listener support for this broadcast ministry.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.

Christian Boehlke, Interim Director of the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2023 to talk about where LCMS Missionaries serve today, how these missionaries serve, and how KFUO Radio is a partner and support to our missionaries. Learn more about LCMS International Mission at international.lcms.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.

Delano and Linda Meyer, Jacques Breman, and Gwen Zagore join Andy and Sarah to talk about preparing for your garden. They discuss establishing a garden plan, choosing a site, preparing soil, and selecting seeds for live plants.This is a rebroadcast from March 26, 2021.

Signe White, executive director of Camp Perkins in Stanley, Idaho, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what happens at NLOMA camps each day during the summer, how summer staff make this experience a reality, Signe's own story of coming to camp, and opportunities to serve this summer at a NLOMA Camp. Learn more about NLOMA (National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association) camps and apply at nloma.org, and find Camp Perkins at campperkins.org.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role psychologists play in mental health care, how the variety of mental health professionals interact in our lives, and how to seek care. Read the full list with explanations at resources.lcms.org/reading-study/commentaries/life-transitions-church-work-marriage.Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the 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 October 11, 2021.

Rev. Joshua Brakhage, Associate Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his career in television broadcasting before becoming a pastor, what shaped his decision to change careers and start a new journey as a church worker, his journey through seminary as a second-career church worker, how his previous career helps in what he does now as a pastor, and how his congregation encourages students and second career adults to consider church work vocations.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.

Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Sacred Music Educator in Asia for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Easter hymns! Learn about Lutheran Service Book 458 "Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands," Lutheran Service Book 476 "Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow," and Lutheran Service Book 466 "Christ is Arisen, Alleluia." Read Deaconess Rhein's story and how to support her work at lcms.org/rhein.This is a rebroadcast from April 6, 2021.

Rev. James Sharp, Serving the Lord in Uruguay with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the church fellowship talks between the LCMS and the Lutheran Church in Bolivia, the exciting updates on the mission field in Uruguay, and how the team on the ground has been growing. Learn more about the Sharp family and how to support their missionary work at lcms.org/sharp.

Rev. Tim Droegemueller, Pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of adult catechesis and how the seasons of the church year play into how the catechism and vocation are taught in his congregation. Read the explanation of his process at livingfaithlutheran.com/im-new.This is a rebroadcast from June 8, 2018.