

The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
KFUO Radio
As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran.
The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
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Feb 22, 2023 • 24min
The English Reformation, Episode 4: Thomas Cranmer, Thomas Cromwell, and Anne of Cleaves
Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 4 in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear about what happened under the leadership of King Henry VIII and the stories of Thomas Cranmer, Thomas Cromwell, and Anne of Cleaves.Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/the-english-reformation. Find "The Reformation" by Dr. MacKenzie at cph.org/the-reformation and Amazon.com.

Feb 21, 2023 • 28min
New Director of LCMS School Ministry: Dr. Al Freeman
Dr. Al Freeman, Director of LCMS School Ministry, joins Andy and Jordan to talk about his journey into church work, how LCMS School Ministry serves the LCMS at large, important things that LCMS Schools does for our Lutheran schools, what he's looking forward to in his new role. Learn more about LCMS Schools at lcms.org/school-ministry and LCMS School Resources at luthed.org.

Feb 20, 2023 • 24min
Mental Health Monday: Emotions and the Gospel — Indignation
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Indignation, including how indignation is related to other things like anger and grief, how grief plays into indignation, the role of justice when we feel indignation, how indignation moves us forward in service to our neighbor, and the difference between Jesus’ indignance and ours?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.

Feb 17, 2023 • 24min
Set Apart To Serve: From Educator to Pastor
Rev. James Cleland, Associate Pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church & School in Houston, TX, and Student Recruitment Ambassador with Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his winding journey into church work, how his experience as an educator has served him in his pastoral formation and now as a full-time pastor, and his encouragement to others who are considering church work. Find more information about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu/admissions.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.

Feb 16, 2023 • 13min
Lutheran Older Adult Retreat
Rev. Jim and Pearl Rhiver, Lutheran Older Adult Retreat planners, join Andy to talk about the Lutheran Older Adult Retreat sponsored by the Missouri and Southern Illinois Districts of the LCMS, including why they hold a retreat for older adults, what kinds of activities happen at this retreat, who is eligible to attend, and how to register. Learn more at sidlcms.org/2023/02/13/lutheran-older-adult-retreat-2023.

Feb 16, 2023 • 13min
Legislation Changes for Charitable Giving
Mike Fischer, Gift Planner with LCMS Mission Advancement, joins Andy to talk about how a gift planner serves people in the church, how recent legislation may affect charitable giving, who this affects, and how to receive professional advice about future charitable gifts. Learn more about LCMS Gift Planning at giftplanning.lcms.org.

Feb 15, 2023 • 26min
The English Reformation, Episode 3: William Tyndale and King Henry VIII
Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for Episode # in our series on The English Reformation. In this episode, hear the rest of William Tyndale's story and begin into the story of how King Henry VIII is wrapped up in many details of the English Reformation.Listen to all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/the-english-reformation. Find "The Reformation" by Dr. MacKenzie at cph.org/the-reformation and Amazon.com.

Feb 14, 2023 • 12min
Bach Birthday Celebration
Dr. Paul Robinson, Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Library Services at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and Bruce Durazzi, librarian for special collections at Concordia Seminary, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Bach Birthday Celebration at the Seminary, including the exciting lecture this year from Leonard Slatkin, why celebrating Bach is important to the Seminary community, the Bach Bible on display for this event, and what we know about J.S. Bach from his Bible and other collected books. Learn more about this celebration at csl.edu/event/bach-birthday-celebration.

Feb 14, 2023 • 13min
Concordia University Irvine Symphony Orchestra Tour
Dr. Jeff Held — Professor of Music, Music Director of the Orchestras, and Assistant Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences for Music and the Arts at Concordia University Irvine, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Concordia University Irvine Symphony Orchestra, why music education and experiences are integral to Concordia Irvine students, and the upcoming Midwest tour dates in the St. Louis area. Learn more about Concordia University Irvine at cui.edu and about this tour at cui.edu/tickets. View a preview video at youtu.be/o4fbuxp6Vno.Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville - Feb. 25, 3:00 pmPeace Lutheran Church, St. Louis - Feb. 26, 9:20 and 10:30 worship servicesZion Lutheran Church, St. Charles - Feb. 26, 6:00 pmLutheran High North - Feb. 27, morning chapelConcordia Seminary - Feb. 28, morning chapel and post-chapel concertFirst Presbyterian Church Con Spirito Concert Series - Feb. 28, 7:30 PM

Feb 13, 2023 • 27min
Mental Health Monday: Emotions and the Gospel — Weariness
Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, MSW, joins Andy and Sarah in our series on "Emotions and the Gospel" to talk about Weariness, including definitions of weariness, examples of weariness found in Scripture, and how weariness affects our capacity. 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.


