The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Donna Snow, author of Chosen, a Study of Esther (CPH) and Perseverance, Praying Through Life's Challenges (CPH) joins Andy and Sarah at the LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston to discuss why and how she volunteers for the Youth Gathering.

Nathan Haak, Chief Financial Officer of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Andy and Sarah to discuss his path to serving as CFO, the duties of the his office, and the financial practices of the LCMS.

The Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Andy and Sarah to discuss preparations for the LCMS Convention taking place in Milwaukee, July 29-August 3, 2023. To learn more about the LCMS Convention visit lcms.org/convention.

Dr. Bernard Bull, President of Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about why Lutheran education is important to him, where the formation of church workers begins, what is key in early years of formation, and how he has been able to be a part of the formation of church workers.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.

Flame, Lutheran rap artist and founder of Extra Nos Academy, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about his experiences at his first Gathering, what he's been up to since the release of Word and Water, how he's involved in this year's Gathering, and how he approaches his creative work. Hear a sneak peek of what he's working on next! Find everything from Flame, including music, merchandise, and how to request an appearance, at ExtraNosAcademy.com.

Tanner Olson — Author, Poet, and Speaker, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what he's doing during the Gathering, the special little booklet in all of the Gathering backpacks, what he's currently working on, and what he appreciates most about the Gathering. Find everything from Tanner, including how to invite him to your church, at writtentospeak.com.Find these books from Tanner:Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope (2022)Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words (2021)As You Go: Words for the Unknown (2020)I’m All Over the Place (2019)

Paul Krentz, serving in the LCMS Texas District and as the LCMS Gathering Host for Special Guests, joins Andy and Sarah at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about his experiences attending all 15 Gatherings, including how his service as a church worker began, stories from the early Gatherings, and how he has seen the Gatherings change over the years. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com.

Lisa and Louis, International students from Germany at the LCMS Youth Gathering, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their experiences at the Gathering, what they love about attending, and who they've been able to meet while they're in the United States. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible, joins Andy and Sarah live at the LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what is new at the Museum of the Bible, what his work entails as the Chief Curatorial Officer, what's involved in curating content, and what youth are experiencing at the Museum of the Bible exhibit at the Youth Gathering. Learn more about the Museum of the Bible and how you can visit at museumofthebible.org.

Gabby Rabe, Julianna Rabe, Mika Nelson, and Ambrose Sharp, whose families all serve internationally with the LCMS, join Andy and Sarah live from the LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what it's like to live overseas and what they're enjoying about this year's LCMS Youth Gathering.