Service of Thanksgiving
Thank you to everyone who attended the Service of Thanksgiving and Open House on October 12, 2024. It was a blessing to be with everyone.
Click here to watch the service on Facebook Live.
Click here to download the PDF Bulletin.
Radio Drama
Coming soon! KFUO Radio is producing an authentic “Old-Timey” Radio Drama of Bo Giertz’s “The Hammer of God.” With a screenplay adapted by Concordia University Irvine Theatre Professor Lori Siekmann, this drama is an additional way to celebrate God’s abundant blessings to us.
KFUO History Series on The Coffee Hour
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Story Time with Sarah: KFUO Radio Turns 100
In a major milestone for Lutheran broadcasting, KFUO Radio is celebrating 100 continuous years on the air this month. In this trivia-rich Story Time episode, Sarah relates key moments from a century of audio excellence.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | Dr. Walter A. Maier
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | John Fritz and Mrs. Kretzschmar
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | Dr. Walter A. Maier, Jr., & Rev. Dr. Paul Maier
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | Rev. Carl Kretzschmar & Rev. Dr. John W. Behnken
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO History Trivia!
It’s time for the KFUO History Trivia Game Show! How well do you know KFUO?
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Joanie Harwell
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Joanie Harwell, former director of development for KFUO, joins us for Episode 13!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Ron Klemm
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former director of Classic99, Ron Klemm, joins us for Episode 12!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Gerald Perschbacher
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! In Episode 11, we are joined by Dr. Gerald Perschbacher, author of “A Voice for the Gospel: KFUO Radio in Retrospect” in the September issue of The Lutheran Witness.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Norma Schroll Tells Husband George’s Story
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Mrs. Norma Schroll (wife of the late George Schroll, former KFUO On-Air Host and Engineer) joins us for Episode 10!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director of Christian Friends of New Americans, joins us for Episode 9.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. “Jolly John” Lukomski
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Rev. “Jolly” John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO, joins us for Episode 8!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Jenny Williams
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! KFUO’s Lead Producer, Jenny Williams, joins us for Episode 7!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Doug Nicely
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former on-air host Rev. Doug Nicely joins us for Episode 6.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Don Matzat
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former on-air host Rev. Don Matzat joins us for Episode 5.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Chief Engineer John Fischer
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! John Fischer, former Chief Engineer of KFUO Radio, joins us for Episode 4!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Chuck Spomer
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former guest and co-host Rev. Dr. Chuck Spomer joins us for Episode 3!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Mary Manz Simon
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Dr. Mary Manz Simon joins us for Episode 2!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Paul Devantier
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former executive director Dr. Paul Devantier joins us for Episode 1!
Resources
KFUO Radio’s history at kfuo.org/history.
Follow KFUO on YouTube at youtube.com/kfuoradio.
Read a historical document by Roger R. Kahle, “The History of Radio Station KFUO 1954 to 1969” at scholar.csl.edu/bdiv/631.
A story in LCEF’s Interest Time magazine: interesttime.org/a-brief-history-of-lutheran-radio.
View photos from The State Historical Society of Missouri at digital.shsmo.org.
View photos from the Digital Public Library of America at dp.la.