Joy

Joy Program LogoDescribed as an hour featuring the “JOY expressed in some great music,” Ron Klemm weaves sacred classics from history’s finest composers, together with sparkling arrangements of hymns and church anthems, into a colorful fabric of musical delight. Brief, heartfelt commentary focuses the listener’s attention on the text: some in familiar settings, others not as well known. Ron’s experience with and love for classical and church music makes for an inspiring hour of priceless musical gems. Contact Ron Klemm at JOY@kfuo.org and listen to Bach Talk from the Bach Society of Saint Louis at bachsociety.org/bach-talk.

JOY programs air during special seasons of the church year, including Advent and Lent.


Advent & Christmas 2024 Schedule

All programs air at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. CT

Advent 1 — 
Sunday, December 1
Wednesday, December 4

Advent 2 & KFUO’s 100th Anniversary — 
Sunday, December 8
Wednesday, December 11
Saturday, December 14

Advent 3 — 
Sunday, December 15
Wednesday, December 18

Advent 4 — 
Sunday, December 22

Christmas — 
Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25


JOY — Advent 4 & Christmas: “Christmas Joy”

Music for Advent 4 and Christmas.

JOY — Advent 3: “Messiah & More”

Music for Advent 3.

JOY — Advent 2: “KFUO 100th Anniversary”

Music for Advent 2 and the 100th Anniversary of KFUO Radio.

JOY — He Is Risen Indeed!

The music of Easter is here at last. It’s time to celebrate!

JOY — Love Demands All

All these presentations, all these hours of music since Ash Wednesday have led us to this moment—at the foot of the cross.

JOY — Wondrous Love

Our music today is poignant—have the tissues handy. But it is necessary for us to hear. And remember: the victory has already been won!

JOY — Sweet Hosannas

“Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord.” Really? Because in mere days they’ll be shouting “Crucify Him!” 

JOY — Blood Shed for Me

Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me.

JOY — Peace at the Cross

Our focus today: the peace that our great Savior and divine Redeemer can bring into our lives.