The Coffee Hour

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.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
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The Coffee Hour — Disaster Response to Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Skopak joins us on the show to share how his congregation has been serving and caring for their neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

The Coffee Hour — Sharing the Love of Christ in the Armed Forces

How do Chaplains get to make the love of Christ known in their vocations as Chaplains in the Armed Forces? Chaplains Kurtis Bueltmann, David Edwards, and Craig Muehler join us on the show to share their stories!

The Coffee Hour — Making Lutheran Education Possible

How does the MO Scholars Program make Lutheran Education possible for more children? Guests Leah Sieveking, Joshua Swartz, and Brenda Spieler join us!

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Changing the Culture

How is Set Apart to Serve changing the culture surrounding church work formation? The Rev. Dr. James Baneck and Glenn Rollins join us!

The Coffee Hour — Serving as a Young Adult Volunteer at the LCMS Youth Gathering

It’s time to apply to serve as a Young Adult Volunteer at the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering! YAV Squad Leader Bruce Liedtke and YAV Team Manager Brandon Heath, join us!

The Coffee Hour — Christmas FOR YOU

A new Christmas program is available from Higher Things! The Rev. Harrison Goodman and Paige Rebber join us to talk about “Christmas FOR YOU.”

The Coffee Hour — Organization of the Week: Lutheran Senior Services

How does Lutheran Senior Services serve the older adult community? Kristy Krumwiede, Director of Hospice for LSS, joins us!

The Coffee Hour — Sharing the Love of Christ with Indigenous Communities

How does LAMP Ministry share the love of Christ? The Rev. Dr. Steven Schave joins us on the program to discuss LAMP’s work as the only LCMS Recognized Service Organization serving Indigenous communities.

The Coffee Hour — Celebrating Veterans Day

A Wisconsin pastor has served both the Church and his country, and we celebrate Veterans Day today by sharing his story.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Church Work Formation through Education

How does Lutheran education support young people considering church work vocations? Lutheran educator Sean Martens joins us!