What does “Kingdom of Heaven” mean in Scripture, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew?
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.
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The Coffee Hour — Life, Theology, and Word of Hermann Sasse, Part 2
What do we know about Hermann Sasse’s life as a pastor, theologian, and author? The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison joins us for Part Two of our series!
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Campus Ministry Forming Church Workers
How does campus ministry play a role in forming church workers?
The Coffee Hour — Concordia University System Update
What does the Concordia University System Board of Directors do? The Rev. Mark Braden is our guest!
The Coffee Hour — Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Richard Snow
We head to Nebraska for Episode 13 in “Meet the Council of Presidents”!
The Coffee Hour — From Private Investigator to Parish Pastor (and Radio Host!)
You know him as a host of KFUO’s Thy Strong Word. But did you know he was a private investigator before becoming a pastor?
The Coffee Hour — Life, Theology, and Word of Hermann Sasse, Part 1
Who was Hermann Sasse, and why is it important to study his work today? The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison joins us for a new series!
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Church Work Recruitment at the District Level
How do LCMS District leaders support church work recruitment on the ground?
The Coffee Hour — Christ Is Risen Indeed: 2026 LCMS Convention Bible Study
Why is there a Bible study for the LCMS Convention, and how does this study help us walk together as Synod? The Rev. Timothy Pauls joins us for the conversation.
The Coffee Hour — Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Brady Finnern
We hear a familiar voice today as we go to northern Minnesota for our conversation! The Rev. Brady Finnern joins us for Episode 12 of “Meet the Council of Presidents”!
