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.

The Coffee Hour is underwritten by the Concordia University System. Learn more at cus.edu.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
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The Coffee Hour — Supporting College Students through LCMS U Campus Ministry

Why is campus ministry important for the faith of young adults today, and how can we support those leading campus ministry?

The Coffee Hour — Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. John Pingel

We head out East for Episode 5 of “Meet the Council of Presidents” (and learn what “East” actually means)!

The Coffee Hour — Intersection of Christianity and Academia at State Universities

What does a Christian and academic gathering space do to benefit students at state universities?

The Coffee Hour — Good Theology, Good Stories, and Gratitude: Sharathon 2026!

We’re getting ready for KFUO Sharathon 2026, April 30-May 2!  Sharathon is a time of gratitude, stories, and opportunities to give, and today, you get a preview!

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Behind the Scenes with LCMS Communications

What goes on behind the scenes to produce all of the Set Apart to Serve resources?

The Coffee Hour — God’s Mission in Germany with Persian Refugees

How are LCMS missionaries sharing the Gospel with Persian refugees in Germany?

The Coffee Hour — Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Michael Lange

We head out to the West Coast for Episode 4 of “Meet the Council of Presidents”!

The Coffee Hour — America’s 250th with Concordia University Chicago

How do we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial?

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Music in Formation

What role does music play in the formation of Christians for daily living and church work?