Do you love bluegrass music? Matt Petersen and Katie Petersen (members of The Petersens, a family band that performs American roots music) joined us from the 2026 Getty Sing! Conference!
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 — How I Became a Missionary, Ep. 1: Rev. James Baumgartner
Ever wondered what it’s like to begin missionary service? Today we begin a new series, “How I Became a Missionary,” where we’ll meet LCMS missionaries and hear the stories of how they were led to missionary service.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Family Life in the Seminary Community
What is family life like for seminary students?
The Coffee Hour— Following the Formula, Article XI: Predestination and Election — LW Searching Scripture, November 2026
Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the November 2026 issue of the Lutheran Witness.
The Coffee Hour — Serving as Pastor, Soldier, and Chaplain
What are the roles and relationships of pastor and soldier, and those of a chaplain?
The Coffee Hour — Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in England? Rev. Tapani Simojoki joins us for our series, “Stories in Global Lutheranism.”
The Coffee Hour — Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in the Czech Republic
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in the Czech Republic? We sit down with Rev. Martin Damašek to continue our series, “Stories in Global Lutheranism.”
The Coffee Hour — Hymns in the Life of Professional Musicians
How do hymns play a role in the life of professional musicians?
The Coffee Hour — Church of the Week: Good Shepherd Lutheran, Arnold, MO
How does Good Shepherd Lutheran in Arnold, MO, serve the surrounding community?
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Church Work Conversations at Higher Things, Parts 2 + 3
How did Concordia University students have conversations about church work while serving as Young Adult Representatives at this year’s Higher Things conferences?
