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 — Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders

We travel to eastern Iowa for Episode 8 of “Meet the Council of Presidents”!

The Coffee Hour — The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord (Rebroadcast)

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Chapel at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.

The Coffee Hour — Serving as a Regional Business Manager Overseas (Rebroadcast)

What is it like to serve overseas as a Regional Business Manager with the LCMS Office of International Mission?

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Supporting Lutheran Educators and Schools

How do Lutheran School Associations support LCMS teachers and schools?

The Coffee Hour — Hymns of Comfort in Times of War (Rebroadcast)

What hymns bring you comfort when seeking peace? In this episode, Chaplain Brian Hamer joins Andy to explore the significance of hymns in the context of war and peace.

The Coffee Hour — Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Richard Stuckwisch

We travel to Indiana for Episode 7 of “Meet the Council of Presidents” and chat with the Rev. Dr. Richard Stuckwisch!

The Coffee Hour — Grief Ministry with Worship Anew

Do you know an older adult experiencing loss or loneliness who could use a little encouragement?

The Coffee Hour— Following the Formula, Article V: Law and Gospel — LW Searching Scripture, May 2026

Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the May 2026 issue of the Lutheran Witness.

The Coffee Hour — Sharathon 2026: Set Apart to Serve Culture

How has Set Apart to Serve become a cultural shift in the LCMS? The Rev. Dr. James Baneck is our guest!

The Coffee Hour — Sharathon 2026: Friends for Life

How can podcasts support Christians as they uphold the value of all life? Stephanie Neugebauer and the Rev. Andy Becker join us!