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 – Supporting New Immigrants & Refugees

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director of Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA), and Joanie Harwell, volunteer with CFNA.

The Coffee Hour – Helping Congregations Move Forward

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Billy Brath, Vice President for Ministry Support with Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

The Coffee Hour – Teaching Lutheran Liturgy and Hymnody

Andy and Sarah talk with Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Hymnal Consultant for the LCMS Office of International Mission.

The Coffee Hour – Come, Lord Jesus: A Sermon Series

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Specific Ministry Pastor Program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Coffee Hour – Children of the Heavenly Father

Andy and Sarah talk with Kelly Schumacher, Liturgical Artist of AgnusDeiArts.com.

The Coffee Hour – Stress and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

Andy and Sarah talk with Stephen M. Saunders, Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson of the Psychology Department at Marquette University, and Deaconess Laura Jostes from Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri.

The Coffee Hour – Mental Health Monday: Emotions and Where to Put Them

Andy and Sarah talk with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW.

The Coffee Hour – Wellness for the Whole Person: LCMS Wellness Day

Andy and Sarah talk with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW.

The Coffee Hour – Feast of St. Luke

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, Theology Department Chair at Concordia University Wisconsin.

The Coffee Hour – Short-Term Mission: Missionary Children’s Program

Andy and Sarah talk with Anne Gonzalez, DCE, Manager of Short-term Mission Training & Engagement with the LCMS, and Jeb and Lisa Schreiber, volunteers for the East Africa Children’s program with the LCMS.