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 — Let’s Read the Book of Concord Together!

Why should we read the Book of Concord? The Rev. Brady Finnern joins us on the show to discuss the 2025 Book of Concord reading plan he wrote for The Lutheran Witness, and what we need to know before digging in.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: A Family Legacy of Church Work Vocations

How does a family’s legacy of church work vocations encourage the younger generations to follow in these footsteps? Retired LCMS teacher, Al Bardeleben, joins us to share his story!

The Coffee Hour — From Wittenberg: The Challenges Facing Global Lutheranism

What are the challenges facing Global Lutheranism? Beginning our special crossover series “From Wittenberg” with The Lutheran Witness Podcast, the Rev. Roy Askins speaks with the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Shaw from the 2024 International Church Relations Conference held in Wittenberg, Germany.

The Coffee Hour — Florida-Georgia District Response to Recent Hurricanes

The LCMS Florida-Georgia District weathered significant damage from both Hurricanes Helene and Milton. How has the District responded? The Rev. James Rockey joins us.

The Coffee Hour — CUWAA: Service to Christ in the Church and the World

What are some of the challenges facing Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor, and what is their vision for the future? Drs. Eric Ankerberg, Steven Taylor, and Aaron M. Moldenhauer join us on the show to discuss.

The Coffee Hour — English Bible Camp in Taiwan

What is it like to serve on a short-term team for English Bible Camp in Taiwan? Mindy Thews and Myles Williams join us to share their experiences!

The Coffee Hour — Sacred Music for Child-Loss Month

How can sacred music help us grieve the children we have lost? The Rev. Brian Hamer joins us for a special episode in honor of child-loss month.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Missionary Kids En Route to Full-Time Church Work

How have three of the Clausing siblings made the journey into church work? Join us for an interview with Ellie, Ernie, and Eunice Clausing in this week’s episode of Set Apart to Serve!

The Coffee Hour — KFUO Interns Help Share the Gospel

How do KFUO Radio Interns help us share the Gospel AND learn valuable skills for future vocations? Current and former interns, John Fiene and Aubrey Blank, along with Media Operations Manager, Jordan Harms, join us!

The Coffee Hour — Short-Term Mission to Belize

What is it like to serve on a short-term mission trip to Belize? The Revs. Micah and Weston Wildauer, along with Beverly Wildauer, join us to share their stories!