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 — Leadership Episode 4: Clear Purpose and Taking Action

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy talks about maintaining purpose and motivation, being proactive in leadership, and managing criticism and fear.

The Coffee Hour — Serving in the Czech Republic

Chelsea Irwin talks about serving as missionary coordinator for volunteer opportunities based out of the Czech Republic.

The Coffee Hour — Lutheran Education Coordination in Taiwan

Mindy Thews talks about her new role as Lutheran Education Coordinator for the Asia region.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Serving as a Director of Church Ministries

Rev Dr. Kurt Taylor talks about the Director of Church Ministries program as a second-career church work vocation.

The Coffee Hour — Ukraine Refugee Grant Program for LCMS Congregations

Deaconess Lorraine Roach and Rev. Mark Sell talk about the opportunity for LCMS Congregations to sponsor Ukrainian refugee families.

The Coffee Hour — Timothy Autumn Concert on September 16th

Dr. Jinah Yoo Knapp, Amadi Azikiwe, and Min Ji Kwon talk about the Timothy Autumn Concert.

The Coffee Hour — Leadership Episode 3: Struggles and Difficulties

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy talks about the struggles and difficulties while leading. 

The Coffee Hour — LW Searching Scripture “All Is Rubbish Compared to Christ” September 2023: Philippians 3:7-11

Rev. Anthony Oliphant talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the September 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness.

The Coffee Hour — Humanitarianism in Culture Today (Rebroadcast)

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. John Bombaro, Associate Director of Eurasia for the LCMS and Chair of the Systematics Department for Luther Academy in Rīga, Latvia.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Town Hall for Resources and Tools

Rev. Dr. James Baneck and Michael Ten Clay talk about the upcoming Set Apart to Serve Town Hall.