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 — Set Apart To Serve: Serving as Navy Chaplains

Navy Chaplain Gregory Todd and Navy Chaplain James Hopkins talk about their paths to becoming chaplains.

The Coffee Hour — Eden Keefe, New LWML President

Eden Keefe talks about what’s coming up for LWML.

The Coffee Hour — Partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan

Bishop Peter Anibati Abia talks about the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan.

The Coffee Hour — Lutheran Heritage Work in Africa

Dr. Dinku Bato talks about the nature of his work with Lutheran Heritage Foundation.

The Coffee Hour — Lutheran Heritage Work in Asia

Dr. Ted NaThalang talks about the nature of his work with Lutheran Heritage Foundation.

The Coffee Hour — St. Martin of Tours Silver Medal Recipient

Chaplain Craig Muehler talks about the St. Martin of Tours Silver Medal and this year’s recipient.

The Coffee Hour — Being Lutheran in Wisconsin (Also: The Host District for LCMS National Convention)

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador talks about what it means to be the Host District for the LCMS National Convention and being Lutheran in Wisconsin.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve + Bach Week: Serving As A Modern-Day Kantor

Kantor Matthew Machemer talks about his journey to being a Kantor and Bach’s influence on this role today.

The Coffee Hour — Bach Week: 300th Anniversary of the Chorale Cantata Cycle

Dr. Martin Dicke talks about Bach’s celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Lutheran Chorale in 1724 with the Chorale Cantata Cycle.

The Coffee Hour — Bach Week: Formation as a Cantor

Paul Soulek and Renata Peperkorn talk about being Cantor and Cantoral Intern at Higher Things, and Bach’s place in their church work formation.