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
Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts  //  Spotify  //  YouTube  //  RSS Feed

The Coffee Hour — Teaching Hymns to the Next Generation

Why are hymns important for young adults, and how can we teach young people to love and appreciate hymnody? Rev. Kevin Twit, founder of Indelible Grace Music, joins us!

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Sharing the Love of Church Work Vocations, Part 1

Concordia University students studying to become church workers had the chance to share about church work vocations at Higher Things Conferences this summer. Young Adult Representatives (YARs) Brianna Pike and Josh Rueter join us!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Don Matzat

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former on-air host Rev. Don Matzat joins us for Episode 5.

The Coffee Hour — The Puritan Movement, Ep. 9: Catholics, Whigs and Tories in the Battle for Government

Could a Catholic be on the Throne of England? Dr. Cameron MacKenzie joins us for the ninth and final episode of our series on the Puritan movement.

The Coffee Hour — Mercy Stories: District Disaster Response Coordinators

How is relief organized after a community experiences a disaster? Rev. Trae Fistler and Ms. Janet Simko join Andy, Sarah, and guest co-host Rev. Kevin Robson for Episode 7 of Mercy Stories!

The Coffee Hour — Catechesis and the Catechism (Rebroadcast)

Rev. Peter Bender and Rev. Dr. Al Espinosa talk about the importance of catechesis.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Exploring Future Pastoral Vocation

How does a young man explore the possibility of pursuing a future pastoral vocation? Ninth-grader Emmit Ohlde joins us!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Chief Engineer John Fischer

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! John Fischer, former Chief Engineer of KFUO Radio, joins us for Episode 4!

The Coffee Hour — The Puritan Movement, Ep. 8: The Monarchy is Restored

Coming out of the Interregnum period, what happens when the English monarchy is restored? Join us for Episode 8 of The Puritan Movement, featuring Dr. Cameron MacKenzie!

The Coffee Hour — Mercy Stories: Caring for Body and Soul in Disaster Response

What does mercy work look like immediately following a natural disaster? Joel and Kathy Matthews join Andy, Sarah, and guest co-host Rev. Kevin Robson for Episode 6 of Mercy Stories!