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 — Christian Caregiving for People Suffering with Depression and Anxiety

How does a Christian care for someone suffering with depression and anxiety? The Rev. Dr. Stephen Pietsch joins us!

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Joy in Serving as a Director of Christian Education

How do Directors of Christian Education (DCE) serve in the Parish? National Association of Directors of Christian Education members Kayla McGowan and Katie Morgan join us!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Chuck Spomer

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former guest and co-host Rev. Dr. Chuck Spomer joins us for Episode 3!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Mary Manz Simon

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Dr. Mary Manz Simon joins us for Episode 2!

The Coffee Hour — The Puritan Movement, Ep. 7: The Civil War and Interregnum

The King and Parliament went to war in 1642 and changed the course of the monarchy. Tune in for episode 7 of The Puritan Movement, featuring Dr. Cameron MacKenzie!

The Coffee Hour — Mercy Stories: Caring for Souls through Difficult Times

How does the ministry of DOXOLOGY provide spiritual care and counsel for church workers? Rev. David Fleming joins Andy, Sarah, and guest co-host Rev. Kevin Robson for episode 5 of Mercy Stories!

The Coffee Hour — “Community of Hope” LW Searching Scripture, August 2024: 1 Peter 3:8–17

Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the August 2024 issue of the Lutheran Witness

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Encouraging Church Work Within Congregations

How does a constantly changing congregation welcome new members, stay true to its Lutheran identity, and encourage young people to consider church work vocations? The Rev. Larry Peters joins us for this week’s episode of Set Apart to Serve!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Paul Devantier

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former executive director Dr. Paul Devantier joins us for Episode 1!

The Coffee Hour — The Puritan Movement, Ep. 6: The Scottish Rebellion and Civil War

How did the Scottish Rebellion happen, and what effect did this have on the Church of England? Join us for episode 6 of our series on the Puritan movement, featuring Dr. Cameron MacKenzie!