Dr. Mary Manz Simon shares with Gary Duncan on this week’s program information about telling family stories. What are the benefits of sharing stories about your family?
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Discerning Vocation as First or Second Career Church Worker
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for the LCMS.
A Moment for the Family: Mental Health Days
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about mental health days for school children. What are the benefits of allowing extra days out of school for mental health? Are states adopting this as policy?
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Seminary’s Role in Young Church Worker Formation
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt, Vice President of Admission and Director of Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
A Moment for the Family: Positive Teen Friendships and Influences
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss how important it is for teens to find positive friendships and influences.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Callings, Vocations, and Serving God’s People
Andy and Sarah talk with Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, Campus Pastor and Pre-Seminary Director at Concordia University Chicago
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Formation and Vocation Culture in Churches
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Justin Panzer, President of the LCMS Kansas District.
A Moment for the Family: Feeding the Dog Under the Table
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss dinnertime with the family. Is forcing kids to eat what is served a healthy balanced approach to mealtime? Also is family dinnertime more than about the food? Hear helpful tips from Mary on this segment.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Forming Church Workers at Concordia St. Paul
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, President of Concordia University St. Paul.
A Moment for the Family: Celebrating Small Wins
Gary Duncan talks with Dr. Mary Manz Simon about celebrating the wins. As the rhythm of parenting seems more normal this year it is time to pause for a moment. Observe a child. See how excited they get about the little things. Children let us see their excitement over the small wins. Therefore, as parents we too should celebrate our small wins. It could help us feel more joy in our God-given calling as parents. Listen to today’s program as we all celebrate the small wins together.