JOY — The Song of Mary

Hear a major portion of John Rutter’s “Magnificat,” one of the most exuberant settings of that song from the gospel of Luke.

The Coffee Hour – Teaching Hymnody in Africa

Andy and Sarah talk with Phil Magness, Music Specialist for West and Central Africa with the LCMS Office of International Mission.

Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Comfort in Affliction

Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, ND, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Hymn Sing with Sarah: The Quempas Carol

Sarah invites Erin, Bri and Rachel to share their favorite Christmas carols and caroling memories, including her own with “The Quempas Carol.”

JOY — Messiah

Hear a major portion of “Messiah,” and also Advent carols sung by the National Lutheran Choir, the Bach Society of Saint Louis, and others.

The Coffee Hour – Legacy of Ministry in Orchard Farm

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. James Thomas, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Orchard Farm (St Charles), Missouri.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Erin’s Recipe Card: Christmas Cookies!

Erin goes beyond the beloved-but-mundane sugar cookie to introduce Bri, Rachel and Sarah to a new-to-them Christmas classic: the lace cookie.

JOY — O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Hear several versions of the great Advent carol, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” balanced with a litany of Advent carols and anthems that point us in the direction of Christmas.

Mission Field: USA — Ethnic Church Planting

Rev. Yared Halche explores the unique opportunities and challenges to begin churches among the various ethnic groups in our country today.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Youth Gathering Resource: Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton and Lutheran Identity

Mark and Julianna interview Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton about how young people navigate the tensions of Lutheranism in the world.