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The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
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. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
Episodes
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 8: Putting Love Into Practice, Part 4
We’ve talked about what it means to love our neighbors. Now, what does this actually look like in practice? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Church of the Week: Village Lutheran, Ladue, MO
How does Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, MO, serve the surrounding community? The Rev. Stephen Preus (Pastor, Village Lutheran Church, Ladue, MO) joins us as…
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The Petersens: A Family Bluegrass Band
Do you love bluegrass music? Matt Petersen and Katie Petersen (members of The Petersens, a family band that performs American roots music) join Andy and Sarah…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
How I Became a Missionary, Ep. 1: Rev. James Baumgartner
Ever wondered what it’s like to begin missionary service? Today we begin a new series, "How I Became a Missionary," where we’ll meet LCMS missionaries and hear…
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Set Apart to Serve: Family Life in the Seminary Community
What is family life like for seminary students? Justin and Grace Hilton (Fourth-year at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and Tim and Ariana Rollings (currently…
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Following the Formula, Article XI: Predestination and Election — LW Searching Scripture, November 2026
Formula of Concord XI serves as a sort of capstone to the entire Book of Concord, because it brings together numerous topics of Christian doctrine: the…
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Serving as Pastor, Soldier, and Chaplain
What are the roles and relationships of pastor and soldier, and those of a chaplain? The Rev. James Thomas (Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Orchard Farm, MO, and…
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Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in England? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
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Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in the Czech Republic
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in the Czech Republic? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
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Hymns in the Life of Professional Musicians
How do hymns play a role in the life of professional musicians? Jeff Taylor (Nashville-based and Grammy-award winning bandleader and multi-instrumentalist)…
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Church of the Week: Good Shepherd Lutheran, Arnold, MO
How does Good Shepherd Lutheran in Arnold, MO, serve the surrounding community? The Rev. Warren Woerth (Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Arnold, MO)…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: Church Work Conversations at Higher Things, Parts 2 + 3
How did Concordia University students have conversations about church work while serving as Young Adult Representatives at this year’s Higher Things…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 7: Putting Love Into Practice, Part 3
We’ve talked about what it means to love our neighbors. Now, what does this actually look like in practice? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa
We go west to (again) meet the vice president of the West/Southwest Region, following Rev. Dr. Scott Murray's retirement! The Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa (newly…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in South Africa? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Portuguese Evangelical Lutheran Church
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Portugal? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Serving the Lord in Music-Making
How does a pair of musicians end up playing with the Getty band? Zach and Maggie White (singer-songwriters and recording artists, also known as Zaggie) join…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Church of the Week: Good Shepherd Lutheran, State College, PA
How does a Lutheran church in a college town serve the needs of students? The Rev. Bryan Spang, (Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, State College, PA)…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: A Family of Church Workers
How is church worker formation influenced by family life? The Rev. James Woelmer (pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, KS), the Rev. Joshua Woelmer…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 6: Putting Love Into Practice, Part 2
We’ve talked about what it means to love our neighbors. Now, what does this actually look like in practice? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Michael Von Behren
We head west to the beautiful Northwest for today’s conversation! The Rev. Dr. Michael Von Behren (President, Northwest District of The Lutheran…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Lutheran Church in the Philippines
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in the Philippines? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Lutheran Church in Norway and Iceland
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Norway and Iceland? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Telling Meaningful Stories Through Song
How do music artists create meaningful stories through song? Blake Flattley, (singer-songwriter; Director of Worship Arts, Concordia University Irvine) joins…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: Formation to Serve in Church Music
What does formation for service in the church as a musician look like? Dr. Kurt von Kampen (Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, Concordia…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 5: Putting Love Into Practice, Part 1
We've talked about what it means to love our neighbors. Now, what does this actually look like in practice? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson
We head west to the beautiful Pacific Southwest for today’s conversation! The Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson (President, Pacific Southwest District of The Lutheran…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Lutheran Church of Nigeria
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Nigeria? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: The Evangelical-Lutheran Diocese in Norway
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Norway? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
The New Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia
What are the latest updates from our friends in Lutheran Mission - Australia? The Rev. Michael Prenzler (Interim Principal, Lutheran Theological Seminary -…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
The New Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia
What are the latest updates from our friends in Lutheran Mission - Australia? The Rev. Michael Prenzler (Interim Principal, Lutheran Theological Seminary -…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: First Year Church Work at Concordia Chicago
What's it like to be a freshman church work student at Concordia University Chicago? Eva Maria Askins (Classical Lutheran Educator program, secondary track…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 4: Hard Questions About Loving Our Neighbors
What are the hard questions that affect how we love our neighbors? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life podcast, we’re exploring “loving your…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Robert Beinke
We head to beautiful New England for today’s conversation! The Rev. Robert Beinke (President, New England District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod) joins…
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Stories in Global Lutheranism: Mission Province in Sweden
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Sweden? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paraguay
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Paraguay? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Support Lutheran Education at Brew in the Lou!
How does a St. Louis tradition provide huge support to Lutheran education? Libby Gutberlet (CEO, Lutheran Elementary School Association) and Dr. Jessica…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Following the Formula, Article X: Church Practices — LW Searching Scripture, October 2026
“Adiaphora,” while not a biblical term, was employed during the Reformation to refer to “ceremonies and Church practices … neither commanded nor forbidden in…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 3: Philosophy and Loving Our Neighbors
How does philosophy impact our understanding of God's command to love our neighbor? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life podcast, we’re exploring…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. David Nehrenz
We head to Oklahoma for today’s conversation! The Rev. Dr. David Nehrenz (President, Oklahoma District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod) joins Andy and…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Lithuania? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Kenya? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the International…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Luke 24 Project with LAMP Ministry
How can you bring the Gospel to the next generation of First Nations communities? The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Schave (Executive Director, LAMP - Lutheran…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: Church Work Conversations at Higher Things, Part 1
How did Concordia University students have conversations about church work while serving as Young Adult Representatives at this year's Higher Things…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 2: What is Mercy?
What does "mercy" mean? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life podcast, we're exploring "loving your neighbor" from a variety of perspectives! In…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Mark Chepulis
We head to North Dakota for today’s conversation! The Rev. Mark Chepulis (President, North Dakota District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod) joins Andy…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Ghana? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the International…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church (SELK - Germany)
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Germany? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Serving the Lord in Tanzania
How do LCMS missionaries share the love of Christ in Tanzania? The Rev. Bryan and Deaconess Keah Payne (Theological Educator and Deaconess, Serving the Lord in…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: Last First Day
What are the joys and challenges of sending a student off to college to prepare for a life of church work? Ally Moreno (Senior at Concordia University…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Friends for Life Crossover, Episode 1: What is Love? Who is My Neighbor?
What does it mean to love your neighbor? In this crossover series with the Friends for Life podcast, we're exploring "loving your neighbor" from a variety of…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador
We head to southern Wisconsin for today’s conversation! The Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador (President, South Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod)…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)
What does Lutheranism look like in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Finland? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Stories in Global Lutheranism: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland
What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Finland? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Center for Church Music
How does a collection of church music serve the church at large? Dr. Elisabeth Urtel (Interim Director, Center for Church Music; Adjunct Instructor at Martin…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Set Apart to Serve: Working Together for Faith Formation
How do a pastor, deaconess, and principal work together for faith formation and encouraging future church workers? The Rev. Dr. Matthew Durance (Pastor, Zion…
- The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio
Finding the Last Lost City of the Gospels
What are the challenges of New Testament archeology, and what exciting things have been discovered just recently? Dr. Steven Notley (Dean of Religious Studies…
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Meet the Council of Presidents: Rev. Dr. Allan Buss
We head to the northern third of Illinois for today’s conversation! The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss (President, Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran…
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Redeeming Grace Retreat
How does the Gospel of Christ bring peace, forgiveness, and restoration to women who are struggling after an abortion? Deaconess Dr. Chrissie Gillet (Director…