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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.
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Relationship Rewards with Lutheran Federal Credit Union
What are the benefits of being a member of Lutheran Federal Credit Union? The Rev. Tom Schlund (Synod Relations & Marketing Director, Lutheran Federal Credit…
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Rev. Dr. Brian Heller on Luke 2:41-52
Rev. Dr. Brian Heller gives today's sermon based on Luke 2:41-52. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and…
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All Nations Ministry Council
How is the Gospel of Jesus being brought to all nations? The Rev. Stephen Heimer (Manager, LCMS All Nations Ministry) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what…
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Set Apart to Serve: Inspiring Lutheran School Teachers
How are Lutheran School Teachers inspiring children to learn and also consider future careers in church work? Austin Albers (High School History Teacher, Sioux…
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Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 1: Theological and Legal Document of Lutheran Identity
How does the Augsburg Confession define what it means to be Lutheran, and how has this affected the development of Lutheran identity over the centuries? The…
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Fireside Chat: Jesus is the Light in John 1, Rev. Dr. James Fickenscher
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. James Fickenscher (Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) who joins us to talk…
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Fireside Chat: The Holy Spirit at Christmas, Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez (Professor of Systematic Theology, Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Professor of…
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Fireside Chat: Christmas in the Divine Service, Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher (Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN) who joins…
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Fireside Chat: Caesar Augustus in the Christmas Story, Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer (Professor and Chairman of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN) who joins us…
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Fireside Chat: Christ Incarnate in Hebrews and the Psalms, Rev. Dr. Adam Hensley
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Adam Hensley (Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) who joins us to talk about…
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Fireside Chat: Old Testament Types of Christ, Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (President, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) who talks about Old Testament types of Christ during the…
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Fireside Chat: Old Testament Prophecy in Hosea, Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden (Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) who joins us to talk about…
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Fireside Chat: Isaiah's Prophecy of the Prince of Peace, Rev. Dr. Ryan Tietz
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Ryan Tietz (Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology and Dean of Students at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort…
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Fireside Chat: Martin Luther and Christmas, Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (Professor of Historical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN) who joins us to…
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Fireside Chat: Athanasius on God Becoming Flesh, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle (Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, and Director of Field Education at Concordia…
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Fireside Chat: Church Fathers and Christ's Two Births, Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky (Professor of Historical Theology, Dean of Advanced Studies, Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO) who joins us…
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Fireside Chat: Mental Health During Christmas, Rev. Dr. Todd Peperkorn
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Todd Peperkorn (Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN)…
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Fireside Chat: True Leisure in Christ, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann (Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) who joins us to talk about true…
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Fireside Chat: Martin Luther's Christmas Sermons, Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss
It's a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (President, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN) who joins us to talk about Christmas in Martin…
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Best of The Coffee Hour in 2025
Andy and Sarah reflect on the highlights of Coffee Hour 2025, sharing memorable conversations and themes from the year including the history of the oldest…
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The Tradition of House Blessings
What is the tradition of the house blessing? The Rev. Dr. Ross Shaver (serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic as Church Planter and Theological Educator)…
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Set Apart to Serve: Pastoral Formation at Concordia Seminary St. Louis
How are future pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis? The Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (President, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and the…
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Erin Bode and the Themba Girls
Today we're bringing you a story of international mercy work and beautiful music coming together in an unlikely partnership. Erin Bode (singer, songwriter, and…
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Commemoration of Daniel the Prophet and the Three Young Men
On December 17, the Church commemorates Daniel the Prophet and the Three Young Men. The Rev. Dr. Walter A Maier, III, (professor of Exegetical Theology…
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Lutheran Heritage Foundation: Latest Projects and News!
What’s been happening at the Lutheran Heritage Foundation? Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise (Executive Director, LHF) and Rev. Dr. Ted NaThalang (Asia Director, LHF)…
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Studia Vitae: Continuing Education at Concordia University, Nebraska
How is Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE) supporting continuing education for adults? Dr. Bernard Bull (President, Concordia University, Nebraska) joins…
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Set Apart to Serve: Formation at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
How are future pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW)? The Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (President of Concordia Theological Seminary in…
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Celebrating Dr. Richard Fischer's Retirement
Dr. Richard Fischer is retiring after more than 51 years at Concordia University Chicago, and we celebrate his legacy today. Dr. Richard Fischer (distinguished…
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Wake, Awake: New Hymn VBS from CPH!
Concordia Publishing House is launching a new VBS, and it's based on a hymn! Dr. Lisa M. Clark (Senior Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing…
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Christmas with the St. Louis Symphony
'Tis the season to celebrate Christmas with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra! Peter Henderson (SLSO Principal Keyboard player joins Andy and Sarah to talk…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 8: Life after Death (Eschatology)
What happens when we die, and what is eternal life? The Rev. James Huenink (Pastor of First Lutheran Church in El Cajon, CA) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 8…
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Sharing Jesus' Love in Remote Canada with LAMP Ministries
How does LAMP bring Jesus' love to remote places in Canada? The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Schave (LAMP Executive Director) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the…
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Church of the Week: St. Paul's Lutheran in Des Peres, MO
How does St. Paul's Lutheran in Des Peres, MO celebrate Christmas? Matthew Gerhardt (Kantor, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School, Des Peres, MO) joins Andy…
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Church Worker Formation at Concordia University St. Paul
How are church work students formed at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP)? The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich (President of Concordia University, St. Paul) and…
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Other Factions & Sects in the Formula of Concord
What do the Formula of Concord and Scripture have to say about other factions and sects? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District…
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"Son of David, Son of God" LW Searching Scripture, December 2025: Isaiah 9 & 11
As our year of focusing on the Old Testament comes to a close, it is fitting that we conclude with texts from the Messiah’s first “biographer,” the prophet…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 7: Not Everything Is Beautiful (Aesthetics)
What is beauty? What is art? The Rev. Dr. Matthew Rosebrock (Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lindenwood, IL) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 7 of our…
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Christmas with Concordia University Chicago
What are the beloved Christmas traditions that make Concordia University Chicago unique, and how can you participate in them? Dr. Charles Brown (Professor of…
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Church of the Week: Holy Cross Lutheran, O'Fallon, MO
How do the people of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in O’Fallon, Missouri serve the community around them? The Rev. Jason Kohm (Associate Pastor, Holy Cross…
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Set Apart To Serve: Formation in Divine Service (Rebroadcast)
How does the Divine Service form Christians and church workers? Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and LCMS International Center Chaplain, joins Andy…
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Figgy Pudding Crossover with The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge
“Bring us some Figgy Pudding!” Inspired by the traditional Christmas carol, Andy Bates joins Sarah and Erin in the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge for a festive…
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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 4: Balaam, Balak, and Zelophehad’s Daughters
What do we learn about the people of Israel and God's promises to them in the last chapters of Numbers? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology &…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 6: We Should Know Better (Ethics)
How do we know what is right and wrong? The Rev. Joe Cox (Director of Curriculum and Education at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, MO) joins Andy and…
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Seminary Family Scholarships from LESA
How does the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) support Seminary families with school-age children? Libby Gutberlet (Chief Executive Officer of the…
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Peace Lutheran in St. Louis: Our Church of the Week!
What's happening this Advent and Christmas season at Peace Lutheran Church? The Rev. Robert Brown (Associate Pastor, Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO)…
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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Formation at Concordia Wisconsin
How are students at Concordia University Wisconsin formed into church workers? Dr. Erik Ankerberg (President of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor)…
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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 3: Pointing to Christ
How does Numbers point us to Christ, our conqueror and redeemer? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L…
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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 2: Pillars of Fire and Cloud
What are the pillars of fire and cloud, and what is the Israelites' attitude in the wilderness? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 5: All Things Are Not Equal (Axiology)
How do we determine what is important? The Rev. Dr. Jon Furgeson (Senior Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 5…
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Medical and Theological Perspectives on IVF
How can we view the medical and theological questions of IVF through the lens of Scripture? Dr. Donna Harrison (Director of Research, American Association of…
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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Formation at Concordia University Chicago
How are church workers formed at Concordia University Chicago (CUC)? Dr. Russell Dawn (President of Concordia University Chicago) and Kyle Thoms (Assistant…
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Hope in the Wilderness, Ep. 1: The In-Between
How does the theme of “in between” that appears in Numbers relate to our present-day lives? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul…
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Finding Comfort in Reading Revelation
What comfort can believers find in the book of Revelation? The Rev. David Fleming (Associate Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 4: We Are More Than Animals (Anthropology)
What is a human being, and why do we exist? The Rev. Dr. Pete Jurchen (Assistant Professor of Lutheran Education and Faith Formation at Concordia University…
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Supporting Families Through Adoption
How does Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin (LCFS) support families through adoption programs? Carol Flanary, MS, LPC (CEO of Lutheran…
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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Formation at Concordia University, Nebraska
What makes church worker formation programs at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE) unique for students? Dr. Bernard Bull (President of Concordia University…
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It's the 3rd Annual Pie Social!
It's the 3rd Annual KFUO Radio Pie Social! The Rev. Dr. Matthew Clark (Senior Pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO; Co-host of Wrestling with…
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“The New Heavens and New Earth” LW Searching Scripture, November 2025: Isaiah 65-66
November brings us to the end of another church year, which focuses our attention on the last things, on death and resurrection, on heaven and hell. We confess…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 3: It All Came from Somewhere (Ontology)
How do we know that things exist? The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood (Pastor of Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church in Gold Canyon, AZ, former managing director of…
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Election in the Formula of Concord
What do the Formula of Concord and Scripture have to say about election? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of…