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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
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Set Apart to Serve: Church Work Programs at Concordia University Irvine
What's it like to be a student in a church work program at Concordia University Irvine? The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Ruehs (Assistant Dean of Christ College at…
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Disability, the Resurrection Body, and Flannery O'Connor
What do we learn about disability and the resurrection body from the works of Flannery O'Connor? The Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer (Associate Professor of…
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Serving as a Regional Business Manager in Eurasia
What does it look like to step into the role of Regional Business Manager in Eurasia? Sean McHugh (LCMS Regional Business Manager for Eurasia) along with his…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 2: The Truth Is Greater Than Ourselves (Epistemology)
What is truth, and how can we know it? The Rev. Dr. James Pierce (pastor of Emmaus Lutheran Church in Pasco, WA, and Messiah Lutheran Church in Basin City, WA)…
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YouthLead Training Opportunities
What makes leadership training for youth in the church so valuable? Julianna Schults, DCE and Program Manager of Resources and Leadership for LCMS Youth…
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Set Apart to Serve: Brothers in CUNE Church Work Programs
How did two brothers both end up in church work programs at Concordia University, Nebraska? Daniel Ascher (sophomore at CUNE in Secondary Education, Science)…
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Studying the Nicene Creed
How can we study the Nicene Creed for its historical and theological significance? The Rev. Timothy J. Winterstein (pastor of University Lutheran Church on the…
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Serving the Lord in Asia and Germany
What does deaconess service look like in Asia and Germany? Deaconess Sandra Rhein (serving the Lord in Asia as a Sacred Music Educator) and Deaconess Kim…
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Prepared with a Reason, Ep. 1: Worldview Conversations in the Public Square
Why should and how can adults and young adults be prepared to enter challenging conversations in the public square? The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood (Pastor of Shepherd…
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Lutheran Early Response Team Training
How are Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) trained? The Rev. Michael Meyer (Director of Training, LCMS Disaster Response and Managing Director, LCMS Office…
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Set Apart to Serve: Pastoral Ministry as a Second Career
What are the joys and challenges of becoming a second-career pastor? Rev. Don Stein (pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Rockton, IL) joins Andy and Sarah…
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DCE Formation at Concordia University Chicago
How are Directors of Christian Education formed at Concordia University Chicago? Dr. Debbie Arfsten (Professor of Christian Education and DCE Program Director…
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Advent and Christmas with CPH
Are you looking for great resources for Advent and Christmas at church and at home? Elizabeth Pittman (Director of Public Relations for Concordia Publishing…
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Worship Anew, Now on KFUO Radio!
How does Worship Anew help people hear God's Word? Matthew Leighty (Executive Director with Worship Anew) and Thomas Moll (Director of Content and Innovation…
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Serving the Lord in Indonesia and Taiwan
What is it like to live in Asia and share the Gospel? The Rev. Matthew and Kali Wood (serving the Lord in Indonesia) and Mindy Thews (serving the Lord in…
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God's Word for the Blind and Visually Impaired
How does Lutheran Braille Workers make it possible for the blind and visually impaired to read God's Word? Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell (President of Lutheran…
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Set Apart to Serve: Conversations at Higher Things Conferences
How have church work students connected with youth who are interested in church work vocations? Rebekah Saucerman (sophomore in the deaconess program at…
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Family Ministry in the Lutheran Church-Canada
How does a Director of Family Ministries serve in the Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC)? Samantha Neeb (Associate Director – Family Ministries, Lutheran…
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SOS Center: Strength of Savior Center for Kids and Families
How are children given a place to be loved and empowered in an urban center? Lydia Beasley (Executive Director of SOS Center in Milwaukee, WI) joins Andy and…
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Adiaphora in the Formula of Concord
What is adiaphora and why does it matter? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord Matters…
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“Do Lutherans Do Allegory?” LW Searching Scripture, October 2025: Genesis and Galatians
In 2013, a popular national TV host provoked a sharp reaction from Christian viewers when he asserted that much of the Bible is allegorical, meaning that the…
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Set Apart to Serve: Lutheran Teacher Colloquy Opportunity
How is colloquizing to become a rostered Lutheran educator a benefit to both the educator and the school? Robi Flach (Administrator of Altamont Lutheran…
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What is Catechesis?
What is catechesis, and why does it matter for us in our daily lives? The Rev. Dr. Peter Bender (Senior Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church and Academy President…
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Scholarships from the Concordia University System
How is the Concordia University System helping young people attend Concordia Universities? The Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy (President of Concordia University…
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LESA's Brew in the Lou
How does LESA make Lutheran education possible for families in St. Louis? Amee Colvin (Director of Fund Development and Marketing, Lutheran Elementary School…
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Flame: Because Jesus Taught It
Why should we study what the Church Fathers taught? Flame (Grammy-Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning rap artist and author of Extra Nos: Discovering Grace…
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Set Apart to Serve: Conversations with Future Church Workers
Where did Glenn Rollins get to travel this summer to share about Set Apart to Serve? Mr. Glenn Rollins (Manager, Set Apart to Serve) joins Andy and Sarah for…
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, BONUS Episode: Buszin Family History
Who is the Buszin family, and how did they influence the writing of a book about the history of American Lutheran Sacred Music? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church…
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Hymns of the Season: LSB 760, 708 & 522
We're looking at upcoming hymns of the day in our church year! The Rev. Sean Daenzer (LCMS Director of Worship and LCMS IC Chaplain) joins Andy and Sarah to…
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Missouri District Lutheran College Fair
How can high schoolers learn more about all that the Concordia Universities have to offer? Joshua Swartz (LCMS Missouri District Director of Schools) joins…
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Nominations with the Synod Secretary, Part 2: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover
In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins continues his conversation with LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John Sias on…
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Nominations with the Synod Secretary, Part 1: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover
In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins talks with LCMS Secretary the Rev. Dr. John Sias on nominations for offices…
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Set Apart to Serve: Faith Formation in the Home
How does a family culture encourage young people to consider church work? Kevin and Jen Siek, along with their son Keith, join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart…
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 6: The Lochner Family
Who is Friedrich Lochner and how did his vocation as a pastor shape congregational singing for the future of LCMS congregations? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church…
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New Peace Center for CFNA (and an Open House!)
How does Christian Friends of New Americans serve our new neighbors in the St. Louis community? Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley (Executive Director, Christian Friends…
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Celebrating Lutheran Heritage in Perry County
How can we remember and learn more about our Lutheran heritage in Perry County, MO? Denise Hellwege (Director of Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum, KFUO's…
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A Place of Refuge
How can organizations show the love of Christ to mothers in need? Deaconess Grace Rao (Executive Director of A Place of Refuge) joins Andy and Sarah to talk…
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Set Apart to Serve: Formation to Serve as a High School Teacher
How are high school teachers formed for their vocations? Elizabeth Henschen (English teacher at Lutheran High in Sheboygan, WI) joins Andy and Sarah for our…
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 5: Walther’s Liturgy
What did typical worship services in the late 19th century look like? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits in American…
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Sing! Dr. Malcolm Guite, Poet-in-Residence
How do poetry and fantasy literature connect us to God's eternal truth? KFUO Radio went on the road to the Sing! Conference in Nashville, TN, to share Lutheran…
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Sing! Sandra McCracken, Singer-Songwriter
Have you ever wondered what inspires the writing of hymns? The Coffee Hour went on the road to the Sing! Conference in Nashville, TN, to share Lutheran hymnody…
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Sing! Andrew Osenga, Hymnwriter
What makes a good modern hymn? The Coffee Hour went on the road to the Sing! Conference in Nashville, TN to share Lutheran hymnody and teaching heard on KFUO…
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Sing! Jordan Kauflin, Hymnwriter & Singer
Have you ever wondered what inspires the writing of hymns? The Coffee Hour went on the road to the Sing! Conference in Nashville, TN to share Lutheran hymnody…
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Faithful and Flourishing, Strategies for Leading Your Christian School with Excellence
How does a Christian school flourish while remaining faithful to God’s Word? Dr. Bernard Bull (President of Concordia University, Nebraska, and author of…
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The Descent Into Hell in the Formula of Concord
What does the Bible say about Jesus descending into hell? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s…
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 4: Hymnody in 19th Century Lutheranism
What kind of hymns would Lutherans have been singing in Germany before coming to America? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of…
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Providing for Refugees in Germany: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover
In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins shares his interview with Sandra, an American living in Germany. This edition…
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“Sacramental Shadows” LW Searching Scripture, September 2025: Exodus 13 & 14
Anyone who has studied the Third Commandment in confirmation class has encountered Colossians 2:16–17, which answers the question, “Why don’t Christians have…
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Hymns of Comfort in Times of War
What hymns bring you comfort when seeking peace? In this episode, Chaplain Brian Hamer joins Andy to explore the significance of hymns in the context of war…
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Set Apart to Serve: Summer Travels for Church Worker Recruitment
How was Set Apart to Serve part of summer activities for youth around the Synod? The Rev. Dr. James Baneck (LCMS Executive Director of Pastoral Education and…
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 3: C.F.W. Walther as Musician
How can we further understand C.F.W. Walther as not just a theologian but also as an immensely talented musician? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and…
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Baptized into Christ: Sebastian’s Story: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover
In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins shares his interview with Sebastian, an Iranian convert in Germany. This…
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Behind the Scenes at the Center for Liturgical Art
What does it mean to be an artist in the church? Michael Scheer (Director, Center for Liturgical Art) and Deb Jurchen (Director, University Institutes at…
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Movies and Mission
Movies have the power to both shape and reflect our society. But what can happen when we look at film through the lens of faith? Andy Bates and guest host…
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Set Apart to Serve: Following in the Family Legacy
How does a family legacy of church work influence younger generations? The Rev. Dr. Todd Allen Jenks (pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ames, IA) joins…
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 2: 19th Century Church Musician Vocation
How did the vocation of "church musician" develop in the 19th century Missouri Synod? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits…
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Persians Find a New Home in Christ in Germany: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover
In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins shares his interview with missionaries serving Germany. The Rev. Dr. Gottfried…
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New Scholarships and School Year for Concordia University System
What are the latest updates on Concordia University System scholarships and the new school year? The Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy (President of Concordia University…
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1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
What is still relevant today as we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea? Dr. Joel Elowsky (Professor of Historical Theology, Dean of…
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Set Apart to Serve: Conversations in Formation
How does learning to witness the faith to others help form future church workers? The Rev. Andrew Jagow (Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA)…