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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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Concordia University System
Why do we have a Concordia University System? The Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy (President, Concordia University System) and the Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel (Vice…
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Strong and Courageous: Studying God's Promises in Joshua
What lessons can we learn from the book of Joshua? Donna Snow, author of many books including the new Strong and Courageous: Studying God's Promises in Joshua…
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Lutheran Senior Services Is Now EverTrue
How does Lutheran Senior Services, now EverTrue, serve the community? Rev. Dr. Travis Scholl, Corporate Director of Mission Integration for EverTrue, the KFUO…
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Short Term Mission Opportunity: South Africa!
You have the opportunity to serve on a short term mission trip to South Africa for Bible Camp! Shara Osiro (serving the Lord in Africa as Regional Shared…
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Set Apart To Serve: Joy in Teaching at a Lutheran High School (Rebroadcast)
What is the joy in teaching at a Lutheran High School? Rev. Joe Cox, head of Academics at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, MO, joins Andy and Sarah for…
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Deliver Us: Exodus 1-6
What is unique or interesting about the book of Exodus? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair…
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“Covenant or Testament?” LW Searching Scripture, March 2025: Jeremiah 31:31–34
On Ash Wednesday (March 5), the church enters the holy season of Lent, in which we focus on Christ’s righteousness, sufferings and death, and the new testament…
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The Righteousness of Faith Before God in the Formula of Concord
What does righteousness have to do with good works? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord…
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Lutheran Mission - Australia: Forming a New Mission
What has been the state of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) after the Theses of Agreement in 1966? The Rev. Thomas Pietsch, Assistant Professor of…
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Set Apart to Serve: Camp Ministry
How can camp ministry form future church workers? David Vandercar (Executive Director of Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana) and Danny Frastaci…
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St. Matthias, Apostle (Rebroadcast)
Dr. Robert Sorensen, Professor of Theology and Foreign Languages at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about…
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Captivating Conversations
Why does having good listening and conversational skills truly matter? The Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL, and…
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Martin Luther's Deutsche Messe: The Mass for the People (Rebroadcast)
Dr. Joe Herl, professor of music at Concordia University Nebraska, joins Andy and Sarah on Martin Luther's commemoration day (February 18) to talk about…
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Lutheran Mission – Australia: Organizing and Unifying Congregations
How were early Lutheran congregations in Australia organized and unified? The Rev. Thomas Pietsch, Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University…
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Set Apart to Serve: Church Worker Well-Being
How are church work students prepared for well-being in their future vocations? Dr. Thaddeus Warren, Chair of the Department of Human and Social Sciences and…
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Serving Immigrants and Refugees in the Name of Jesus
How does Christian Friends of New Americans help immigrants and refugees settle into their new country? The Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director of…
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2026 LCMS Convention
Things are gearing up for the 2026 LCMS Convention! The Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to discuss…
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Catechesis That Raises Up Multiethnic Leaders for the Kingdom
How does the Church raise up multiethnic leaders for the kingdom through catechesis? The Rev. Dr. Ely Prieto, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and…
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Lutheran Mission - Australia: The Immigrants' Journey to Australia
What prompted early Lutheran immigrants to move to Australia? The Rev. Thomas Pietsch, Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins…
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Set Apart to Serve: Career Journey to Seminary
How can a winding career path lead to seminary? James Wiencke, a first-year Residential Alternate Route student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy…
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Missions Unpacked, English Bible Camp, and More International Resources!
LCMS Office of International Mission has many great resources for families and congregations to use! Stephanie Hovland, Deaconess Intern with the LCMS Office…
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Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
What is the history behind the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, and how does it fit uniquely into our church year? The Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS…
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St. Valentine, Martyr (Rebroadcast)
Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology and coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins…
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Lutheran Mission - Australia: President Matt Anker
What is Lutheran Mission - Australia (LM-A) and why did it begin? The Rev. Matt Anker, President of Lutheran Mission - Australia, joins Andy and Sarah to begin…
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Set Apart to Serve: From the Music Industry to Pastoral Ministry
What does a second career journey from the music industry to pastoral ministry look like? The Rev. Paul Hemenway, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in…
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National Lutheran Schools Week: Part 2
National Lutheran Schools Week was January 26-31, and we're celebrating with conversations featuring teachers and students! In Part 2, we hear from Laura…
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National Lutheran Schools Week: Part 1
National Lutheran Schools Week was January 26-31, and we're celebrating with conversations featuring teachers and students! In Part 1, we hear from Principal…
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"The Prophet Like Moses" LW Searching Scripture, February 2025: Deuteronomy 18:15–19
On the Epiphany of Our Lord (January 6), we followed the Wise Men as they brought gifts (Matthew 2:11) predicted by the Old Testament (Isaiah 60:6) to Jesus…
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Free Will in the Formula of Concord
What is Free Will and how do we understand conversion? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord…
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Set Apart To Serve: Relationships, Opportunities, and Invitations (Rebroadcast)
How do relationships, opportunities, and invitations encourage young people to remain in the church and consider church work? Rev. Seth Flick, pastor of Divine…
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LCMS Service Organizations: DOXOLOGY
How does Doxology serve church workers? Dr. Beverly Yahnke (Executive Director for Christian Counsel with Doxology) and the Rev. David Fleming (Executive…
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Mercy: Love Throughout Life Conference
How can we show love to our neighbors through acts of mercy? Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor (Managing Director, LCMS Office of National Mission), the Rev. Dr…
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Hesed Transition Program at Concordia University Wisconsin
How does Concordia University Wisconsin's Hesed Transition Program serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Professor Kelly Osowski…
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Celebrating Modern Hymn Writing: The Prevallet Hymn Writing Workshop
Why and how does the Church write new hymnody? The Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Practical Theology, and Dean of…
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Set Apart to Serve: Supporting the Seminary on the Board of Regents
What does someone on the Seminary's Board of Regents do, and why is this work important? Matt Kenitzer, a member of the Board of Regents for Concordia Seminary…
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LCMS Service Organizations: Grace Point Institute for Relational Health
How does Grace Point Institute for Relational Health serve the church and her members? The Rev. Dr. Mark Hannemann, MDiv, DMin, LMHP, LPC, CLC (Co-founder and…
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TEAM FLEX at the LCMS Youth Gathering!
What is Team Flex, and how do they serve at the LCMS Youth Gathering? Leslie Sullivan (Team Flex Manager) and Danny Swafford (Team Flex Leadership) join Andy…
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Concordia University, Nebraska, Chamber Choir Tour
The Concordia University, Nebraska, (CUNE) University Chamber Choir may be coming to a tour stop near you! Dr. Kurt Von Kampen (Professor of Music, Chair of…
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March for Life 2025
The 2025 March for Life is Friday, January 24! Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor, Managing Director with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to…
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Responding to the Southern California Wildfires
How is the LCMS responding to the devastating wildfires in Southern California? First, the Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, Director of LCMS Disaster Response, joins…
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Set Apart To Serve: Moving to Seminary (Rebroadcast)
How does a family make the transition to Seminary? Ross and Jenni George, a new seminary family at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, join Andy and…
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LCMS Service Organizations: Grace Place Wellness
How does Grace Place Wellness ensure the wellness of professional church workers? The Rev. Dr. Greg Walton (Vice President of Ministry Solutions, Grace Place…
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Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up
It's time for the annual Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up! Texas Writers Ruth Meyer (N is for Nativity and other books), Martha Van Buskirk (Ordinary Lives…
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Sharing the Love of Christ in the Armed Forces (Rebroadcast)
How do Chaplains get to make the love of Christ known in their vocations as Chaplains in the Armed Forces? Chaplain Kurtis Bueltmann (US Air Force Chaplain…
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God in Man Made Manifest: The Season of Epiphany
What makes the season of Epiphany so special? The Rev. Dustin Beck, Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what…
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Set Apart to Serve: Seminary Journey Mapping
How does Journey Mapping help individuals and congregations support future church workers? Annie O’Donoghue (Manager, Standing Partnership) and Nick Sargent…
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LCMS Service Organizations: Concordia Counseling
What is Concordia Counseling and how do they serve the Church? Deaconess Michelle Downey, Director of Concordia Counseling, joins Andy to talk about the work…
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"The Blessed Seed" LW Searching Scripture, January 2025: Genesis 3:9-15
The Old Testament is about Jesus, which is reason enough for us to open our Bibles and read it regularly. “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets…
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Studying Original Sin in the Book of Concord
How does the Book of Concord help us understand Original Sin? (And what on earth is concupiscence?) The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — Let All Together Praise Our God (LSB 389)
Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Chaplain for the International Center joins Andy for a brief history of the…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — Now Sing We, Now Rejoice (LSB 386)
Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Chaplain for the International Center joins Andy for a brief history of the…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — All My Heart Again Rejoices (LSB 360)
Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Sacred Music Educator serving the Lord in the LCMS Asia Region, joins Andy to discuss the history of All My Heart Again Rejoices (LSB…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — From Heaven Above to Earth I Come (LSB 358)
Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Sacred Music Educator serving the Lord in the LCMS Asia Region, joins Andy to discuss the history of From Heaven Above to Earth I Come…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — O Come, O Come Emmanuel (LSB 357)
Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Sacred Music Educator serving the Lord in the LCMS Asia Region, joins Andy to discuss the history of O Come, O Come Emmanuel (LSB 357)…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — What Child Is This? (LSB 370)
Rev. Brian Hamer, US Navy Chaplain joins Andy and Sarah to share a brief history of the Christmas hymn, What Child Is This? (LSB 370). Angels We Have Heard on…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — O Come, All Ye Faithful (LSB 379)
Rev. Brian Hamer, US Navy Chaplain joins Andy and Sarah to share a brief history of the Christmas hymn, O Come, All Ye Faithful (LSB 379). Angels We Have Heard…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — Joy to the World (LSB 387)
Rev. Brian Hamer, US Navy Chaplain joins Andy and Sarah to share a brief history of the Christmas hymn, Joy to the World (LSB 387). Angels We Have Heard on…
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12 Days of Christmas: Hymns — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (LSB 380)
Rev. Brian Hamer, US Navy Chaplain joins Andy and Sarah to share a brief history of the Christmas hymn, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (LSB 380). Angels We Have…
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Christmas Caroling... Mariachi Style!
The annual Coffee Hour Christmas caroling party welcomes special guests, Ysleta Lutheran Mission Mariachi San Pablo. Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care…
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A Listener's Story: Millie Palmer
How has KFUO impacted the lives of listeners? Listener Millie Palmer shares her profound journey from Islam to Christianity, highlighting the pivotal role KFUO…