The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

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

Flame: Because Jesus Taught It

September 29, 2025 • 30 mins
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 Outside Myself and his newest book, Because Jesus Taught It: Christianity through the Eyes of the Church Fathers) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about where the idea for his newest book began, who the Church Fathers are, and why he chose to study what they taught. He shares what h...
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Set Apart to Serve: Conversations with Future Church Workers

September 26, 2025 • 27 mins
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 our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about the opportunities he's had this summer to meet with leaders and youth about futures in church work. He shares about the duties of the Young Adult Representatives at Higher Things conferences and what their interactions looked like at...
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, BONUS Episode: Buszin Family History

September 25, 2025 • 28 mins
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 Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847-1947 available from Concordia Publishing House) and the Rev. Scott Schilbe (Assistant Pastor/Minister of Music at Our Redeemer in Overland, MO, and Theology Teacher at Metro-East Lutheran High ...
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Hymns of the Season: LSB 760, 708 & 522

September 24, 2025 • 16 mins
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 talk about three beautiful hymns people may sing this weekend in church, covering themes of anxiety, trust, hope, comfort, and angels. Chaplain Daenzer talks about LSB 760 "What God Ordains Is Always Good" (15th Sunday after Trinity, One Year Lectionary), LSB 708 "Lord, Thee I ...
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Missouri District Lutheran College Fair

September 24, 2025 • 12 mins
How can high schoolers learn more about all that the Concordia Universities have to offer? Joshua Swartz (LCMS Missouri District Director of Schools) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what makes a Concordia University experience unique and valuable, what will happen at the Missouri District Lutheran College Fair on November 15, and what students and parents will learn about futures in church work as well as other programs availabl...
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Nominations with the Synod Secretary, Part 2: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover

September 23, 2025 • 37 mins
In this crossover episode with The Lutheran Witness podcast, The Rev Roy Askins continues his conversation with LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John Sias on nominations for offices, boards, and commissions of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  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 r...
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Nominations with the Synod Secretary, Part 1: A Lutheran Witness Podcast Crossover

September 22, 2025 • 28 mins
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, boards, and commissions of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. They discuss why the Synod needs nominations, who to nominate, the types of roles these nominees fill and much more.  To learn more about the nomination process within the LCMS, visit lcms.org/nominate. As you...
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Set Apart to Serve: Faith Formation in the Home

September 19, 2025 • 26 mins
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 to Serve series to talk about Keith's experiences growing up in a strong faith family, how his experiences at Christ Academy shaped his future vocational path, and his decision to attend Concordia University, Nebraska, this fall. His parents talk about who shaped their faith...
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 6: The Lochner Family

September 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Who is Friedrich Lochner and how did his vocation as a pastor shape congregational singing for the future of LCMS congregations? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847-1947 available from Concordia Publishing House) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 6 of our series on Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music. Benjamin talks about Friedrich Lochner (an LCMS...
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New Peace Center for CFNA (and an Open House!)

September 17, 2025 • 25 mins
How does Christian Friends of New Americans serve our new neighbors in the St. Louis community? Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley (Executive Director, Christian Friends of New Americans) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how long CFNA has served immigrants and refugees in the St. Louis area, the ways that CFNA serves these new neighbors, how LCMS congregations partner with CFNA to support this work of mercy, how the Peace Center played a k...
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Celebrating Lutheran Heritage in Perry County

September 16, 2025 • 26 mins
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 Organization of the week) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the group of German Lutherans who left their homes for a new one in Missouri, why they left and why they chose to settle in Missouri, what they found when they arrived and the hardships they faced. She also shares wha...
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A Place of Refuge

September 15, 2025 • 26 mins
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 about how A Place of Refuge (APOR) began, how APOR is helping women and children today, how women and babies supported after their time with APOR, the roles of volunteers within A Place of Refuge, and why A Place of Refuge is important to her. Learn more about APOR at aplaceofr...
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Set Apart to Serve: Formation to Serve as a High School Teacher

September 12, 2025 • 22 mins
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 Set Apart to Serve series to talk about her formation at Concordia University, Nebraska, why she chose to pursue church work, what she loves about teaching English, and her advice to high school students who are thinking of pursuing church work. Christ’s church will continue...
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Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, Ep. 5: Walther’s Liturgy

September 11, 2025 • 29 mins
What did typical worship services in the late 19th century look like? Benjamin Kolodziej (Church Organist and Musicologist, author of Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847-1947 available from Concordia Publishing House) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 5 of our series on Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music. Benjamin talks about the kinds of cultural influences at play during this time, the liturgical traditions ...
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Sing! Dr. Malcolm Guite, Poet-in-Residence

September 10, 2025 • 14 mins
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 hymnody and teaching heard on KFUO. In this special crossover episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Malcolm Guite (poet-in-residence at the Sing! Conference and prolific writer) for a Lutheran Ladies' Lounge podcast episode about his journey in the Christian church, poetry, fantasy ...
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Sing! Sandra McCracken, Singer-Songwriter

September 10, 2025 • 14 mins
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 and teaching heard on KFUO Radio and to connect with church musicians. Sandra McCracken (singer-songwriter) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the faith tradition from which she comes, how hymns have shaped her faith and life, why she is passionate about writing hymns that p...
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Sing! Andrew Osenga, Hymnwriter

September 9, 2025 • 19 mins
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 Radio and to connect with church musicians. Andrew Osenga (hymnwriter with Anchor Hymns) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the faith tradition from which he comes, how hymns have shaped his faith and life, why he is passionate about writing hymns that point to Jesus, and what...
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Sing! Jordan Kauflin, Hymnwriter & Singer

September 9, 2025 • 14 mins
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 and teaching heard on KFUO Radio, and to connect with church musicians. Jordan Kauflin (Worship Pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA, and songwriter) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the faith tradition from which he comes, how hymns have shaped his faith and lif...
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Faithful and Flourishing, Strategies for Leading Your Christian School with Excellence

September 8, 2025 • 32 mins
How does a Christian school flourish while remaining faithful to God’s Word? Dr. Bernard Bull (President of Concordia University, Nebraska, and author of Faithful and Flourishing: Strategies for Leading Your Christian School with Excellence) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his new book available from Concordia Publishing House. He explains why Christian schools are important today, the research that led to this book, how being d...
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The Descent Into Hell in the Formula of Concord

September 5, 2025 • 27 mins
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 Concord Matters, joins Andy to talk about the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025, including the questions concerning The Descent into Hell that are addressed in September's readings. What does the Bible say about Jesus descending to hell? Why did Jesus descend int...
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