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

Set Apart to Serve: Mentoring and Service in the Church

January 23, 2026 • 22 mins
Today we continue our Set Apart to Serve series, now hearing from the layperson’s perspective! Tom Jennings and Blake Pieper join Andy and Sarah to talk about where they live and how they serve in their congregations, their experiences in the SAS Pilot Program and what they learned about church worker formation, how engaging youth in district or synod events and service trips has borne fruit for formation, how they see the Church s...
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Fostering Faith That Lasts

January 22, 2026 • 27 mins
How does a congregation foster faith that lasts in the young people of the church? The Rev. Roger Drinnon (Associate Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bourbonnais, IL) and Katrina Drinnon (Director of the Youth Ministry Board, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bourbonnais, IL) join Andy and Sarah to talk about the call they received to serve at St. Paul's and the assignment they were given: working with the church's youth ministry. They sh...
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Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 3: German Lutherans and the English Language

January 21, 2026 • 24 mins
What happens to Lutheran identity when faced with cultural decisions, like adopting the English language? The Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on the Battle of the Augsburg Confession in American Lutheranism to explore the impact of the American Revolution on Lutheran immigration pat...
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Callia Nutt, KFUO Radio Intern!

January 20, 2026 • 14 mins
Today, we're introducing our current KFUO Radio Intern, Callia Nutt! She has been with us for Fall 2025 and will continue for Spring 2026. Maybe you've heard her voice on air! She joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the KFUO internship interested her, some of the things she's gotten to do in her internship so far, the hardest skill she's had to learn, the most exciting thing she's been a part of, and advice she would give to fut...
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CUS Update: Visits, Christmas, and Scholarships

January 20, 2026 • 15 mins
What's the latest from our Concordia Universities? The Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel (Vice President of Concordia University System) joins Andy and Sarah for the monthly Concordia University System update to talk about formal and informal visits, the summit had with the CU Admissions Officers, the current state of enrollment, Christmas at the Concordias, and the upcoming scholarship round. Learn more at cus.edu. As you grab your morn...
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The Prelude to the Service (Rebroadcast)

January 19, 2026 • 25 mins
What is a prelude, and why does it happen (or not happen) before a church service? Dr. Mark Bender (retired Minister of Music from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO), Phillip Magness (Cantor at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, MO) and Cheryl Magness (Managing Editor of Reporter with LCMS Communications and International Center chapel musician) join Andy and Sarah to talk about what a prelude is and why we have it, how a ...
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Set Apart to Serve: Lessons from the Tractor

January 16, 2026 • 22 mins
In many of our Set Apart to Serve conversations, we’ve spoken with church workers about their experience becoming and serving as a church worker. Today we begin conversations from another perspective: you, the people in the pew, laity and lay leaders on the role of church workers in your lives and why encouraging your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to consider church work is important to you.     Mark Wolters and Debbie La...
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The Confession of St. Peter

January 15, 2026 • 29 mins
What do we learn from The Feast of the Confession of St. Peter, celebrated by the Church on January 18? The Rev. Dr. David Lewis (associate professor of Exegetical Theology, director of the Master of Divinity and Residential Alternate Route Programs, Student Association adviser and the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about The Confession of S...
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Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 2: The Lutherans Come to America

January 14, 2026 • 23 mins
What happens to the Augsburg Confession as Lutherans cross the ocean to settle in America? The Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on the Battle of the Augsburg Confession in American Lutheranism to explore the transition of the Augsburg Confession and Lutheranism from Germany to Americ...
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Opportunities to Serve in International Mission!

January 13, 2026 • 13 mins
What does it look like for laypeople and rostered church workers to spread the Gospel overseas? The Rev. Dr. Mark Rabe (Director of Missionary Recruitment, LCMS Office of International Mission) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his own story of serving as a missionary in Africa, what he learned during his time of service that helps him encourage others to serve internationally, the current opportunities available to serve with LCM...
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Relationship Rewards with Lutheran Federal Credit Union

January 13, 2026 • 12 mins
What are the benefits of being a member of Lutheran Federal Credit Union? The Rev. Tom Schlund (Synod Relations & Marketing Director, Lutheran Federal Credit Union) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why someone would want to join LutheranFCU and who is eligible to participate. Pastor Schlund also shares about the new Relationship Rewards program, explaining the benefits available at each level, and how members can take advantage o...
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Rev. Dr. Brian Heller on Luke 2:41-52

January 12, 2026 • 12 mins
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 Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> To learn more about long and short-term opportunities to serve, visit servenow.lcms.org. Tune in weekdays at 10:00 a.m. CT to hear daily chapel services from the LCMS Internati...
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All Nations Ministry Council

January 12, 2026 • 26 mins
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 All Nations Ministry is and the idea that led to the organization of the All Nations Council. He explains who is represented in this group and what everyone learned in the council's initial meeting. He also shares some of the challenges faced by ethnic groups in America and in...
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Set Apart to Serve: Inspiring Lutheran School Teachers

January 9, 2026 • 23 mins
How are Lutheran School Teachers inspiring children to learn and also consider future careers in church work? Austin Albers (High School History Teacher, Sioux Falls Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, SD) and Jon Pinn (5th Grade Teacher, Sioux Falls Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, SD) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about their respective journeys toward becoming Lutheran School teachers, their education back...
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Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 1: Theological and Legal Document of Lutheran Identity

January 7, 2026 • 26 mins
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 Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on the Battle of the Augsburg Confession in American Lutheranism to explore the history of Lut...
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Fireside Chat: Jesus is the Light in John 1, Rev. Dr. James Fickenscher

January 6, 2026 • 7 mins
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 about Jesus being the Light in John 1 during the Christmas season. 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 stor...
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Fireside Chat: The Holy Spirit at Christmas, Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez

January 5, 2026 • 7 mins
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 Hispanic Ministries, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) who joins us to talk about the Holy Spirit's work in the Christmas story. 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 o...
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Fireside Chat: Christmas in the Divine Service, Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher

January 4, 2026 • 13 mins
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 us to talk about where we find Christmas in the Divine Service during the Christmas season. 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 ...
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Fireside Chat: Caesar Augustus in the Christmas Story, Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer

January 3, 2026 • 7 mins
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 to talk about how God used Caesar Augustus for good in the Christmas story. 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 rea...
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Fireside Chat: Christ Incarnate in Hebrews and the Psalms, Rev. Dr. Adam Hensley

January 2, 2026 • 9 mins
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 Christ Incarnate in Hebrews and the Psalms during the Christmas Season. 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-lif...
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