How does the Gospel of Christ bring peace, forgiveness, and restoration to women who are struggling after an abortion? Deaconess Dr. Chrissie Gillet (Director, Word of Hope, a ministry of Lutherans for Life) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about an upcoming retreat for women struggling after abortion. They talk about what inspired this retreat, who it is for, what attendees will experience, how this retreat will bring the hope and healing of Christ to women, and what makes this retreat different from others. Learn more at word-of-hope.org/rgr, 888-217-8679, or info@word-of-hope.org.
Redeeming Grace Retreat
October 1-4, 2026
Registration deadline: September 15
A Place of Peace, Forgiveness, and Restoration
Wildwood Hills Ranch, St. Charles, Iowa
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. Have a topic you’d like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
Today’s episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, Chicago. You can learn more about Concordia University, Chicago at cuchicago.edu.

