Andy Bates, DCE
Andy Bates, DCE

Director of Programming

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If you haven’t had Director of Programming Andy Bates’s smoked mac and cheese from scratch (yes, including the noodles), you’re missing out on a magical food experience. Although he’ll gladly go venturing through the woods in his Vivobarefoot Trail Freaks (those are shoes), he’ll also stay happily busy automating every possible thing in his home while eating cherry cheesecake brownies made by his wife, Lauren. As a Theatre major, don’t ask him to pick a favorite play, but you may find him hanging out with his adorable son watching Trolls or listening to bluegrass or the latest audiobook on biomechanics.

Faith’n’Family – Bible Journaling; Saving for Retirement

With guests Connie Denninger and Mark Borchert.

His Time – Chaplaincy in the Navy, Creation Club, “The Faith of a Canaanite Woman”

(1) Chaplain Craig Muehler and Chaplain Tristan Engle talk about chaplaincy in the armed forces, (2) Rev. Warren Woerth talks on Creation Club, and (3) Rev. Gregory Werdin looks at Matthew 15:21-39 and gives today’s sermonette.

His Time – Lutheran Senior Services, Historically Speaking, “What Defiles a Person”

(1) Annmarie Wallis and Gary Anderson talk about Lutheran Senior Services, (2) Concordia Historical Institute presents Historically Speaking, and (3) Rev. John Larson looks at Matthew 15:1-20 and gives today’s sermonette.

Nutrition, Exercise, and Life in Christ after Cancer

With guests Karen Tripp, and Keith Whittemore.

Kids Health & Bike Safety

With guests Rev. Glen Thomas, Lynn McCain, Libby Anvender, and De

Faith’n’Family – Kids Health & Bike Safety; Life in Christ After Cancer

With guests Rev. Glen Thomas, Lynn McCain, Libby Anvender, Debbie Esker, Karen Tripp, and Keith Whittemore.

His Time – Cranach Reformation Altar Replica, Witness Wednesday, “Jesus Walks on the Water”

(1) Rev. Dr. Bill Matzat talks about his recent Cranach Reformation Altar for the LCMS International Center chapel, (2) Rev. Mark Wood joins us for Witness Wednesday, and (3) Rev. Jason Zirbel looks at Matthew 14:22-36 and gives today’s sermonette.

Thriving as a Seminary Wife

With guests Celina Haupt, Kelsey Fink, and Stephanie Jones.

Go Take a Hike (It’s Good for You!)

With guest Steve “QD” Johnson.