The Coffee Hour

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.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
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The Coffee Hour — Preparing for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering!

Are you getting prepared for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering? We have important information for you! Mark Kiessling, Julianna Shults, Meredith Smith, Charessa Koontz, and Lawton Thompson join us to discuss next year’s youth gathering in New Orleans.

The Coffee Hour — Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Ministry in Detroit

What does Hispanic Ministry look like in Southwest Detroit? The Rev. Ricardo Granado joins us!

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Trusting God’s Direction

The Rev. Idonis King, a recent graduate of Concordia Seminary and now Associate Pastor, joins us for this week’s episode of Set Apart to Serve!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Joanie Harwell

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Joanie Harwell, former director of development for KFUO, joins us for Episode 13!

The Coffee Hour — Responding to Hurricane Helene

How is the LCMS responding to the damage done by Hurricane Helene? LCMS Director of Disaster Response, the Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, joins us.

The Coffee Hour — All Access with LCEF

LCEF has new All Access Accounts! Rehema Kavugha and Sharon Bollinger of Lutheran Church Extension Fund join us.

The Coffee Hour — Hispanic Heritage Month: Lutheran Resources in Spanish

How does the Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF) provide Lutheran resources for Spanish speakers? The Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise joins us!

The Coffee Hour — Will the Real Church Please Stand Up?

How can we identify false churches, and how do we know if we’re in a faithful church? The Rev. Matthew Richard, author of the new book, “Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? 7 False Churches”, joins us!

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Theology Academy Formation for Church Work

How does Lutheran High School South’s Kaleo Theology Academy form students for future church work? Rev. Christopher Sommer and LHSS Theology Academy students Ellie and Kevin join us!

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Ron Klemm

We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former director of Classic99, Ron Klemm, joins us for Episode 12!