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 — Perry County Christmas Country Church Tour

Trish Erzfeld talks about the wonderful Christmas Country Church Tour in Perry County, MO.

The Coffee Hour — Life-Changing Summers at Camp

Signe White and Chase “Telli” Crawford talk about how camp is a life-changing experience for youth and young adults.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Serving as Navy Chaplains (Rebroadcast)

Navy Chaplain Gregory Todd and Navy Chaplain James Hopkins talk about their paths to becoming chaplains.

The Coffee Hour — Catechesis and the Catechism (Rebroadcast)

Rev. Peter Bender and Rev. Dr. Al Espinosa talk about the importance of catechesis.

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of LCMS Music History, Episode 3: 1914-1947

Benjamin Kolodziej talks about the creation of The Lutheran Hymnal, the move from German to English in the LCMS, and the key people during these years of music in the LCMS.

The Coffee Hour — Advent and Christmas in the Czech Republic

Benjamin and Rebecca Helge talk about how they serve in the Czech Republic.

The Coffee Hour — Advent and Christmas at Peace Lutheran in St Louis

Christina Stackle, DCE, talks about all of the events at Peace Lutheran Church this Advent and Christmas.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Addressing Worker Wellness

Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor and Rev. Ken Krueger talk about how we keep our church workers well.

The Coffee Hour — LCMS Servant Events

Randy Ronning, Leah Sallach, and Rev. Mark Kiessling talk about 2024 LCMS Servant Event opportunities.

The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of LCMS Music History, Episode 2: 1860-1920

Benjamin Kolodziej talks about interesting historical characters from 1860-1920 and how global events influenced many things in the Lutheran church.