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 — Set Apart To Serve: Mercy Work at Home and Abroad

Deaconess Pamela Boehle-Silva, R.N., talks about her journey to the deaconess vocation and doing mercy work in Kenya.

The Coffee Hour — Faith That Shines in the Culture

Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa talks about how we understand vocation in the context of the three estates.

The Coffee Hour — Leadership Episode 5: Learning from Your Mistakes

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy talks about learning from your mistakes as a leader, understanding the beauty of forgiveness even for leaders, and responding to criticism.

The Coffee Hour — Catechesis and the Catechism

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

The Coffee Hour — Classical Lutheran Education

Rev. Stephen Kieser talks about the value and hallmarks of classical Lutheran education.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Black Ministry and the Black Clergy Caucus

Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray talks about his journey to pastoral ministry and the work of LCMS Black Ministry today.

The Coffee Hour — Missionary Kid Program for Short-Term Mission

Rev. Kevin Graudin talks about his experience serving as a short-term volunteer for the missionary kid program at the Eurasia Region retreat.

The Coffee Hour — Leadership Episode 4: Clear Purpose and Taking Action

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy talks about maintaining purpose and motivation, being proactive in leadership, and managing criticism and fear.

The Coffee Hour — Serving in the Czech Republic

Chelsea Irwin talks about serving as missionary coordinator for volunteer opportunities based out of the Czech Republic.

The Coffee Hour — Lutheran Education Coordination in Taiwan

Mindy Thews talks about her new role as Lutheran Education Coordinator for the Asia region.